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Yoto Announces New Partnership with Universal Music Group to bring the Magic of Music to Kids Worldwide

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. and LONDON, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yoto, the audio platform for kids behind the critically acclaimed and award-winning screen-free Yoto Player and Yoto Mini, is thrilled to announce an industry first agreement with Universal Music Group, the global leader in music-based entertainment to bring iconic music titles and artists from its labels and catalogues, alongside contemporary frontline hits to the platform for the first time. The new distribution partnership will improve the opportunities for children to experience and interact with music and artistry from an early age, fostering true independence putting children as young as three in control of exploring their favourite music.

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  • The new distribution partnership will improve the opportunities for children to experience and interact with music and artistry from an early age, fostering true independence putting children as young as three in control of exploring their favourite music.
  • Yoto has been making waves in the audio industry since 2020.
  • Yoto provides children with fun and educational audio content with a library of over 1,000 audiobooks, activities and music that enhance development and spark curiosity.
  • Available worldwide with major markets in the UK, France and North America, Yoto launched Yoto Player 3rd Generation in June 2023 (£99.99/$119.99).

Yoto Announces New Partnership with Universal Music Group to bring the Magic of Music to Kids Worldwide

Retrieved on: 
Friday, August 11, 2023
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. and LONDON, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yoto, the audio platform for kids behind the critically acclaimed and award-winning screen-free Yoto Player and Yoto Mini, is thrilled to announce an industry first agreement with Universal Music Group, the global leader in music-based entertainment to bring iconic music titles and artists from its labels and catalogues, alongside contemporary frontline hits to the platform for the first time. The new distribution partnership will improve the opportunities for children to experience and interact with music and artistry from an early age, fostering true independence putting children as young as three in control of exploring their favourite music.

Key Points: 
  • The new distribution partnership will improve the opportunities for children to experience and interact with music and artistry from an early age, fostering true independence putting children as young as three in control of exploring their favourite music.
  • Yoto has been making waves in the audio industry since 2020.
  • Yoto provides children with fun and educational audio content with a library of over 1,000 audiobooks, activities and music that enhance development and spark curiosity.
  • Available worldwide with major markets in the UK, France and North America, Yoto launched Yoto Player 3rd Generation in June 2023 (£99.99/$119.99).

Capital Power announces Board appointment and retirement

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jill Gardiner, Chair of the Board for Capital Power Corporation (“Capital Power” or “the Company”) (TSX: CPX), is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolyn Graham to the Company’s Board of Directors (“the Board”) effective August 2, 2023.

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jill Gardiner, Chair of the Board for Capital Power Corporation (“Capital Power” or “the Company”) (TSX: CPX), is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolyn Graham to the Company’s Board of Directors (“the Board”) effective August 2, 2023.
  • The appointment follows the retirement of Katharine (Kate) Stevenson from the Board of Directors.
  • We wish her the very best in all her endeavours.”
    With this appointment and retirement, Capital Power’s Board of Directors consists of 10 directors, with 44% of the independent directors being women, and 33% of the independent directors representing diverse groups beyond gender.
  • Please refer to Capital Power’s 2023 Management Proxy Circular and Board Diversity Policy for further information.

STATEMENT - Minister Fraser announces appointment of chair of Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, July 14, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 14, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:
    "I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Manon Brassard as Chair of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) for a five-year term, effective July 23, 2023.
  • In 2010, she was appointed assistant deputy minister (ADM) of Corporate Services at what was then Citizenship and Immigration Canada and, in 2013, she became ADM of Programs at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
  • In 2014, she moved to the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, where she served as ADM of the Compensation and Labour Relations sector.
  • She will remain in this role until she takes on her new position as Chair of the IRB.

Podium Pet Products Honoured with King's Award for Enterprise

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Podium Pet Products, founded by ex-athletes, has received the King's Award for Enterprise 2023 for its international trade excellence in the pet food industry, making it one of the first companies worldwide to be honored by King Charles III.

