The Week in Canadian Press Releases: 10 Must-See Stories

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A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from Cision Distribution this week

TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases issued each week, it can be tricky to keep up with all things Cision. To help journalists and consumers stay up-to-date on the week’s most engaging and popular publications. , here’s a roundup of some of the week’s top news stories that you shouldn’t miss.

The list below includes the name (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the names in the press release to access the attached media resources that are available for download.

RBC announces the expected end date for the proposed acquisition of HSBC Bank Canada. Conversion activities will commence upon completion of the transaction and continue through April 1, 2024. HSBC Bank Canada branches and offices will open on Monday, April 1, 2024 as RBC locations. We look forward to welcoming HSBC Bank Canada workers and adding pricing to HSBC Bank Canada’s 780,000 customers, adding through cutting-edge foreign banking products and virtual capabilities, as well as robust benefits from RBC Vantage, Rewards Aircraft, MyAdvisor, RBC PayEdge. and Canada’s largest branch and ATM network. ” In the coming weeks, HSBC Bank Canada customers will get data from RBC on what to expect this weekend and, if so, what action they want to take.

Canada Post Orients Its IT Style to Better Serve Canadians With e-commerce expected to double in Canada over the next decade, resilient computing is imperative to the retail economy and to Canada Post. The changes announced today will help Canada Post achieve better results. the virtual products and facilities Canadians need, while ensuring that the postal service remains an important economic link for the entire country. “Today marks the beginning of an exciting adventure in Canada Post’s style of data generation so that we can better meet demands. of our customers, specifically in the competitive parcel market,” said Doug Ettinger, president and CEO of Canada Post. “This upgrade not only enhances our strategic direction, but also ensures we have the world-class expertise needed to deliver results for Canadians. “.

Eligible Canadian residents to receive their first pollution pricing rebate of the yearCanada’s approach to pollution pricing is not only one of the best ways to fight climate change, it also puts money back into the pockets of individuals and families. The direct proceeds from the federal pollution price are returned to the jurisdiction from which they were collected to help with cost-of-living challenges while keeping the incentive to pollute less. As 2024 kicks off, the Government of Canada reiterates its commitment to pollution pricing and its crucial role in meeting targets to cut emissions by 40 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Estimates show that pollution pricing will contribute about a third of the total reductions in emissions that will occur between now and 2030.

Amazon MGM Studios Announces Agreement with Pinewood Group to Acquire Production Facilities at Pinewood Toronto Studios “Pinewood Group is an industry leader, and with the most productive groups in the Toronto area, this agreement provides us with a great opportunity for continued expansion of movies and series. “We are pleased to announce that we are committed to projects in Toronto, Ontario and Canada,” said Dan Scharf, vice president of global business operations at Amazon MGM Studios. “We are thrilled that our productions will continue to have a position in Toronto for many years to come. “”Good things are filmed in Ontario,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports. “Amazon’s multi-year commitment reflects our government’s efforts to build a thriving film and television industry in our province and means that more Ontario-made productions will be noticed through audiences around the world. “

TOURMALINE PROVIDES EP TRADE UPDATE AND ANNOUNCES TWO ADDITIONAL LNG OFFERINGS Tourmaline exited 2023 with average production over 600,000 bbls/d, adding over 150,000 bbls/d of average liquid production, and remained at those production grades in January . The company is operating all 16 rigs planned in the first quarter 2024 EP program and the planned 2024 capital program have minimal related installation expenses. As in 2023, Tourmaline expects to maximize its free cash flow(1) in 2024. Tourmaline is pleased to announce that it has increased exposure to JKM by entering into a net source of income agreement with Trafigura Pte Limited founded at 62,500 Mbtu/d of liquefied natural gas (~0. 5 mtpa) for a seven-year term beginning in January 2027, with the option to extend until December 2039.

Black Press announces a restructuring and sale of a company. The Initial Order provides, among other things, for the stay of proceedings in favor of the Company, the approval of debtor-in-possession financing (“DIP Financing”) to be provided through Canso Investment Counsel. Ltd (“Canso”), and the appointment of KSV Restructuring Inc. as a Company Monitor (in that capacity, the “Monitor”). The Initial Order also extends the remainder of the proceeding to certain subsidiaries of the Company. who are not applicants in the Autonomous Community procedure. In connection with the CCAA proceeding, the Company has entered into an agreement (the “Support Agreement”) and a transaction term sheet (the “Term Sheet”) with Canso, Deans Knight Capital Management Ltd. .

Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the public serviceNathalie G. Drouin, currently Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to the Cabinet, becomes Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister, effective January 27, 2024. Christiane (Chris) Fox, currently Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, becomes Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to the Cabinet, effective January 27, 2024. Dr. Harpreet S. Kochhar, currently President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, becomes Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, effective January 27, 2024. Paul MacKinnon, currently Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Governance), Privy Council Office, becomes President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, effective January 27, 2024.

Canada and British Columbia invest more than $35 million in new homes in Surrey The governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with the City of Surrey, Metro Vancouver and the Habitat Housing Society, announced a combined investment of more than $35 million for primary rental housing. Allocation that will build 100 new homes in Surrey. La 6-story construction is located at 13583 81st Avenue and will offer a mix of studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom complexes for low- and moderate-income households. The construction will be operated through the Habitat Housing Society and will offer on-site networking and systems through Habitat’s sister company, Options Community Services, for children, youth, families, new immigrants and others with intellectual aptitude and addiction issues.

Canada’s top 100 infrastructure projects are revealed. These more sensible projects are ranked according to their displayed cost (total investment or contract) and should be in the process of procurement, evaluation, design, and/or construction. Projects will also need to get money before they can be included in the report. “The price of a hundred projects has reached a record $293 billion by 2024,” said John Tenpenny, editor-in-chief of ReNew Canada. The five most sensible projects on the list are: Site C Clean Energy Project, GO Expansion – Corridor Work, Bruce Power Refurbishment, Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Rehabilitation, and Eglinton Crosstown LRT. The 2024 edition of the report features 15 new projects, totaling around $20 billion, adding 8 in real estate progress. sector, adding primary fitness care projects, such as South Niagara Hospital, Surrey Hospital and British Columbia Hospital. Cancer Center.

Cineplex is rolling out the red carpet with FREE popcorn on January 19 for National Popcorn Day. Popcorn will take over the mid-tier at Cineplex theaters this Friday, January 19 for National Popcorn Day. With no less than 34 billion kernels popped in 2023, Cineplex is celebrating the holidays by giving away a FREE bag of its famous popcorn to moviegoers and highlighting all the delicious tactics this iconic snack complements the movie experience, whether it’s a date night, a solo flight or spending time with family and friends. . Scene members who purchase a ticket to see a movie in theaters on January 19 can stop at the concessions and scan their club card to get a small bag of Cineplex’s famous popcorn for free. Customers can customize their popcorn by purchasing add-ons to enjoy it. with butter, shaken with seasonings or combined with sweets.

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