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  • Supermom In Training: Enjoying Toronto with the family

    Supermom In Training: Enjoying Toronto with the family

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    Our family has always loved Toronto. It’s one of our favourite cities to visit in Canada. And part of the reason we love it is because there’s so much to do there. 

    Wondering where to stay? For a great all-inclusive central location, it’s at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto and be sure to have access to their Club Lounge. Not only are they just steps away from major attractions like the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, and the Hockey Hall of Fame, but they’re also close to Union Station for those travelling from out of town. The Ritz houses two restaurants (TOCA and EPOCH), and their Lounge offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts plus an open bar and more, making it super easy to enjoy your time without fretting about snacks and meals. There’s a pool, gym and spa, and they even offer different activities for children such as cooking classes (my son took an ice cream making class with their world-class chefs and absolutely loved it). Their staff is super accommodating and professional. You could spend your entire day on-site or venture less than a block in any direction and see some of the best of what Toronto has to offer. For parents, this is a true vacation where you can actually relax and unwind!

     

    We’ve also checked out a lot of the attractions Toronto is known for. This time we visited Yorkdale Shopping Centre where my son and I (Friends’ superfans) got to check out the Friends Experience. We sat in front of the intro fountain, we visited their apartments, we went to Central Perk, and we even got to sing a rendition of “Smelly Cat.” You have to reserve ahead of time, meaning there aren’t too many crowds, and staff is on-hand in each room or set to take all those candid photos. I mean, could the Friends Experience BE any more fun?!

     

    We were also lucky enough to tour Casa Loma, a first for us and it was definitely worth checking out! It’s an incredible castle in the heart of the city, and visitors can tour all of the rooms as well as the sprawling gardens and the rooftop areas that offer spectacular views of the city skyline. Luckily., it’s close to Halloween so they also had spooky decorations and special effects set up in the tunnels, stable, and other cool and creepy areas of the building. This estate is steeped in history, and it’s a definite must-see.

     

    As always, we loved every moment we spent in Toronto! It always has something for everyone and is a fantastic family destination. And we can’t wait to go back.

    A full-time work-from-home mom, Jennifer Cox (our “Supermom in Training”) loves dabbling in healthy cooking, craft projects, family outings, and more, sharing with readers everything she knows about being an (almost) superhero mommy.

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  • In a first, Netflix’s ‘Glass Onion’ to play in major chains

    In a first, Netflix’s ‘Glass Onion’ to play in major chains

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    NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time, the major U.S. theater chains will play a Netflix release after exhibitors and the streaming service reached a deal for a nationwide sneak-peak run of Rian Johnson’s “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.”

    Netflix announced Thursday that AMC, Regal Cinemas and Cinemark will all carry the “Knives Out” sequel for an exclusive one-week run beginning Nov. 23, one month before it begins streaming on Dec. 23.

    Up until now, those chains have largely refused to program Netflix releases. But as theatrical windows have shortened from three months to frequently closer to 45 days, and streaming-only releases have sometimes lacked the buzz generated by moviegoing, Netflix and the chains finally found common ground.

    The deal stops short of a full theatrical release window for “Glass Onion,” which premiered last month at the Toronto International Film Festival and stars Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc. A wide release typically plays in more than 3,000 theaters in North America, but Johnson’s film will play in about 600 domestic theaters in addition to an international rollout.

    “Given the excitement surrounding the premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, we hope fans will enjoy this special theatrical event in celebration of the film’s global debut on Netflix in December,” said Scott Stuber, head of global film at Netflix.

    For months, negotiations between exhibitors and Netflix had centered around “Glass Onion” because of its box-office pedigree: “Knives Out” was one of the biggest original hits of 2019, grossing more than $311 million worldwide in ticket sales for Lionsgate. After a bidding war, Netflix acquired two sequels for $450 million. Johnson, too, had voiced interest in it playing widely theatrically.

    “This movie, above everything else, is designed to be a good time with a big crowd of folks in a theater,” the director said in an earlier interview with The Associated Press.

    On Thursday, Johnson celebrated, saying in a statement that he was “over the moon that Netflix has worked with AMC, Regal and Cinemark to get Glass Onion in theaters for this one of a kind sneak preview.”

    Adam Aron, chairman and chief executive of AMC, said the first-ever agreement “sufficiently respects the sanctity of our current theatrical window policy.” Aron said he hoped it will lead to more cooperation between Netflix and AMC, the largest theater chain.

    “As we have often said, we believe that both theatrical exhibitors and streamers can continue to co-exist successfully,” said Aron in a statement. “Beyond that, though, it has been our desire that we find a way to crack the code and synergistically work together. By doing so, theaters will make more money by having more titles to show, and thanks to the larger cultural resonance those movies can gain from a theatrical release, they will wind up playing to a wider audience when they also are viewed on streaming platforms.”

