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GoSecure Appoints Anne-Marie Faber as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - GoSecure, a renowned provider of managed detection and response solutions complemented by its expert professional services, is elated to announce the promotion of Anne-Marie Faber to the position of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - GoSecure, a renowned provider of managed detection and response solutions complemented by its expert professional services, is elated to announce the promotion of Anne-Marie Faber to the position of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
  • Anne-Marie Faber, now embracing the title of GoSecure's CMO, has a rich history that stands as a testament to her prowess in the marketing realm.
  • She has diligently overseen all aspects of GoSecure's marketing strategy, from corporate messaging, branding, and communications to digital demand generation, field, and revenue marketing.
  • As CMO, she will be instrumental in shaping the company's marketing endeavors, ensuring GoSecure remains synonymous with excellence in the realm of cybersecurity.

Social Impact Organizations Around the World Leverage Blackbaud CRM™ to Effectively Manage Fundraising Operations

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Monday, October 30, 2023

CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today shared ways that this robust fundraising product, Blackbaud CRM™, is helping large nonprofits and higher education institutions address complex fundraising challenges. With recent investments and customer feedback, Blackbaud has further tailored the product to the unique needs of social impact organizations.

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  • With recent investments and customer feedback, Blackbaud has further tailored the product to the unique needs of social impact organizations.
  • The comprehensive customer relationship management software unifies fundraising programs into one powerful solution that helps organizations raise more money and achieve their missions more effectively.
  • Comprehensive Encryption of Sensitive Data: Through full database transparent data encryption (TDE), Blackbaud CRM will help organizations meet their compliance requirements.
  • Using the new Blackbaud CRM cloud portal their team was able to deploy customizations quickly and more efficiently.

Twenty-one grants awarded to support trainees across Canada

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

MONTREAL, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an effort to support the next generation of brain researchers in Canada, Brain Canada is thrilled to present the 21 trainees who have received grants to help launch their academic careers and pursue their professional goals. The Brain Canada Rising Stars Trainee Awards aim to recognize the excellent research being conducted at Canadian institutions by graduate students (M.Sc., Ph.D.), postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents in all fields spanning neuroscience research.

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  • MONTREAL, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an effort to support the next generation of brain researchers in Canada, Brain Canada is thrilled to present the 21 trainees who have received grants to help launch their academic careers and pursue their professional goals.
  • “Supporting trainees through specialized programs designed for the next generation of scholars is a fundamental aspect of Brain Canada's mission,” says Dr. Viviane Poupon, President and CEO of Brain Canada.
  • "We are delighted to announce the expansion of our support through the Brain Canada Rising Stars Trainee Awards this year, demonstrating our commitment to nurturing the next era of exceptional brain researchers."
  • "Brain Canada's support of trainees and early career researchers is clearly responding to a need, and the continued commitment to enable capacity-building programs is more important now than ever."

Visa’s Small Business Pulse Report Reveals Financing is the Biggest Barrier Faced by Women Entrepreneurs

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Monday, October 16, 2023

“Small businesses are the foundation of the Canadian economy, playing a vital role in helping local communities thrive,” says Sarah Steele, head of small business product, Visa Canada.

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  • “Small businesses are the foundation of the Canadian economy, playing a vital role in helping local communities thrive,” says Sarah Steele, head of small business product, Visa Canada.
  • According to the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) Indigenous women entrepreneurs are the fastest growing segment among Indigenous businesses.
  • Data in the report is taken from 780 Canadian Small Business Leaders who were surveyed in June and July 2023.
  • “Business Leaders” are defined as at least senior decision makers with the business, including eight-in-ten who are the business’ primary owner.

Three New Veteran Team Members Bolster Aurora Strategy Global Public Relations and Government Relations Team

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Strategy Global is pleased to announce today the addition of three new veteran team members to the firm: Charles Cooke, Jordan Kerbel, and Chris Watson.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Strategy Global is pleased to announce today the addition of three new veteran team members to the firm: Charles Cooke, Jordan Kerbel, and Chris Watson.
  • Aurora President and Chief Advocate Marcel Wieder said, “Today we have made significant additions to the Aurora team that will strengthen our team and position us to take on new areas of influence.
  • He holds a Master’s from Osgoode Hall at York University and a post-graduate certificate in Government Relations from Seneca College.
  • With the addition of Dave Ryan, Jack Heath, Alan Shefman, and Vince Nigro, Aurora is one of the fastest growing public affairs, government relations, and public relations firms in the country.

