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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
OTC Markets Group Welcomes Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd. to OTCQX
NEW YORK, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd. (TSX: BDGI; OTCQX: BDGIF), North America's largest provider of non-destructive excavating and related services, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd. upgraded to OTCQX from the Pink® market. Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol 'BDGIF.' U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on Upgrading to the OTCQX Market is an important step for companies seeking to provide transparent trading for their U.S. investors. For companies listed on a qualified international exchange, streamlined market standards enable them to utilize their home market reporting to make their information available in the U.S. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. "We are excited to be added to the OTCQX® Best Market, which provides the opportunity to broaden our market access, enhance liquidity, and strengthen our U.S. investor presence. This move enhances our visibility within the U.S. investment community and provides a convenient way for investors to trade our shares in their own currency and local market. It positions us to expand our investor base as we continue to build sustainable, scalable growth while delivering exceptional service and value to our customers and stakeholders," said Rob Blackadar, Badger Infrastructure's President & CEO. About Badger Infrastructure Solutions Infrastructure Solutions Ltd. is North America's largest provider of non-destructive excavating and related services. Badger works for contractors and facility owners in a broad range of infrastructure industries and in general commercial construction. Badger's customers typically operate near high concentrations of underground power, communication, water, gas and sewer lines, where safety and economic risks are high and where non-destructive excavation provides a safe alternative for certain customer excavation requirements. The Company's key technology is the Badger HydrovacTM, which uses a pressurized water stream to liquify the soil cover, which is then removed with a powerful vacuum system and deposited into a storage tank. Badger is unique in the non-destructive excavation industry because it designs and manufactures all of its hydrovac units at its plant in Red Deer, AB, which has an annual production capacity of more than 350 hydrovac units. To complement the Badger Hydrovac, the Company has a select number of specialty units, including combo trucks, sewer and flusher units, and Air Vacs. The Company is headquartered in Calgary, AB, has a U.S. administrative office and training centre in Brownsburg, IN, a suburb of Indianapolis, IN, and services customers from approximately 140 field locations across both Canada and the United Sates. About OTC Markets Group Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities. Our data-driven disclosure standards form the foundation of our three public markets: OTCQX® Best Market, OTCQB® Venture Market and Pink® Open Market. Our OTC Link® Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) provide critical market infrastructure that broker-dealers rely on to facilitate trading. Our innovative model offers companies more efficient access to the U.S. financial markets. OTC Link ATS, OTC Link ECN, OTC Link NQB, and MOON ATS™ are each an SEC regulated ATS, operated by OTC Link LLC, a FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealer, member SIPC. To learn more about how we create better informed and more efficient markets, visit Subscribe to the OTC Markets RSS Feed Media Contact:OTC Markets Group Inc., +1 (212) 896-4428, media@ in to access your portfolio
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Wisconsin basketball star worked out with four NBA teams before return to Madison
Wisconsin basketball star worked out with four NBA teams before return to Madison Wisconsin basketball star John Blackwell worked out with several NBA teams prior to officially withdrawing from the 2025 draft and returning to the Badgers for the 2025-26 season. Blackwell, who will officially don the Badger threads for at least one more season as a junior, worked out with the Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, Portland Trailblazers and Philadelphia 76ers before sharing his plans to return to school on Wednesday. While the Michigan native's NBA prospects remained slim throughout the pre-draft process, Blackwell capitalized on the opportunity to showcase his skill set in front of NBA scouts and executives. Outside of exposure, those workouts traditionally enable players to bolster their draft status down the line and hone in on specific facets of their games to improve. The rising junior guard did not receive an invitation to the NBA combine or the G League Elite Camp, but he did participate in Life Sports Agency's pro day at the Los Angeles Lakers' training facility, another NBA venue. For a player who will not lace up in the NBA this fall, Blackwell certainly loaded his offseason itinerary with professional basketball at the front of his mind. Blackwell will return to Madison as the unquestioned No. 1 option for Greg Gard's group. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 31.2 minutes, 15.