    “Glass Onion” revolves around tech billionaire Miles Bron (Edward Norton), who invites a small group of friends to his private island for a murder mystery party. The cast includes Janelle Monáe, Dave Bautista, Madelyn Cline, Kathryn Hahn, Kate Hudson, Jessica Henwick and Leslie Odom Jr.

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    Follow AP Film Writer Jake Coyle on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jakecoyleAP

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  • Ryelle Strategy Group Partners With the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program to Launch the First-Ever Virtual Government Excellence Assessment Program

    Ryelle Strategy Group Partners With the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program to Launch the First-Ever Virtual Government Excellence Assessment Program

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    Program brings together more than 100 global experts to promote excellence practices in federal government entities

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    updated: Mar 29, 2021


    TORONTO and DUBAI, United Emirates, March 29, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    Ryelle Strategy Group, an industry-leading excellence assessment and strategy execution firm, has announced a strategic partnership with the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program of the federal government of the United Arab Emirates to deliver its first-ever virtual government excellence program. 

    Ryelle will recruit and deliver more than 100 subject matter experts from around the world with expertise in strategy, innovation, education, finance, infrastructure, energy, climate, healthcare, among other disciplines, to deliver this mandate. This group will assess the operations of more than 30 government entities to establish excellence standards, promote knowledge sharing and capacity building and integrate industry-leading best practices with the ultimate objective of helping the government improve their efficiency and shape the future of their entities. 

    “It is an honour to have been chosen as the partner by the federal government of the UAE in moving this established government excellence platform to a digital context,” said Carol Kotacka, Managing Director of Ryelle Strategy Group. “Running the program virtually for the first time ever allows us to maximize all facets of international best practices and take full advantage of a global network of subject matter experts like never before. We will be drawing on our extensive network to add to our globally recognized team of experts to ensure that we will be able to choose from the best and brightest from around the world.” 

    About Ryelle Strategy Group
    Ryelle Strategy Group is a boutique consulting firm that specializes in excellence assessment and strategy execution across private, public and non-profit sectors both in the field and via virtual platforms. From client/patient/customer experience mapping, knowledge mobilization and market intelligence to stakeholder engagement, brand management and the creation of new platforms, Ryelle Strategy Group’s mission is to enable connection, collaboration and co-creation within organizations to achieve outcomes. Learn more at www.ryellegroup.com

    About the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program
    Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program aims to develop excellence practices of the federal government through the adoption of the modern fundamentals and principles of excellence and raise awareness about excellence in government work, guiding and developing government entities capabilities through sharing of knowledge and best practices that encourage disruptive innovation and consolidate quality concepts and leadership excellence. Learn more at https://www.skgep.gov.ae/en/programme

    Contact
    Carol Kotacka, Managing Partner
    International Recruitment
    Ryelle Strategy Group
    contractor@ryellegroup.com 
     

    Source: Ryelle Strategy Group

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  • Richard Stieler to Step Down as Chief Operations Officer of Colombian Company NewCanna SAS and Affiliate NewCanna Hub

    Richard Stieler to Step Down as Chief Operations Officer of Colombian Company NewCanna SAS and Affiliate NewCanna Hub

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    updated: Oct 16, 2018


    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, October 16, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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    RAD Laboratories Inc. of Vancouver, Canada, and its wholly owned subsidiary RAD Laboratories Colombia SAS, announced today that it’s concluding its relationship with NewCanna SAS and NewCanna Hub of Colombia.

    Since January 2016, RAD Laboratories has worked closely with NewCanna and the indigenous peoples of Colombia developing the core of its cultivation and extraction business.

    Although the concept of the NewCanna Hub is appealing, it does not allow RAD to realize the value of its core competencies in the extraction and formulations of plant-based medicine through its indigenous relations.

    Richard Stieler, Founder, RAD Laboratories

    Richard Stieler, founder of RAD Laboratories, states that “Although the concept of the NewCanna Hub is appealing, it does not allow RAD to realize the value of its core competencies in the extraction and formulations of plant-based medicine through its indigenous relations.”

    RAD entered into a business relationship with NewCanna because of RAD’s humanitarian focus and high expectations of strengthening indigenous relations and to help them better their position in Colombia’s emerging legal cannabis industry.

    Richard Stieler has stepped down as the chief operations officer of NewCanna SAS and NewCanna Hub to devote his time and energy to helping the indigenous facilitate the management of foreign trade and other international opportunities within the cannabis industry.

    The above departures are not related to any disagreement with NewCanna regarding financial disclosures, accounting or business matters.

    Contact:

    Richard Stieler
    Richard@RADLaboratories.com

    Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words “could,” “intend,” “expect,” “believe,” “will,” “projected,” “estimated” and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company’s current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. Actual future results may differ materially. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The foregoing statements expressly qualify any forward-looking information contained herein.

    Source: RAD Laboratories

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