History of the Montreal Canadiens

Rio Tinto becomes official aluminium partner of the Montreal Canadiens

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

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    Rio Tinto is partnering with the Montreal Canadiens to introduce infinitely recyclable cups made from aluminium produced in Québec at the Bell Centre.
  • The partnership expands the strong legacy the Montreal Canadiens and Rio Tinto have built over many years.
  • Rio Tinto has previously supported the Montreal Canadiens’ Children’s Foundation BLEU BLANC BOUGE programme.
  • The two organisations also share La Cour Rio Tinto, a courtyard space in front of both the Bell Centre and Rio Tinto’s Montreal hub – the global headquarters for its Aluminium business, Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium, and the Iron Ore Company of Canada.

Goodfood donates one million meals to Breakfast Club of Canada with help from NHL All-Star, Nick Suzuki

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Monday, September 18, 2023

TORONTO, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Goodfood Market Corp. (“Goodfood” or “the Company”) (TSX: FOOD) has announced a lifetime donation of one million meals to long-term partner Breakfast Club of Canada, marking the Canadian brand’s ten-year anniversary.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Goodfood Market Corp. (“Goodfood” or “the Company”) (TSX: FOOD) has announced a lifetime donation of one million meals to long-term partner Breakfast Club of Canada, marking the Canadian brand’s ten-year anniversary.
  • “As a professional athlete, Nick Suzuki understands the role that breakfast plays to fuel an active lifestyle,” said Jonathan Ferrari, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Goodfood, "We’re excited that Nick has joined our mission to provide more children with nutritious meals through Breakfast Club of Canada and help them reach their full potential."
  • Through its ongoing partnership with Breakfast Club of Canada, Goodfood is continuing its mission to provide more Canadian families with better access to nutritious and delicious meals.
  • “With 1 in 4 children across Canada experiencing food insecurity, support from valued partners like Goodfood has never been more important for the Club,” said Paul Lethbridge, Director, Corporate and Community Giving at Breakfast Club of Canada.

Montreal Canadiens’ practice facility to be named CN Sports Complex

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

MONTREAL, Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Montreal Canadiens announced Tuesday that the club’s training facility in Brossard will now be known as the CN Sports Complex.

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  • MONTREAL, Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Montreal Canadiens announced Tuesday that the club’s training facility in Brossard will now be known as the CN Sports Complex.
  • "We are proud to welcome CN as a partner of the Montreal Canadiens.
  • CN is not only a world leader in transportation, but also an iconic Canadian company which, like the Canadiens, has been based in Montreal for over a century.
  • The Montreal Canadiens would like to thank Bell for their support and confidence since the training center's inauguration in 2008.

BELINDA STRONACH APPOINTS KEVIN GILMORE AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

TORONTO, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Belinda Stronach, Chairwoman, Chief Executive Officer and President of The Stronach Group announces the appointment of Kevin Gilmore as the group's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

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  • TORONTO, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Belinda Stronach, Chairwoman, Chief Executive Officer and President of The Stronach Group announces the appointment of Kevin Gilmore as the group's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • In the capacity of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Stronach Group, Kevin Gilmore will work directly with Belinda Stronach on corporate objectives and key strategic initiatives, including with matters relating to The Stronach Group's 1/ST business – North America's preeminent Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering company.
  • He will work closely with the 1/ST executive leadership team to drive growth and performance and to achieve strategic objectives.
  • "I am pleased to welcome Kevin Gilmore to The Stronach Group and look forward to working with him to further strengthen our company's innovative and forward-thinking businesses," said Belinda Stronach.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the death of Guy Lafleur

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Friday, April 22, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, April 22, 2022 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Guy Lafleur:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 22, 2022 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Guy Lafleur:
    "I was saddened to hear of the passing of hockey legend, Guy Lafleur.
  • He was unlike anyone else on the ice his speed, skill, and scoring were hard to believe.
  • "Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Mr. Lafleur enthralled fans across the country and throughout North America in the old Montreal Forum, winning five Stanley Cup championships while playing with the Montreal Canadiens.
  • "On behalf of all Canadians, Sophie and I wish to express our deepest sympathies to Guy Lafleur's family and friends.

Delmar International Inc. announces corporate sponsorship deal with the New York Islanders

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

However, when the New York Islanders played their first home game on Saturday, November 20 at the new UBS Arena, the Delmar logo was prominently displayed on the ice.

Key Points: 
  • However, when the New York Islanders played their first home game on Saturday, November 20 at the new UBS Arena, the Delmar logo was prominently displayed on the ice.
  • Our company received a lot of visibility from our association with the Canadiens over the years.
  • Delmar International has a long history of sponsoring sporting events, including Formula One races, the Super Bowl, the Olympics, and the LPGA just to name a few.
  • Delmar International Inc.s corporate headquarters is located in Lachine, Quebec, Canada.

CIBC Signs Multi-Year Sponsorship Agreement with the Montreal Canadiens

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Friday, September 24, 2021

TORONTO and MONTREAL, Sept. 24, 2021 /CNW/ -CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) announced today a new sponsorship agreement with the Montreal Canadiens that reflects the organizations' shared purpose of strengthening the relationship with the team's fans and supporting communities across the province.

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  • TORONTO and MONTREAL, Sept. 24, 2021 /CNW/ -CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) announced today a new sponsorship agreement with the Montreal Canadiens that reflects the organizations' shared purpose of strengthening the relationship with the team's fans and supporting communities across the province.
  • In addition, CIBC is working with the Canadiens to engage fans in new and unique ways, in and outside of the arena.
  • The sponsorship also brings together CIBC and the Canadiens' commitment to positively impacting local communities, as both organizations are committed to helping improve the lives of young people through their respective charitable foundations, the CIBC Children's Foundation and the Montreal Canadiens Foundation.
  • When Montreal Canadiens legend Jean Beliveau passed away in 2014, CIBC honoured him by illuminating La Tour CIBC with the Captain's jersey number a giant number 4.