SAMUEL NAMES MARIA PERRELLA AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

OAKVILLE, ON, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Samuel, Son & Co., Limited, a leading metals distributor and industrial products manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Maria Perrella as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • OAKVILLE, ON, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Samuel, Son & Co., Limited, a leading metals distributor and industrial products manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Maria Perrella as Chief Financial Officer.
  • "We are pleased to welcome a CFO of Maria's caliber and experience to Samuel," said Colin Osborne, President and CEO of Samuel.
  • Maria Perrella is an accomplished executive with over 30 years of progressive financial leadership experience in both public and private global corporations.
  • Prior to Samuel, Ms. Perrella served as Chief Financial Officer at MDA, a Canadian-based space technology company; at ATS, a global automation company; and at the Canadian division of L3Harris (formerly Spar Aerospace Ltd.).

Capital Markets Tribunal announces appointment of two new Adjudicators

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - The Capital Markets Tribunal is today announcing the appointment of two new Adjudicators.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - The Capital Markets Tribunal is today announcing the appointment of two new Adjudicators.
  • Mary Condon is a Professor of Law at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, where she teaches Securities Regulation and Advanced Securities Law.
  • Most recently, she served as Dean of Osgoode Hall Law School from 2019 to 2023.
  • Jane is a member of the Financial Services Tribunal and was a hearing committee member at the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization/IIROC.

The Osgoode Investor Protection Clinic Opens the Market

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Friday, September 29, 2023

TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Professor Poonam Puri, Co-founder and Director of the the Investor Protection Clinic of Osgoode Hall Law School of York University, and  Adjunct Professor Brigitte Catellier, Associate Director of the Clinic, along with current and former students, supervising lawyers and other partners, joined Cheryl Graden, Chief Legal and Enterprise Corporate Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary, TMX Group,  to open the market and celebrate six years of operations.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Professor Poonam Puri, Co-founder and Director of the the Investor Protection Clinic of Osgoode Hall Law School of York University, and  Adjunct Professor Brigitte Catellier, Associate Director of the Clinic, along with current and former students, supervising lawyers and other partners, joined Cheryl Graden, Chief Legal and Enterprise Corporate Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary, TMX Group,  to open the market and celebrate six years of operations.
  • The Osgoode Investor Protection Clinic, the first of its kind in Canada, provides pro bono legal services to individuals who have suffered financial harm.
  • The Clinic also engages in investor education initiatives and collects anonymized data to inform public policy decisions and contribute to regulatory reform.
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Odyssey Trust Company Appoints Jonathan Pinto as Chief Growth Officer to Lead Continued Expansion

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Odyssey Trust Company (“Odyssey” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has strengthened its executive team to reflect the growth and strategic initiatives of the Company.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Odyssey Trust Company (“Odyssey” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has strengthened its executive team to reflect the growth and strategic initiatives of the Company.
  • Jonathan Pinto, previously Chief Client Officer at TMX Investor Solutions Inc., will lead Odyssey’s continued growth and client service excellence as its Chief Growth Officer.
  • Mr. Pinto is an accomplished financial services executive, with approximately 20 years’ experience in the Canadian capital markets, including most recently with AST Trust Company Canada/TMX Group.
  • “The addition of Jon to our executive team with a defined focus on growth is an important step for our company,” said Jenna Kaye, CEO of Odyssey Trust.

Talisker Strengthens Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Talisker Resources Ltd. (“Talisker” or the “Company”) (TSX:TSK | OTCQX:TSKFF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Burleton to the board of directors with immediate effect.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Talisker Resources Ltd. (“Talisker” or the “Company”) (TSX:TSK | OTCQX:TSKFF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Burleton to the board of directors with immediate effect.
  • Mr. Burleton is an experienced mining executive with significant experience in capital raising, corporate development and strategy.
  • Terry Harbort, President and CEO of Talisker stated, “We are very pleased to have someone the calibre of Steve joining the Talisker team.
  • His extensive experience in investment banking and mergers and acquisitions will be an invaluable addition to our experienced board of directors.”