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Wrexham AFC Announces North American Summer Tour Dates

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024

Wrexham AFC announced today the complete list of men’s first-team matches scheduled for the highly anticipated Summer Tour in the United States and Canada.

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  • Wrexham AFC announced today the complete list of men’s first-team matches scheduled for the highly anticipated Summer Tour in the United States and Canada.
  • Wrexham AFC co-chairmen Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds shared the news in a video today, you can watch it here .
  • Wrexham AFC Men’s ‘Wrex Coast Tour’ Dates:
    July 20, 2024 - Harder Stadium, Santa Barbara, CA - Wrexham Men's v. AFC Bournemouth
    July 24, 2024 - Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA - Wrexham Men's v. Chelsea FC
    July 27, 2024 - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - Wrexham Men's v. Vancouver White Caps
    “Last year’s US Tour was a fantastic experience, and a memorable trip for all the players and staff,” said Phil Parkinson, Wrexham’s Men’s manager.
  • As a leading brand in women's sports, Ally will also serve as the title sponsor of the Wrexham AFC Women’s summer tour.

WWF-Canada's Climb for Nature is coming to Vancouver -- for the first time ever.

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024

Registration is open for World Wildlife Fund Canada's Climb for Nature at the iconic BC Place, raising funds for the restoration and protection of nature.

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  • Registration is open for World Wildlife Fund Canada's Climb for Nature at the iconic BC Place, raising funds for the restoration and protection of nature.
  • The fundraiser will also be the first stair climb to ever take place in the iconic Vancouver stadium.
  • Registration for this all-ages event, which raises funds for the restoration and protection of nature, is open at wwf.ca/bcplace .
  • WWF's Climb for Nature x BC Place is an expansion of the wildly popular Climb for Nature at the CN Tower, which saw nearly 6,000 people climb the skyscraper's 1,776 steps this past weekend.

WWF-Canada has a record-breaking CN Tower Climb for Nature, raising more than $1.5 million for wildlife conservation

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星期日, 四月 21, 2024

The 32nd annual WWF Climb for Nature saw nearly 6,000 people ascend the CN Tower's 1,776 steps for wildlife this weekend.

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  • The 32nd annual WWF Climb for Nature saw nearly 6,000 people ascend the CN Tower's 1,776 steps for wildlife this weekend.
  • TORONTO, April 21, 2024 /CNW/ - More than 5,500 people made the challenging journey up the CN Tower this weekend as part of WWF-Canada's CN Tower Climb for Nature fundraiser.
  • With support from more than 26,000 donors, sponsors and volunteers, the climbers raised an incredible $1.53 million (and counting) for conservation efforts to protect and restore nature, reverse wildlife loss and fight climate change.
  • "This is the most funds raised in the CN Tower Climb for Nature's 32-year history, which is a testament to how deeply people care about nature and wildlife," says Megan Leslie, World Wildlife Fund Canada president and CEO, who also climbed the iconic tower alongside supporters.

Meet the climbers scaling Toronto's CN Tower and Vancouver's BC Place to raise $1 million in WWF's Climb for Nature

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星期五, 四月 12, 2024

He's climbing the CN Tower on April 20 with his children to help ensure people, hockey, and wildlife can thrive.

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  • He's climbing the CN Tower on April 20 with his children to help ensure people, hockey, and wildlife can thrive.
  • Shaun Stephens-Whale : After breaking WWF-Canada's CN Tower climb record in 2017 by climbing the skyscraper's 1,776 stairs in just 9 minutes and 54.9 seconds, the tower runner and obstacle course racer from Squamish, B.C.
  • has his sights set on BC Place, where he hopes to set another WWF Climb for Nature record.
  • The problems facing nature are big, and that's why the WWF Climb for Nature is getting bigger.

Advertising Blackout!…Legion encourages remembrance with unique initiative

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星期二, 十一月 7, 2023

OTTAWA, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thousands of digital advertising signs across the country will go black on Remembrance Day this year, to be replaced with a message of remembrance and three important figures: 11-11-11.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thousands of digital advertising signs across the country will go black on Remembrance Day this year, to be replaced with a message of remembrance and three important figures: 11-11-11.
  • The two minutes of silence are a very sacred part of Remembrance Day ceremonies, during which attendees quietly reflect upon our Veterans’ sacrifices and remember them with deep gratitude.
  • Canadians can expect another beautiful National Remembrance Day Ceremony organized by the Legion at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on November 11.
  • Branches are populating this page to allow Canadians to find a Legion-supported Remembrance ceremony closest to them.

