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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, Sept. 27, 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.

Tell ’em with Tims: Tim Hortons celebrating National Coffee Day with limited-edition hot coffee cups to share a motivational message with family and friends 
“For many of our guests, the simple act of treating their loved ones with a Tims coffee can mean so much – and we wanted to celebrate that power of connection and kindness with limited-edition cups that we’re serving in the leadup to National Coffee Day on Sept. 29,” said Hope Bagozzi, Chief Marketing Officer for Tim Hortons. Available while supplies last, there are five bilingual National Coffee Day cup designs that will be randomly served to guests who order a medium hot coffee starting tomorrow, including the messages: You Got This, Cheers, Here’s To You, You Do You, or XOXO. Lightspeed Commerce Responds to Media Reports 
Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD) (“Lightspeed” or the “Company”), today issued the following statement: While it is the long-standing policy of Lightspeed not to comment on market rumors, the Company notes the recent media reports concerning a potential transaction involving the Company. Lightspeed periodically undertakes, and is currently conducting, a strategic review of its business and operations with a view to realizing its full potential. In this context, the Company has engaged, and may continue to engage, in discussions relating to a range of potential strategic alternatives.Prime Video Announces Trailer and Premiere Date of FACEOFF: Inside the NHL – the Highly Anticipated Docuseries from Box To Box and NHL Productions 
Prime Video announced the trailer and premiere date for FACEOFF: Inside the NHL (6×45), the previously untitled docuseries from Box To Box and NHL Productions. Set to premiere globally October 4 on Prime Video, the series gives unprecedented access to the National Hockey League’s biggest teams and most compelling players, all at different stages of their careers, as they embark throughout the season on the ultimate pursuit of glory – winning the coveted Stanley Cup. FACEOFF: Inside the NHL joins Prime Monday Night Hockey, which will stream national regular season Monday night NHL games exclusively on Prime Video in Canada. Royal Air Force Red Arrows Land in St. John’s for the Final Stop of the Canadian Tour 
After a series of performances flying past some of Canada’s most renowned landmarks and partaking in several air shows in Halifax, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Ottawa, London, and Montreal, the Red Arrows’ journey comes to a close in Newfoundland and Labrador. Maple Hawk 2024 celebrates the deep bond between Canada and the UK, offering each city a chance to engage with both nations’ rich cultural and historical ties. Through partnerships with schools, training institutes and organisations such as Let’s Talk Science, the tour has also offered a hands-on look at advancements in aerospace technology and STEM initiatives all to help shape research and development for future generations.New Tim Hortons Halloween collection includes glow-in-the-dark Timbits® Bucket and drinkware, plus visit TimShop.ca for Tims-themed costumes for kids and dogs! 
This year’s glow-in-the-dark Timbits Bucket features a frightfully fun design including a spooky ghost and Timbit spider. The Timbits Bucket can also be purchased with 31 Timbits to share with family and friends. Participating Tims restaurants across Canada are also offering guests a 24oz/710mL straw tumbler that glows in the dark, plus a ghost-shaped ceramic mug with heat-activated details. TimShop.ca has even more Halloween items to purchase including a Timbits Box costume for kids and a Tims-themed lumberjack costume for dogs. There’s also a heat-activated Jack O’Lantern ceramic mug, and some fun ghost-themed items including a fluffy pillow, stainless steel tumbler and glow-in-the-dark straw tumbler.ROYAL CANADIAN MINT LAUNCHES NEW SINGLE MINE GOLD MAPLE LEAF BULLION COIN ENTIRELY SOURCED FROM AGNICO EAGLE’S DETOUR LAKE MINE 
The 2024 $50 1 oz. 99.99% Pure Gold Maple Leaf Single Mine bullion coin is entirely composed of gold from Canadian mining giant Agnico Eagle’s Detour Lake mine in Northern Ontario. This special gold bullion coin is now available at select Costco stores across Canada, as well as online at www.costco.ca. “The Royal Canadian Mint is known worldwide for its refining prowess and innovation, as well as its robust environmental, social and governance practices. We are proud to once more showcase the purity and responsibility of our Gold Maple Leaf bullion coin by partnering with Agnico Eagle’s Detour Lake mine to issue our newest Single Mine GML coin,” said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. The Iconic Pret A Manger coffee is now available at A&W restaurants nationwide
 All A&W locations in Canada are now serving Pret freshly brewed organic Classic Blend coffee all day long, offering guests a delicious and satisfying coffee experience with every visit. “Pret Coffee’s exceptional quality and taste have won over coffee lovers worldwide, and we’re thrilled to bring it to over 1,000 locations across Canada,” says Scott Darlow, Lead, Pret A Manger at A&W Canada. “We’ve tested Pret coffee in select A&W locations where it quickly became a favourite among guests, which led us to make it our official coffee at all A&W restaurants. We’re excited to bring this beloved coffee to more Canadians.”Health Canada Grants Marketing Authorization of First CRISPR/Cas9 Gene-Edited Therapy, CASGEVY® (Exagamglogene Autotemcel), for the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease and Transfusion-Dependent Beta Thalassemia 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced Health Canada has granted Marketing Authorization for PrCASGEVY® (exagamglogene autotemcel), an autologous genome edited hematopoietic stem cell-based therapy, for the treatment of patients 12 years of age and older with sickle cell disease (SCD) with recurrent vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) or transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia (TDT). There are an estimated 2,000 patients eligible for CASGEVY in Canada, the majority of whom are living with SCD. This approval is based on the positive interim results from two global and ongoing clinical trials, CLIMB-121 in SCD and CLIMB-111 in TDT. Elysium Investments Surpasses $200M in Acquisitions, Closing in on 4,000 Units and $3B Under Development 
Elysium Investments Inc., a Toronto-based real estate investment and development firm, has acquired a prime 1.23-acre development site at 21-29 Oakmount Road & 26-36 Mountview Avenue, near High Park. This acquisition brings Elysium’s total investments to over $200 million in just over a year. The firm is nearing 4,000 housing units and more than $3 billion in developments. The project will include two high-rise residential towers on a shared podium, providing much-needed rental housing in a transit-connected area. Elysium is partnering with Hepsor, an Estonian real estate developer, and Oikoi Living, marking their second collaboration.Alanis Obomsawin: The Children Have to Hear Another Story 
The Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal (MAC) launched its new exhibition, Alanis Obomsawin: The Children Have to Hear Another Story, on Wednesday at the MAC at Place Ville Marie. This major retrospective, a one-of-a-kind opportunity to celebrate more than 60 years of artistic creation by this exceptional Abenaki filmmaker, singer and activist, will be open to the public until January 26, 2025, in the MAC’s temporary space at Place Ville Marie. On the same day, Caroline Monnet’s mural Wàbigon was also unveiled; it will be on display until February 16, 2025, at the MAC at Place Ville Marie.

