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Leading public safety academic Dr. Rosemary Ricciardelli released findings from her report: 'The Mental Health and Well-being of Detachment Services Assistants in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: A Qualitative Investigation.'

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, March 7, 2022 /CNW/ - In a virtual press conference earlier this morning, leading public safety academic Dr. Rosemary Ricciardelli released findings from her report: 'The Mental Health and Well-being of Detachment Services Assistants in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: A Qualitative Investigation.'

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 7, 2022 /CNW/ - In a virtual press conference earlier this morning, leading public safety academic Dr. Rosemary Ricciardelli released findings from her report: 'The Mental Health and Well-being of Detachment Services Assistants in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: A Qualitative Investigation.'
  • The report highlights the need for some crucial workplace improvements for hundreds of the RCMP's Detachment Services Assistants, mostly women, across Canada.
  • Detachment Services Assistants serve as the first point of contact in every RCMP detachment across the country.
  • She has published over 175 journal articles, 45 chapters and given over 350 presentations and invited talks.

New project examines mentally healthy living after social distancing

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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These questions and more will be answered through a new research study called Mentally Healthy Living After Social Distancing - A Study of Older Canadians funded by the RTOERO Foundation.

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  • These questions and more will be answered through a new research study called Mentally Healthy Living After Social Distancing - A Study of Older Canadians funded by the RTOERO Foundation.
  • The study is led by the Living well research team, an interdisciplinary group from the University of Alberta, Simon Fraser University and Memorial University.
  • For many, its meant living alone at home in isolation, with moderate to severe anxiety, fear, and loneliness.
  • RTOERO is a bilingual trusted voice on healthy, active living in the retirement journey for the broader education community.

New Data Show Virgin Pulse's VP Transform Reduces Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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The peer-reviewed study results demonstrate that the digital diabetes prevention program is effective at reducing participants' risk for developing type 2 diabetes.1

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  • The peer-reviewed study results demonstrate that the digital diabetes prevention program is effective at reducing participants' risk for developing type 2 diabetes.1
    In the U.S., more than 37 million adults have diabetes and another 96 million have prediabetes.
  • Diabetes puts individuals at risk of serious health problems, including heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and other conditions.
  • Diabetes also has significant impact on businesses, costing employers billions of dollars each year in lost productivity and medical expenses.
  • VP Transform is an evidence-based, CDC-recognized digital diabetes prevention program tailored for those at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Darrell Bishop, Seasoned Capital Markets Professional, Joins Exro as President, Finance and Investor Relations

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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As part of the executive team in his role as President, Finance & Investor Relations, Bishop will lead Exro's finance and capital markets strategy, ensuring strategies are appropriately aligned with investors, regulators, analysts, and all external and internal stakeholders.

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  • As part of the executive team in his role as President, Finance & Investor Relations, Bishop will lead Exro's finance and capital markets strategy, ensuring strategies are appropriately aligned with investors, regulators, analysts, and all external and internal stakeholders.
  • CALGARY, AB, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Exro Technologies Inc. (TSX: EXRO) (OTCQB: EXROF)(the "Company" or "Exro"), a leading clean technology company that has developed a new class of power electronics for electric motors and batteries, announced today that Darrell Bishop, a proven industry leader with extensive capital markets experience, joins the Exro team as President, Finance and Investor Relations.
  • Bishop's early career consisted of technical engineering, and corporate development roles, prior to transitioning to capital markets.
  • In his role at Exro as President, Finance and Investor Relations, Bishop will lead the Company's finance and capital markets strategy, with the goals of broadening and enhancing shareholder value through a best-in-class shareholder engagement program.

Standard Uranium Begins Winter Exploration Program at Sun Dog Project, Announces Staffing Update and Granting of Stock Options

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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High-resolution geophysical surveys are currently underway on the Project, with the Standard Uranium team and drill crews scheduled to mobilize in three weeks.

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  • High-resolution geophysical surveys are currently underway on the Project, with the Standard Uranium team and drill crews scheduled to mobilize in three weeks.
  • The Company aims to breathe new life into the Uranium City area through exploration for high-grade basement- and sandstone-hosted uranium using modern techniques and geological understanding.
  • With a background in the resource sector and capital markets, he is a great fit for Standard Uranium in our exploration and growth stage.
  • Since its establishment, Standard Uranium has focused on the identification and development of prospective exploration stage uranium projects in theAthabascaBasin inSaskatchewan, Canada.

