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XORTX Therapeutics Appoints Altasciences as CRO for Clinical Study

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

Dr. Allen Davidoff, President and CEO stated, XORTX is pleased to be starting work with Altasciences as we initiate the characterization of our novel, proprietary formulations of xanthine oxidase inhibitors.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Allen Davidoff, President and CEO stated, XORTX is pleased to be starting work with Altasciences as we initiate the characterization of our novel, proprietary formulations of xanthine oxidase inhibitors.
  • XORTX is working to advance its clinical development stage products that target aberrant purine metabolism and xanthine oxidase to decrease or inhibit production of uric acid.
  • At XORTX Therapeutics, we are dedicated to developing medications to improve the quality of life and future health of patients.
  • Altasciences integrated, full-service solutions include preclinical safety testing, clinical pharmacology and proof of concept, bioanalysis, program management, medical writing, biostatistics, clinical monitoring and data management, all customizable to specific sponsor requirement.

Baytex Announces 2022 Budget and Updated Five-Year Outlook With Cumulative Free Cash Flow of $2.1 Billion

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Readers are cautioned that such assumptions, although considered reasonable by Baytex at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect.

Key Points: 
  • Readers are cautioned that such assumptions, although considered reasonable by Baytex at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect.
  • We define adjusted funds flow as cash flow from operating activities adjusted for changes in non-cash operating working capital and asset retirement obligations settled.
  • We define free cash flow as adjusted funds flow less exploration and development expenditures (both non-GAAP measures discussed above), payments on lease obligations, and asset retirement obligations settled.
  • We use free cash flow to evaluate funds available for debt repayment, common share repurchases, potential future dividends and acquisition and disposition opportunities.

Canada Learning Code and Shaw Communications Team Up to Deliver Computer Science Education Programs to Youth in Western Canada

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada Learning Code (CLC) today announced a new partnership with Shaw Communications Inc. that will support the advancement of Canada Learning Codes Youth Ambassador program, the Girls Learn Code Program, the Teens Learning Code program, as well as its Code Squad through 2022.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada Learning Code (CLC) today announced a new partnership with Shaw Communications Inc. that will support the advancement of Canada Learning Codes Youth Ambassador program, the Girls Learn Code Program, the Teens Learning Code program, as well as its Code Squad through 2022.
  • Through the continued generous contributions from our partners like Shaw, we will be able to further deliver on this mission by engaging more youth in our computer science education programs across Canada.
  • This new partnership with Shaw will help support further development of computer science education programs for youth from communities across Western Canada.
  • For more information on the upcoming CLC Week activities, visit www.canadalearningcodeweek.ca
    Canada Learning Code is Canada's leading national charity championing computer science education.

DIRTT announces completion of C$35 million convertible debenture bought deal financing

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The Debentures were offered to the public (the Offering) through a syndicate of underwriters (the "Underwriters") led by National Bank Financial Inc.

Key Points: 
  • The Debentures were offered to the public (the Offering) through a syndicate of underwriters (the "Underwriters") led by National Bank Financial Inc.
  • 333-251660) previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), and in certain other jurisdictions as were agreed by the Underwriters and the Company.
  • DIRTT has manufacturing facilities in Phoenix, AZ, Savannah, GA, Rock Hill, SC and Calgary, AB.
  • DIRTT trades on the Nasdaq under the symbol DRTT and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol DRT.

Numi Health Launches in Winnipeg With COVID-19 Testing Clinics and Mobile Medical Services

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Residents, corporate clients and travellers will now have easy access to Numis full stack solution for decentralized healthcare, including pop-up COVID-19 testing clinics and virtual and mobile medical services.

Key Points: 
  • Residents, corporate clients and travellers will now have easy access to Numis full stack solution for decentralized healthcare, including pop-up COVID-19 testing clinics and virtual and mobile medical services.
  • We are excited to launch Numi in Winnipeg at a time when increased access to health and wellness services has never been more important, says Peter Verburg, founder and CEO of Numi.
  • Mobile services currently offered by Numi practitioners include COVID-19 viral and antibody testing, general bloodwork, custom test panels such as progesterone, hormone and pregnancy testing for women and hormone testing for men, sexual health screening including HIV testing, and a range of general wellness services such as colon cancer screening, heart and kidney health testing, and Vitamin D and B12 testing.
  • Numi is a digital health company building the first full stack healthcare solution in Canada that includes mobile medical services.

