News by subject: OBI

The Government of the State of Quintana Roo has been in contact with the regional U.S. Consulate General in Merida, Mexico, to open a direct dialog with the family of Taylor Meyer, who lost his life in Playa del Carmen on November 9. The purpose of...

Havilah Mining Corporation ("Havilah" or the "Company" - TSXV: HMC) announces with deep sorrow the tragic passing of Brian Morris, a director of the Company. Brian was taken prematurely from his family and loved ones...

The National Press Club Journalism Institute (NPCJI) mourns the death of Evelyn Y. Davis, editor and publisher of an investor newsletter whose philanthropy benefitted nonprofit journalism organizations. Davis died in...

The Cree Nation Government is saddened by the loss of former Premier Bernard Landry. The province, as well as the Cree Nation, has lost a man of great vision and conviction. Over the years, the Cree Nation and Mr. Landry forged a relationship...

With great sadness, PPL Corporation announced today that Robert A. Symons, chief executive of PPL's Western Power Distribution subsidiary, passed away due to illness on Wednesday, Nov. 7. PPL has implemented the company's succession plan and named...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Bernard Landry: "Today, I join Quebecers to honour the memory of Bernard Landry, a former Premier of Quebec. "Mr. Landry was a dedicated leader who played a...

On November 3, 2018, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), Region of Quebec, held the annual Memorial Ceremony for Fallen Employee in order to remember the nine employees from the region who have died during the line of duty. Since 2007, this...

Statement from Rick Brace, President of Rogers Media, on the passing of Leslie Sole: "Leslie was a visionary, who passionately loved Canadian television and left an indelible mark on this industry, and on Rogers.  Throughout his 25 years at Rogers,...

Northshore Garden of Memories Cemetery has announced today that they will be holding an official ceremony on Friday, November 9, 2018 honoring WWII pilot Janice Christensen also known as a Woman Airforce Service Pilot or WASP. The ceremony will be...

Evelyn Y. Davis, 89, died peacefully, Sunday, November 4, 2018, at Washington Medical Center. President of the Evelyn Y. Davis Foundation, Davis was a philanthropist, successful investor, financial skeptic and defender of shareholder rights in...

On November 2, 2018, Nolan Randal Thomas, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution died while in our custody. At the time of his death, Mr. Thomas, 26 years old, had been serving a sentence of 5 years, 4 months for Robbery, Assault Peace Officer...

Boomerang carnets® and its parent company, the Kernow Capital Corporation, announced today, with great sadness, the passing of Founder and Director Bruce Alan Wilson on October 17 at age 87. An ATA Carnet pioneer and surety bond visionary, Wilson...

On October 3, 2018, Florian Capochichi dit Charlier, an inmate from Federal Training Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes following an illness. At the time of his death, Mr Capochichi dit Charlier, 59 years old, had been...

On October 16, 2018, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lafontaine, an inmate from Cowansville Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes. At the time of his death, Mr. Lafontaine, 61 years old, had been serving an indeterminate sentence since...

The family of Paul G. Allen announced today that, pursuant to his instructions, Jody Allen, Paul's sister, has been appointed executor and trustee of his estate. In accepting these important responsibilities, Jody Allen released the following...

With deep sadness, Federated Investors, Inc. today announced the passing of Richard B. Fisher, who co-founded the company in 1955 and served as chairman of Federated Securities Corp. and vice chairman of Federated Investors, Inc. until his death at...

Capitol City Produce Company, LLC today announced the peaceful passing of Vincent Anthony "Mr. Vince" Ferachi, son of the Founder of the family-run produce business established in 1947.   "We have lost a kind soul, a...

Note: All times local   Toronto, Ontario 11:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a meeting of the Youth Council. Rosedale Park Room, Hotel X Toronto 111 Princes' Boulevard Notes for media: Photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting...

Note: All times local   Toronto, Ontario 11:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a meeting of the Youth Council. Rosedale Park Room, Hotel X Toronto 111 Princes' Boulevard Notes for media: Photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting...

It is with great sadness that the IMPACT Silver Corp. ("IMPACT") Board of Directors announces the passing of Mr. Jean-Pierre R. Bourtin, Sr. on October 2, 2018 after a lengthy battle with cancer.  Mr. Bourtin was a member of the board of directors...

The following statements were released today by Vulcan Inc. on behalf of the Allen Family, Vulcan Inc. and the Paul G. Allen network. It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Paul G. Allen, co-founder of...

Former astronaut and retired U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Searfoss, 62, died Saturday, Sept. 29, at his home in Bear Valley Springs, California. He piloted two space shuttle flights, and commanded a third, spending more than 39 days in space....

The American Federation of Government Employees mourns the loss of two of our union's beloved former national officers: Augusta Y. Thomas, national vice president for women and fair practices emeritus, and Ken Blaylock, national president emeritus....

