Foreign Affair

Tina Turner: an immense talent with a voice and back catalogue that unites disparate music lovers

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Saturday, May 27, 2023

Born in 1939, Tina was older than my mother and nearly 40 years older than me.

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  • Born in 1939, Tina was older than my mother and nearly 40 years older than me.
  • But to me, she was a complete goddess from the moment I first encountered her.
  • She remains the only Black woman to have been inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
  • It was also a sound that enabled her to move beyond soul and blues in her solo career.

A genre-fluid singer

    • The very next year, she performed the role of the Acid Queen in film of The Who’s psychedelic operetta fantasy, Tommy.
    • The role gave its name to an album featuring several notable rock covers by Turner, such as Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love.
    • From the early 1980s, Turner made what has repeatedly been described as one of the most remarkable career comebacks of the century.
    • Even 40 years on, the idea of a woman in her mid-40s singing a pop song about sex work is somewhat surprising.

A musical uniter

    • Turner’s musical agility allowed her to inhabit contradictory musical spaces simultaneously.
    • There is an exuberance here that crosses times and identities to bring a crowd together in the ritual of “rolling on the river”.
    • There alongside them is Turner with songs like The Best, We Don’t Need Another Hero and Nutbush City Limits.

Corby Reminds Torontonians to Get Home Safely on New Year's Eve - TTC Free All Night!

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

"We are very proud to partner with the TTC once again to help Torontonians get to and from their celebrations safely on such a busy night.

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  • "We are very proud to partner with the TTC once again to help Torontonians get to and from their celebrations safely on such a busy night.
  • After an evening of celebration, going back safely to your loved ones should never be an afterthought" asserted Nicolas Krantz, President, Chief Executive Officer of Corby.
  • "As a consumer-centric company, Corby will continue to encourage and remind all Canadians about responsible consumption."
  • Starting December 31st after 7 p.m., all TTC streetcars, buses and subways will be free of charge until 8 a.m. on January 1st.

Corby's Foreign Affair Winery Takes Gold!

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - Fine wine connoisseurs should expect to make regular trips to the Niagara-based Foreign Affair Winery this winter as they prepare for the distribution of the newest award-winning wines.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - Fine wine connoisseurs should expect to make regular trips to the Niagara-based Foreign Affair Winery this winter as they prepare for the distribution of the newest award-winning wines.
  • Foreign Affair Winery - a member of Corby Spirit and Wine's expansive portfolio of wine and spirits brands - will see their 2019 Apologetic and 2020 Dream in the hands (and glasses) of Canadians nationwide after taking home gold at the 29th edition of the Slections Mondiales des Vins Canada.
  • The pair of gold medals marks the first time that Foreign Affair Winery has been recognized for excellence by the Slections Mondiales des Vins Canada.
  • The Foreign Affair Winery also offers a Wine Club membership where members receive three bottles of small-batch, full-flavoured wines every month.

FPT Software and Julie Sandlau Join Hands, Revolutionize How Jewelry Is Made

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Vietnam's leading IT services provider FPT Software, a member company of FPT Corporation, announced its new alliance with Julie Sandlau, one of the world's leading jewelry producers, supporting the company to build its first smart jewelry manufacturing factory in Vietnam.

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  • Vietnam's leading IT services provider FPT Software, a member company of FPT Corporation, announced its new alliance with Julie Sandlau, one of the world's leading jewelry producers, supporting the company to build its first smart jewelry manufacturing factory in Vietnam.
  • With this partnership with Julie Sandlau, FPT believes that we can help reinforce the tight relationship between both nations.
  • The strategic partnership allows the two companies' employees to exchange knowledge and experiences, with Julie Sandlau offering fresh graduates from FPT University and FPT Corporation's staffs internship and employment opportunities.
  • Julie Sandlau Vietnam is the manufacturing arm of Danish luxury Jewelry brand Julie Sandlau and have since 2006 been producing high quality jewelry for some of the largest jewelry brands in the world with a strong focus on environment, sustainability and governance.

CORBY SPIRIT AND WINE AND HIRAM WALKER SUPPORT BIODIVERSITY BY BUILDING AND DONATING BEEHIVES FOR 10TH ANNUAL RESPONSIB'ALL DAY

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

"Our company mission is to unlock the magic of human connection by bringing good times from a good place.

