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Irish Examiner
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Colin Sheridan: World has not seen the last of Gary Lineker
It's an irony that writes itself: The professional footballer who played over 600 games for club and country, without ever being booked, gets dismissed for causing trouble at work. Even then, his dismissal is a kind of self-sacrifice. He walked before the red card was out of the referee's pocket, head bowed, his hand raised in apology for a tackle his manager would argue he never needed to make. Gary Lineker left the BBC this week a hero to many and an over-privileged upstart to plenty more. How you feel about him might say a lot about your private politics. Sports presenters should present sports, regardless of the egregious censorship of their employers, right? Just as Dunnes Stores workers should just shut up and stack shelves regardless of the sullied origin of the product they handle. More people think this than you think. That's why Lineker is out of a job at the BBC. Former England captain Gary Lineker appeared in Walkers TV adverts with Manchester United and Republic of Ireland midfielder Roy Keene dressed as a Leprechaun. Picture: Walkers His departure marks the end of an era in football punditry. In replacing Des Lynam as presenter of Match of the Day in 1999, Lineker's transition from player to personality represented a shift from the 'good night and good luck' school of old-world journalism Lynam personified with such inoffensive grace to a more nuanced, Gonzo-style that allowed Lineker play both sides of the studio. His record as a goal scorer was impeccable, such that he easily could've settled for a comfortable life beside Alan Hansen and Jimmy Hill on the couch. Instead, he chose the challenge of learning a new language, exactly as he had done as a player, and modernised an ageing relic. If Lynam was the funny uncle everyone liked to see coming, Lineker was the cool older brother While his playing persona was a tad too teacher's pet for some, his off-field voice was articulate and self-effacing. He could also make fun of himself. Born in Leicester in 1960 to working-class parents, there was little glamour in his upbringing. 'My mum was always around,' he told The Guardian in 2019, 'but Dad worked long hours, got up at 4am to go to the wholesale market, bought fruit, sold it all day in Leicester market, came home to do his book work, then fell asleep on the sofa. 'My abiding childhood memory is playing football in the back garden.' Gary Lineker joined Barcelona following a terrific display during the World Cup in Mexico 1986. Picture: David Cannon /Allsport A talented footballer and cricketer, he joined the youth ranks of his hometown club, Leicester City, making his professional debut at 18 in the old second division. Despite scoring regularly as the club yo-yoed between the first and second flight, it took Lineker seven whole seasons to secure the move his talent deserved. In 1985, aged 25 and with one England cap, he signed for Everton. From there, he never stopped scoring. In his first full season at Goodison Park, Lineker scored an astonishing 40 goals in all competitions Though Everton narrowly missed out on the league title, his goal tally earned him the Golden Boot and the attention of Europe's elite. While other strikers such as Luther Blisset, Clive Allen, and Kerry Dixen found the weight of leading England's line to heavy a burden, Lineker reveled in it. His six goals at the World Cup in Mexico 1986 — a tournament dominated by Diego Maradona — catapulted him into an elite bracket of attackers on the world stage and was enough to secure a £2.8m move to Barcelona, making him the first Englishman to play for the famous Catalan club. Lineker spent three years at Barca under three different managers; Terry Venables, who signed him, was succeeded by Luis Aragonés. He was only a placeholder for the grand return of Johan Cruyff. The Englishman's time at the Nou Camp coincided with rivals Real Madrid winning five La Liga's in a row, ensuring discontent was rife across the club. Lineker endeared himself to the fans with a hat-trick in an early Classico. His embracing of the language and culture was all evidence of a player desperate to make the move work. Cruyff had other ideas. Gary Lineker, of Everton, beats Liverpool's Bruce Grobbelaar and Alan Hansen to score during the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium in 1986. Liverpool won the match 3-1. Picture: David Cannon /Allsport 'He wanted me out from day one,' Lineker told the Stadio Podcast in 2019. 'You could only have two foreign players back then, so I totally understood he wanted his own. 'He should have just told me, but instead played me out of position, so I'd get pissed off and ask to leave.' The Classico hat-trick remains the stuff of legend, however, especially for the man himself. 