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Announcement: Baby Bonk Redefines Crypto Gaming with Bonk Royale Integration

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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St. John's, Canada, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Step into the realm of Baby Bonk, a token poised to revolutionize the crypto gaming landscape.

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  • St. John's, Canada, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Step into the realm of Baby Bonk, a token poised to revolutionize the crypto gaming landscape.
  • Today, we are thrilled to announce the integration of Baby Bonk into Bonk Royale, our cutting-edge NFT card browser game, marking a significant milestone in our journey.
  • Showcase your strategic prowess and claim your rewards in BABY BONK tokens, BNB, exclusive NFTs, and beyond!
  • With Bonk Royale, Baby Bonk brings NFTs to life, setting new benchmarks in the crypto gaming sphere.

CannMart Launches Roilty in Newfoundland & Labrador, Receives Multiple AdCann Award Nominations and Named Title Sponsor at the 2024 CannExpo

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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This marks the first CannMart products under its in-house brand Roilty to be sold to Newfoundland and Labrador, with expansion intentions for cannabis brands Zest and Rilaxe.

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  • This marks the first CannMart products under its in-house brand Roilty to be sold to Newfoundland and Labrador, with expansion intentions for cannabis brands Zest and Rilaxe.
  • In line with Roilty's recent expansion into eastern Canada, the premium brand has received multiple nominations at this year's AdCann Awards in Canada.
  • These nominations encompass various categories, offering opportunities for consumers to vote for their favourite brand.
  • However, these nominations provide a well-deserved spotlight on CannMart's unwavering commitment to nurturing the robust consumer brands, Roilty," expressed Daniel Stern, CEO of CannMart.

Good Supply™ Cannabis Launches 'Get Blitzen’d' Holiday Campaign and New Limited-Edition Products Across Canada

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Amplifying the festive cheer, Good Supply introduces its first-ever limited-edition 'Holiday Helpers' 36-pack of pre-rolls and 'The Grump' - a special holiday offering of the acclaimed MONSTERS ™ 1,000mg infused pre-roll.

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  • Amplifying the festive cheer, Good Supply introduces its first-ever limited-edition 'Holiday Helpers' 36-pack of pre-rolls and 'The Grump' - a special holiday offering of the acclaimed MONSTERS ™ 1,000mg infused pre-roll.
  • Good Supply’s ‘Holiday Helpers’ Pre-roll Mix pack:
    In the spirit of the ‘12 Days of Jointmas’, Good Supply launches its new ‘Holiday Helpers’ pre-roll mix pack (36 x 0.35g).
  • Good Supply’s ‘The Grump’ MONSTERS:
    Building on the success of the original 'MONSTERS' launch, Good Supply introduces 'The Grump', a 2.38g infused pre-roll, evoking the essence of holiday storytelling.
  • Good Supply infuses the festive spirit into its 'Get Blitzen'd' holiday campaign with the release of the 'Holiday Helpers' pre-roll mix pack and 'The Grump' pre-rolls.

Minister of Transport announces new appointments at Marine Atlantic Inc.

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Marine Atlantic Inc. is the federal crown corporation that fulfills Canada's constitutional responsibility to support the freight and passenger ferry service between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.

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  • Marine Atlantic Inc. is the federal crown corporation that fulfills Canada's constitutional responsibility to support the freight and passenger ferry service between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced two appointments to the Board of Directors of Marine Atlantic Inc. (effective September 25, 2023).
  • They were appointed following an open, transparent and merit-based Governor-in-Council selection process to contribute to Marine Atlantic Inc. in fulfilling their important mandate, connecting Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • I extend my best wishes to these individuals in their appointments as Directors at Marine Atlantic Inc.

Fortis Inc. Announces Closing of Offering of Senior Unsecured Notes

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX: FTS) announced today that it has closed its offering by private placement (the "Offering"), pursuant to the exemptions from the prospectus requirements of applicable Canadian securities laws, of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.677% senior unsecured notes due November 8, 2033 (the "Notes"). The Offering was made through a syndicate of agents co-led by RBC Dominion Securities Inc., BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and Scotia Capital Inc., and including TD Securities Inc., CIBC World Markets Inc., Desjardins Securities Inc., National Bank Financial Inc., Morgan Stanley Canada Limited, Merrill Lynch Canada, Inc., MUFG Securities (Canada), Ltd. and Wells Fargo Securities Canada, Ltd.

