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The Week in Canadian Press Releases: 10 Stories You Need to See

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A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from Cision Distribution this week

TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2024 /CNW/ – With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on Cision. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

More McDonald’s to Love: The Big Arch Arrives in Canada 
Calling all burger lovers! McDonald’s Canada is satisfying cravings like never before with the introduction of the new Big Arch™ burger, starting August 27th. This BIG menu addition highlights more of the McDonald’s ingredients guests know and love, all wrapped into one big, satisfying burger. It’s so craveable, even the Hamburglar has set his sights on it! The Big Arch was designed as McDonald’s response to guests’ desire for a burger that satisfies the extra hungry.Air Canada Comments on the End of Federal Conciliation in Negotiations with Air Line Pilots Association 
Air Canada today issued the following update in its ongoing contract negotiations with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA). Air Canada’s intention remains to reach a negotiated settlement with its pilots, one that recognizes their professionalism and contributions to the airline. During the talks, there has been significant progress and the three-week cooling off period gives the parties more than sufficient time to address any outstanding issues. Air Canada is fully committed to bargaining meaningfully throughout the period. Flair Airlines Declares: We Are the Home of the $1 Base Fare 
Flair Airlines, renowned for redefining affordability in Canadian aviation, is proud to launch its $1 base fare initiative, further cementing its position as the airline dedicated to making travel more accessible for everyone. Starting today, travellers can explore select northbound routes from Mexico, the USA, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic to Canada at an unbeatable base fare of just $1. This groundbreaking offer is only the beginning, as Flair will continue to introduce $1 base fares on different routes across its network throughout the year.Canada Post reports $46-million profit before tax in second quarter as one-time sale of subsidiaries offset $269-million loss from operations 
The Corporation’s profit before tax in the second quarter improved by $300 million compared to a loss before tax of $254 million in the second quarter of 2023, largely due to dividend income from the sale of SCI and Innovapost. As a result of the divestitures of SCI and Innovapost, the segment’s loss before tax in the first two quarters was $30 million, compared to a loss before tax of $361 million in the first half of 2023.Canada Post’s revenue in the second quarter was relatively flat compared to the same period a year earlier. CIBC Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results  
“Our strong third quarter results reflect the consistent, disciplined execution of our client-focused strategy and the diversification of our North American platform as we continue to create value for our stakeholders,” said Victor G. Dodig, CIBC President and Chief Executive Officer. “We’re deepening client relationships, and have both a highly connected team and a strong balance sheet, all of which are contributing to CIBC’s continued momentum.”Royal Bank of Canada Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results 
“Our Q3 results demonstrate that RBC continues to operate from a position of strategic and financial strength with solid revenue growth and momentum underpinned by a strong balance sheet, robust capital position and prudent risk management. Combined with our recently announced changes to the executive leadership team and business segments, RBC is better positioned than ever to accelerate our next phase of growth and deliver long-term value to clients, communities and shareholders.” – Dave McKay, President and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Bank of CanadaTokyo Smoke Alters Retail Footprint to Align with Current Market and Regulatory Conditions 
Following a thorough review of all available options and alternatives, Tokyo Smoke commenced the restructuring to align its operations with current market and regulatory conditions, which have significantly changed since the initial licensing regimes in the provinces where Tokyo Smoke operates were introduced. The Company will pursue an exit from CCAA protection as a stronger business, better positioned to continue providing premium products to its customers over the long-term, while continuing to provide jobs to its more than 500 dedicated employees across Canada.It’s time to think outside the jar! This fall, Tim Hortons and Nutella® team up to help Canadians enjoy Nutella in a new way across six classic Tims menu items 
Enjoy Tims favourites this fall with a Nutella twist across a delicious line-up of baked goods including a Dream Cookie and Dream Donut topped with Nutella and a Croissant with Nutella – Sip on some mouthwatering hot and cold beverages made with Nutella, including a chocolate hazelnut flavoured Latte, an Iced Capp topped with Nutella, and a chocolate hazelnut flavoured Cold Brew topped with a layer of cold foam made with Nutella.ReconAfrica Announces an Operations Update, Filing of Quarterly Financial Reports and First Sustainability Report 
Elsewhere on PEL 73, the Company continues to make progress in the construction of the access road for the second Damara Fold Belt exploration well, Prospect P, which is expected to start drilling in the fourth quarter of 2024. Prospect P is targeting 309 million barrels of unrisked prospective light/medium oil resources(1) or 1.6 trillion cubic feet of prospective natural gas resources(1), on a 100% working interest basis, based on the most recent prospective resources report prepared by NSAI.Shift4 to Acquire Givex in All-Cash Transaction Valued at C$200 Million 
Under the Arrangement Agreement, each of Givex and Shift4 have provided representations and warranties customary for a transaction of this nature. In addition, the Arrangement Agreement includes customary deal protection provisions, including customary provisions relating to non-solicitation of alternative transactions, subject to customary “fiduciary out” rights. Givex has also granted Shift4 a right-to-match any superior proposal for a period of five business days, and will pay a termination fee of C$7.75 million to Shift4 if the Arrangement Agreement is terminated under certain circumstances.