TC Energy to highlight sustainable long-term growth at virtual Investor Day

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- News Release -- TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TC Energy) will host its annual Investor Day in a virtual format today.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- News Release -- TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TC Energy) will host its annual Investor Day in a virtual format today.
  • We also have visibility to significant future growth as a result of both the worlds growing demand for energy and the transition to a cleaner energy future.
  • Looking forward, TC Energy expects to capture substantial new opportunities that would add to its EBITDA growth outlook.
  • Forward-looking statements in this document are intended to provide TC Energy security holders and potential investors with information regarding TC Energy and its subsidiaries, including management's assessment of TC Energy's and its subsidiaries' future plans and financial outlook.

Plato Gold Corp. Announces $150,000 Non-Brokered Private Placement

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Toronto, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plato Gold Corp. (TSX-V: PGC; Frankfurt: 4Y7 or WKN: A0M2QX) (Plato or the Company) is pleased to announce that it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement (the Offering) for gross proceeds of up to $150,000.

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plato Gold Corp. (TSX-V: PGC; Frankfurt: 4Y7 or WKN: A0M2QX) (Plato or the Company) is pleased to announce that it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement (the Offering) for gross proceeds of up to $150,000.
  • In connection with the Offering, the Company may pay commissions to eligible persons in accordance with the policies of the Exchange.
  • Plato Gold Corp. is a Canadian exploration company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and Frankfurt Exchange with projects in Timmins, Ontario, Marathon, Ontario and Santa Cruz, Argentina.
  • The Timmins, Ontario project includes 4 properties: Guibord, Harker, Holloway and Marriott in the Harker/Holloway gold camp located east of Timmins, Ontario with a focus on gold.

NXT Energy Solutions to Present at the Sidoti December Microcap Conference

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (NXT or the "Company") (TSX:SFD; OTC QB:NSFDF) today announced that it will be presenting at the Sidoti December Microcap Conference on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 4:00 pm EST / 1:00 pm PST.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (NXT or the "Company") (TSX:SFD; OTC QB:NSFDF) today announced that it will be presenting at the Sidoti December Microcap Conference on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 4:00 pm EST / 1:00 pm PST.
  • To register for the free live presentation, please use the following information:
    NXT will be hosting virtual one-on-one investor meetings throughout the conference.
  • About NXT Energy Solutions Inc.
    NXT Energy Solutions Inc. is a Calgary based technology company whose proprietary SFD survey system utilizes quantum-scale sensors to detect gravity field perturbations in an airborne survey method which can be used both onshore and offshore to remotely identify traps and reservoirs with exploration potential.
  • SFD is environmentally friendly and unaffected by ground security issues or difficult terrain and is the registered trademark of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. NXT Energy Solutions Inc. provides its clients with an effective and reliable method to reduce time, costs, and risks related to exploration.

Cenovus announces asset sales of nearly $660 million

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

With these latest transactions, we now expect to realize more than $1.1 billion of total proceeds from sales announced in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • With these latest transactions, we now expect to realize more than $1.1 billion of total proceeds from sales announced in 2021.
  • Cenovus has reached agreements to sell 337 gas stations in its Husky retail fuels network to Parkland Corporation and Federated Co-operatives Limited for total cash proceeds of $420 million.
  • Cenovus is retaining its commercial fuels business, which includes approximately 170 cardlock, bulk plant and travel centre locations.
  • Total production from this asset averaged approximately 3,200 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2021, with about 38% oil and natural gas liquids.

BASF donates $65,000 on behalf of growers to help support farming communities across Western Canada

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Calgary, Nov. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In time for Giving Tuesday, BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions (BASF) is donating a combined $65,000 to farming communities across Western Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Calgary, Nov. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In time for Giving Tuesday, BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions (BASF) is donating a combined $65,000 to farming communities across Western Canada.
  • This years initiative saw a robust number of submissions, recognizing the great organizations that enhance the communities where our growers live and work.
  • BASF is always striving to help build strong and healthy communities, so supporting an organization like Peace Country Gleaners that helps feed the world was a natural fit.
  • BASF Canada Inc., headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, has over 1,200 employees at production facilities and offices located across Canada.