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Redwood Software, the industry leader in full stack automation, announced two new security certifications, SOC 2 Type II and CSA's STAR Level I, adding to Redwood's extensive security certifications and credentials including ISO/IEC 27001:2013. These...

The American Eel and Round-leaved Sundew are the focus of the newest Hinterland Who's Who (HWW) public awareness campaigns. The HWW program is also celebrating the success of last year's Grassland series as the 2022 videos on the Long-billed Curlew...

Duchesnay Pharmaceutical Group is proud to announce it has been named to join the inaugural cohort of the Government of Canada's Global Hypergrowth Project (GHP). The announcement of the winners of the rigorous competition was made today in Toronto...

Today Quantexa, a global leader in Decision Intelligence (DI) solutions for the public and private sectors, announced that it has been recognized by Celent, a global research and advisory firm providing technology expertise to key decision makers at...

Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. (Milton Hydro) is proud to announce a significant achievement in workplace safety. The company has successfully completed an extraordinary milestone of 500,000 hours worked without a lost-time incident. The achievement...

Andrew Peller Limited (ADW.A / ADW.B) ("the Company") announces John Peller, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been named 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Niagara Chamber of Commerce. The Niagara Chamber of Commerce held its 2023...

VelocityEHS®, the global leader in enterprise EHS & ESG software solutions, today announced it has been named a Leader by the independent analyst firm Verdantix in its first Green Quadrant (GQ) for ESG Reporting and Data Management Software. The...

Export Development Canada (EDC) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2023 Youth Education Program scholarships. A total of $135,000 was awarded to 27 post-secondary students demonstrating a high level of academic achievement and a commitment...

Coveo , a leader in AI platforms that transform digital experiences with intelligent search, recommendations, 1:1 personalization, and merchandising, proudly announces it was selected in the AI Breakthrough Awards program as the recipient of the...

VERSES AI Inc. (CBOE:VERS) ("VERSES'' or the "Company"), a cognitive computing company specializing in the next generation of artificial intelligence, announces winning a research and innovation grant in the amount of ?418,000 from the EU Commission...

Visa Canada today announced 10 recipients of its She's Next Grant Program. Reflecting a wide range of consumer products and services, the recipients are innovating, creating new jobs, and driving economic growth. Through this initiative, recipients...

AgriRÉCUP/Cleanfarms is proud to be recognized by RECYC-QUÉBEC as a management organization (RMO) for the recovery and recycling of plastics and packaging used in agriculture, as well as obsolete or unwanted pesticides and seeds. This recognition...

VANCOUVER, BC ? July 10, 2023 ? Praxis Spinal Cord Institute is delighted to announce the allocation of more than $4 million in grant awards to support 33 spinal cord injury (SCI) initiatives across Canada. Projects funded involve SCI translational...

Zafin, the leading provider of SaaS product and pricing platform solutions for banks, is proud to announce it has won the 2023 Microsoft Canada ISV Impact Award. These annual Canadian awards recognize Microsoft partners who have enhanced the lives of...

"Gianni Agnelli, in arte l'Avvocato" has been awarded the 2023 Globo d'Oro, i.e. Italian Golden Globe, as Best Documentary. "This is the most important recognition we have received. We have been investing in television for four years: this is the...

HR and Health & Safety software service, BrightHR Canada is proud to be the recipient of the TrustRadius Top Rated Award 2023. The company was named a winner in the following categories: HR Management, Expense Management, Employee Scheduling, and...

The Canadian Animal Health Institute is thrilled to announce Dr. Enid Stiles as the recipient of this year's CAHI Industry Leader Award, and Dr. Tamara Hofstede as the recipient of the 2023 CAHI Chair's Award. Dr. Enid Stiles, is this year's...

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is pleased to announce its Media Fellowship Program relaunch for 2023-2024 following a three-year interruption due to COVID-19. The APF Canada Media Fellowship Program, launched in 1986 and...

KREISEL Electric, a pioneering battery technology solution provider, has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Frost & Sullivan Enabling Technology Leadership Award in the EV battery industry. This esteemed recognition highlights the companies'...

Techsploration and Irving Shipbuilding are excited to announce the launch of four (4) x $3,500 scholarships to students entering their first or second year of any trades, business, or technology program at NSCC. "Irving Shipbuilding values the...

Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC), a not-for-profit organization that actively promotes careers in skilled trades and technologies, is proud to officially announce the 28 members of WorldSkills Team Canada 2024. They will begin their training to...

Crakmedia can now proudly say there are one of the best-performing Canadian marketing agencies on Google Ads. The digital performance marketing company was awarded the Google Premier certification recognizing its position in the top 3% of Canadian...

For the first time ever, Cleanfarms put itself to the "Great Place to Work®" test and the verdict is in. Exceeding each of its key criteria, Cleanfarms is now certified as a Great Place to Work®, illustrating the synergy between staff members'...