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  • With offices in Berkshire in the UK and Florida in the US, Podium Pet Products has been honoured with the King's Award for Enterprise 2023.
  • Podium Pet Products is one of 148 organisations to receive the first-ever King's Award for Enterprise.
  • Podium Pet Products bosses received the same recognition in 2016 for its popular product Dog Rocks, when it was called the Queen's Award for Enterprise.
  • "Podium Pet Products has grown significantly over the past few years, moving into international markets with a growing range of pet products, so it is particularly pleasing to be recognised for our international trade.

Illuminarium, A New Tech-Driven Entertainment Experience, Opens At The Distillery Historic District in Toronto on August 25th

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Illuminarium at The Distillery District joins Atlanta and Las Vegas as the third Illuminarium location in North America.

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  • Illuminarium at The Distillery District joins Atlanta and Las Vegas as the third Illuminarium location in North America.
  • "Toronto is booming with entertainment creation so it was a natural fit for us to open up our first Canadian experience here.
  • Illuminarium at The Distillery District will be a playground for all– from first dates to families and everyone in between."
  • The Toronto entertainment complex will open with two epic experiences and will be adding new shows to the programming schedule regularly.

Family fun activities at Rideau Hall this summer

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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From the Relief of the Sentries to guided tours of the residence, all special events and activities are free of charge and provide educational fun for the whole family.

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  • From the Relief of the Sentries to guided tours of the residence, all special events and activities are free of charge and provide educational fun for the whole family.
  • On June 21, Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers will install a site-specific art piece on the porte-cochère of the Queen's Entrance at Rideau Hall as part of her #hopeandhealingcanada initiative.
  • The guard will also perform the Relief of the Sentries throughout the summer on the grounds of Rideau Hall.
  • Volunteers invite visitors to settle in under the Reading Tent to read books and participate in fun literacy activities.

Speech on the occasion of the Michener Awards

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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This acknowledgement is one steeped in meaning and reflects Canadians' respect for the journey of reconciliation we are on together.

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  • This acknowledgement is one steeped in meaning and reflects Canadians' respect for the journey of reconciliation we are on together.
  • Congratulations to the winners, nominees and every journalist being honoured at the Michener Awards.
  • At its best, media hold us accountable to each other and reveal the full depth of stories both large and small.
  • Once again, congratulations to the 2021 and 2022 cohorts of the Michener Awards, as well as to the 2022 and 2023 Michener-Deacon Investigative Fellowship and Michener-L. Richard O'Hagan Educational Fellowship.

Dryden Gold Corp Enhances Its Management Team & Board of Directors

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Dryden, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 14, 2023) - Dryden Gold Corp. ("Dryden Gold or the Company") is pleased to announce two important additions to it management team and Board of Directors.

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  • Dryden, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 14, 2023) - Dryden Gold Corp. ("Dryden Gold or the Company") is pleased to announce two important additions to it management team and Board of Directors.
  • The Company has also strengthened its Board with the addition of Janet Lee-Sheriff as Independent Director.
  • Dryden Gold is a privately held company with extensive property holdings in the Dryden District of Northwest Ontario.
  • Trey Wasser, Dryden Gold CEO, commented, “Dryden Gold has now consolidated 100% of a large strategic property package in the under-explored Dryden District (See Figure 1).

RBC announces 2023 RBC Future Launch Indigenous Youth Scholarship recipients

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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TORONTO, June 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, RBC announced the 2023 RBC Future Launch Indigenous Youth Scholarship recipients .

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  • TORONTO, June 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, RBC announced the 2023 RBC Future Launch Indigenous Youth Scholarship recipients .
  • The Scholarship demonstrates RBC's ongoing commitment to Indigenous youth across the country as they continue their education.
  • More about the RBC Future Launch Indigenous Youth Scholarship: Since 1992, RBC has been providing a scholarship for Indigenous students to complete post-secondary education through RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Youth (previously known as the RBC Indigenous Student Award).
  • The scholarship was designed in partnership with RBC's Indigenous employee resource group, the RBC Royal Eagles, to ensure it meets the unique needs of the Indigenous youth it supports.