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Malaysian Reserve
30-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
MLM Hearing Announces Strategic Divestiture of Canadian Operations to Reunion Hearing Group
PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MLM Hearing, LLC, a leading hearing healthcare platform operating under the Beltone brand, today announced the successful divestiture of its Canadian operations to Reunion Hearing Group, Inc., a newly formed, Canadian-led organization. The transaction includes approximately 35 clinics across Canada and marks a significant strategic move for both entities. Reunion Hearing Group is led by respected industry veteran Gino Chouinard, who will serve as CEO. Chouinard has partnered with long-time collaborators Mike Curry, Rabih Safadi, and Tony Pontes – a proven team with a deep track record of success in hearing healthcare operations across Canada. 'This transition represents a win-win for both organizations and, more importantly, for the patients and providers we serve,' said Amir Hadar, Co-Founder and CEO of MLM Hearing. 'With Reunion Hearing's experienced Canadian leadership and unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, we are confident this team is ideally positioned to strengthen and grow the business across Canada.' The divestiture reflects MLM Hearing's sharpened focus on accelerating growth in the United States, where the company now operates nearly 160 clinics nationwide. The company's U.S. expansion strategy is centered on acquiring and integrating best-in-class hearing healthcare clinics into a unified network aligned with the trusted Beltone brand. 'We are proud of the foundation we built in Canada and grateful to the exceptional professionals who made it possible,' added Jonathan Weizman, MLM Hearing's Co-Founder and President. 'As MLM turns its full attention to U.S. growth, we're excited to see our former Canadian team flourish under Reunion Hearing's leadership.' About MLM Hearing, LLC MLM Hearing is one of the largest privately held hearing healthcare platforms in North America, operating under the Beltone brand. With ~160 clinics across the U.S., MLM is committed to expanding access to patient-centered, technologically advanced hearing solutions through a growing network of local providers. About Reunion Hearing Group, Inc. Reunion Hearing Group is a Canadian-based hearing healthcare company dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical care and operational excellence across its national network. Led by seasoned professionals with decades of experience, Reunion Hearing is poised to become a leading force in the Canadian hearing care market.
Cision Canada
30-07-2025
- General
- Cision Canada
The Slaight Family Foundation commits $13 million to Canadian charities filling gaps left by USAID cuts Français
Emergency support will help address critical shortfalls in global humanitarian services TORONTO, July 30, 2025 /CNW/ - The Slaight Family Foundation is donating $13 million over two years to 13 Canadian humanitarian organizations to help fill urgent gaps in global aid caused by major funding reductions from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The fallout has been immediate and devastating: child protection services have been shuttered, recruitment of children by armed groups is on the rise and food and health aid has been severely reduced. According to UNICEF, USAID supplied 90 per cent of all ready-to-use therapeutic food, a critical tool in saving children's lives from malnutrition, that was distributed for treatment in Ethiopia in 2024. Save the Children has seen a 25 per cent decline in global funding, threatening access to clean water, reproductive health care, education and gender-based violence prevention. "Several Canadian organizations are delivering lifesaving international aid in crisis zones like Bangladesh, Yemen and South Sudan, and they need support now more than ever," said Gary Slaight, President and CEO of The Slaight Family Foundation. "We hope this funding will help sustain access to health care, food, education and protection for the world's most vulnerable." All 13 recipient organizations are Canadian-led or Canadian-supported, reinforcing Canada's leadership in global humanitarian response and international cooperation. "These cuts are happening at a time when global needs have never been greater," said Dr. Samantha Nutt, Founder and President of War Child Canada. "Without swift action, we risk losing an entire generation to violence, displacement and preventable suffering. This support from The Slaight Family Foundation is a powerful reminder that Canadian philanthropy can lead where others have stepped back." The Slaight Family Foundation's NGO Initiative Recipients: Please see summary descriptions of the various projects here and join the conversation and help amplify this important initiative on social media using #SlaightInitiative and #SupportCanadianNGOs. About The Slaight Family Foundation The Slaight Family Foundation was established in 2008 by John Allan Slaight. Allan Slaight (1931-2021), known as Canada's broadcast pioneer, was a leader in the music industry and a prominent Canadian philanthropist. The Foundation proactively supports charitable initiatives in the areas of healthcare, at-risk youth, international development, social services and culture. Allan's son, Gary Slaight, oversees the foundation as President & CEO, The Slaight Family Foundation. Including this gift, the Foundation has committed over $293M to 14 unique strategic initiatives since its inception. These initiatives include $50 million to five downtown Toronto hospitals to improve health services; $22 million for two initiatives with international NGOs to increase their capacity to address global poverty, the human rights of women and girls, and major diseases and disasters; $11 million to support the healthy development of Canadian children; $12 million to improve the physical, mental and social well-being of Canada's Indigenous youth; $40 million for emergency food security, mental health supports and research related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; $15 million to support Canadian women and girls; $30 million for community-based seniors initiatives; $15 million to support the revitalization of Toronto's theatre community; $26.5 million to support youth experiencing mental health issues; $30 million for those suffering from dementia; $30 million to support people living with disabilities; and $13 million to provide emergency support to Canadian NGOs serving the world's most vulnerable countries.