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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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Invisors recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services™

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GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services ™ list was revealed by Great Place To Work® UK, recognising Invisors among the list of organisations in the small category. Invisors’ employees anonymously reported that the resources, dedication and integrity make the company a great place to work.

The Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services™ list is created using the anonymous feedback from employees working in the industry about their workplace experience. These firms cover a diverse range of knowledge intensive roles, from legal services to management consultancy, engineering, marketing and advertising, telecoms, real estate, recruitment and travel management to name a few.

“Being named on the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™ 2024 is something we are incredibly proud of,” shares Matt Smith, EMEA Commercial Lead at Invisors. “Consulting and providing the best Workday solutions to our clients is at the core of our philosophy and being recognised in this space is important and testimony to the work our team does every day.”

Great Place To Work® UK administered their research-backed Trust Index© employee survey and analysed the responses of UK-based consulting and professional services employees to determine the Best Workplaces™ list. The surveys asked employees to comment on how their company supports their work-life balance, sense of fulfilment, job satisfaction, psychological safety and financial security. Evaluations also included an assessment of how well the organisation was able to deliver consistency of their employee experience across all departments and seniority levels.

Analysis of the sector employee survey responses found that 93% of employees at the UK’s Best Workplaces for Consulting & Professional Services say “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work” compared to a UK average for sector of 69%.

Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place To Work® UK said:

“By viewing employees as their greatest asset, leaders of these top-performing Consulting and Professional Services organisations work to ensure their projected employer image is aligned with employees’ real, lived experiences of the workplace. Best Workplaces recognise the vital role reputation plays in driving overall brand and business success – understanding that people (candidates, colleagues and customers) are a brand’s most critical touchpoints. It’s great to see so many examples of organisations making their workplaces truly ‘great’. A huge congratulations to Invisors for making it onto this list.”

In addition to Invisors’ recognition as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting, the company has also been certified a Great Place to Work and named on GPTW’s Best Workplaces for Development UK List and Best Workplaces for Women UK List.

About Invisors 

As a certified Workday Services Partner, Invisors helps customers utilize their organizational data to make better-informed business decisions through the deployment of Workday. With a focus on delivering exceptional client experiences, Invisors helps organizations unlock the full potential of their Workday investments. We believe the most important measure of our team’s success is our client’s ability to achieve their big-picture vision. From initial deployments to ongoing projects, we are focused on elevating perspectives + transforming results. Learn more by visiting invisors.com.

Invisors is a consulting firm specializing in Workday implementations and support services. The company’s innovative approach and commitment to excellence have established Invisors as a trusted advisor in the industry.

About Great Place To Work®

Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, on a mission to make every company a great workplace for all. Every year, they receive direct feedback from over 10 million workers around the world telling us how they really feel about their employer. Their survey is completely confidential and anonymous, so people can feel comfortable to be honest about their workplace and companies can gain detailed insights into how they can better serve their people.

Only those employers who have the highest levels of trust, job satisfaction and who empower ALL their employees to thrive both in and outside of work are awarded official Best Workplaces™ recognition.

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Maryland Small Business Owner Brynne Krispin Honored as One of The Daily Record’s Leading Women Under 40

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The list highlights dynamic young women who are making significant contributions to their communities and industries

FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Cause Fokus is proud to announce that its Founder and CEO, Brynne Krispin, has been recognized by The Daily Record as one of this year’s Leading Women Under 40. This prestigious award highlights dynamic young women who are making significant contributions to their communities and industries, excelling in their professions, and setting an example for the next generation of leaders.

“This recognition reflects the hard work and passion I have for supporting leaders who are making a difference in the world.” – Brynne Krispin, Founder and CEO, Cause Fokus

Brynne Krispin’s recognition is a testament to her dedication to empowering social impact organizations through Cause Fokus, a social media agency specializing in thought leadership and personal branding for purpose-driven executives.

In just one year, Krispin’s unwavering dedication and strategic acumen propelled Cause Fokusto unprecedented heights. Under her guidance, the agency experienced extraordinary growth, expanding its revenue by 238%.
Furthermore, Krispin’s commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment has been evident in her efforts to expand her remote team from 2 to 10 members. Knowing the social media industry has one of the [highest burnout rates, she remains committed to building a culture where innovation, curiosity, and work-life balance flourish.

Krispin’s impact extends far beyond the realm of business. As a single parent and active member of her community in Frederick, MD, she “embodies the values of compassion, empathy, and social responsibility,” according to the Leading Women Under 40 award.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Krispin generously volunteers her time and expertise, serving on the board of the Friends of the Child Advocacy Center and is a member of the Frederick Key City Rotary Club, Walkersville Business & Professional Association, and Washington Women in PR. Her dedication to giving back underscores her deep-rooted commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

“I am incredibly humbled and honored to be included in this group of inspiring women,” said Krispin. “This recognition reflects the hard work and passion I have for supporting leaders who are making a difference in the world. I believe that telling their stories with empathy and compassion can truly transform how we drive change, and I’m grateful to be part of that journey.”

The Daily Record’s Leading Women Under 40 award recognizes not only professional achievements but also dedication to community involvement and mentorship. Krispin’s work with Cause Fokus is deeply aligned with these values, as the agency continues to provide essential support to leaders in the nonprofit and social impact sectors.

While working as a social media manager at International Justice Mission in Washington, DC, Krispin started noticing this trend: the social media campaigns that integrated a personal account in addition to the brand’s social accounts produced the highest results. “People want to connect with people, not a logo,” Krispin said.

Following a mix of instincts and data, Krispin began testing and experimenting with social media strategies that leverage the influence and credibility of individuals rather than just a company’s brand.

