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Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Fountain Asset Corp. Announces Its Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
TORONTO, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fountain Asset Corp. (TSXV:FA) ('Fountain' or the 'Company') would like to announce its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 ('Q1/25'). Highlights from Q1 2025: During Q1/25, the Company realized $1.29 million in gains on the sale of certain portfolio investments. The company saw a slight decrease in its portfolio of publicly traded companies as a result of the disposition of its holdings of certain investments. These decreases were offset by increases in the Company's new investment recent investments. The Company continued to find ways to reduce its operating expenses in Q1/25, which contributed to the profitability of the Company in Q1/25. As at March 31, 2025, the Company's net assets were valued at $5.57 million or $0.09 per share compared to $5.51 million or $0.09 per share at December 31, 2024. Andrew Parks, CEO of Fountain stated, 'During Q1/25, Fountain made meaningful progress toward its growth-oriented goals, generating significant realized gains. This strong start to the year strengthens the Company's financial position as it continues to realign its investment portfolio in order to capitalize on market trends and strategic opportunities. Fountian remains committed to reducing its ongoing expenditures while maximizing revenues to unlock the Company's full potential.' A full set of the Q1 2025 unaudited financial statements and the management discussion & analysis are available on SEDAR+. About Fountain Asset Corp. Fountain Asset Corp. is a merchant bank which provides equity financing, bridge loan services (asset back/collateralized financing) and strategic financial consulting services to companies across many industries such as marijuana, oil & gas, mining, real estate, manufacturing, retail, financial services, and biotechnology. Forward-Looking Statements Certain information contained in this press release constitutes forward-looking information, which is information relating to possible events, conditions or results of operations of the Company, which are based on assumptions and courses of action and which are inherently uncertain. All information other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking information. Forward-looking information in this press release includes, but is not limited to, growing Fountain's capital base and a strong pipeline going forward. These forward-looking statements reflect the current expectations or beliefs of the Company based on information currently available to the Company. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements, and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: the level of bridge loans and equity investments completed, the nature and credit quality of the collateral security and the nature and quality of equity investments, and the other risks disclosed under the heading 'Risk Factors' and elsewhere in the Company's annual information form dated August 17, 2022 filed on SEDAR+ at . Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein . Neither TSX Venture Exchange Inc. nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. For further information: please contact Andrew Parks at (416) 456-7019 or visit Fountain Asset Corp.'s website at .
UPI
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Movie review: 'Fountain of Youth' lacks spirit of adventure
1 of 5 | From left to right, Eiza Gonzalez, John Krasinski and Natalie Portman star in "Fountain of Youth," on Apple TV+ May 23. Photo courtesy of Apple TV+ LOS ANGELES, May 22 (UPI) -- Fountain of Youth, on Apple TV+ Friday, aspires to the sort of globe-trotting mythical adventures of Indiana Jones, and in turn the adventures that inspired him. Despite an A-list ensemble and international locations, Fountain is merely insincere mimicry. Luke Purdue (John Krasinski) is an adventurer who explores foreign lands and steals their treasures. He is introduced in a Bangkok street chase evading gangsters who want the artifact he stole. Luke visits England where his sister, Charlotte (Natalie Portman) is getting divorced. Her job as a museum curator gives Luke an in to steal a Rembrandt looking for a clue to the Fountain of Youth. Charlotte reluctantly follows Luke on his quest, working with his team of Deb (Carman Ejogo) and Murph (Laz Alonso), all working for billionaire Owen Carver (Domhnall Gleeson). Esme (Eiza Gonzalez) is on their tail trying to prevent them from finding the Fountain, and at one point Charlotte brings her son, Thomas (Benjamin Chivers) along. Indiana Jones is the gold standard of this kind of worldwide adventure for mythical treasures, but even Indiana Jones doesn't live up to that standard anymore. 