News by subject: OBI

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced that former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Noel Watson passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018. He was 82. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of Noel Watson and extend...

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. released the following statement today: It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of our dear friend and business partner, Dennis Shields, Executive Chairman of the Board at Esquire Financial Holdings,...

The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) has learned of the death of Mr. John Ciaccia and wishes to offer its condolences to his family and friends. "Mr. Ciaccia often faced complex issues, in particular during what has come to be...

The TroyGould family is mourning the loss of one of its name members, William D. Gould, who passed away on August 6 at age 79 from complications due to Multiple Myeloma. Gould was a pillar of the Los Angeles legal community.  He was named by Best...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will attend the funeral of Paul Gérin-Lajoie. The service will take place at the Marie Queen of the World Cathedral of Montréal on Thursday, August 9, 2018, at 11 a.m....

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Amiens and the beginning of Canada's Hundred Days: ...

The Board and staff of Panthera, the global wild cat conservation organization, mourn the loss of our co-founder and one of the world's most visionary and widely admired wild cat scientists, Dr. Alan Robert Rabinowitz, 64, who died yesterday after a...

The Board and staff of Panthera, the global wild cat conservation organization, mourn the loss of our co-founder and one of the world's most visionary and widely admired wild cat scientists, Dr. Alan Robert Rabinowitz, 64, who died yesterday after a...

Charlotte Rae, an American TV actress, comedian, singer and Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) champion, has died. She was 92. No cause of death has been announced, but Rae publicly fought pancreatic cancer since 2009 and more recently, was...

On July 29, 2018, Jonathan Payeur, an inmate from Drummond Institution died while in our custody. At the time of his death, Mr. Jonathan Payeur, 32 years old, had been serving a third federal sentence of 3 years and 1 month for criminal harassment,...

Air Products today announced that former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Harold ("Hap") A. Wagner died on July 26, 2018 at the age of 82 in California. Wagner served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company from 1992-2000. ...

War Eagle Mining Company Inc.  ("War Eagle" or the "Company") reports with sadness that William (Bill) S. Hamilton, P.Geo, a Director of War Eagle has passed away. Danièle Spethmann, President and CEO of War Eagle stated: "Bill's generosity with his...

The bluegrass music community is saddened by the death of Pete Goble, who passed away on July 25 at the age of 86, with his loving family by his side. A respected songwriter and singer, Pete was honored to have his songs, most co-written with his...

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice: "From 1950...

It is with great regret that the Foundation Arbour announces the recent passing of its founder, Mr. Pierre Arbour. Businessman and philanthropist, Mr. Arbour had a remarkable career in the finance industry that brought him to work for the Caisse de...

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has awarded two Saudi students posthumously with the Order of King Abdulaziz of the First Degree for their bravery and service. The two Saudi students drowned in the state of...

On June 5, 2018, Ian Berger, an inmate from Archambault Institution died while in our custody of natural causes following an illness. At the time of his death, Mr. Berger, 65 years old, had been serving a life sentence for Second Degree Murder since...

Statement from SunTrust Chairman & CEO Bill Rogers: "We mourn the loss of our director and great friend, Phail Wynn, one of the longest serving SunTrust board members. He had a tremendous impact on our company and all the people he touched. Phail...

The American Federation of Government Employees offers condolences to the family and coworkers of Joseph Gomm, a Minnesota state correctional officer who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday. "Joseph Gomm was a...

It is with great sadness that Lassonde's management team and employees learned of Mr. Yves Dumont passing on July 13, 2018. During a career spanning over 40 years, Mr. Dumont was one of the pillars of Lassonde Industries Inc., where he still worked...

On July 15th, 2018, Tommy Pelletier-Renaud, an inmate from Federal training Centre, died while in our custody. At the time of his death, Mr. Pelletier-Renaud, 20 years old, had been serving a sentence of 3 years, for robbery, discharge firearm...

It is with great sadness that Lassonde's management team and employees learned of Mr. Yves Dumont passing on July 13, 2018. During a career spanning over 40 years, Mr. Dumont was one of the pillars of Lassonde Industries Inc., where he still worked...

One of the first women to pursue a career in sports ? not on a court or a field, but in the front office-- Eloise Saperstein Berkley, passed away on Sunday, July 15, in her native Chicago, at age 81. Saperstein Berkley was the daughter of Harlem...

On Thursday, July 5 the National Press Club will join with journalists across the country for a moment of silence to recognize those colleagues killed at the Annapolis Capital Gazette Newspaper last week. The moment of silence will take place at 2:33...

The following is a statement from the Anderson family regarding the death of stage, television and film actor, Stanley Anderson. He was 78. "We are heartbroken to share the news that Stanley Anderson has passed away on June 24th 2018, just 6 weeks...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on the death of Paul Gérin-Lajoie, a former Quebec minister and a pioneer of education: "Today, we pay tribute to former politician and pioneer of the Quebec educational system,...

