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At Prophix Live! '24, Finance and Accounting Leaders Go All-In on Next-Gen Finance

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prophix, a leading innovator in financial performance management, concluded its flagship conference, Prophix Live! '24, following a packed agenda that included the launch of Prophix One, a Financial Performance Platform, as well as customer and partner recognition awards. This year's event took place at Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in Phoenix, AZ, and served as a showcase for next-gen finance thought leadership, featuring discussions on the evolving role of the CFO, business efficiency, and the future of financial technology.

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  • '24 , following a packed agenda that included the launch of Prophix One , a Financial Performance Platform, as well as customer and partner recognition awards.
  • Partners are awarded for their excellence in guiding financial departments to leverage Prophix software to improve operational planning and strategic decision-making.
  • The 2024 Customer and Partner Award winners are:
    Most Innovative Prophix Customer of the Year: Lee Company
    Partner of the Year (North America): Strategic Information Group, Inc.
  • Finance leaders who would like to learn more about Prophix One can register to attend an upcoming webinar:

Telecor Announces Integrated Public Address and Mobile Duress with Dynamic Visual Mapping and Interactive Incident Management

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Telecor, a leading international provider of intercom, paging, clock, mass notification and security communication technology today announced new mobile panic button technology fully integrated with its eSeries Public Address Communication Solution.

Key Points: 
  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Telecor, a leading international provider of intercom, paging, clock, mass notification and security communication technology today announced new mobile panic button technology fully integrated with its eSeries Public Address Communication Solution.
  • Public Address and Intercom technology is the first line of defense in an emergency and used by faculty and staff for daily communication.
  • Management of the incident is dynamic with continued visual updates of alarm receipt, lockdown status, and immediate 2-way communication to trouble areas.
  • "Leveraging over 40 years of communication technology expertise, we are using our existing public address and intercom mass notification infrastructure to support mobile duress.

Caldic Announces A Strategic Partnership With Celesta To Bring Sleep And Stress Reduction Ingredient Blends To The USA and Canada

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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MISSISSAUGA, ON , March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Caldic North America has announced a strategic partnership with Celesta Company LLC, a leading formulator of science-based stress reduction and sleep-promoting ingredient blends. This collaboration will further expand Caldic's portfolio through the introduction of Celesta's proprietary ingredient blends and technologies designed to enhance sleep, mood, and relaxation, including the SlumberMor™ and RnRMor™. This new offering will enable the delivery of value-added solutions and help drive innovation in the food, beverage, snack, and pet food industry. Caif Nutrition – the division of Caldic North America specializing in functional and nutritional ingredients – will market the complementary portfolio in the United States and Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Caldic has entered into a strategic partnership with Celesta, a leading formulator of science-based stress reduction and sleep-promoting ingredients.
  • MISSISSAUGA, ON , March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Caldic North America has announced a strategic partnership with Celesta Company LLC, a leading formulator of science-based stress reduction and sleep-promoting ingredient blends.
  • "We are excited to enter into this partnership with the talented team at Caldic", said Dave Lafond, Celesta CEO.
  • Celesta has developed proprietary herbal ingredient blends that target well-being, addressing in particular sleep induction, sleep duration, stress reduction, body recovery, and mood stabilization.

LAZEEZ SHAWARMA LAUNCHES "PAY IT FORWARD" CAMPAIGN TO SPREAD HOLIDAY KINDNESS

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - As the holiday season unfolds, Lazeez Shawarma , a leading fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain, is proud to announce the commencement of its "Pay it Forward" campaign, starting December 21st.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - As the holiday season unfolds, Lazeez Shawarma , a leading fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain, is proud to announce the commencement of its "Pay it Forward" campaign, starting December 21st.
  • With a commitment to spreading kindness and inspiring acts of goodwill throughout the year, Lazeez Shawarma is set to make a positive impact on communities across the region at 60+ locations.
  • In a gesture of solidarity, Lazeez Shawarma's head office will kick off the campaign by donating 600 Kindness tickets.
  • The Kindness coupons act as an invitation for anyone in need to enjoy a complimentary meal at Lazeez Shawarma.

