News by subject: OBI

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of former French President Jacques Chirac: "It is with profound sadness that I learned of the death of Jacques Chirac, a great statesman who left his mark on the...

It is with great sadness that Deutsche Hospitality announces the passing away of Ahmed Hosny, General Manager of Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir in Cairo. Hosny died on September 13 following a short and severe illness."We were deeply saddened on...

Delia Huerta, 57, was performing her duties as a crossing guard on Sept. 16 when she was struck and killed by a vehicle in Valley Glen. At the time, she was helping a student cross the street, who was also injured in the crash. Huerta was taken to a...

Penguin Random House Canada today shares the sad news that celebrated Canadian author Graeme Gibson has died. McClelland & Stewart and Doubleday Canada have been the proud publishers of a number of Gibson's books; most...

Ashford Inc. ("Ashford" or the "Company") today announced with great sadness the recent passing of Larry Hall, hospitality industry veteran and former Chief Executive Officer of Pure Wellness Rooms ("Pure Wellness"). "We are deeply saddened by...

Results from a consumer survey on funeral planning have been released today by online obituary provider Beyond the Dash. The research, which focused on the Midwest region of the United States, offers insights like: 65.5% want an obituary in print,...

The India Fund, Inc.  (the "Fund") Board of Directors announces that Dr. Leslie H. Gelb, a director of the Fund since 1994, passed away on August 31, 2019. During his tenure, Dr. Gelb served on both the Nominating and the Audit Committees....

The Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance and Minister responsible for Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statement on the death of the Honourable Gregory Thompson, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs for New Brunswick: "I...

Today, with deep sorrow, the Reagan Foundation mourns the loss of legendary Texas oil and gas executive T. Boone Pickens, who was a close, personal friend of President and Mrs. Reagan's. Mr. Pickens was an exemplary...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001, and on the National Day of Service: "Like so many Canadians and people around the world, I will never forget...

The National Council on Disability (NCD) remembers former NCD Chairperson Marca Bristo, who passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, at the age of 66. Bristo, who in 1978 was paralyzed from a diving accident, had been at the...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Dennis Fentie, former Premier of Yukon: "I was saddened to hear of the passing of Dennis Fentie, former Premier of Yukon, after a battle with cancer. "A proud...

John H. McArthur, a member of the Harvard Business School community for more than six decades?as student (MBA 1959 and DBA 1963), as faculty member (beginning in 1962), as Dean (from 1980 to 1995), and as Dean and George F. Baker Professor of...

Villa Maria College wishes to herald the courage, determination and generosity of Teresa Dellar, one of its former students who passed away yesterday.    "It was with considerable sadness that we learned of the death of Teresa Dellar, a woman of...

Today, Koch Industries Chairman and CEO Charles Koch issued the following statement on the passing of his brother David Koch: "It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my brother David. Anyone who worked...

On August 19, 2019, Michael Sarandou, an inmate from La Macaza Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes following an illness. At the time of his death, Mr. Sarandou, 70 years old, had been serving an indeterminate sentence...

American Jewish Committee (AJC) mourns the passing of Jack Lapin, a leader in Houston's Jewish community who was actively involved with AJC locally and nationally. He was 88 years old. "Jack was unfailingly gracious, thoughtful, compassionate,...

It is with deep sadness that the employees and volunteers of the West Island Palliative Care Residence, the Montreal Institute for Palliative Care, and their respective boards confirm the passing of their co-founder Teresa Dellar, M.S.C., MSW, PSW,...

On August 15, 2019, Lydia Larivière, an inmate from Joliette Institution, died while in our custody. At the time of her death, Ms. Larivière, 34 years old, had been serving a sentence of 2 years, 3 months and 25 days for Trafficking in Substances,...

Katanga Mining Limited announces that Terry Robinson, a member of its Board of Directors, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019.  "Terry was a valued member of the Board, colleague and friend, and we are deeply saddened by the news of his passing,"...

Boston Barricade Company, Inc. is saddened to announce today that its Executive Vice President, James Pagano, died peacefully Monday morning surrounded by his family in North Carolina. Bob Putnam, President and CEO of Boston Barricade, said, "It is...

It is with profound sadness that ATAC Resources Ltd. ("ATAC") announces the passing of Julia Lane, its Vice President of Exploration. Julia and 24 year old Shawn Kitchen, the pilot of the Alkan Air flight, were casualties in a fatal aircraft accident...

Lumentum Holdings Inc. ("Lumentum") today shares with great sadness the recent passing of the Chairman of Lumentum's Board of Directors, Martin A. Kaplan. "Marty served our Board with great passion and commitment and brought incredible business...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Deepak Obhrai, Member of Parliament for Calgary Forest Lawn: "Today, I join the people of Calgary and all parliamentarians to mourn the death of Deepak Obhrai,...