1999's The Mummy got close but even its sequels devolved into intangible special effects. Fountain of Youth doesn't even get that close as it immediately gets off on the wrong foot. While it is welcome to see sequences filmed on location, Luke drives around Bangkok streets and runs through markets with no energy. Director Guy Ritchie likes to put a camera under Krasinski's chin or turn the camera upside down, but those are old tricks now. They don't build into any sort of momentum. When the film slows down to let Luke talk, it fumbles further. Krasinski has been a convincing action hero in Jack Ryan and 13 Hours, but in trying to embody the carefree matinee idol, he turns Luke into a sociopath. When the siblings reunite, Charlotte insists she's the one who had to grow up, implying that he did not. Luke chastises her for giving up on dreams and the journey to fulfill those dreams. Those are tired cliches in their best applications but Luke has only shown himself to break the law, cost his innocent sister her livelihood and abdicate his familial responsibility. Looking back on Krasinski's trademark character, Jim from The Office may think he's the hero but part of the joke is that he's working as meaningless a job as anyone. Applying that persona to an actual action hero shows the limits of that charm. It's all well and good to impress the secretary by making fun of the boss, but it's not so funny when Luke is endangering lives, even though the movie and the genre imply that all the good guys will be safe. Furthermore, the push and pull of attraction and antagonism with Esme knows what it's supposed to do but can't pull it off. When Luke comments on "the exotic aroma of danger" when Esme arrives, it's hardly a clever dig, let alone seductive. The characters give the slightest art history lesson to incorporate a bit of Da Vinci Code into the adventure. In addition to Thailand, the production actually filmed in Egypt so at least they did not fake the adventure on a green screen. A sequence of raising the purser's strong room of the RMS Lusitania from the ocean depths looks like they actually used underwater models and built a set for the portion brought to the surface. The adventure climaxes in a temple that requires solving puzzles to unlock passageways. While the design harkens back to Indiana Jones's greatest explorations, it loses its magic when the temple cannot possibly be a physical set. Seemingly endless flights of steps emerge from the walls meaning it's just a digital background. To be fair, the actors are in some chambers with falling pillars, so at least it was a blend of physical and digital work. Alas, the climax erupts into machine gun fire without the flare of modern gunplay movies like John Wick or Extraction. The drawn out reveal of the treasure is entirely predictable, not just because it is exactly the same as The Last Crusade but because it is poorly constructed and interminably elongated. It's hard to tell if the modern-day setting itself was a mistake, as all it adds is a few technological toys. The Indiana Jones and Mummy series knew that setting the adventure in the past made the adventurers themselves as mythic as the artifacts they pursued. Setting Fountain of Youth in the past wouldn't solve the issues that debunk the heroes' delusions of grandeur. Also, Esme checks in with her boss, played by Stanley Tucci, who appears briefly over an hour into the movie. If his character was important enough to be played by Tucci he probably should have been more involved with the mission. The end teases further adventures the cast and filmmakers would surely like to have. Hopefully, Fountain of Youth will disappear into streaming obscurity and spare any further exploits. Fred Topel, who attended film school at Ithaca College, is a UPI entertainment writer based in Los Angeles. He has been a professional film critic since 1999, a Rotten Tomatoes critic since 2001, and a member of the Television Critics Association since 2012 and the Critics Choice Association since 2023. Read more of his work in Entertainment.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
GCSO takes and passes the torch
OXFORD — The Granville County Sheriff's Office participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics on Tuesday. The 2.4-mile run started at J.F. Webb High School and ended at the traffic circle on Main Street. The Creedmoor Police Department passed the torch to the Butner Police Department earlier. The last leg of the Granville County run placed the torch with the Granville County Sheriff's Office. At the traffic circle, the Granville County Sheriff's Office passed the torch to Vance County. Vance was scheduled to pass the torch on Wednesday morning, but the ceremony was cancelled due to heavy rains. Sheriff Fountain thanks all participants, including Mayor Nurse of Oxford, officers and staff from Butner and Creedmoor Police Departments, Murdoch, and GCSO staff. Immediately following the passing of the torch, the GCSO partnered with Little Caesar's Pizza for a community Pizza, Pizza Pun Night in the parking lot at Granville Corners. A percentage of all sales went to the Shop with the Sheriff. Started by the chief of the Witchita, Kansas Police Department in 1981, The Torch Run has become the largest year-round public awareness and grassroots fundraising campaign for Special Olympics. Known as Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the Flame of Hope into the opening ceremony of local competitions, and into Special Olympics state, national, regional and world Games. More than 110,000 law enforcement members around the country carry the Flame of Hope every year. In North Carolina, nearly 2,000 law enforcement personnel support the annual run. The torch run engages law enforcement worldwide, championing acceptance and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities, starting first with their own communities. Since its inception, the run has raised approximately $1 billion worldwide with over $33 million raised for Special Olympics North Carolina.
