Month: July 2021

SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioCardia®, Inc. [Nasdaq: BCDA], a company focused on cellular and cell-derived therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases today announces that the Japan Patent Office has granted Patent No: 6887216 titled, “Target Site Selection, Entry, and Update With Automatic Remote Image Annotation” with a patent term that will expire on January 8, 2034.   “This patent describes advances for image guided delivery of treatments for the heart, describing how procedures using interventional biotherapeutic delivery technologies to deliver biologics to specific target sites in the heart may be expected to be performed in the near future. The patented imaging system is designed to enable physicians to bring a previously obtained three-dimensional image of a patient’s...

Slinger Bag Inc.Genie Bouchard Slinger Brand AmbassadorThe first Canadian-born Grand Slam finalist and formerly ranked No. 5 player in the world, Bouchard joins Slinger Bag’s growing ambassador team of star players, coaches and legends from the sport BALTIMORE, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Slinger Bag Inc. (OTCQB: SLBG), a sports brand focused on innovating game improvement technology and equipment, with the vision to become a connected sports company, today welcomes Eugenie Bouchard to its brand ambassador program, where she joins the likes of Tommy Haas, Mike and Bob Bryan, Nick Bollettieri, Patrick Mouratoglou and Darren Cahill. Bouchard was the first Canadian-born player to reach the final of a Grand Slam in singles at the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, and was also the first Canadian tennis player to be...

MARKHAM, Ontario, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Extendicare Inc. (“Extendicare” or the “Company”) (TSX: EXE) announced that it has declared a cash dividend of C$0.04 per common share of the Company (the “Common Share”) for the month of July 2021, which is payable on August 16, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 30, 2021. This dividend is designated as an “eligible dividend” within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada). About Extendicare Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, Esprit Lifestyle, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Partner Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care throughout the health continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors population. We operate or provide contract...

SHANGHAI, China, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pinduoduo Inc., China’s largest agriculture platform, organized a Food Systems Forum where participants heard from global experts on the opportunities and challenges in building a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient global agri-food system. The two-day virtual forum, which began on July 14, gathers experts from the disciplines of science, technology, finance, and regulation to share their knowledge and learning on how to tackle the multifaceted and interconnected issues facing the way the world produces and consumes food. On Day 1 of the forum, attendees heard from Dr. Agnes Kalibata, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the 2021 Food Systems Summit, who warned that the world is “not on track” to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. She pointed out the strong...

OSLO, Norway (15 July 2021) – Following the pre-announcement of Q2 2021 revenues, TGS will release its entire Q2 2021 results at 7:00 am CET on 22 July 2021. A pre-recorded presentation of the results and business update featuring CEO Kristian Johansen and CFO Fredrik Amundsen will be released at http://www.tgs.com at the same time. The same day at CEST 3:00 pm Kristian Johansen, CEO at TGS, will host a conference call to go through the update and answer questions. We encourage attendees to call in 5-10 minutes before CET 3:00 pm to ensure registration and access. Telephone conference dial-in details: UK/International:         +44 333 300 92 63Norway:                       +47 23 50 02 36USA:                            +1 833 526 83 97 For more information, visit TGS.com or contact: Sven Børre LarsenSVP Strategy Tel: +47 90 94 36 73E-mail:...

MALVERN, Pa., July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ocugen, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCGN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing gene therapies to cure blindness diseases and developing a vaccine to save lives from COVID-19, today announced that it had initiated a rolling submission to Health Canada for COVAXIN™, the company’s candidate vaccine against COVID-19, which it is co-developing with Bharat Biotech International Ltd. for the U.S. and Canadian markets. This follows the release by Bharat Biotech of Phase 3 clinical trial results, which demonstrated efficacy and safety in nearly 25,800 adults. The rolling submission process was recommended and accepted under the Minister of Health’s Interim Order Respecting the Importation, Sale and Advertising of Drugs for Use in Relation to COVID-19 and transitioned...

2020 and 2021 – Sales2020 and 2021 – SalesMONTREAL, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dynacor Gold Mines Inc. (TSX-DNG) (Dynacor or the “Corporation”), an international gold ore industrial corporation servicing ASMs (artisanal and small-scale miners), today announced (unaudited) first-half sales of US$83.6 million (C$104.1 million). In June 2021, the Corporation had sales of US$14.5 million (C$17.7 million). The average selling price of gold in June 2021 was US$1,815 per oz compared to US$1,873 in May. The average selling price of gold for the first half of 2021 was US$ 1,805 per oz. The second-quarter 2021 sales of US$42.7 million represents Dynacor’s best quarter of sales for the year and continues to place the Corporation comfortably ahead of its 2021 sales guidance of US$150.0 million,...

– Global design and technology firm kicks-off collaboration with pilot program that reimagines LA’s curbside – LOS ANGELES, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Technology-driven design firm, IBI Group (TSX:IBG), has joined Urban Movement Labs (UML), a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Mayor of Los Angeles’ Office of Economic Development and the three largest goods and people movement agencies in the City of Los Angeles — the Port, the Airports, and the Department of Transportation — to implement innovative transportation solutions that will improve the lives of citizens and visitors. Other founding partners include Lyft, Verizon, Avis Budget Group, Moceanlab, Waymo, and the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator. Armed with IBI Group’s expertise in intelligent transportation, curbside management and smart cities, and its history...

NEW YORK, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTC: AYRWF) (“Ayr” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated cannabis multi-state operator, announced today the opening of Liberty Health Sciences Hollywood, the Company’s 38th open dispensary in Florida. The dispensary is located at 2119-A Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida, 33020. The 3,300 sq. ft. location sits on the main thoroughfare between I-95 and the Hollywood central business district. LHS Hollywood will become the first dispensary to open in the city of Hollywood, located on Florida’s east coast between Fort Lauderdale and Miami with a population of over 150,000. The vibrant beach community is home to the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk, a diverse selection of restaurants and shops, and the ArtsPark at Young Circle. Until recently, the...