More than 35 Iconic Canadian Buildings and Landmarks to be Illuminated for World Occupational Therapy Day

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星期二, 十月 24, 2023

Ottawa, Ontario, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On October 27, 2023, more than 35 iconic buildings and landmarks across Canada will light up blue in a show of support for World Occupational Therapy Day, an international day of awareness to acknowledge the work done by occupational therapists (OTs) and occupational therapist assistants (OTAs).

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  • Ottawa, Ontario, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On October 27, 2023, more than 35 iconic buildings and landmarks across Canada will light up blue in a show of support for World Occupational Therapy Day, an international day of awareness to acknowledge the work done by occupational therapists (OTs) and occupational therapist assistants (OTAs).
  • World Occupational Therapy Day promotes and celebrates the profession locally, nationally, and internationally, and the meaningful differences that OTs and OTAs make in the lives of their clients.
  • First launched in 2010 by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), World Occupational Therapy Day has become an important date as it falls in October, which is celebrated as Occupational Therapy Month in Canada.
  • "We are honoured to have the hard work and dedication of the 20,000 OTs and OTAs across Canada recognized by so many iconic landmarks," says Phillip Wendt, President of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

LiveOne (LVO) Subsidiary LiveXLive Partners With METAvivor to Fight Metastatic Breast Cancer, Live Streaming #LightUpMBC Live on October 13, 2023 to 220 Countries

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星期一, 十月 9, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO), an award-winning, creator-first music, entertainment, and technology platform, is excited to announce its collaboration with METAvivor Research and Support for the fifth annual #LightUpMBC Live event. On October 13, 2023, National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, LiveOne will livestream the event, lighting over 275 landmarks across all 50 U.S. states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia, England, Ireland and more in the distinctive MBC awareness colors of green, teal, and pink.

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  • This global event, fueled by hundreds of #LightUpMBC ambassadors, seeks to raise vital awareness and funds for metastatic breast cancer research.
  • #LightUpMBC Live will feature compelling MBC patient stories and musical performances to drive funds for MBC research.
  • Jamil Rivers, METAvivor President, urges donations for crucial stage IV MBC research, stating, "It's the singular path to offering extensions to lives confronting this terminal illness."
  • For more information, to donate and view a list of participating landmarks, visit:

166 Cities Around The World Unite To Shine A Light On The Only Terminal Breast Cancer

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星期三, 十月 11, 2023

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- METAvivor Research and Support announces the launch of the fifth annual global landmark campaign, #LightUpMBC, to shine a light on the importance of awareness and funding for metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research. Every year, more than 685,000 people worldwide die from MBC, also known as Stage 4 or advanced breast cancer, for which there is no cure. MBC is when the cancer spreads beyond the breast to other parts of the body.

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  • Every year, more than 685,000 people worldwide die from MBC, also known as Stage 4 or advanced breast cancer, for which there is no cure.
  • MBC is when the cancer spreads beyond the breast to other parts of the body.
  • While pink has long been synonymous with early stage breast cancer awareness, pink alone does not resonate with the advanced stage MBC community.
  • "Metastatic breast cancer is the only terminal breast cancer.

MOXIES’ Flagship Location in Downtown Vancouver reopens with a new, refreshed design, menu and dining experience

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星期一, 六月 5, 2023

Elevating the dining experience, MOXIES’ menu offers high-quality made-in-house food and drink made with fresh ingredients.

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  • Elevating the dining experience, MOXIES’ menu offers high-quality made-in-house food and drink made with fresh ingredients.
  • The opening of the new flagship marks the 2nd location in the Metro Vancouver area and 9th in B.C.
  • Inspired by the beautiful Vancouver skyline and West Coast aesthetic, the restaurant's newest flagship location will boast airy, bright, and unique design elements.
  • With lush greenery throughout, impressive floor-to-ceiling windows, and multiple dining areas, an elevated experience awaits at MOXIES West Georgia.

Molson Coors Beverage Company secures multi-year partnership with BC Place, BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps FC

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星期二, 五月 16, 2023

TORONTO, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Molson Coors Beverage Company is pleased to announce its new partnership with BC Place to become the Official and Exclusive Beer Partner of the stadium and the BC Lions.

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  • TORONTO, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Molson Coors Beverage Company is pleased to announce its new partnership with BC Place to become the Official and Exclusive Beer Partner of the stadium and the BC Lions.
  • “We’re proud to be working with BC Place, as well as creating impactful partnerships with both the BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps FC teams,” says Brian Collins, Director of Partnerships & Events for Molson Coors Beverage Company.
  • “This partnership provides a great opportunity to place the Molson Coors portfolio at the heart of the moments where British Columbians are celebrating together and cheering on the Lions and the Whitecaps FC.
  • The partnership marks the return of Molson Coors to BC Place following their previous partnership in 2009.