'It was an unbelievable game. After I'd scored twice in the first five minutes, for the first time in my career, the hairs on the back of my neck stood up. There were 120,000 fans at the Nou Camp, and the noise was incredible Unwanted by Cruyff, Lineker had no shortage of suitors. However, he chose to reunite with Venables at Tottenham Hotspur. Alongside Paul Gascoigne, he flourished once again. He scored 80 goals in 138 appearances, leading Spurs to FA Cup glory in 1991. With an aging body imposing more upon his career, Lineker gambled again. He left England for a stint at Nagoya Grampus Eight in Japan. While his two-year hiatus was interrupted by injuries, his status nonetheless helped pioneer the professional game in the country. Despite rumours of one final roll of the dice in the newly formed Premier League in England, Japan was to be the last stop on a journey that was defined by many glorious moments and heartbreaking near misses. His 40-goal season at Goodison Park coincided with the genius of Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool, who just pipped Everton to the title. His magnificence in Mexico was overshadowed by the otherworldly Maradona, the classic character-counterpoint to Lineker in terms of personality. His time at Barcelona ran parallel with a Madrid side that — with a front three of Jorge Valdano, Hugo Sánchez, and Emilio Butragueno — came to be considered as one of the greatest in the club's history, a fact recognised in their dominance of La Liga. Even his choice of Spurs as an on-ramp back to English football ensured his club career would end without the silverware it deserved. Perhaps the defining moment of his England career — or at least the one many of us came to remember him by — came in the closing moments of their World Cup semi-final against West Germany at Italia '90. Lineker, who had another fine tournament, reacted in typical big brother fashion after Gascoigne got himself booked and became emotional, realising the yellow card would rule him out of the final should England progress. Gary Lineker took over presenting 'Match of the Day' from Des Lynam in 1999. We can, of course, exaggerate the significance of such moments in retrospect, but Lineker's 'have a word' expression directed at Bobby Robson on the bench perhaps epitomised a man empathetic to the needs of others — even in the white heat of sporting battle. Such emotional intelligence made his transition into media a seamless one. He began as a pundit with the BBC before taking over Match of the Day from Lynam in 1999, establishing himself as a young and trusted face. He quickly made the role his own. Lineker's rapport with fellow pundits Alan Shearer and Ian Wright, combined with his subtle humour and sharp analysis, helped broaden the appeal of a show for so long synonymous with the broadcasters more traditional methods of presenting sport. He later graduated to chair coverage of major tournaments — World Cups, European Championships, and Olympic Games — eventually becoming one of the most trusted faces in British sports broadcasting. His private life was less smooth, though never controversial. His marriage to Michelle Cockayne lasted 20 years and ended in divorce in 2006. The couple's eldest son (of four) survived a rare form of leukemia as an infant. Consistent with Lineker's philanthropy throughout his public life, he has acted as both donor and patron of various British cancer charities His second marriage, to Danielle Bux, ended amicably in 2016. As Twitter emerged, so did Lineker's proclivity for expressing his political views in a personal and very public capacity. He publicly endorsed a remain vote in the 2016 Brexit referendum, and used his growing following to criticise the Conservative government's policy on refugees. 'The treatment by some towards these young refugees is hideously racist and utterly heartless,' he posted in October 2016. 'What's happening to our country?' This led The Sun to call for Lineker's sacking from Match of the Day, accusing him of breaching BBC impartiality guidelines. Undeterred, he continued to express his views on successive government policies. He even went further by housing a refugee from Pakistan for a month at his Surrey home in 2021. Gary Lineker presented 'Match of the Day' in his underwear in 2016, after he vowed to do so if underdogs Leicester City won the Premier League. Picture: Guy Levy As public opinion in Britain became increasingly polarised, Lineker appeared more emboldened. A 2023 post labelled then home secretary Suella Braverman's migrant-stopping strategy as 'beyond awful', adding that it was 'directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s'. After much establishment outrage, he was suspended from Match of the Day — a move that saw a rare expression of solidarity from other high-profile pundits and presenters such as Wright, Shearer, Conor McNamara, and Alex Scott. Such was the backlash, the broadcaster was forced to air its flagship highlights show without any commentary or critique for the first time in its history. Lineker returned privately chastened, perhaps, but publicly willing as ever to voice an opinion. Since the Hamas terror attacks on October 7, 2023, he has been consistent in posting — and expressing on multiple platforms — his disgust and distress at Israel's continuing genocide in Gaza. These views were never articulated by him while presenting, but as a guest on various shows and podcasts. Last month, he told the BBC's Amol Rajan the corporation 'wanted me to leave' as he repeatedly questioned the broadcaster's pro-Israeli bias in covering Palestine. Each instance brought more pressure