Vancouver Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Blood, Water, Hair, Land: Anishinaabe artist Rebecca Belmore reclaims the space
When: May 15-Oct. 19 Where: Museum of Anthropology, UBC, 6393 NW Marine Dr., Vancouver Tickets: $10 (youth 6-18), $22 (student 19+ and senior 65+), $25 adult at On the subject of Rebecca Belmore's place in the firmament of contemporary art, curator Jeffrey Boone is committed. 'In my opinion, in my very humble opinion, Rebecca Belmore is quite probably the most important artist of our time,' said Boone. As proof, Boone has gathered four pieces that span the 65-year-old Anishinaabe artist's 40-year artmaking career. Belmore, who was born and raised in Ontario and now lives in Vancouver, is the winner of the 2024 Audain Prize, among many other accolades. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'They're probably the highest-profile works in Rebecca's career that speak to the condition I want to highlight,' said the curator, who is also a collector and former gallerist. 'That is the ongoing condition of colonialism, and also looking at the museum as a value system in itself.' The works include Fountain (2005), which consists of a short film displayed on a wall of falling water. In the film, Belmore is seen struggling in the ocean before throwing a pail of water-turned-blood at the screen. Previously seen in a different configuration at the Vancouver Art Gallery nearly 20 years ago, the work will be exhibited to the artist's original installation specifications for the first time in Vancouver. 'MOA has been absolutely amazing in terms of how they have said yes to all four of these pieces, but most importantly Fountain,' Boone said. 'The Fountain introduces a high volume of humidity into an institution that's predicated on controlling a specific level of relative humidity to preserve the museum's collection. MOA has gone to incredible lengths to make sure that they can maintain their collection while introducing this amount of humidity.' Another piece, Wild (2001), features a four-poster bed with a bedspread adorned with human hair and beaver pelt. It is accompanied by a placard that reads: 'I AM WORTH MORE THAN ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO MY PEOPLE.' The placard was used as part of a performance in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery in September 2010 in protest against a high-profile legal dispute. Originally, Wild appeared in The Grange, a historic house that is part of the Art Gallery of Ontario. 'The work is complicated in terms of where you place it,' Boone said. 'It really doesn't have the kind of resonance or power that it had in its original situation. But, at Rebecca's encouragement, it's being displayed in the Koerner European Ceramic Gallery, which has a whole other different set of stories associated with it. This bed being so ornate and also kind of nightmarish in terms of the hair and pelt and appearing in this gallery of ceramics is a consideration in terms of how it's going to work.' A fourth piece, Ayum-ee-aawach Oomama-mowan: Speaking to their Mother (1991), will arrive in late July, following its current activation in Ottawa. Belmore created the two-meter-wide wooden megaphone in response to the deadly 1990 Kanehsatà:ke Resistance in Oka, Quebec. Boone credit's Belmore's importance at least in part to her iconoclasm. 'She has persisted for 40 years in making work that has no discernible style,' Boone said. 'Normally, artists who become very successful are the ones who produce work in series that's recognizable so you can market it. Museums know what they're getting. It makes the things identifiable in their collections. It makes it identifiable to collectors. She has refused all of that.' Boone hopes that visitors to VALUE will pick up on the commentary inherent in the work appearing where it is. 'I would love it if someone goes through this exhibition and realizes, 'Oh my God, this is what Rebecca is commenting on — on the building and the collection that I'm standing in, and on the relationship between the building and the land.' Because MOA is on Musqueam land, and these works do speak to the impact that colonialism has had on the land.'
Scoop
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Reb Fountain Joins ‘Come Together' For Live Rust Tour
Press Release – Sandra Roberts Reb Fountain, one of New Zealand's most captivating and genre-defying musicians, will join the highly anticipated Come Together: Live Rust tour next month. This collaboration brings together the raw energy of Neil Young's iconic Live Rust album with Reb's haunting and magnetic sound. Reb joins an elite group of New Zealand's finest artists, including Milan Borich, Sam Scott, Jol Mulholland, Brett Adams, Matthias Jordan, Mike Hall, Alistair Deverick, Finn Scholes & more to recreate, track by track, one of the biggest selling albums ever in three epic concerts in Christchurch, Wellington & Auckland. Upon its release in 1979, Live Rust reached the pinnacle of the New Zealand album charts, securing the #1 position. Remarkably, it maintained this top spot for an impressive 50 weeks, highlighting its enduring popularity among Kiwi audiences. This extended chart presence is a testament to the album's resonance and the strong connection between Neil Young and New Zealand listeners. In recognition of its commercial success, Live Rust was certified 3× Platinum in New Zealand, signifying sales of over 45,000 units. This achievement places it among the most successful international releases in the country during that era. Live Rust stands as a significant cultural touchstone in New Zealand, reflecting both the