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About Cision Canada

Cision is a comprehensive communications platform enabling more than 100,000 public relations and marketing professionals around the world to understand, influence and amplify their stories. As the market leader, Cision enables the next generation of communication professionals to strategically operate in the modern media landscape where company success is directly impacted by public opinion. Cision has offices in 24 countries through the Americas, EMEA and APAC, and offers a suite of best-in-class solutions, including Newswire, Brandwatch, Cision Communications Cloud® and Cision Insights. To learn more, visit www.cision.ca and follow @CisionCA on Twitter.

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World’s Top Football Clubs Conclude Aspire Academy’s 10th Global Summit Under Qatar’s Desert Stars

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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 10th edition of the Aspire Academy Global Summit concluded in Qatar, bringing together leaders from 50 top football organisations worldwide.

Over two days, the summit provided a platform for exchanging groundbreaking insights on sports science, coaching techniques, and performance, with a key focus on inspiring the next generation of sporting stars.

Powerful Setting for Global Collaboration
The summit’s first day concluded with a gala dinner for guests, the evening’s highlight was a Star Chat with Italian basketball coach Sergio Scariolo, current head coach of the Spanish national basketball team. During his talk, Scariolo shared valuable coaching techniques and emphasized the importance of continual learning and building strong connections with players.

Earlier in the day the delegates had heard from Ajax Amsterdam’s Italian coach Francesco Farioli, who is also a former coach at Aspire Academy as well as French coaches Rudi Garcia and Christophe Galtier.

Reflections on Evolution in Football
Former Argentina striker Gabriel Batistuta was unable to address the summit due to unforeseen circumstances, but the event continued with a series of engaging activities.

A key session focused on the evolution of football tactics over the past decade. Gerrard Trives Guardiola from Barcelona’s Methodology Department discussed how the club’s playing style has adapted after the departures of legends like Lionel Messi and Neymar. He stressed the importance of allowing young players to express themselves.

Jose Tavares, Academy Director at Porto FC, emphasized the need to anticipate future football trends to implement changes early and highlighted the significance of emotional moments in a player’s journey as motivation.

The Future of Football Performance

Darragh Connolly, Head of Academy Performance at Juventus, highlighted the need for proper preparation of young players as academies expand. He noted that a football club’s entire structure must align to equip players for professional challenges.

Rick Cost, Director of High Performance at US Soccer, discussed the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence and its potential to enhance coaching and performance analysis while leveraging AI wisely.

The summit featured a special appearance by Aspire Academy graduate and four-time Olympic high jump medallist Mutaz Barshim.

Valter and the Aspire Fellows: Looking Ahead to the Next Edition

Professor Valter Di Salvo, Executive Director of the 2024 Aspire Global Summit thanked the delegates, and he is looking forward to hosting the 11th edition of the Summit.

 

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SE Healthcare Enhances Nurse Burnout Prevention Program® with Gamification Feature to Drive Engagement and Motivation

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SE Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare-focused burnout prevention solutions, is proud to announce the release of a Gamification Feature within its acclaimed Nurse Burnout Prevention Program®. This cutting-edge addition revolutionizes how healthcare organizations approach nursing education, combining interactive game design elements with targeted micro-learning to create a more engaging and rewarding experience for nurses. As burnout remains a pressing issue in healthcare, this feature arrives as a timely and transformative tool to support nurse well-being and professional development.

CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Empowering Nurses with Gamification: Transforming Learning into Achievement

“The new gamification tools make it easy and enjoyable to track my progress,” shared one nurse using the program. “Each milestone feels like a little victory, and it’s motivating to see my achievements add up over time.”

The SE Healthcare Nurse Burnout Prevention Program® has long provided nurses with critical resources to combat burnout, including bite-sized, accessible micro-learning modules. Now, with the integration of gamification, the program is further optimized to track users’ progress through engaging milestones and celebrate achievements with badges and real-time notifications. This feature makes learning not only effective but also enjoyable, fostering a sense of accomplishment and encouraging continuous engagement.

“The addition of gamification is more than just an upgrade; it’s an efficient tool designed to inspire nurses and empower them through each step of their professional journey,” said Greg Coticchia, CEO of SE Healthcare. “We believe that by making learning more interactive and rewarding, we’re not only supporting nurses’ growth but also helping healthcare organizations build resilient, motivated teams.”

What is Gamification?

Gamification leverages game-based design elements—such as rewards, badges, and progress tracking—to turn routine educational tasks into an interactive journey. With SE Healthcare’s Gamification Feature, each step forward in a nurse’s educational journey is recognized and celebrated, driving motivation and retention. Nurses gain CME/CE credits alongside valuable recognitions, aligning professional development goals with a rewarding and positive experience.

