A roundup of the most newsworthy press
releases from Cision Distribution this week
TORONTO, April 26,
2024 /CNW/ - With thousands of press releases
published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything
on Cision. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the
week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some
major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full
text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release
headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are
available for download.
- BRP AND ITS PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDER ANNOUNCE CLOSING OF
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED SECONDARY OFFERING
All net proceeds have been paid directly to the Selling
Shareholder. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the
Offering. The Subordinate Voting Shares were offered by BMO Capital
Markets, which was not granted an over-allotment option in
connection with the Offering. BRP's Subordinate Voting Shares are
listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Nasdaq Global Select
Market (NASDAQ) under the symbol "DOO" and "DOOO",
respectively.
- AIR MILES makes national-level investments to allow
Canadians to shop and earn Miles the way they want on groceries and
more
"How we buy groceries, everyday essentials, and little luxuries is
shifting, and we believe the way brands reward Canadians needs to
change to keep pace. Consumers are looking for programs that give
them greater flexibility and help them save money, and we're
leading the way with program innovations," says Shawn Stewart, President, AIR MILES. "In 2023,
AIR MILES gave Canadians $76M in
redemption value on everyday essentials. With the program changes
we're announcing today, we are giving Canadians better earning
power nationally and expect to issue 60% more Miles to our credit
card holders in this category – without being tied to any one
retailer or loyalty program."
- 65,000 ONTARIO HOSPITAL
WORKERS AWARDED 6% WAGE INCREASE, BENEFIT IMPROVEMENTS IN NEW
CONTRACT
This past fall, along with Unifor, OCHU-CUPE and SEIU Healthcare
proposed to bargain jointly with the Ontario Hospital Association
but were denied in what the unions called "a decision clearly made
to divide the unions and weaken outcomes for hospital workers."
Notwithstanding, the unions signed a Solidarity Pact and maintained
collaboration and coordination across the bargaining tables. This
is just the beginning from unions bringing workers together to save
our hospitals.
- "Come From Away" originating producer Michael Rubinoff announces new musical: "The
Last Timbit" starring Chilina Kennedy and Jake Epstein, with music and lyrics by
Anika Johnson and Britta Johnson and a book by Nick Green
Being presented between June 26-30,
"The Last Timbit" is inspired by real Canadian stories and is about
a group of people from different walks of life who get snowed in at
a Tim Hortons restaurant during the
blizzard of the decade. This heartwarming new Canadian musical
explores family, the power of community, and making the best of
hard times and is inspired by a blizzard in Sarnia, Ont., in 2010 that saw dozens of
strangers seek refuge at a Tims restaurant for nearly 24 hours
during white-out conditions.
- Public Notice - Update on LaSalle Causeway closure: Phased
approach for repairs
The first phase involves strengthening various elements of the
bridge and completing key existing contract work to prepare for
repairing the damaged element. This phase is ongoing and essential
to ensure safe access for the heavy equipment needed for the final
repairs. It will also support the temporary loading during the
repair work.
- Ace Beverage Group to Acquire Nude Beverage Brand from MXM
Beverages Ltd.
Nicolas Krantz, Corby's President
and Chief Executive Officer, added, "Following last year's
successful integration of ABG's brands into our combined RTD
portfolio, which now includes Cottage Springs, Absolut, Malibu,
Jameson, Polar Ice, and J.P. Wiser's, we are delighted at this
unique opportunity to reinforce our position in this attractive
segment, with the ambition to become the leading RTD portfolio in
Canada. This transaction will help
further drive additional innovation and unlock synergies in a
critical growth category for our business."
- IKEA Canada continues to lower prices on another 800
products
"Through IKEA Canada's annual Life at Home Report and Canadian Home
Visits program we're continuously hearing about nearly half of
Canadian households facing financial challenges and the constant
pressure to make ends meet," said Selwyn
Crittendon, CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA
Canada. "IKEA Canada's commitment to affordability is a promise to
our customers – it's about siding with the many Canadians during
challenging financial times, and our promise to live up to our
vision of creating a better everyday life at home by taking price
reductions on the products Canadians value and need the most".
- Tim Hortons week-long Smile
Cookie campaign returns on April 29
with 100% of proceeds from each cookie sold donated to local
charities and community groups
The first Smile Cookie campaign launched in 1996 by local Tims
restaurant owners in Hamilton,
originally raising funds for Hamilton Children's Hospital. Since
then, the annual charitable campaign has raised a total of more
than $111 million across Canada and the
United States for charities and organizations. Recipients
include local hospitals, community care organizations, food banks
and schools.
- Energy Fuels Announces Agreement for Transformational
Acquisition of Base Resources, Creating a Global Leader in Critical
Minerals Production with a Focus on Uranium, Rare Earth Elements
and Heavy Mineral Sands
Mark S. Chalmers, President and CEO
of Energy Fuels stated: "The acquisition of Base Resources and the
Toliara project represents a monumental leap forward for the
Company, as we continue to execute on a truly revolutionary REE,
uranium and critical mineral combined strategy. For the past
four-plus years, Energy Fuels has innovated a new way to produce
critical minerals, that we believe is more cost competitive than
traditional approaches, by leveraging our uranium processing
expertise and infrastructure to develop a secure, U.S.-centric REE
oxide supply chain.
- Aviation American Gin to Release Six Specialty Bottles
Inspired by Highly-Anticipated Marvel Studios' "Deadpool &
Wolverine"
Beautifully designed by Maximum Effort and Sandstrom Partners, the
new Aviation American Gin bottles draw inspiration from the beloved
film franchise. Encased in sleek black glass and accented with red
custom strip stamps and metallic details, these bottles are the
ultimate collector's item for fans of both the movie and spirit.
Offering a nod to the iconic character, each bottle variant
showcases one of six distinctive Deadpool icons, while the exterior
of each gin case simulates the look of Deadpool's signature suit
fabric.
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