News by subject: OBI

Rockford Fosgate, the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, mourns the death of founder Jim Fosgate and asks our global community to join in a celebration of his life....

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of the Honourable Jim Carr: "It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I learned today of the passing of Jim Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South...

With great sadness, the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) today shares the news of the loss of our dear friend and esteemed PCF Board member (Emeritus) Arthur H. Kern, who passed away on November 16, 2022, at the age of 76....

Chinese people plunged into grief after hearing the news of the passing of their former leader Jiang Zemin, who died on November 30 in Shanghai at the age of 96. People across the country paid a three-minute silent tribute on Tuesday morning when a...

Chinese people plunged into grief after hearing the news of the passing of their former leader Jiang Zemin, who died on November 30 in Shanghai at the age of 96. People across the country paid a three-minute silent tribute on Tuesday morning when a...

On December 3, 2022, Michel Ste-Marie, an inmate from the Federal Training Centre, died while in our custody. At the time of death, the inmate had been serving a sentence of five years and five months for felony offenses committed for the benefit of...

On December 1, 2022, Raymond Stonechild, an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary, died while in our custody. At the time death, the inmate had been serving an indeterminate sentence for sexual assault since February 28, 2008. The inmate's next of...

With great sorrow and love, the Perry family officially announces the death of Gaylord Jackson Perry, a cherished husband, father, friend, teammate, and Major League Baseball legend. Perry passed away peacefully at his home after a short illness at...

Tuktu Resources Ltd. ("Tuktu" or the "Company")  is saddened to announce the passing of its founder, long time board member and significant shareholder, Mr. Gordon Dixon, K.C. Mr. Dixon has been with the Company since 1995 and was instrumental in the...

En Piste, the National Circus Arts Alliance, is deeply saddened to announce the death of Jan Rok Achard. A circus arts pioneer whose career followed an exceptional path, Jan Rok Achard died today in Montreal, at the age of 79, following a long...

On November 28, 2022, Brandon Lupkoski, an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary, died while in our custody. At the time of death, the inmate had been serving a three year, eight month and 19 day sentence since February 25, 2022, for breaking and...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on the death of Jean Lapointe, singer-songwriter, comedian, actor, and senator of Canada: "Today, we mourn the passing of Jean Lapointe, a man celebrated for his numerous...

It is with great sadness that Rehmann announces that Jack Rehmann, after whom the firm is named, passed away on Wednesday evening. He was 92 years old. ...

"Our family is heartbroken by our beloved Devin's tragic and violent death. Devin was an extraordinary young man who lit up the room with his bright, radiant smile and personality. He loved to sing, dance, and of course, play football. He was...

Argonaut Gold Inc. (the "Company", "Argonaut Gold" or "Argonaut") regrets to announce a fatal accident occurred at its Magino Project in northern Ontario. On Monday, November 14th at approximately 10:57 am, an isolated incident occurred involving a...

University of Detroit Mercy lost cherished Jesuit, Fr. Gerald F. Cavanagh, S.J., on Nov. 8. He was 91. University of Detroit Mercy loses beloved Jesuit and Renowned Pioneer of Business Ethics, Fr. Gerald "Jerry" F. CavanaghFr. Cavanagh was a friendly...

On November 12, 2022 Robinson Helicopter Company bid a final farewell to its founder, Frank Robinson. Robinson, 92, passed away peacefully at his Rolling Hills, California home....

Valspec today announced the passing of Vice President Dawn Ruggiero. She was 51. Dawn was the corporation's Vice President and served...

The entire Monster Energy Family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of co-owner and vice chairman of Gibbs racing, Coy Gibbs....

Generac Power Systems, Inc., a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, today announced the passing of Generac founder Robert D. Kern at the age of 96. Kern passed away on November 8th. ...

Allen Chester Shoup, Washington wine visionary who led the Washington wine industry through its formative years for two decades before establishing Long Shadows Vintners in 2002, passed away at home of natural causes on November 7, 2022 at the age of...

Kootenay Silver Inc. (the "Company" or "Kootenay") It is with sad hearts that we inform our shareholders of the passing of Brian Groves, who has been a director of Kootenay for the past 13 years. Brian always provided a measured and thoughtful...

Corsa Coal Corp. ("Corsa" or the "Company") is saddened to report a fatality at its Acosta Deep Mine in Jenner Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania that occurred late morning local time on October 22, 2022.  An employee was found unresponsive...

Former NASA astronaut James A. McDivitt, who commanded the Gemini IV and Apollo 9 missions, died Oct. 13. McDivitt passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family and friends in Tucson, Arizona. He was 93 years old....

