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Every day, our men and women in uniform serve the country here and abroad. They train constantly, and we know that training can sometimes be as dangerous as the mission itself. We grieve the loss of one CAF member and are closely following as the...

Correctional Service Canada On April 26, 2020, Farron Cory Rowan, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution died while in our custody. At the time of his death, Mr. Rowan, 32 years old, had been serving a sentence of 3 years, 5 months and 1 day for...

Note: All times local   Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister will host a call with provincial and territorial premiers. Closed to media. 11:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will address Canadians on the COVID-19 situation, and a media availability will...

Note: All times local   Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister will host a call with provincial and territorial premiers. Closed to media. 11:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will address Canadians on the COVID-19 situation, and a media availability will...

Today, The RCMP Foundation announced that a new Fallen Officer Fund has been established to help the family of Cst. Heidi Stevenson, killed in the line of duty April 19th, 2020. "It is with tremendous sadness that we learned of the loss of Cst. Heidi...

Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement regarding the deaths of two Correctional Service of Canada managers in the Nova Scotia shooting: "As we learn more about the people...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of the Honourable Aileen Carroll: "I was saddened to learn of the death of Aileen Carroll, former Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament for Barrie. "Born in...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the shooting in Portapique, Nova Scotia: "I was saddened to learn about the senseless violence in Nova Scotia, which claimed the lives of multiple people, including one...

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Bennie G. Adkins, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020, in Alabama at the age of 86....

The Second Cup Coffee Company Inc. is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Igor Lojevsky, Chairman of the Board of The Second Cup Coffee Company Inc. Dr. Lojevsky, 63, passed away on April 12, 2020 in London, UK after battling the Covid-19...

Today, we join all Canadians to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and loved ones of Dr. Huy-Hao Dao, who we understand passed away from COVID-19 related illness in Quebec. The medical community is mourning the loss of...

SEIU Healthcare, the union that represents over 60,000 frontline healthcare workers in Ontario, mourns the loss of our dear member of 31 years, due to COVID-19 and extend our deepest sympathies to her family, as well as her union sisters and brothers...

The spirits industry has lost one of its greats with the passing of the former president and chairman of the board of Schenley Industries, Howard S. Feldman, on March 30, 2020....

With a heavy heart, Vestmark, Inc. issued the following statement regarding the passing of its Chief Marketing Officer, Lonnie Macdonald:...

On April 10, 2020, Eric Demers, an inmate from Drummond Institution died while in our custody. The Sureté du Québec is currently investigating the cause of death. At the time of his death, Mr. Demers, 42 years old, had been serving a sentence of 4...

In the news release, Arne Wilhelmsen, a founder of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., dies at 90, issued 11-Apr-2020 by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the 1st paragraph, 1st sentence, should read "Arne...

Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen, a founder of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and a visionary strategist of the modern cruise industry, died Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Palma, Spain. He was 90. The entire Royal Caribbean family extends its heartfelt...

Edward James Boyer (Ed), a highly respected music products manager, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at his home in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was 63. Defined by his exceptional music talent, his memorable laugh and extraordinary...

Thomas O'Neill served as Vice-Chair of the Adecco Group Board of Directors from 2004 ? 2017. During his decade plus tenure Tom lent his business acumen and principled oversight to the governance and strategic direction of the worldwide operation....

It is with deep sadness that I say goodbye to my friend and mentor, Earl Graves, Sr.  Every black entrepreneur and every black corporate executive who reached the pinnacles of leadership in corporate America owe a salute and tribute to Earl.  Black...

Our client, Mr. Jean Truchon, received medical aid in dying today at 2:00 p.m. at CHSLD Paul-Émile Léger. At his request, we share the following statement posthumously. "Initially, I was going to die on June 22nd, 2020, in order to spend more time...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the tragic bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos in Saskatchewan: "Two years ago, 16 lives were lost, and many more were changed forever,...

It is with great sadness that countless across Scotiabank mourn the loss of Thomas O'Neill, former Chairman of the Bank. "Tom's legacy extends beyond his own family, and our Bank. It's greater than his integrity, generosity and tremendous business...

The Bell team was saddened to learn today of the death of former BCE Inc. and Bell Canada Chair Thomas Charles O'Neill. A renowned and well-liked leader in corporate Canada, Mr. O'Neill guided Bell's resurgence as Canada's #1 communications company...

Today, Park Lawn Corporation ("PLC" or the "Company") announced its results for the fourth quarter ("Q4") and year ended December 31, 2019. The results show strong revenue growth, with a year-over-year increase of 51.3%...

Our beloved, Rev. Dr. Joseph Echols Lowery, made his transition peacefully at home at 10 p.m., Friday, March 27, at the age of 98. He was surrounded by his daughters....

