Day: June 15, 2020

FREDERICK, MD, June 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  via NEWMEDIAWIRE – BioElectronics Corporation (OTC: BIEL), www.bielcorp.com, the maker of non-invasive electroceutical devices, announced today that it has appointed Richard Staelin, Ph.D. as the Chairman of the Board following the resignation and retirement of Ms. Patricia Whelan. “The management team at BioElectronics thanks Patricia Whelan for her service and appreciates her willingness to stay on until a qualified replacement accepted a board position following the death of Andrew Whelan, the founder of BioElectronics Corporation,” said Keith Nalepka, Vice President of Sales. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Staelin as an independent director and Chairman to BioElectronics Corporation’s board. Dr. Staelin rejoins BioElectronics at an exciting time as we continue to drive our...

TORONTO, June 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Polydex Pharmaceuticals Limited (Pink Sheets:POLXF) (the “Company”) is pleased to report financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2021, the period ending April 30, 2020.  All figures are reported in U.S. dollars.Management considers the quarter’s results satisfactory under the circumstances of the Covid Pandemic which hit Europe in Q1. This affected European and Asian orders as the global economy slowed significantly.In April we implemented our pandemic plan and closed the plant for two weeks. During this time we developed reduced hours or working from home programs and increased sanitation plans for the facility. We restarted mid-month and our programs appear to be working well. Raw Materials have become a concern with some instability of delivery. We are in regular communication...

The Rogers family marks the 60th anniversary of Rogers Communications with $60 million in community investments in support of Canadian families in needTORONTO, June 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A healthy meal, a safe place to call home, and opportunities for kids to grow and learn – these most basic needs are out of reach for too many Canadians, especially now. In response to this urgent need, and as Rogers Communications celebrates its 60th anniversary serving Canadians, the Rogers family today announced a $60-million community donation to various charities across Canada to help Canadians most affected by the financial impact that has followed the COVID-19 health crisis.“Our family is honoured to be able to do a small part to help Canadians and Canadian families as they try to recover from the difficult financial challenges that COVID-19...

La famille Rogers souligne le 60e anniversaire de Rogers Communications par des investissements communautaires de 60 millions de dollars pour aider les familles canadiennes dans le besoinTORONTO, 15 juin 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Un repas nourrissant, un chez-soi sécuritaire et des occasions pour les enfants de s’épanouir et d’apprendre : ces besoins fondamentaux sont hors de portée pour un trop grand nombre de Canadiens, surtout en ce moment. En réponse à ce besoin urgent en cette année où Rogers Communications célèbre son 60e anniversaire au service des Canadiens, la famille Rogers a annoncé aujourd’hui un don communautaire de 60 millions de dollars à divers organismes caritatifs partout au pays afin d’aider les Canadiens les plus touchés par les répercussions financières découlant de la crise de la COVID-19.« Notre famille est honorée...

World’s Smallest Pacemaker Can Now Treat Patients with AV Block, Allowing More Potential Candidates for Leadless PacingDUBLIN, June 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced it has received CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark for Micra™ AV Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS), the world’s smallest pacemaker with atrioventricular (AV) synchrony. Micra AV is indicated for the treatment of patients with AV block, a condition in which the electrical signals between the chambers of the heart (the atria and the ventricle) are impaired. Medtronic now offers the first and only CE Mark approved leadless pacemaker portfolio, expanding the number of potential candidates for this groundbreaking technology throughout the world. First implants of Micra AV recently occurred in Spain by Dr. José Ramón González Juanatey at the...

NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICESTORONTO, June 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FAX Capital Corp. (the Company) (TSX: FXC & FXC.WT) announced today that it will host its annual general and special meeting of shareholders (the AGM) on a virtual electronic basis only.  The AGM will be held at the originally scheduled date and time of June 25, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. (Toronto time).Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and in response to the continued public health measures enacted by the federal and provincial governments, the decision has been made to move the AGM to a virtual-only setting. This decision was made after considering provincial and federal guidance and regulations regarding public gatherings and to proactively protect the health and well-being of the Company’s stakeholders,...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that Chris Librie has joined the company as director of ESG*, corporate sustainability and reporting.Chris most recently served as director of corporate social responsibility at Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. where he led the company’s social investments and regional response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, Chris led ESG and corporate sustainability programs at eBay Inc. and HP Inc., helping both organizations raise their ESG reporting and performance and achieve recognition from leading reporting organizations including CDP and DJSI.“This appointment strengthens Applied Materials’ commitment to our ESG strategy and will help accelerate our ESG programs and solutions,” said Dan Durn, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “Chris...

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MONTREAL, June 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Falco Resources Ltd. (“Falco” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: FPC)  is pleased to announce that, effective today, it has retained the services of Hinge Markets Inc. (“Hinge Markets”) of Toronto, Canada to provide investor relations and capital markets advisory services to the Company.Hinge Markets, led by Mr. Jeffrey White, will initiate and maintain contact with the financial community including shareholders, investors and other stakeholders for the purpose of increasing awareness of the Company and its activities. Mr. White will also coordinate the Company’s investor relations initiatives, including its participation in investment conferences, planning and organization of investor events, and assist in the dissemination of Company news and information to Falco stakeholders. His...