on the BBC to act, the criticism being that he was exceeding his brief The fact he was using his platform to denounce the greatest humanitarian catastrophe of the 21st century put a target on his back and, last Tuesday, he gave critics what they wanted — a reason to fire him once and for all. After reposting a pro-Palestine video on Instagram that included a rat emoji (which he later deleted and apologised for, explaining he did not see the emoji), the BBC's Tim Davie and Lineker agreed to an immediate and mutual parting of ways. A divorce that was inevitable for almost a decade had finally come to pass. Rest assured, we have not seen the last of Lineker. His stewardship of the burgeoning podcast empire, Goalhanger Productions, was undoubtedly another frustration for the BBC, for whom he was their highest-paid presenter and points to a person willing to gamble — just as he did as player, going to Barcelona, Japan, or simply to the near post for a tap-in. Unburdened by po-faced protocol, his next chapter may well be his most fascinating. At 64 years old, Gary Lineker can hardly have come this far just to shut up now. The fruit-seller's son from Leicester, who brought the Nou Camp to its feet, he will surely look to beat the offside trap one last time. Pity the defender that tries to stop him. Read More Colin Sheridan: We quibble over words as children burn in Gaza
Irish Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
St Patrick's Day of Terror
This play was written by young writers who attend St Michael's House in Rathmines on February 5th and 12th, 2025 Characters Dermot is from Ireland. Amanda is from Japan. A Leprechaun. READ MORE Mayhem the Leprechaun. Policeman. Scene one Two friends are going to the St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin city on March 17 th . There are lots of people around, they are moving everywhere. It's fun, a bit chilly, but a bit scary. Amanda and Dermot are on the bus and there is a Leprechaun on the bus. A Leprechaun: Grrrr! Hello, Grrr! Amanda: Please go away! Dermot ( he gives the thumbs up sign ): It's okay! A Leprechaun: Grrr! Shut up! Dermot: The parade is good. It is full of green and yellow colours. There is going to be marching and face-painting. Amanda: I'm excited! Amanda starts a dance and starts banging her feet. Everyone on the bus starts banging their feet too. A Leprechaun: Die! Die! Die people! Hey you, go away! You get away Dermot for five years and 15 months. He jumps down on to his knees. Dermot: You behave yourself baby or we will call the police! Scene two On the train. News Announcer: Everybody be careful. There is a Leprechaun on the loose. Close the doors and windows. He has a loud voice and he is very angry. People, please don't go outside. It's very dangerous and don't go into town. It's closed. The parade is cancelled. Lotus Cup, who is a superhero, can move like a frog. She bounces into the bus and talks to the Leprechaun. Lotus Cup: Here, would you like some Leprechaun treats? A Leprechaun: Oh, yes, give me those Leprechaun treats. Lotus Cup: Calm down and I will give you the treats. The Leprechaun gets very excited. The police arrive. Policeman: Hey you, Leprechaun. Calm down and get in the car. The Leprechaun resists and the policeman puts him in handcuffs. Now the parade can start again. Scene three Dermot and Amanda are having fun at the parade. Everybody is dancing too to the sound of Riverdance – they all say yup! On the way home, they have a pint of Guinness in a pub and get drunk – a bit tipsy. They eat potatoes and Irish stew. They go to a dance. We hear a tin whistle and bodhrán playing. The leprechaun comes back but the policeman has some handcuffs. Ringo turns up too. Mayhem the Leprechaun turns up at the parade. He yawns as he is very tired. Mayhem the Leprechaun: Welcome to the black parade, foolish mortals. I bring destruction and darkness and shadows. Policeman: Hold it right there! You are going to go to prison for seven years, 11 months and 15 days. Lotus Cup: Everybody needs to do some yoga and calm down. Namaste! Mayhem the Leprechaun: This party never stops and time is dead and life has no meaning. Existence is upside down. Lotus Cup: Calm down. Namaste! Have a pint of Carlsberg beer! Policeman ( scratching his head and claps his hands ): Do you think this is funny? Mayhem the Leprechaun: Oh my eye. Mayhem was never my name. I am Bill Cipher, Space Demon. I am trapped in the nightmare realm for years. I am trillions of years old. Lotus Cup: Namaste! Oh no! I think you were sleepwalking. I can help you. Mayhem the Leprechaun: I control time, space, matter. Flat world with flat dreams, I destroy my world. Policeman: Enough! Enough! Stop it right now! You will go to prison for 20 months. Mayhem the Leprechaun: I am King from the Second Dimension, Euclydia. Policeman: Oh my, my, my, my ... It's straight to the station for you Mayhem! Lotus Cup: And goodbye! Scene four Dermot smiles at Amanda. Dermot: It's going to be okay. Amanda: Arigato! Dermot gets a bit shy. Dermot: Thank you! Lotus Cup: Namaste! Epilogue Mayhem the Leprechaun is in the police van and we hear him say: Mayhem the Leprechaun: The end of days will come. I am going to destroy your world. I will be watching you! Watch out, Bill Cipher will return...