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  • "Our company mission is to unlock the magic of human connection by bringing good times from a good place.
  • Responsib'All Day is a perfect demonstration of how we bring this to life with our employees around the world," said Nicolas Krantz, President, Chief Executive Officer of Corby.
  • As Crateurs de Convivialit, we all have a role to play in building a more sustainable and responsible world."
  • Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian manufacturer, marketer and distributor of spirits and wines.

Corby Named LCBO's Partner of the Year for 2022

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Friday, May 6, 2022

The awards, which recognize industry suppliers' partnership with the LCBO through customer and consumer centricity, were handed out May 3rd in Toronto.

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  • The awards, which recognize industry suppliers' partnership with the LCBO through customer and consumer centricity, were handed out May 3rd in Toronto.
  • "These awards illustrate perfectly what we aim to achieve at Corby: focusing on our consumers, investing in our people's success, and shaping a purposeful organization."
  • Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian manufacturer, marketer and distributor of spirits and wines.
  • Corby is a publicly traded company based in Toronto, Ontario, and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbols CSW.A and CSW.B.

Three Golds for Corby at International Wine and Spirit Competition

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

TORONTO, March 31, 2022 /CNW/ -Corby Spirit and Wine has earned some new decorations for several of its brands.

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  • TORONTO, March 31, 2022 /CNW/ -Corby Spirit and Wine has earned some new decorations for several of its brands.
  • At the 2022 International Wine and Spirit Competition , gold medals were adorned on Corby's Lot No.
  • Corby was also awarded two silver medals and three bronzes at the annual awards that set the international benchmark for quality.
  • "That we have also placed two Polar Ice Vodka products on the podium is a testament to the quality and diversity from the Corby Spirit and Wine roster.

Corby's Premium Whiskies Honoured at Annual Canadian Whisky Awards

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2022 /CNW/ -Two premium Canadian whiskies from the Corby Spirit and Wine J.P. Wiser's brand have been selected as Connoisseur Whisky of the Year at the 2022 Canadian Whisky Awards.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2022 /CNW/ -Two premium Canadian whiskies from the Corby Spirit and Wine J.P. Wiser's brand have been selected as Connoisseur Whisky of the Year at the 2022 Canadian Whisky Awards.
  • "The results of this year's Canadian Whisky Awards underscore the quality of the premium Canadian whiskies Hiram Walker is distilling in Windsor," says Dr. Don Livermore, Master Blender at the Hiram Walker and Sons distillery.
  • "Corby has worked hard to develop a strong portfolio of Canadian whisky across several brands.
  • Held annually in conjunction with the Victoria Whisky Festival, the Canadian Whisky Awards recognize the best Canadian whiskies and encourage distillers to maintain the highest quality standards.

Make the Season Bright with the Corby Spirit and Wine Holiday Hosting Guide

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

TORONTO, Dec. 8, 2021 /CNW/ -Corby Spirit and Wine is helping you out with all your holiday entertaining and gifting needs this season.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 8, 2021 /CNW/ -Corby Spirit and Wine is helping you out with all your holiday entertaining and gifting needs this season.
  • Corby Spirit and Wine is helping you out with all your holiday entertaining and gifting needs this season.
  • The first edition of Making Spirits Bright: Holiday Hosting Guide 2021 from Corby Spirit and Wine is now online, offering a range of tips and suggestions.
  • Throughout the guide is a series of tips and advice on how to be a more responsible and sustainable host.

Absolut Partners with The 519 and Gladstone House to Create Open Spaces for Canadians to Mix Differently

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Monday, November 22, 2021

TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2021 /CNW/ - Today,Absolut launches a partnership with Gladstone House and The 519 aimed at helping Canadians open up: their minds, their circles, their perspectives, and their experiences.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2021 /CNW/ - Today,Absolut launches a partnership with Gladstone House and The 519 aimed at helping Canadians open up: their minds, their circles, their perspectives, and their experiences.
  • The new, Canada-wide campaign will kick off this week with Open House: a one-of-a-kind, pop-up out of Gladstone House a cornerstone event space and hotel for Toronto's queer community.
  • The concept of Open House is exactly what we strive for at Gladstone House."
  • Home to the beloved Melody Bar Drag Brunch, Gladstone House has a long history of fostering a safe and inclusive space for the 2SLGBTQ+ community.