The Stars Group Inc. today announced that its special meeting of shareholders to approve the proposed all-share combination with Flutter Entertainment plc (the "Combination") will be held on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The Stars Group...

Fred "Curly" Neal ? the Harlem Globetrotters icon known worldwide for his trademark shaved head and charismatic smile ? passed away this morning in his home outside of Houston at the age of 77....

Louis Audet, Executive Chair of the Board of Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Communications Inc., has reacted with deep sadness at the recent news of the passing of JR Shaw, founder of Shaw Communications. "JR Shaw was the kind of person who could spark...

Corus Entertainment Inc. ("Corus" or the "Company") today extends condolences on the passing of company founder, JR Shaw. The Board of Directors and all employees at Corus Entertainment Inc. wish to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family...

The Bell team was saddened to learn today of the death of Shaw Communications founder JR Shaw at the age of 85. Mr. Shaw was a pioneer in every aspect of Canada's communications industry, from the early days of cable television to today's advanced...

Solomon (Sol) Kerzner, one of the world's most innovative hoteliers, founder of the Southern Sun hotel group, Sun International and Kerzner International, has died of cancer at the Kerzner family home, Leeukoppie Estate, in Cape Town, South Africa....

It is with great sadness, we report the death of the legendary Serbian American fine artist, Arso Ivanovich, died last December at the age of 71. He will be greatly missed and our deepest sympathy goes out to his family, friends, and fans who loved...

The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine on the passing of Apollo 15 astronaut Alfred "Al" Worden: "NASA...

With deep sadness, BACnet International is sharing the news of the passing of H. Michael "Mike" Newman. Newman, considered the founding father of the BACnet protocol (ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135), died at his home in Ithaca, NY, on March 4, 2020. In...

Whitney MacMillan, former chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cargill, and noted patron of education and philanthropy, passed away March 11, 2020, in Vero Beach, Florida.  He was 90. Over his 44-year career with the company, Whitney led Cargill...

Correctional Service Canada On March 9, 2020, Curtis McKenzie, an inmate from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary, died while in our custody. At the time of his death, Mr. McKenzie, 27 years old, had been serving a federal sentence of two years and one day...

On March 8th, 2020, an inmate from Cowansville Institution died while in our custody of apparent natural causes following an illness. At the time of his death, Mr. Pierre Ouellet, 70 years old, had been serving since November 20, 1972, several...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, former Secretary-General of the United Nations: "Today, we join the world to mourn the passing of a great architect of peace, the former...

It is with great sadness that The Andersons, Inc. announces the passing of Richard P. (Dick) Anderson, former CEO and Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors. He was 90 years old.  ...

Trader Joe's pays homage to their founder Joe Coulombe, who passed away in Pasadena Friday, February 28th, at the age of 89. Joe was...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of the Honourable David P. Smith: "I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of David P. Smith, the former Senator and Member of Parliament. "David had a lifelong...

The Hon. David P. Smith, P.C., Q.C. died peacefully in hospital, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, February 26 from cardiac complications.  For decades, David was a fixture in the Canadian legal community and the...

For generations of lawyers, James E. "Jim" Coleman Jr. of Dallas defined what it means to practice law with professionalism and integrity. In a career spanning more than six decades, he was a role model and mentor to countless attorneys, a trusted...

The following is a statement from Administrator Jim Bridenstine on the passing of NASA legend Katherine Johnson, who worked for the agency from 1953 to 1986. "NASA is deeply saddened by the loss of a leader from our...

On February 20, 2020, Raynold Couturier, an inmate from Archambault Institution died while in our custody of apparent natural causes. At the time of his death, Mr. Raynold Couturier, 57 years old, had been serving a sentence of three years since...

JEMTEC Inc. ("JEMTEC" or the "Company") announces, with deep regret and sadness that Mr. Cyril Ing, a director of the Company, passed away last weekend. Cyril joined the board of directors in 2000 and served as a member of the audit committee....

On behalf of Farm Aid board and staff, Farm Aid Executive Director Carolyn Mugar has issued the following statement on the passing of a beloved member of the Farm Aid family, board member Paul English. Paul had served on the Farm Aid board since the...

Following the passing of Madame Thérèse Tanguay-Dion on January 17 at the noble age of 92, a ceremony will be held Thursday February 20 at ALFRED DALLAIRE MEMORIA, 2159 Boulevard Saint-Martin East in Laval (Quebec). Maman...

Archbishop Alexander J. Brunett, who led the Archdiocese of Seattle from 1997 to his retirement in 2010, died in the peace of the Lord today. He was 86. "Since my early days here in Seattle, I have learned of the high...