Since the day Gary Lin Baker opened Freedom Hall and Gardens in Santa Clara, California, he was devoted to delivering the best possible customer service to brides and grooms, as well as other clients who reserved the gorgeous venue for their special...

The board of trustees, faculty, staff and students of the Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School are heartbroken at the loss of our student, friend and classmate Lesandro (Junior) Guzman-Feliz. Lesandro was a sophomore at our school....

AJC, the global Jewish advocacy organization, mourns the passing of Charles Krauthammer. The distinguished Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, political commentator, and steadfast supporter of Israel was honored by AJC with its Mass Media Award in...

The following statement was issued today by Maureen Jensen, Chair and CEO of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), on the passing of John Mountain, Director of the OSC's Investment Funds and Structured Products Branch: "We extend our deepest...

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) and Foxwoods® Resort Casino announce today, with great sadness, the unexpected passing of President and CEO Felix Rappaport. During Rappaport's four-plus years as the leader of one of the world's largest...

AJC CEO David Harris issued the following statement about the death yesterday of Per Ahlmark, the former Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden, Member of Parliament, and human rights advocate: Per Ahlmark was the real thing ? that all too rare righteous...

The Reagan Foundation and Institute is saddened to hear of the passing of Frank Carlucci. Having previously worked under Presidents Carter, Ford and Nixon, he also served President Reagan and our nation faithfully as his Secretary of Defense, his...

Mutual of America and its Board of Directors, together with its officers and employees, announced today that William J. Flynn, Chairman Emeritus of Mutual of America, passed away on June 2, 2018. An innovative leader...

Today, the hearts of HarperCollins Christian Publishing employees are mourning the loss of a dear friend and former leader. On the afternoon of June 1, 2018, Sam Moore, former CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers and founder of Royal Publishing, passed...

On May 29th shortly before midnight, first responders were dispatched to a single motor vehicle accident on Champlain Parkway near Huron lookout in the Gatineau Park. The two occupants of the vehicle, a woman and a man in their early twenties were...

Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. announced with great sadness, the passing of its founder Larry Runsdorf.  Mr. Runsdorf founded the company in 1983. He served as its president, up to and after the sale to Esteve Pharmaceuticals, S.A., until his...

The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine on the passing of Apollo and Skylab astronaut Alan Bean: "Alan Bean once said 'I have the nicest life in the world.' It's a comforting sentiment to...

Apollo and Skylab astronaut Alan Bean, the fourth human to walk on the moon and an accomplished artist, has died. Bean, 86, died on Saturday, May 26, at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. His death followed his suddenly falling ill while...

It is with deep sadness and a profound sense of loss that TGM Associates L.P. announces the death of its co-founder and long-time CEO, Thomas Gochberg.  Tom passed away on May 24, 2018 after a brief illness. Tom was...

Guyana Goldfields Inc. (the "Company") reports the death of one of its employees found at his apartment in Georgetown, Guyana. A formal police investigation is currently ongoing and the Company is cooperating in any way possible. The Company wishes...

Points of Interest: Bishop George E. Councell led the Diocese from 2003-2013 Made significant accomplishments in inclusivity, racial reconciliation, and LGBTQ issues Remembered for his gifts of healing, generous listening, and pastoral care Funeral...

AJC mourns the passing of Shoshana Cardin, a trailblazing leader of the American Jewish community. The former AJC Vice President and longtime Board of Governors member was a committed, knowledgeable and proud Jew. She died in her home in Baltimore....

D. Gary Young (July 11, 1949 ? May 12, 2018), the founder and chairman of the board of Young Living Essential Oils, passed away at the age of 68 in Salt Lake City, due to complications following a series of strokes, the company announced....

Jean M. Otte, one of the nation's leading advocates for the advancement of female talent, died peacefully in her New Jersey home on May 1, 2018, at the age of 79. She was the founder and past President of WOMEN...

On May 10, 2018, Gary Richard Walker, an inmate from Drumheller Institution died while in our custody of apparent natural causes following an illness. At the time of his death, Mr. Walker, 72 years old, had been serving a sentence of 3 years for...

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. acknowledges the passing of Board Director Jim Olson on May 3, 2018, and offers its sincere condolences to his family and friends. Mr. Olson served the Maple Leaf Board of Directors with distinction since 2011, having served...

On May 3, 2018, Paul-André Harvey, an inmate from the Federal Training Centre died while in our custody of apparent natural causes following an illness. At the time of his death, Mr. Paul-André Harvey, 81 years old, had been serving a sentence of...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Gordon Brown, Member of Parliament for the Ontario riding of Leeds?Grenville?Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes: "Today, I join all Parliamentarians and...

On April 26, 2018, Keven Paillé, an inmate from the Regional Mental Health Centre died while in our custody. At the time of his death, Mr. Paillé, 36 years old, had been serving an indeterminate sentence for Aggravated Assault, Assault Against a...