USA Today
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Lee Corso is hanging up the headgear after 38 years on ESPN's College GameDay
Lee Corso is hanging up the headgear after 38 years on ESPN's College GameDay Lee Corso will put on the headgear one last time to open the 2025 College Football Season before he officially calls it a career. The 89-year-old former coach who became a beloved analyst on ESPN's flagship college football show, College GameDay, is retiring. It's hard to say many fans didn't see this day coming. In recent years, Corso's absences from the set became more and more frequent, though he still made time for his iconic headgear picks whenever he was able to make it on air. Even as recent as last season he was dressing up like the Notre Dame Leprechaun while dancing (and nearly falling) on stage. It's going to be a tough transition for the show, which had become fiercely protective of Corso in recent years — especially longtime co-host Kirk Herbstreit. 'My family and I will be forever indebted for the opportunity to be part of ESPN and College GameDay for nearly 40 years,' Corso said in a statement. 'I have a treasure of many friends, fond memories and some unusual experiences to take with me into retirement. ESPN has been exceptionally generous to me, especially these past few years. They accommodated me and supported me, as did my colleagues in the early days of College GameDay. Special thanks to Kirk Herbstreit for his friendship and encouragement. And lest I forget, the fans…truly a blessing to share this with them. ESPN gave me this wonderful opportunity and provided me the support to ensure success. I am genuinely grateful.' The destination for Corso's final College GameDay broadcast on August 30 has not yet been announced. ESPN says it will spend the week before airing special coverage of Corso's career. 'Lee is one of the most influential and beloved figures in the history of college football," ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said. "Our ESPN team will celebrate his legendary career during his final College GameDay appearance this August.' Regardless of which headgear Corso picks in his final appearance, he'll go out with a winning record. The coach's headgear picks have gone a tremendous 287-144, per While the College GameDay crew is certainly going to miss him, multiple generations of football fans will be right there with them. The news hit hard on Thursday morning. Hopefully Corso's close friends Brutus Buckeye, the Oregon Duck and the Notre Dame Leprechaun can all make it out to GameDay in Week 1. It just wouldn't be a proper goodbye without them.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Parade route, street closures and more: What to know about Saint Patrick's Day parade
Are you feeling lucky? Do you feel like wearing green? The Saint Patrick's Day Parade will soon be marching through Springfield. Nearly 100 entries are expected for the event that generally draws 10,000 to 15,000 people downtown. Here's what you need to know. The holiday is March 17, but the parade is Saturday, March 15, starting at noon. More: What is St. Patrick's Day? Why do we celebrate it, and why do we wear green? What to know Kylee Kazenzki of Virden will be leading the parade's festivities. Irish on her mother's side, Kylee is a graduate student at the University of Notre Dame. As a senior last year, she made school history when she became the first female Leprechaun to take the field at a Notre Dame football game. Kazenzki is one of four Leprechaun mascots this year, cheering on all sports and making appearances as an official ambassador of the university. She is currently seeking her master's degree in computer engineering. Kazenski also has begun Irish dancing as well as playing the Irish tin whistle and the banjo in the Notre Dame Céilí Band. Kazenski also studied in Ireland through the UND, with one of the courses being Mechanics of Traditional Irish Sports. The Grand Marshal each year chooses a charity to donate proceeds from the parade. St. John's Breadline is this year's recipient. The parade has donated over $25,000 in the last five years to various charities in the Springfield area. Adults 21 and older may buy a