GraceMed Welcomes "Dr. Reza" Ahmadzadeh As Surgical Associate

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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Dr. Reza made both the personal and professional decision to move to Ontario to be closer to his family in the GTA, and to pursue the Surgical Associate opportunity at GraceMed Burlington.

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  • Dr. Reza made both the personal and professional decision to move to Ontario to be closer to his family in the GTA, and to pursue the Surgical Associate opportunity at GraceMed Burlington.
  • Dr. Reza is an accomplished surgeon, and brings his years of expertise in cosmetic medicine and masterful surgical techniques to the GraceMed surgical team.
  • Therefore, my goal is to provide everyone with surgical and non-surgical options that best suits their aesthetic needs," says Dr. Reza.
  • He founded GraceMed on the pillars of excellent patient care, the highest surgical standards, a professional environment, and compassionate staff.

AIMCo Announces Appointment to Board of Directors

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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"Lorraine Mitchelmore brings exceptional experience and leadership to the Board of Directors," said Mark Wiseman, AIMCo Board Chair.

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  • "Lorraine Mitchelmore brings exceptional experience and leadership to the Board of Directors," said Mark Wiseman, AIMCo Board Chair.
  • "I am keen to be joining the AIMCo Board of Directors as the organization sharpens its strategy and focus on serving the needs of clients," said Lorraine Mitchelmore.
  • The appointment of Ms. Lorraine Mitchelmore fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Helen Kearns from the Board of Directors, having served two terms since her appointment in 2015.
  • "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to extend our gratitude to Helen Kearns for her dedication to AIMCo since 2015," added Mark Wiseman.

ITC Holdings Corp. Makes Two New Appointments to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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NOVI, Mich., Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ITC Holdings Corp. (ITC) today announced the appointment of Leanne Bell and Jocelyn H. Perry to its board of directors, effective February 1, 2022 and January 1, 2022, respectively.

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  • NOVI, Mich., Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ITC Holdings Corp. (ITC) today announced the appointment of Leanne Bell and Jocelyn H. Perry to its board of directors, effective February 1, 2022 and January 1, 2022, respectively.
  • They join 10 other members of the ITC board of directors.
  • "Leanne and Jocelyn bring a tremendous amount of industry perspective and value to our company," said Linda Apsey, President and CEO of ITC.
  • Ms. Bell is a retired financial and power infrastructure expert with a portfolio of board work spanning the infrastructure space in both the U.S. and Europe.

Gary Smith Appointed Executive Vice President, Operations and Innovation

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nov. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- David Hutchens, President and CEO, Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX/NYSE: FTS) today appointed Gary Smith to the position of Executive Vice President, Operations and Innovation effective January 1, 2022.

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  • ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nov. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- David Hutchens, President and CEO, Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX/NYSE: FTS) today appointed Gary Smith to the position of Executive Vice President, Operations and Innovation effective January 1, 2022.
  • Smith is currently Executive Vice President, Eastern Canadian and Caribbean Operations.
  • "Gary Smith has dedicated three decades to the Fortis organization, providing leadership in the areas of energy delivery, operations and customer service," said David Hutchens.
  • Gary will lead our innovation priorities and build on our work to foster an innovative culture throughout the Fortis group of companies.

Harris Affinity Announces Addition of Nikhil Bhatia as Vice President of Research and Development

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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WAKEFIELD, Mass., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harris Affinity (Affinity), a worldwide provider of software solutions to help healthcare organizations optimize the financial potential of their facilities and services, today announced Nikhil Bhatia has been appointed Vice President of Research Development.

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  • WAKEFIELD, Mass., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harris Affinity (Affinity), a worldwide provider of software solutions to help healthcare organizations optimize the financial potential of their facilities and services, today announced Nikhil Bhatia has been appointed Vice President of Research Development.
  • It's an exciting journey that Nikhil will be an important part of," commented Jay Adams, Executive Vice President of Harris Affinity.
  • Harris Affinity (Affinity) is a worldwide provider of software solutions to help healthcare organizations optimize the financial potential of their facilities and services.
  • Harris Affinity, a wholly-owned subsidiary of N. Harris Computer Corporation, is headquartered in Wakefield, Massachusetts with licensed systems for use at more than 350 hospitals worldwide.