Curia, a leading contract research, development and manufacturing organization, today announced it has been awarded a Best Practices Customer Value Leadership Award in the CRDMO industry by Frost & Sullivan. "We are very honored to be recognized...

WSP Global Inc. ("WSP" or the "Corporation") announces that it has been recognized as one of Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens by Corporate Knights for the third consecutive year. This achievement highlights top scores in environmental metrics,...

Quisitive Technology Solutions, Inc. ("Quisitive" or the "Company") , a premier Microsoft solutions provider and payments solutions provider, today announced it has won two 2023 Microsoft US Partner of the Year Awards for Solution Assessments and...

Global HR and Health & Safety consulting firm, Peninsula Canada is proud to be the recipient of the Canadian HR Reporter Readers' Choice Awards 2023. We are thrilled to have been named a finalist in the Recognition Programs and Service Awards...

NFI Group Inc. ("NFI"), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, today announced that it has been ranked among Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada for the second...

The Computer History Museum (CHM), the leading institution decoding technology?its computing past, digital present, and future impact on humanity?today proudly announced its 2023 Fellow Award honorees: Rodney Brooks: For the advancement of...

Teck Resources Limited ("Teck") has been named as one of Corporate Knights' 2023 Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada. This marks the 17th consecutive year Teck has been named as one of the Best 50 companies by Corporate Knights. "Teck is...

Celestica Inc. , a leader in design, manufacturing and supply chain solutions for the world's most innovative companies, today announced that it been included among Canada's best corporate citizens in 2023 by Corporate Knights, an organization...

WilsonHCG has been named a Leader and a Star Performer once again in Everest Group's annual Global Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment.  The PEAK Matrix® analyzes the changing dynamics of the RPO landscape,...

Boralex inc. ("Boralex" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has been once again named one of Canada's "Best 50 Corporate Citizens" by Corporate Knights, a sustainable economy magazine. Since 2002, this ranking has recognized companies...

TSX, NYSE:STN Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has again been named to Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada, ranking first in the Engineering construction category and fifth overall. This represents...

For the fifteenth consecutive year, CN has earned a place on the Corporate Knights Best 50 Corporate Citizens list and placed first among its peers within the freight transport, all modes category. "We are proud to be listed as one of the 50...

Epiq announced today it has won the 2023 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on...

Centrilogic today announced it has been named a finalist of the 2023 Microsoft Analytics Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation...

Zafin today announced it has won the 2023 Microsoft Financial Services Global Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer...

ApplyBoard, the leading platform for international student recruitment, is proud to announce the winners of its inaugural International Alumni of Impact program. Launched in 2023, ApplyBoard's International Alumni of Impact celebrates the remarkable...

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. ("West Red Lake Gold" or "WRLG" or the "Company") announces the grant of stock options, restricted share units ("RSUs") and deferred share units ("DSUs") in accordance with the Company's stock option plan, and its RSU...

Skyscanner is on the search for the Ultimate Travel Hacker with the launch of its latest competition, seeking one lucky Canadian to put viral travel hacks to the test in the name of helping travelers around the world.  Testing packing tricks,...

Reckitt, the company behind some of the world's most recognizable and trusted consumer brands, was awarded six Cannes Lions ? including its first-ever Gold Lion - at the 70th Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, the most prestigious international...

Today, Private Equity Wire announced its selection of UP.Partners as the Best ESG Fund in Energy Transition & Clean Energy for the Private Equity Wire ESG AAA Awards 2023. This recognition reflects UP.Partners' commitment to Transforming the Moving...

ECO Canada has been awarded HRD Canada's Best Places to Work 2023. This is presented to organizations that prioritize their employees' needs along with equipping them with the tools and resources for success. Along with competitive compensation,...

Modelo knows that summer is more than just a time to unwind ? it's an opportunity to level up and reach your full potential. To recognize those who take advantage of the summer season, Modelo teamed up with professional basketball player Damian...

Today, Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced that it has received Frost & Sullivan's Customer Value Leadership Award in North American ERP Software for the Food and Beverage (F&B) Industry. Aptean was...

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Canadian Conservation Achievement Awards. The following individuals and organizations were honoured at a ceremony in Whitehorse, Yukon on June 17. They are also...

HealthRecon Connect, a leading technology enabled revenue cycle management solutions provider to US Healthcare Providers, announced today that it has been successfully appraised at level 3 of ISACA's Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI). The...

The Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI), Canada's national association representing investor relations professionals, is pleased to announce Isabelle Adjahi has been chosen as the 35th recipient of the Award for Excellence in Investor...

The TVO Today Short Doc Contest announced the winning filmmakers in its 2022-2023 competition. The annual initiative celebrates excellence in short documentaries created by Ontario filmmakers. This year's first place winner is Riel Flack, whose film...