News by subject: OBI

It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone.  President Reagan called Prime Minister Nakasone "a friend, wise colleague...and important ally."  Together they...

It is with heavy hearts that MNP announces Don Penny, founding partner and former CEO of MNP, passed away on November 28, 2019 in Brandon General Hospital, at the age of 80. Penny's legacy as a friend, mentor, pioneer and true visionary will endure...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Kraeger, President of Center Oil today, November 26th, 2019. Rob passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home this morning at the age of 49. Rob had...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the fatal French helicopter crash in Mali: "It is with deep sadness that I learned of the terrible collision between two helicopters in Mali, which killed 13 brave French...

In the news release, Today we mourn the loss of Safeguard's founder, acclaimed venture technology investor and philanthropist, Pete Musser, issued Nov. 26, 2019 by Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the...

Today we are deeply saddened to announce that Warren V. "Pete" Musser, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Safeguard Scientifics, died of cardiac arrest at Bryn Mawr Hospital on the morning of November 25, 2019.  He was 92....

USW International President Tom Conway issued the following statement on the passing of USW District 12 Director Robert LaVenture: "It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that District 12 Director Robert LaVenture...

Mimo Monitors is saddened to share that Chuck Frame, Mimo Monitors' Vice President of Global Sales, has recently passed away after a short battle with leukemia. Having been with Mimo Monitors since 2014, Chuck was integral to the tremendous growth...

Savoy magazine recognizes the loss of a tremendous business leader with the passing of Bernard J. Tyson, Chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente (Kaiser) on November 10, 2019. Tyson, who served as chairman of Kaiser since 2014, was 60 years old....

It is with profound sadness that we announce that Bernard J. Tyson, Chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente, unexpectedly passed away early today in his sleep. On behalf of our Board of Directors, employees and physicians, we extend our deepest...

It is with a profound sense of sadness that we mark the passing of Edwin W. Stephan, the founder, long time-president, and vice chairman of the board of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, on Friday, November 8.  He was 87. We at Royal Caribbean mourn his...

The Sherwin-Williams Company announces with deep sadness the loss of John G. ("Jack") Breen, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sherwin-Williams. Mr. Breen passed away today at the age of 85. "On behalf of...

The Bureau du coroner is publishing Mélissa Gagnon's report on the death of Rick Stephan Genest, which occurred on August 1, 2018. It will be recalled that an investigation was conducted to shed light on the circumstances that led to the death of...

Monday, October 21, 2019 will be marked as one of the most difficult days in the history of United Planners because of the unfortunate news the Executive Management Team had to deliver to the entire organization that Dave Shindel, their beloved Chief...

John was born on May 4, 1928, in Yuma, Arizona to John and Marie Peach. He graduated from Yuma High School, where he was a proud player on the "Criminals" football team and is featured as an MVP in the Yuma High School Football Hall of Fame.  He...

On October 20, 2019, Frédéric Mignault, an inmate from Archambault Institution died while in our custody. At the time of his death, Mr. Mignault, 48 years old, had been serving a sentence of 6 years for aggravated assault and robbery since May 29,...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the five-year anniversary of the attack at the National War Memorial and Parliament Hill: "Five years ago today, a senseless attack at the National War Memorial and...

MutualFirst Financial, Inc. ("MutualFirst" or the "Company") announced today with great sadness the untimely passing of its director and MutualBank's (the "Bank") President and Chief Operations Officer Patrick Botts. He was 55. "We are deeply...

Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Rochester Hills (MI) Mayor Bryan Barnett on the passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings: "Today, America's mayors mourn the passing of a great leader. Elijah...

United Steelworkers (USW) International President Thomas M. Conway released the following statement regarding the death of U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings: U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, an orator of booming voice, a lawmaker...

Cong. Elijah Cummings (D-Balt), Chair of the House Oversight Committee, died Thursday at 68. Cummings, who set a moral tone for the nation with his statement, "We are better than this," and whose committee is one of the three main House investigating...

John Bachmann, the financial-services icon who led one of the greatest growth expansions in the history of Edward Jones as its third managing partner, died, October 16, surrounded by family in Charleston, SC. "Our firm...

First Bancorp , the parent company of First Bank, reports the loss of its beloved long-time former CEO Jimmie Garner, who passed away on October 13, 2019. Mr. Garner joined First Bank in 1969 and served the bank in various roles for 37 years. In...

Emilio Nicolas Sr., one of the founding pioneers of Spanish-language television in the United States, died on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at his home in San Antonio, Texas. News of his passing was announced Saturday by the family's publicist, Leslie...

The Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today issued the following statement on the death of John Buchanan, former Premier of Nova Scotia and senator: "I was saddened today to learn of the passing of former Premier of Nova Scotia and Senator John Buchanan....