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game off 45% from the field and 32% from 3-point range as a sophomore during the 2024-25 slate, enough to earn an All-Big Ten honorable mention selection. The guard played second fiddle to All-American wing John Tonje, who projects to land in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft, throughout his second season in Madison. Still, Blackwell recorded eight games of at least 20 points, including a pair of games with 30 points or more. The Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, native will take the hardwood alongside transfers Nick Boyd, Austin Rapp and Andrew Rohde in the starting lineup, with rising junior forward Nolan Winter also returning to help lead the team. That starting unit projects to be one of the more formidable in the Big Ten. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Three Wisconsin Badgers land in PFF's list of the NFL's top edge rushers ahead of 2025
Three Wisconsin Badgers land in PFF's list of the NFL's top edge rushers ahead of 2025 A trio of former Wisconsin Badgers appeared on ProFootballFocus' list of the top 32 edge rushers ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Led by Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett, PFF's list includes former Badgers T.J. Watt, Andrew Van Ginkel and Nick Herbig. Watt, who is entering his ninth season representing the Pittsburgh Steelers, landed at No. 3 on the hierarchy behind Garrett and Dallas Cowboys star pass rusher Micah Parsons. Watt earned the No. 3 designation ahead of San Francisco 49ers great Nick Bosa and Detroit Lions rising star Aidan Hutchinson in the top 5. In 17 starts at left outside linebacker for Mike Tomlin's crew, Watt tallied 60 total tackles (40 solo), 27 quarterback hits, 19 tackles for loss, 11 1/2 sacks, a league-best six forced fumbles and four pass deflections. The former Badger pocketed his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl appearance, was named second-team All-Pro and finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting behind Patrick Surtain II (winner), Trey Hendrickson and Garrett. Watt has also led the NFL in sacks three times at linebacker as arguably the most consistent defensive player since he was first named a Pro Bowler in 2018. Here's PFF's analysis of the superstar ahead of the 2025 campaign: "Watt is best known for his pass-rushing prowess, which was on full display once again in 2024. His 90.1 PFF pass-rush grade marked the fifth time in six seasons he earned a grade of 90.0 or higher. He also took home PFF Run Defender of the Year honors last season, backed by a 1.63-yard average depth of tackle and a 3.2% negatively graded play rate, the lowest among all box defenders in the NFL." The second Badger to make an appearance on the ranking is Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, who earned a one-year, $23 million contract extension on April 29 for his contributions for Brian Flores' defensive unit during the 2024 season. The Wisconsin product totaled 79 tackles, 18 for loss, 11 1/2 sacks, 19 quarterback hits, six pass deflections, one forced fumble and two pick-sixes a season ago, enough to pocket him a Pro Bowl nod, second-team All-Pro selection and No. 7 finish in Defensive Player of the Year ballots. The former Badger displayed glimpses of his dominance from 2019-23 with the Miami Dolphins prior to his 2024 output with Minnesota. His overall emergence is unexpected following his fifth-round selection in the 2019 NFL draft. Here's what PFF's staff had to say: "Van Ginkel reunited with former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores in Minnesota and delivered the most productive season of his career, recording 50 pressures for the second straight year and a career-high 11.5 sacks. His pass-rushing numbers could have been even higher if not for his frequent coverage responsibilities — he dropped into coverage 212 times in 2024, by far the most among edge defenders. Still, with three pick-sixes over the past two seasons, it's a skill set the Vikings are wise to utilize." The third and final Badger to secure a spot on PFF's list is Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig, a first-team All-Big Ten team member in 2022 and emerging playmaker behind Watt. In 13 total appearances, the Hawaii native tallied 22 total tackles (13 solo), 11 quarterback hits, 5 1/2 sacks, five tackles for loss and four forced fumbles. Following a strong preseason, Herbig flashed his brilliance early in the season, including a three-tackle, two-sack performance in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Chargers. While he doesn't draw the headlines like some of his teammates, Herbig is a versatile player on a loaded defense. "No player embodied the 'pass-rushing specialist' role better than Herbig in 2024. The second-year pro was elite in limited snaps, earning a 91.5 PFF pass-rush grade — fourth among 109 qualifying edge defenders. However, he struggled against the run, grading out at 48.2 (101st), and will need to improve in that area to move up this list next season." All three will look to build off what they accomplished during the 2024 campaign with strong individual outputs this fall. Pittsburgh begins its season on Sept. 7 against the New York Jets, and Minnesota kicks off on Sept. 8 in Chicago. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
New Hartford veteran inducted into Senate Veteran's Hall of Fame