Alpine Woods, L.P., and it's affiliates Alpine Woods Capital Investors, LLC and Saxon Woods Advisors, LLC, are deeply saddened to announce that Samuel Lieber, it's co-founder and President, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2019. The entire Alpine...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick Jocelyne Roy Vienneau: "Today, we join New Brunswickers to mourn the passing of the province's Lieutenant Governor, Her...

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today offered condolences to the family and friends of Elder Tony Cote, a highly respected veteran, Knowledge Keeper, First Nations advocate and past Chief of Cote First Nation in...

Andrew E. Belles ? lovingly known by his friends, colleagues and family as Andy ? passed away on July 29th, 2019 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Andy unwaveringly served his company, his clients and his industry throughout his...

On July 30, 2019, Richard Larouche, an inmate from Federal Training Centre Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes following an illness. At the time of his death, Mr. Larouche, 73 years old, had been serving an indeterminate...

In the news release, World Series of Poker Player Uses Calif. Medical Aid-in-Dying Law to End His Suffering from Rare Cancer, issued 26-Jul-2019 by Compassion & Choices over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the 1st paragraph, 1st...

Kevin "Racks" Roster, Jr., a terminally ill, 36-year-old native New Yorker, who moved from his longtime home in New Jersey to California, so he could access its medical aid-in-dying law to peacefully end his suffering from sarcoma, died on Friday,...

South Coast Plaza pays tribute to the internationally renowned architect, Cesar Pelli, who died at 92 on July 19 at his home in New Haven, Conn.  Pelli designed buildings which are part of an arts, culture and business hub in Orange County that South...

The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine on the passing of Chris Kraft, who died Monday in Houston at the age of 95: "America has truly lost a national treasure today with the passing of one of...

It is with great sadness that the board of trustees of Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust ("CAPREIT") announce the passing of Trustee, Paul Harris. "We are deeply saddened by Paul's passing," said Michael Stein, Chair of...

It is with deep sadness that the SANS Institute shares this statement on the passing of Mike Assante. Mike reached the end of a long and hard-fought battle with cancer on Friday, July 5. He will be deeply missed by our community and most importantly...

The Perot family announced today the death of Ross Perot. His family issued the following statement: "Ross Perot, the ground-breaking businessman and loving husband, brother, father and grandfather, passed away early Tuesday at his home in Dallas,...

Below is a statement from U.S Conference of Mayors President, Rochester Hills (MI) Mayor Bryan Barnett, on the passing of Brockton (MA) Mayor Bill Carpenter: "We are saddened to hear of the passing of Brockton Mayor Bill...

The Company is saddened by the news of Lee Iacocca's passing. He played a historic role in steering Chrysler through crisis and making it a true competitive force. He was one of the great leaders of our company and the auto industry as a whole. He...

With the recent passing of His Honour the Honourable W.  Thomas Molloy, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, Canada has lost a respected negotiator, lawyer and author, as well as someone who dedicated his life to the service of other. He was widely...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Tom Molloy: "Today, I join the people of Saskatchewan to mourn the passing of their Lieutenant Governor, His Honour the...

James Stephen Mills, co-founder and former chief executive officer of Medline Industries, Inc. passed away suddenly on July 1, 2019. He was born in Chicago on September 29, 1936, and he attended DeWitt Clinton Elementary School. The eldest child of...

With the deepest sadness, HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) this morning announced the passing of a dear friend and colleague, Brian Hampton. As senior vice president and group publisher, Hampton led the strategy and direction of the...

The Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ) is providing an update on the situation following the death on Friday of one of its employees and the hospitalization of two others. Employees' conditionThe two river crossing employees who had been...

The management of Enerkem is sad to announce the passing of Enerkem Cofounder and Executive Chairman Vincent Chornet at the age of 45, following a prolonged illness. Faithful to himself, he fought this terrible disease with the passion and...

Katanga Mining Limited  ("Katanga" or the "Company") today announced that its 75%-owned subsidiary, Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), has observed a growing presence of illegal artisanal miners throughout its industrial mining concessions in the Kolwezi...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Mark Warawa, Member of Parliament for Langley?Aldergrove: "Today, I join all Parliamentarians and Canadians to mourn the passing of Mark Warawa, Member of...

Pan American Silver Corp.  ("Pan American") today reports that operations at its Manantial Espejo, COSE and Joaquin mines in Santa Cruz, Argentina are currently suspended following an employee fatality due to a ground fall underground at COSE. The...

Cubic Corporation  today announced with great sadness the passing of longtime Board Member Edwin A. Guiles on Friday, June 7. "Ed served on our board with great passion and commitment," said Bradley H. Feldmann, chairman,...

On June 5, 2019, Marven McIntyre, an inmate from the Federal Training Centre Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes following an illness. At the time of his death, Mr. McIntyre, 66 years old, had been serving an...

It is with profound sadness that the members of the law firm of Dunton Rainville learned of the passing of their colleague, the Honourable Benjamin J. Greenberg, Q.C., on Monday, June 3, 2019. Me. Greenberg was called to...