Calgary Herald
25-07-2025
- Health
- Calgary Herald
There is a serious side effect to going to space, NASA says
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. NASA astronaut Suni Williams conducts an eye exam on the International Space Station. Photo by NASA A new study from NASA, conducted over several years of long-duration spaceflights on the International Space Station, has found that more than half of U.S. astronauts started noticing changes in their vision after more than six months aboard the ISS. Here's what to know. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Calgary Herald ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors 'Many found that, as their mission progressed, they needed stronger reading glasses,' the study says. 'Researchers studying this phenomenon identified swelling in the optic disc, which is where the optic nerve enters the retina, and flattening of the eye shape.' Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links, news highlights, analysis and features. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again The acronym-loving space agency calls the condition SANS, short for Space-Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome. 'Microgravity causes a person's blood and cerebrospinal fluid to shift toward the head, and studies have suggested that these fluid shifts may be an underlying cause of SANS,' researchers at NASA found. A Canadian-led study with an even longer acronym — Space Flight-Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome Ocular Rigidity Investigation, or SANSORI — was carried out to determine whether stiffness of the eye, called ocular rigidity, contributes to development of SANS. It studied 26 eyes (or 13 crew members) that spent between 157 and 186 days on the ISS, and revealed a drop in ocular rigidity (33 per cent), intraocular pressure (11 per cent) and ocular pulse amplitude (25 per cent) following the missions. 'These findings reveal previously unknown effects of microgravity on the eye's mechanical properties, contributing to a deeper understanding of … SANS,' researchers wrote. 'Long-term space missions significantly alter ocular biomechanics and have the potential to become biomarkers of disease progression.' NASA has a study taking place now on the space station with a device called the Thigh Cuff. The ongoing investigation has 10 astronauts using tight leg cuffs to change the way fluid moves around inside the body, especially around the eyes and in the heart and blood vessels. That study is expected to wrap up next year but, if successful, the team behind the device says, 'the cuffs could serve as a countermeasure against the problems associated with fluid shifts, including SANS.' They add: 'A simple and easy-to-use tool to counter the headward shift of body fluids could help protect astronauts on future missions to the Moon and Mars. The cuffs also could treat conditions on Earth that cause fluid to build up in the head or upper body, such as long-term bed rest and certain diseases.' This advertisement has not loaded yet. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Other possible treatments have been considered. Last year, a paper was published about an unnamed female astronaut with a particularly severe case of SANS. Her condition improved after she started taking a prescribed B-vitamin supplement that was flown to her on the station; however, there was coincidentally a reduction in cabin carbon dioxide at the same time, so researchers weren't certain if that may have also helped. The good new is that SANS does not seem to be a lifelong condition. In an interview, Dr. Andrew G. Lee, a Houston ophthalmologist and one of the authors of the above study, was refreshingly blunt about the longterm consequences. 'Astronaut vision is super important, not only for their safety but for mission quality,' he said. 'It's really important not to have blind people going to Mars.' He added: 'But so far so good. We have not seen any permanent vision loss from any SANS case, and the treatment seems to be come home. So once you get back to the gravitational field of the planet it seems to just go away after a while.' 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Time of India
25-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Uttar Pradesh's Salkhan Fossil Park makes it to USESCO tentative list: Stunning facts about the park