country's deep admiration for Neil Young and the album's lasting influence on its musical landscape. The tour will feature three epic concerts and a juggernaut of New Zealand's finest artists, in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland next month. Fountain's new album, How Love Bends, released on 7 March 2025, continues her reign as one of Aotearoa's most captivating and genre-defying musicians. Produced by Dave Khan and Simon Gooding, the album showcases Fountain's poetic depth and signature sound. Alongside her longtime band members Dave Khan (guitar/keys), Karin Canzek (bass), and Earl Robertson (drums), they've crafted an album that dives into the transformative nature of love in all its forms—its tenderness, its power, its chaos. The Come Together: Live Rust tour is a celebration of Neil Young's legendary album, bringing together a lineup of talented artists to reinterpret and perform the classic songs. Fountain's inclusion in this tour adds a unique and contemporary twist to the lineup, blending her ethereal style with the timeless rock anthems of Young. Fans can expect a mesmerizing fusion of sounds as Fountain and the ensemble bring new life to Live Rust, infusing it with her distinctive voice and emotive presence. The tour promises to be a memorable experience for both long-time Neil Young enthusiasts and new listeners alike. Tickets for Come Together: Live Rust tour are selling fast. Avoid disappointment and get to Ticketek and Ticketmaster today. This is a unique opportunity to witness the convergence of two musical worlds in a single, unforgettable evening. Thursday, June 12 – Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch Friday, June 13 – Opera House, Wellington Friday, June 20 – The Civic, Auckland Live Rust is the first in the COME TOGETHER series for 2025. Celebrating five years since the juggernaut hit the road with a powerhouse collective of the country's finest musicians, these shows have drawn thousands of fans and critical acclaim, cementing Come Together as a must-see event on the music calendar. To mark our milestone 5th Anniversary, we're cranking it up to 11 with three colossal shows—three iconic albums—played live, loud, and in full. EVERY ALBUM, EVERY TRACK – PLUS BONUS SETS! Each of these legendary albums will be performed in its entirety—track by track, back to back—with an additional bonus set of deep cuts and classic hits. These aren't just concerts; they're immersive, once-in-a-lifetime experiences where some of the most talented musicians in the country pour everything they have into recreating these albums with absolute precision and passion. Every guitar riff, soaring vocal, thunderous drumbeat, and intricate keyboard melody is delivered with an attention to detail that honours the original recordings while injecting new energy into these classic songs. Whether it's the raw emotion of Neil Young, the atmospheric complexity of Pink Floyd, or the sheer power of Led Zeppelin, each show is a masterclass in musicianship, performed by artists who have spent their careers perfecting their craft. Expect extended solos, spontaneous moments of magic, and an electrifying synergy between the performers that makes every show unforgettable. THE ULTIMATE LIVE BAND This year's Come Together supergroup across the series includes: Jon Toogood, Jennie Skulander, Julia Deans, Seamus Johnson, Milan Borich, Dianne Swann, James Milne, Sam Scott, Luke Buda, Brett Adams, Matthias Jordan, Jol Mulholland (MD), Alistair Deverick, Mike Hall, Finn Scholes, Nick Atkinson, and more. This is not just a band; it's a dream team of Aotearoa's most accomplished musicians, bringing together decades of experience across an incredible range of styles. From the powerhouse vocals of Toogood, Skulander, and Deans to the blistering guitar work of Adams and Mulholland, the rhythmic precision of Deverick and Hall, and the effortless finesse of Jordan on keys, every member of this ensemble contributes something unique. They've played in some of New Zealand's most beloved bands, toured the world, and honed their skills on some of the biggest stages—now, they're coming together to deliver performances that will leave audiences in awe. Whether you're a lifelong fan of these albums or discovering them for the first time, this lineup ensures that every note will hit with maximum impact. PINK FLOYD: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Thursday, August 21 – Opera House, Wellington Friday, August 22 – Christchurch Town Hall Saturday, August 23 – The Civic, Auckland A sonic masterpiece. A cultural phenomenon. Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon isn't just an album—it's an experience. Blending the last days of psychedelia with the dawn of the electronic era, it remains one of the most important and best-selling records of all time. And we're bringing it to life, note for note along with a bonus set of other Pink Floyd masterpieces. Lineup Milan Borich, Luke Buda, Jol Mulholland, Brett Adams, Matthias Jordan, Mike Hall, Alistair Deverick, Finn Scholes & more. LED ZEPPELIN II Thursday, October 16 – Opera House, Wellington Friday, October 17 – Christchurch Town Hall Saturday, October 18 – Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Auckland Prepare for a full-throttle rock and roll explosion. Led Zeppelin II is, hands down, one of the heaviest, hardest-hitting albums ever made. Our Come Together musicians LOVE performing Zeppelin, and this show is going to shake the foundations of every venue we hit. Lineup Jennie Skulander, Julia Deans, Seamus Johnson, Milan Borich, Brett Adams, Matthias Jordan, Mike Hall, Alistair Deverick, Finn Scholes & more