Key Features and Benefits of SE Healthcare’s Gamification

Achievement Badges and Progress Tracking: Nurses earn digital badges as they complete various micro-learning modules, which are displayed on an updated profile page.

Benefit: Visual recognition boosts motivation, encouraging nurses to continue their learning journey and reach new milestones.

Real-Time Toast Notifications: Upon completion of each module, nurses receive a pop-up notification celebrating their accomplishment and showcasing their progress.

Benefit: Immediate, positive reinforcement cultivates productive learning habits and fosters consistent engagement.

Seamless Integration with CME/CE Credit Programs: Nurses gain essential CME/CE credits as they complete modules, making professional development a rewarding experience.

Benefit: Aligns educational and professional goals, increasing the perceived value of the Nurse Burnout Prevention Program.

Enhanced User Interface and Profile Navigation: The new profile layout allows nurses to easily navigate between learning categories and track their accomplishments.

Benefit: Simplified navigation encourages users to explore more content, enhancing their overall experience.

Building a Sense of Community and Collaboration: The Gamification Feature allows nurses to engage with peers, fostering a sense of shared achievement and community.

Benefit: Promotes a supportive environment, where nurses can celebrate achievements together, boosting morale.

Addressing Nurse Burnout with Evidence-Based Engagement

Burnout is an escalating challenge within the healthcare sector, significantly impacting retention, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency. SE Healthcare’s data-driven approach to nurse well-being has demonstrated a 35% reduction in the highest burnout levels and improved patient outcomes by supporting nursing excellence. This Gamification Feature builds on SE Healthcare’s foundational success, encouraging healthcare providers to invest in sustainable, engaging learning solutions that promote ongoing development and well-being for nurses.

“The new gamification tools make it easy and enjoyable to track my progress,” shared one nurse using the program. “Each milestone feels like a little victory, and it’s motivating to see my achievements add up over time.”

Who Should Use the Gamification Feature?

Nurse Leaders and Educators can utilize this feature to make learning enjoyable and accessible, fostering long-term engagement in professional development.Healthcare Administrators gain insights into participation rates and content completion, providing valuable metrics to enhance workforce wellness strategies.

Why Gamification Matters in Combating Burnout

High burnout rates are associated with increased turnover, reduced patient satisfaction, and greater operational costs. By creating a rewarding and interactive learning environment, SE Healthcare’s Gamification Feature tackles these challenges head-on, helping healthcare organizations to improve nurse retention, support professional satisfaction, and ultimately deliver better patient care.

About SE Healthcare

SE Healthcare is a leader in providing innovative burnout prevention solutions tailored to the unique challenges of healthcare. With programs designed to empower healthcare professionals, SE Healthcare equips organizations to improve workforce well-being and enhance patient outcomes. Learn more about how SE Healthcare is driving the future of nurse well-being at www.SEHealthcareSolutions.com.

Ready to Experience the Power of Gamification?

For more information or to schedule a demo of the Nurse Burnout Prevention Program® Gamification Feature, contact SE Healthcare today.

Media Contact

Jillian Tice, SE Healthcare, 1 7176693893, jillian@sehqc.com, https://www.sehealthcaresolutions.com/

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East Side Games Group to Announce Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 12, 2024 /CNW/ – East Side Games Group (TSX: EAGR) (OTC: EAGRF) (“ESGG” or the “Company”), Canada’s leading free-to-play mobile game group, will release its third-quarter 2024 financial results and business outlook on its investor relations website https://eastsidegamesgroup.com/investors/financial-information on Thursday, November 14th, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Questions can be submitted to IR@eastsidegamesgroup.com.

ABOUT EAST SIDE GAMES GROUP

East Side Games Group is a leading free-to-play mobile game group, creating engaging games that produce enduring player loyalty. Our studio groups entrepreneurial culture is anchored in creativity, execution, and growth through licensing of our proprietary Game Kit software platform that enables professional game developers to greatly increase the efficiency and effectiveness of game creation in addition to organic growth through a diverse portfolio of original and licensed IP mobile games that include: The Office: Somehow We Manage, Star Trek: Lower Decks – The Badgey Directive, Doctor Who: Lost in Time, RuPaul’s Drag Race Superstar, Trailer Park Boys Grea$y Money, Bud Farm Idle Tycoon, Cheech & Chong Bud Farm, AEW: Rise to the Top and Power Rangers: Mighty Force.

We are headquartered in Vancouver, Canada and our games are available worldwide on the App Store and Google Play. For further information, please visit: www.eastsidegamesgroup.com and join our online community at LinkedIn.

Additional information about the Company is available under East Side Games Group at www.sedar.com.

Forward-looking Information

Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which reflect the expectations of management regarding the proposed transactions described herein. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. These forward-looking statements reflect management’s current views and are based on certain expectations, estimates and assumptions which may prove to be incorrect. A number of risks and uncertainties could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including factors beyond the Company’s control. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release.

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