Maple Leaf Foods Announces New Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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David Smales to join as CFO effective January 29, 2024 as Geert Verellen steps down

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  • David Smales to join as CFO effective January 29, 2024 as Geert Verellen steps down
    MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Maple Leaf Foods, Inc.  ("Maple Leaf Foods" or the "Company") (TSX: MFI) announced today that Geert Verellen has decided to step down as CFO in the new year, and that David Smales has been named as his successor starting January 29, 2024.
  • "As we planned for this transition, finding the right successor for Geert was a critical priority for us," said Curtis Frank, President and CEO.
  • "We are thrilled that David will be joining our Senior Leadership Team, and certain he will be a great addition to Maple Leaf Foods as we execute our strategic blueprint on the journey to becoming the most sustainable protein company on earth."
  • Smales comes to Maple Leaf Foods with a long track-record as a public company CFO, including almost 15 years as Executive Vice President and CFO at Aecon Group Inc.

Balluff Canada Marks 25 Years With Open House and Luncheon

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Saturday, December 2, 2023
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Balluff Canada is celebrating 25 years in business.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Balluff Canada is celebrating 25 years in business.
  • The sensor and automation company will mark the occasion with an anniversary open house at its Canadian headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario.
  • When Balluff Canada was founded in 1998, it was known for its precision multiple limit switches.
  • For more information or to register for the event, visit Balluff Canada 25th anniversary open house - Balluff.

Bayer raises over $1 million in support of Food Banks Canada

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Over 5 years, Bayer and its employees contributed over $1 million to help tackle rising food insecurity rates in Canada.

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  • Over 5 years, Bayer and its employees contributed over $1 million to help tackle rising food insecurity rates in Canada.
  • This year, employees raised more than $28,000 through two fundraising campaigns and donated 2,800+ kg of non-perishable items in support of local food banks.
  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Bayer Canada's national fundraising efforts over the past five years have totalled more than $1 million in support of Food Banks Canada.
  • Over the past 5 years, these fundraising efforts have:
    Helped Food Banks Canada reach its goal of delivering 185,000 'After the Bell' food packs to over 200 communities in Canada in 2023.

Trillium Health Partners to become first in Canada to deploy AI in diagnostic imaging using Sectra Amplifier Services

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
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LINKÖPING, Sweden and MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra (STO: SECT B) helps Trillium Health Partners (THP) in Canada adopt AI technology with new AI-as-a-service agreement via Sectra Amplifier Services.

Key Points: 
  • LINKÖPING, Sweden and MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra (STO: SECT B) helps Trillium Health Partners (THP) in Canada adopt AI technology with new AI-as-a-service agreement via Sectra Amplifier Services.
  • This will enable THP to introduce AI-powered workflows in its diagnostic imaging department, which will help identify serious health conditions sooner, allowing for earlier intervention and better health outcomes.
  • The Sectra Amplifier Service is a fully managed, cloud-hosted AI service and offers clients a wide range of validated third-party AI applications.
  • Using the Sectra Amplifier Service to deploy this tool has significantly simplified the process in integrating AI into our workflow."

Jemperli (dostarlimab for injection) plus carboplatin and paclitaxel approved in Canada as a treatment option for primary advanced or recurrent dMMR/MSI-H endometrial cancer

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Jemperli is the only immuno-oncology treatment approved for this patient population in combination with chemotherapy in Canada.

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  • Jemperli is the only immuno-oncology treatment approved for this patient population in combination with chemotherapy in Canada.
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    "Today's approval supports our ambition for Jemperli to advance the standard of care for Canadian adult patients with primary advanced or recurrent dMMR/MSI-H endometrial cancer," said Marni Freeman, Country Medical Director at GSK Canada.
  • "This expanded approval of Jemperli offers a new care option to healthcare professionals treating this patient population with high unmet need."
  • "The CCSN is pleased to see a newly approved innovative treatment option for patients in Canada.

goeasy Ltd. Reports Record Results for the Third Quarter

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- goeasy Ltd. (TSX: GSY), (“goeasy” or the “Company”), one of Canada’s leading non-prime consumer lenders, today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • During the quarter, the Company generated a record $722 million in loan originations, up 13% compared to $641 million produced in the third quarter of 2022.
  • At quarter end, the consumer loan portfolio was $3.43 billion, up 33% from $2.59 billion in the third quarter of 2022.
  • Operating income for the third quarter of 2023 was a record $127 million, up 39% from $91 million in the third quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted operating margin1 for the third quarter was a record 40.4%, up from 36.2% in the same period in 2022.