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is mourning the loss of Raleigh Police Officer Gabriel Torres, a member of the Raleigh Police Protective Association, an affiliate of Teamsters Local 391. Torres gave his life during the tragic shooting on...

Al Ries, known as the father of positioning, died on Oct 7 at age 95, his family made the public announcement Oct 12. Ries was a...

Lundin Mining Corporation ("Lundin Mining" or the "Company") is saddened to announce the passing of Board member Ms. Karen Poniachik, in Chile. "On behalf of Lundin Mining employees and our Board of Directors, we extend our heartfelt condolences to...

Essex Minerals Inc. (the "Company")  announces the passing of its Vice President Corporate Development, Patrick Harford. Paul...

On Saturday, October 8, 2022, family and friends will gather in Miami Beach for a celebration of the incredible life of JR Ridinger, thrown by JR's wife, Loren Ridinger. JR, who suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on August 30th, was the Founder,...

After a very active life devoted to his family, his business endeavours and his philanthropic activities, surrounded by his beloved family, André Chagnon passed away peacefully in the very early morning of October 8th at the age of 94....

On October 7, 2022, David Faulds, an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution died while in our custody. At the time of death, the inmate had been serving an indeterminate sentence for sexual assault with a weapon and second degree murder, which...

Dr. Giorgio Coraluppi, 88, President and Founder of Chorus Call, Compunetix, and Compunetics, passed away peacefully on September 28th, surrounded by family and loved ones....

Kevin Locke, who passed on October 1, 2022, was noted for his outstanding efforts to preserve Native American languages, music, and culture. He was a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and was of Lakota and Anishinabe descent. Mr. Locke was...

First Acceptance Corporation (DBA Acceptance Insurance) today announced the sudden and unexpected death of President and CEO Larry Willeford. He was 65....

On September 30, 2022, Jean-Denis Blouin, an inmate from Regional Reception Centre, died while in our custody. At the time of death, the offender had been serving a federal sentence of four years since September 8, 2022, for sexual exploitation. The...

The National Press Club today released a video statement by Executive Director Bill McCarren on the 4thanniversary of the murder of Washington Post Opinion Contributor Jamal Khashoggi by the government of Saudi Arabia. You can view the statement...

We're mourning the tragic loss of our friend and Roadtrip Nation teammate Chelsea Walsh in a rock climbing accident earlier this week....

My dear friend Franco, I am deeply saddened to hear of your departure... From the first day we met at Cirque du Soleil in 1985, through our many creative encounters, we have dreamed together and had the chance and pleasure to realize some of our...

Anne Van der Bijl, the founder of international nonprofit Open Doors, and known around the world as "Brother Andrew," died yesterday at the age of 94 at his home in the Netherlands, according to a family spokesperson....

Cincinnati Financial Corporation today announced with great sadness that William F. Bahl, CFA, CIC passed away on September 26, 2022. A director since 1995, Mr. Bahl was the corporation's lead independent director and also served as chair of the...

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will travel to Japan in place of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to attend the funeral of former...

September 21, 2022- Getty Copper Inc. (the "Company") announces that Larry W. Reaugh, a member of the Board of Directors, has passed away.  Mr. Reaugh had been a director since 2017, contributing his experience of over fifty years in the mining...

On September 17, 2022, Sylvain Lévesque Bazinet, an inmate at Donnacona Institution, died while in our custody. At the time of death, the offender had been serving a third federal sentence of five years, four months and 15 days since March 16, 2018,...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today attended the State Funeral in London, United Kingdom, for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Prime Minister Trudeau expressed thanks on behalf of all Canadians for The Queen's lifetime of service to the...

Today, Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest. There will be pageantry and ceremony, and the faith that so defined how she approached her life. But more than that, there will be so many people. Her Majesty loved meeting people and hearing their...

Marva Hicks Taha, an award-winning actor and singer who originally hailed from Petersburg, Virginia, passed away in New York City on September 17, 2022. A Howard University graduate, Hicks' performing credits span 4 decades. Her powerful, distinct...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he and Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will travel to the United Kingdom on September 16, 2022, to attend the State Funeral...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that September 19, 2022, will be a National Day of Mourning in Canada, to mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This coincides with Her Late Majesty's State Funeral in London, United...

A Reagan judicial appointee and Solicitor General under George H.W. Bush, Ken Starr also served as Independent Counsel, President and Chancellor of Baylor University and Dean of the Pepperdine School of Law. Starr had a distinguished career in...

A jury adopted several of Unifor's safety and process recommendations to help prevent future death and injury to miners following an inquiry into the October 15, 2015 workplace death of Sudbury miner Richard Pigeau....