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mike Welch, Co-Founder of Magnate Worldwide, and veteran of the transportation and logistics industry. Mike Welch is survived by his wife, Lisa, and two children, Kara and Carter.  ...

At the request of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will travel to Paris, France, to attend the funeral of Jacques Chirac, on Monday,...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will travel to Paris, France where she will lead a delegation and serve as Canada's official representative at...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of former French President Jacques Chirac: "It is with profound sadness that I learned of the death of Jacques Chirac, a great statesman who left his mark on the...

It is with great sadness that Deutsche Hospitality announces the passing away of Ahmed Hosny, General Manager of Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir in Cairo. Hosny died on September 13 following a short and severe illness."We were deeply saddened on...

Delia Huerta, 57, was performing her duties as a crossing guard on Sept. 16 when she was struck and killed by a vehicle in Valley Glen. At the time, she was helping a student cross the street, who was also injured in the crash. Huerta was taken to a...

Penguin Random House Canada today shares the sad news that celebrated Canadian author Graeme Gibson has died. McClelland & Stewart and Doubleday Canada have been the proud publishers of a number of Gibson's books; most...

Ashford Inc. ("Ashford" or the "Company") today announced with great sadness the recent passing of Larry Hall, hospitality industry veteran and former Chief Executive Officer of Pure Wellness Rooms ("Pure Wellness"). "We are deeply saddened by...

Results from a consumer survey on funeral planning have been released today by online obituary provider Beyond the Dash. The research, which focused on the Midwest region of the United States, offers insights like: 65.5% want an obituary in print,...

The India Fund, Inc.  (the "Fund") Board of Directors announces that Dr. Leslie H. Gelb, a director of the Fund since 1994, passed away on August 31, 2019. During his tenure, Dr. Gelb served on both the Nominating and the Audit Committees....

The Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance and Minister responsible for Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statement on the death of the Honourable Gregory Thompson, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs for New Brunswick: "I...

Today, with deep sorrow, the Reagan Foundation mourns the loss of legendary Texas oil and gas executive T. Boone Pickens, who was a close, personal friend of President and Mrs. Reagan's. Mr. Pickens was an exemplary...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001, and on the National Day of Service: "Like so many Canadians and people around the world, I will never forget...

The National Council on Disability (NCD) remembers former NCD Chairperson Marca Bristo, who passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, at the age of 66. Bristo, who in 1978 was paralyzed from a diving accident, had been at the...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Dennis Fentie, former Premier of Yukon: "I was saddened to hear of the passing of Dennis Fentie, former Premier of Yukon, after a battle with cancer. "A proud...

John H. McArthur, a member of the Harvard Business School community for more than six decades?as student (MBA 1959 and DBA 1963), as faculty member (beginning in 1962), as Dean (from 1980 to 1995), and as Dean and George F. Baker Professor of...

Villa Maria College wishes to herald the courage, determination and generosity of Teresa Dellar, one of its former students who passed away yesterday.    "It was with considerable sadness that we learned of the death of Teresa Dellar, a woman of...

Today, Koch Industries Chairman and CEO Charles Koch issued the following statement on the passing of his brother David Koch: "It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my brother David. Anyone who worked...

On August 19, 2019, Michael Sarandou, an inmate from La Macaza Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes following an illness. At the time of his death, Mr. Sarandou, 70 years old, had been serving an indeterminate sentence...

American Jewish Committee (AJC) mourns the passing of Jack Lapin, a leader in Houston's Jewish community who was actively involved with AJC locally and nationally. He was 88 years old. "Jack was unfailingly gracious, thoughtful, compassionate,...

It is with deep sadness that the employees and volunteers of the West Island Palliative Care Residence, the Montreal Institute for Palliative Care, and their respective boards confirm the passing of their co-founder Teresa Dellar, M.S.C., MSW, PSW,...

On August 15, 2019, Lydia Larivière, an inmate from Joliette Institution, died while in our custody. At the time of her death, Ms. Larivière, 34 years old, had been serving a sentence of 2 years, 3 months and 25 days for Trafficking in Substances,...

Katanga Mining Limited announces that Terry Robinson, a member of its Board of Directors, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019.  "Terry was a valued member of the Board, colleague and friend, and we are deeply saddened by the news of his passing,"...

Boston Barricade Company, Inc. is saddened to announce today that its Executive Vice President, James Pagano, died peacefully Monday morning surrounded by his family in North Carolina. Bob Putnam, President and CEO of Boston Barricade, said, "It is...

It is with profound sadness that ATAC Resources Ltd. ("ATAC") announces the passing of Julia Lane, its Vice President of Exploration. Julia and 24 year old Shawn Kitchen, the pilot of the Alkan Air flight, were casualties in a fatal aircraft accident...