ALBANY, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A New Hartford veteran was given a high honor by the New York State Senate on Wednesday, according to State Senator Joe Griffo. Griffo announced on Wednesday, May 28 that Lawrence Badger of New Hartford has been inducted into the New York State Senate's Veterans' Hall of Fame. Badger is a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam conflict. 'It is an honor to recognize Larry and all the other men and women who have been inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame this year,' Senator Griffo said in a statement. 'Larry has selflessly and courageously served his nation with distinction. He remains committed to supporting and advocating for other veterans and their families and continues to be an active, dedicated and instrumental part of several organizations that support veterans in the region. I am grateful for Larry's service and all that he has done for the veteran community in the 53rd Senate District.' Badger graduated from Proctor High School, and was a student at Mohawk Valley Community College when he enlisted in the Army. He served during Vietnam as a Paratrooper infantryman, serving in several campaigns, including two phases of the Tet Counter Offensive. Badger received the Purple Heart in 1968 after being wounded in Vietnam. When he departed Vietnam in July of 1969 as a squad leader of the 93rd MP Batallion, he had received the following awards and medals: The Purple Heart, The Combat Infantry Badge, The Army Commendation Medal with 'V' Device, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Parachute Badge, The Air Medal Citation, The Good Conduct Medal, and three Overseas Service Bars. After leaving the Army, Badger was employed at the U.S. Postal Service until he retired in 2008. He works behind the scenes at several Central New York veteran-related ceremonies and other events. He is a member and ranking member of several Central New York veteran organizations, including: Vice President of the local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Finance Officer of the local chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, an officer in the local post of the Masonic War Veterans, a Trustee of the Yorkville Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a Director of Wreaths across America in Rome. Badger is also a member of the American Legion Post in New Hartford. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Two former Wisconsin Badgers land on PFF's list of the NFL's most underrated players
Two former Wisconsin Badgers land on PFF's list of the NFL's most underrated players A pair of Wisconsin Badger linebackers appeared on ProFootballFocus' recent list of the NFL's most underrated players entering 2025. Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig, a three-year Badger from 2020-22, and Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal, who donned the scarlet and red with Herbig from 2020-21, earned a spot on the outlet's preseason list. Chenal, who boasts a pair of Super Bowl titles with the Chiefs, has posted 160 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 11 quarterback hits, five sacks and three forced fumbles in three NFL seasons. In 17 appearances during the 2024 campaign, the Wisconsin native turned in 60 tackles (40 solo), three pass deflections and three forced fumbles. On a team with stars including Chris Jones, Trent McDuffie and Nick Bolton, Chenal can be overlooked. Here's PFF's analysis of the former Badger's significance within the championship-caliber defensive unit. "Chenal has a very specific role in Steve Spagnuolo's defense, operating as an early-down/run-defending specialist and playing just 26% of the team's possible third- and fourth-down snaps since 2023. Chenal has thrived in that early-down role, earning the third-best PFF run-defense grade (91.3) at his position since 2023, behind only Bobby Wagner (94.1) and Fred Warner (92.1). He has done this by engineering back-to-back seasons with top-four marks as a run defender, and as he enters a contract year, he should continue to be a key member of the Chiefs' run-defense unit." Herbig, a first-team All-Big Ten team member in 2022, captured the most underrated designation for the Steelers. The Hawaii product proved his worth during a dominant preseason last year, leading to a career-best five starts during the regular season. In 13 total appearances, Herbig logged 22 total tackles (13 solo), 11 quarterback hits, 5 1/2 sacks, five tackles for loss and four forced fumbles. His most dominant performance arrived in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Chargers, a game in which the defender accounted for three tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble. Like Chenal, Herbig won't draw the most attention in his defensive unit. His worth, however, is invaluable. Here's PFF's assessment. "Herbig isn't going to get the same recognition as T.J. Watt or Alex Highsmith along the Steelers' defensive line, and part of that has to do with his much lower snap share, but it's worth noting how well he has performed when he is given an opportunity. Since 2022, Herbig owns a 91.4 PFF pass-rush grade, which ranks seventh among all edge defenders with at least 250 pass-rush snaps. With Watt and Highsmith occasionally missing time due to injury, having a high-end pass rusher like Herbig waiting in the wings is a very underrated and valuable option that not many teams have the luxury of." Chenal's Chiefs begin the season on Sept. 5 against the Chargers, while Herbig's Steelers square off against the New York Jets in Week 1 on Sept. 7. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