“With the rise of thought leadership and the importance of building an executive presence online, it became clear that the more we tapped into an individual’s expertise – their stories, perspectives, and experience – the faster we saw audience growth, engagement, and brand loyalty increase.

“As we enter into a new era of AI, deep fakes, and feeling overwhelmed by the options that are available to us online, the more we’re seeing people crave real, authentic human connection with leaders they know and trust. This isn’t a trend that’s going away – it’s the future of social media,” Krispin said.

Cause Fokus was also honored as one of DC’s Top 10 Best New Advertising Startup Revolutionizing the US Market by BestStartUp.com in January 2024.
Since its founding in 2022, Cause Fokus has helped hundreds of leaders in the social impact sector build their online presence, amplify their voices, and elevate their impact in the communities they serve.

For more information about Cause Fokus and its mission, visit causefokus.com or connect with Brynne on LinkedIn.

About Cause Fokus
Cause Fokus is a social media agency focused on helping mission-driven leaders and organizations build their thought leadership and executive presence online. By offering strategic content, community management, and consulting, Cause Fokus helps leaders turn their passive social media audiences into loyal advocates.

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Amy Tarnoviski. Partnerships Coordinator, Cause Fokus, (240) 273-1561, amy@causefokus.com, https://causefokus.com/

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Mercy Executive Named Among Top Data/AI Leaders in Nation

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ST. LOUIS, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Mercy’s industry-leading work in data and artificial intelligence has placed Byron Yount, PhD, chief data and AI officer and vice president of transformation operations, in good company with two prestigious organizations – the Gartner Research Board and Artificial Intelligence 150 (AI150) by Constellation Research. Both groups recognize innovative leadership from around the world in the fast-growing area of AI.

“It’s humbling to be listed among the leading voices in AI, and a testament to Mercy’s long commitment to innovation.”

Yount first joined the St. Louis-based health system in 2014 and has served in his current role since September 2023. He has been instrumental in Mercy’s development and use of AI to improve patient care by tapping into more than a decade of de-identified data in electronic health records. He has also been key in the collaboration with Mayo Clinic, as Mercy became the first health system to join the Mayo Clinic Platform_Connect.

The Gartner Research Board (GRB) brings together the most influential business leaders into a global forum in which members can test their thinking, gain a comprehensive view of the future and accelerate their impact. Mercy’s Yount is now one of many representing large-scale organizations that are part of this exclusive board, which are comprised of Fortune 500 organizations leading their respected industries.

The 2024 Constellation Research AI150 is an elite list of executives leading AI transformation efforts around the globe. In the inaugural year for the list, nominations from peers, industry influencers, technology vendors and analysts were included in a six-month selection process. Each executive on the list demonstrates an understanding of how the business environment is transforming in response to digital and exponential technologies –technologies that double in capability or performance over a short period of time – and are actively preparing their companies to excel during and after the transformation. 

“It’s humbling to be listed among the luminaries and leading voices in AI from around the world, and a testament to Mercy’s long commitment to digital innovation,” Yount said. “AI is becoming increasingly common, vital and advanced for all industries. I’m proud to work with a world-class team dedicated to harnessing its power to create a meaningful, equitable impact for our patients and care teams.”

“This rapidly evolving field has pioneers, policy shapers and practitioners that will transform industries,” noted R “Ray” Wang, founder and CEO at Constellation Research. “The AI150 is our attempt of identifying a small slice of the innovators and change agents who are making substantial contributions to the advancement of this revolution.”

Mercy is a founding member of Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), an organization whose mission is to be the trusted source of guidelines for responsible AI in health. Yount worked with other CHAI members to draft an AI Assurance Standards Guide, recently released, which provides considerations to ensure standards are met in the deployment of AI in health care.

Mercy, one of the 20 largest U.S. health systems and named the top large system in the U.S. for excellent patient experience by NRC Health, serves millions annually with nationally recognized care and one of the nation’s largest and highest performing Accountable Care Organizations in quality and cost. Mercy is a highly integrated, multi-state health care system including more than 50 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient and urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has over 900 physician practice locations and outpatient facilities, more than 4,500 physicians and advanced practitioners and 50,000 co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In fiscal year 2023 alone, Mercy provided more than half a billion dollars of free care and other community benefits, including traditional charity care and unreimbursed Medicaid.

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