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Canopy Growth Announces Changes to its Board of Directors

April 1, 2020 Media Release

Terry Yanofsky and David Lazzarato appointed as John Bell and Peter Stringham retire from the CGC Board. SMITHS FALLS – Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) is pleased to announce that Ms.Terry Yanofsky and Mr. David Lazzarato have been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. “It is my pleasure to welcome both Terry and David to the board,” said Judy Schmeling, Chair of the Board... Read More

Shoppers Drug Mart provides free access to mental health program to help Canadians coping with stress

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 Media Release

Stress management program available online through SilverCloud Health TORONTO – Shoppers Drug Mart is making peace of mind a little more accessible to Canadians as they struggle with increased stress in the face of COVID-19. In partnership with SilverCloud Health, the company has opened a virtual stress management program, accessible anywhere from their phones, tablets or computer. The company will cover all associated... Read More

OPSEU remaining operational, but closing offices for at least two weeks to slow COVID-19 spread

March 12, 2020 Media Release

TORONTO – No OPSEU leaders or staff have been diagnosed with COVID-19, but the union is closing all of its offices and postponing almost all meetings and events for at least two weeks. Staff have been directed to work from home in order to support efforts to halt the community spread of the virus. “When lives are at stake, we... Read More

Quality Manufacturing to open in Iroquois

March 11, 2020 Media Release

Iroquois – Quality Manufacturing is moving back to South Dundas and into the former Caldwell Linens facility located in Iroquois which has been vacant for more than 10 years. Production is slated to begin at the end of the month. Quality Manufacturing will be using 38,000 square feet on the east side of the former factory located at 24 Bath Road.... Read More

Sarnia’s BioIndustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) opens new office in Brockville

February 27, 2020 Media Release

BROCKVILLE – Based in Sarnia-Lambton, Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) is a not-for-profit business accelerator that provides critical strategic investment, advice and services to business developers of clean, green and sustainable technologies. Today, BIC celebrated the official opening of the new regional office in Brockville Ontario. With a recent contribution from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario),... Read More

Cole Solutions is Expanding! Announcing Acquisition of Plastics & Signs of Ottawa

February 19, 2020 Media Release

Ottawa – Cole Solutions Limited is excited to announce that we have acquired Plastics & Signs of Ottawa, a Gatineau based company that has been producing quality custom signs for customers across Canada for over 30 years. The staff of Plastics & Signs of Ottawa will now operate alongside the staff of Cole Solutions Limited at the Cole Solutions Sales... Read More

Blanchard’s Garage in Athens known for treating people right

February 13, 2020 Media Release

ATHENS – Blanchard’s Garage is a fourth-generation family business famous for its customer service and dedication to community. “We’re an old-fashioned garage where we like to treat people like family, not a number,” says Steve Blanchard, who is the front-line face of the business today. “We have loyal clients and staff going back generations.” The business celebrated its 70th anniversary... Read More

$25.6 million in Class Action Settlements Approved for Distribution in Canadian Automotive Parts Price-Fixing Class Action

February 12, 2020 Media Release

TORONTO – Siskinds LLP (London & Toronto), Sotos LLP (Toronto), Camp Fiorante Matthews Mogerman LLP (CFM) (Vancouver), and Siskinds Desmeules s.e.n.c.r.l. (Quebec City) announced today court approval of a protocol for distributing settlements totalling approximately $25.6 million in the Automotive Wire Harness Systems price-fixing class action. Automotive Wire Harness Systems distribute electricity throughout automotive vehicles. There have been extensive criminal... Read More

Almonte General Hospital Welcomes Dr. Amy Toderian

February 11, 2020 Media Release

Almonte – Dr. Amy Toderian’s love of medicine began when she was a candy striper at Almonte General Hospital during high school. Even when she was in university, she came back to volunteer in the day hospital. Now, Dr. Toderian has come back again – as a family physician with the Ottawa Valley Family Health Team and Almonte General Hospital.... Read More

Ontario Launches Consultations on Expanding Cannabis Business Opportunities

February 11, 2020 Media Release

Province Looking to Offer More Choice for Consumers and More Business Opportunities The Ontario government is launching consultations in order to provide consumers more choice and convenience on cannabis while giving the private sector enhanced ability to compete against and combat the criminal market. “Ontario continues to take a responsible approach to cannabis retail sales across Ontario, allowing private sector... Read More