Orbis International is saddened to announce the passing of longtime Board Member, Bruce Whitman. Bruce passed away early Wednesday, October 10, with his family by his side.  Kevin McAllister, Chairman of the Orbis International Board, said, "It's...

The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, made the following statement today to mark Fire Prevention Week: "This spring and summer, as wildfires burned in British Columbia, we saw firsthand the devastating...

On October 2, 2018, Noah Akhiatak, an inmate from Bowden Institution died while in our custody of apparent natural causes. At the time of his death, Mr. Akhiatak, 71 years old, had been serving a sentence of 12 years and six months for indecent...

Today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement on the occasion of the Canadian Police and Peace Officers' 41st Annual Memorial Service: "Today, flags on federal buildings...

MISS DIG 811 pays its respects to Michael G. Digon, the first executive director and founder of the MISS DIG System, the nation's first statewide damage prevention system. Digon began his career with Consumers Power Company in 1951 and eventually...

Iron Bridge Tools Inc. announced the death of its CEO, Glenn Robinson. The leadership of this innovative company serving the consumer and professional hand tool market stated that Robinson was great as both a leader and a human being. "It is with...

Dr. David DiChiera, Founder and long-time General Director of Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT), died today at his home in Detroit with his family by his side.  He was 83 years old and had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March, 2017....

On September 14, 2018, Jean Morissette, an inmate from the Regional Reception Centre died while in our custody of apparent natural causes. At the time of his death, Mr. Jean Morissette, 58 years old, had been serving a sentence of 3 years, 6 months...

TMX Group today offers its sincere condolences on the passing of Paramount Resources founder and Chairman Clayton Riddell. Lou Eccleston, TMX Group Chief Executive Officer said: "Mr. Riddell personified the entrepreneurial spirit of Canada's oil and...

It is with great sadness that Delta 9 Cannabis Inc. ("Delta 9" or the "Company") announces the passing of our colleague Brent Bottomley, the Company's Chief Financial Officer. Brent passed away suddenly while taking...

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Company founder and Chairman, Clayton (Clay) H. Riddell. Clay passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, September 15th after a short illness. He was 81. An icon of the...

One member of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) died and another was taken to hospital in critical condition following a train derailment on the Hudson Bay Railway.  "Our thoughts are with the friends, families, and coworkers of the two...

With great sadness Universities Space Research Association today announces the passing of Dr. William Corso on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at his home, in Virginia. USRA extends its heartfelt sympathies to his family. Bill served as the Director,...

Hubert Opici, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, died peacefully on September 11, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was 102 years old. Born on March 13, 1916, Hubert was raised in Wyckoff, NJ by his parents, Joseph and Esther Opici. After graduating from...

Richard M. DeVos, co-founder of Amway, died peacefully at his home in Ada, Michigan, surrounded by family, on September 6, 2018. He was 92. The cause of death was complications from an infection.    Perhaps best known as...

The Bounce television network and the Brown Sugar streaming service are teaming up to carry Aretha Franklin's farewell memorial service live this Friday, Aug. 31. The funeral will take place at the Greater Grace Temple...

The Word Network, the largest African American religious network in the world, will air the celebration of life service for Aretha Franklin in its entirety. "We are very appreciative to receive the support of The Word...

QAD Inc. announced today that Karl Lopker, Chief Executive Officer, passed away on August 25. He was 66 years old. Mr. Lopker joined QAD, which was founded by his wife Pam in 1979, 39 years ago.  Prior to that, he co-founded the highly successful...

Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin on Senator John McCain's passing: "I was watching a movie about superheroes with my young daughters this evening when I learned that America had...

With profound sorrow, the Reagan Foundation mourns the passing of U.S. Senator John McCain. Today we say goodbye to an American patriot whose determination and courage improved the lives of people throughout Arizona, across the United States, and...

AJC mourns the passing of Senator John McCain. A national hero who courageously survived more than five years of horrendous treatment as a POW in Vietnam, McCain served nearly 36 years in the U.S. Congress, following his retirement in 1981 from the...

The members and employees of Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors are deeply saddened by the passing of John Klingenstein, one of our founding members and a Principal of the firm. Together with his brother Frederick A. Klingenstein, and colleague,...

The UN Foundation Board today released the following statement in response to news of the death of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, a UN Foundation Board Member since 2007. "We are devastated by the loss of Kofi Annan ? our fellow Board...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Prize winner: "Today, I join the world to mourn the passing of a great statesman and...

American Jewish Committee, the global Jewish advocacy organization, mourns the passing of Kofi Annan, the Ghanaian diplomat and Nobel laureate who served with distinction as Secretary General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006. "Kofi Annan, an...

Today AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins released a statement in reaction to the news of music legend Aretha Franklin's passing. "Aretha Franklin was not only the Queen of Soul, but also a civil rights icon and a champion for all...

Mutual of America and its Boards of Directors, together with its officers, employees and retired employees, mourn the passing of Thomas J. Moran, Chairman Emeritus of Mutual of America, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 12, 2018....