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  • Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States.
  • This news release constitutes a "designated news release" for the purposes of the Corporation's prospectus supplement dated September 19, 2023 to its short form base shelf prospectus dated November 21, 2022.
  • ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX: FTS) announced today that it has closed its offering by private placement (the "Offering"), pursuant to the exemptions from the prospectus requirements of applicable Canadian securities laws, of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.677% senior unsecured notes due November 8, 2033 (the "Notes").
  • The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements.

UNION HOUSE ARTS IS THE GRAND WINNER OF THE 2023 LACEY PRIZE

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Union House Arts , a Newfoundland and Labrador-based community art space is the grand winner of the 2023 Lacey Prize , announced today the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) and the Lacey Family.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Union House Arts , a Newfoundland and Labrador-based community art space is the grand winner of the 2023 Lacey Prize , announced today the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) and the Lacey Family.
  • "Congratulations to this year's winner of the Lacey Prize and the two runners-up, a significant recognition of the vital work artist-run centres from across Canada are accomplishing for the Canadian visual arts ecosystem.
  • A unique recognition of community arts venues in Canada, the Lacey Prize is awarded biennially to artist-run centres and community-focused galleries.
  • "Recognition and support from the Lacey Prize will contribute significantly to our impact as an arts and community organization," said Bethany MacKenzie, Programming Director at Union House Arts.

Rogers Introduces Connected for Success 5G Wireless Program

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. today announced the launch of a new program to make 5G wireless services more accessible to eligible low-income Canadians. The new Connected for Success 5G Mobile Plan with a no-cost 5G smartphone gives over 2.5 million Canadians a more affordable way to connect to 5G wireless services.

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  • The new Connected for Success 5G Mobile Plan with a no-cost 5G smartphone gives over 2.5 million Canadians a more affordable way to connect to 5G wireless services.
  • It also provided all Rogers 4G wireless customers with access to the 5G network at no extra charge.
  • Eligible recipients include:
    In July, Rogers expanded its Connected for Success high-speed internet program to Western Canada and Northern Ontario.
  • The Connected for Success program gives the option for more people to access high speed internet, mobile plans, or tv.

Scotiabank Announces 2023 Net-Zero Research Fund Winners

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Scotiabank grants $1 million to research institutes across Canada, the US and Latin America exploring decarbonization opportunities

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  • Scotiabank grants $1 million to research institutes across Canada, the US and Latin America exploring decarbonization opportunities
    TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Scotiabank announced the 10 winners of its global 2023 Net-Zero Research Fund.
  • The fund will provide $10 million in grants over 10 years to organizations conducting research and leading initiatives in support of the transition to a low-carbon economy.
  • The 2023 winners from Canada, the US and Latin America will collectively receive grants totalling $1 million to help advance and develop research focused on carbon emissions measurement, capture and reduction.
  • The next call-for-submissions for the Net-Zero Research Fund will be held in the spring of 2024.

MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA CANADA ANNOUNCES THAT COMPANY'S ORAL TREATMENT FORMULATION FOR AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS) HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE PROVINCIAL DRUG PLANS IN PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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"To date, RADICAVA® Oral Suspension is listed on the majority of provincial public drug plans.

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  • "To date, RADICAVA® Oral Suspension is listed on the majority of provincial public drug plans.
  • MTP-CA will continue to work with the remaining provincial, territorial and federal drug plans to help ensure that RADICAVA® Oral Suspension is listed on all public formularies across the country."
  • To date, it is estimated that the majority of private insurance plans in the country cover RADICAVA® Oral Suspension.
  • MTP-CA continues to have discussions with the territories and federal agencies regarding the listing of RADICAVA® Oral Suspension under additional publicly funded drug programs.

Hiperbaric to Showcase HPP Technology at Inaugural Seafood Industry Innovation Summit

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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"HPP is an ideal technology for seafood processors looking to extend shelf life, ensure food safety, automate shucking operations, and develop value-add, clean-label seafood products that meet consumer demand for freshness and convenience."

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  • "HPP is an ideal technology for seafood processors looking to extend shelf life, ensure food safety, automate shucking operations, and develop value-add, clean-label seafood products that meet consumer demand for freshness and convenience."
  • As a summit sponsor, Hiperbaric will showcase its industry-leading HPP solutions for food safety and shucking automation through a plenary session, pilot plant demo, and new product development workshop.
  • "This technology has tremendous potential to drive innovation in our sector while supporting the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of Atlantic Canadian seafood."
  • Registration for the Seafood Innovation Summit includes free passes to the North Atlantic Fish and Workboat Show, November 17 & 18 at Mary Brown's Centre, St. John's.