Good news coming from Uttar Pradesh. Salkhan Fossil Park, also known as Sonbhadra Fossils Park, has recently been added to UNESCO's Tentative List for World Heritage Sites. It's an incredible achievement for Uttar Pradesh which is a step towards international recognition of its geological and paleontological attraction. Situated in Salkhan village in Sonbhadra district, near Robertsganj, the park is spread across 25 hectares in the Kaimur Range. It boasts fossils up to 1.4 billion years old! Here are five stunning facts about Salkhan: Home to Prehistoric Stromatolites and Living Relics of the Mesoproterozoic The park offers an insight into the planet's earliest life forms as it is home to stromatolites which are layered sedimentary structures formed by ancient cyanobacteria or blue-green algae. These are microorganisms that have been photosynthesized. These stromatolites belong to the Mesoproterozoic era (1.6–1.0 billion years ago). These are extremely rare geological formations across the globe. Salkhan is much older than sites like Shark Bay in Australia and Yellowstone the USA. An insight into early life Salkhan is an extremely important site for many reasons as it has shattered the beliefs of scientists and geologists. For years, geologists thought life existed only from around 570 million years ago. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo However, stromatolites discovered at Salkhan are older than that. These fossils are landmarks offering new perspectives about the Earth's earliest biosphere and oceanic ecosystems. Opening of the park Though geological surveys in the region began as early as the 1930s, the site was officially opened as a fossil park in 2002. A major Canadian-led workshop in December 2002 brought 42 scientists from around the globe, including renowned geologist H. J. Hoffman. He called the fossils 'beautiful and clear'. Eco-Tourism hub The Uttar Pradesh government has actively funded the site. The government has approved INR 1.5 crores for visitor amenities. It includes nature trails, security, and interpretive centers. An MoU with Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences in Lucknow has supported scientific documentation, leading to UNESCO Tentative List submission by June 2025. A dossier for final UNESCO candidacy is being prepared by local authorities which will be prepared by 2026. The fossil park is about 12 km from Robertsganj in Sonbhadra district and can be easily reached via SH‑5A. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Calgary Herald
15-06-2025
- Automotive
- Calgary Herald
Fresh group of Edmonton soldiers depart for Latvia
Roughly 100 Edmonton soldiers departed for Europe Sunday to join the Multinational Brigade Latvia's Operation Reassurance where they'll stay for the next six months as part of the biggest reinforcement of NATO's collective defence in a generation. Article content 'We're just super excited to finally get boots on the ground because we have been looking forward to this for such a long time, and we've worked so hard to train,' said Capt. Emily Stregger as the group prepared to fly out. Article content Article content Article content NATO forces have been in the region since 2017 with the establishment of the Canadian-led combat-ready battlegroup that is hosted by the Latvian Mechanized Infantry Brigade and comprised of 14 contributing nations. Maj. Tim McHugh of the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) said the group will be doing regular training while deployed, which takes on a different tone given their proximity to Russia. Article content Article content 'I think just having them on the vehicles on a regular basis, having access to the training area, and knowing that there is the potential for a threat that exists in that area does increase the level of training, and it makes everybody a little bit more excited.' Article content The group will be working with a variety of armoured vehicles, including the armoured engineer vehicle, which Stregger said is a variant of a Leopard II tank that has a bulldozer blade and excavator arm. Article content Article content Article content 'It's one of its own over there. So it'll be a very unique experience,' said Stregger. Article content Of the roughly 100 soldiers headed to Latvia, McHugh guessed that maybe only 20 had been deployed previously, making it an entirely new experience for the rest. With so many being deployed for the first time, McHugh said part of his job will be keeping the soldiers grounded. Article content 'We're going over there to do our job, to focus on the job first. There's going to be bonuses, you know, being over there, getting to see another country and interact with other nations, but focus on our core mandate and our core task, which is fighting tanks, and being better at that, and integrating into our battle group and being a confident fighting force,' said McHugh. Article content With the ongoing war in Ukraine and recent fighting between Iran and Israel having ramped up, military activity has been on the rise across the Atlantic. But McHugh said it doesn't change the mentality of the group heading into its deployment. Last deployed in Latvia himself in 2020, McHugh said the main difference for him is a growing Canadian presence.