wristband allowing them to enjoy adult beverages outside of a licensed beverage establishment between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday. Wristbands cost $1 with proceeds benefiting the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee. The parade begins on Jefferson and Sixth Streets heading west to Fifth Street. The route then heads south on Fifth Street to Capitol Avenue. The procession then heads north on Sixth Street, where the family friendly area and the reviewing stand are located. The parade will head to Washington Avenue and then heading east to the Horace Mann parking lot. More: Daylight saving time right around the corner. What you need to know This year, which is the 41st annual for the parade, is themed, "Raise a Glass to the Irish Lass," which honors Irish women and Irish American women in history. Jefferson Street between Seventh and Ninth streets (parade staging area) will be closed no later than 8 a.m. Saturday. In addition, Monroe Street at Fourth Street will be closed for the parade and may remain closed into the evening. Food trucks will be selling fare on the brick portion Washington Street that is between Fifth and Sixth Streets. More: Illinois is among the best states to raise a family, according to a recent report Organizers are moving the reviewing stand onto Capitol Avenue so that more parade-goers can hear when floats are announced. For more information, head to or the group's Facebook page. Volunteers are being sought for the event. Tom Ackerman covers breaking news and trending news along with general news for the Springfield State Journal-Register. He can be reached at tackerman@ This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: St. Patrick's Day parade in Springfield: What you need to know
Associated Press
05-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Leprechaun Open Pit Ore Control Drilling Increases Confidence and adds 30% Contained Gold versus the 2022 Reserve Model At the Valentine Gold Mine in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calibre (TSX: CXB; OTCQX: CXBMF) ('Calibre' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce additional ore control reverse circulation ('RC') drill results from its Leprechaun open pit ('Leprechaun') at Valentine Gold Mine ('Valentine') in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The Company has completed 21,500 metres of RC drilling on a 9 x 9 metre spacing. The results of this drilling demonstrate 29% more ore tonnes at a 1% higher grade for 30% more gold than the comparable area in the 2022 Mineral Reserve model at an ore-waste cut-off of 0.38 g/t gold. Darren Hall, President and Chief Executive Officer of Calibre, stated: 'I am very encouraged to report that Calibre's Leprechaun open pit ore control drilling confirms grade and adds tonnage resulting in a 30% increase in contained gold compared to the Mineral Reserve. Importantly, the grade distribution as seen in Table 1 indicates that applying a higher cut-off grade will result in processing higher grade material. At a 0.70 g/t cutoff, the reserve model estimated 660kt at 2.02 g/t whereas the ore control model, for a similar tonnage, results in 18% higher grade by increasing the cutoff to 1.0 g/t. This is an extremely positive result which could result in increased metal production while simultaneously extending mine life. I am also pleased to report that Valentine construction is going well, with strong progress on structural, mechanical, and piping activities in the grinding, reagents and gold room areas. Additionally, we have advanced pre commissioning at the crusher and various e-rooms. There are no changes to Valentine's fully funded initial project capital cost of C$744 million and we remain on track to deliver first gold during Q2 2025.' Table 1 Ore Control Block Model vs 2022 Mineral Reserve by Grade (For benches 386 – 350) Ore Control Block Model 2022 Mineral Reserve Percent Difference Cut-off (g/t Au) Tonnes Grade (g/t Au) Ounces Cut-off (g/t Au) Tonnes Grade (g/t Au) Ounces Tonnes Grade (g/t Au) Ounces > 1.50 407,259 3.20 41,855 > 1.50 207,205 3.46 30,055 40 % -8 % 33 % 1.00 – 1.49 258,199 1.21 10,078 1.00 – 1.49 200,451 1.21 7,798 25 % 0 % 26 % 0.70 – 0.99 266,690 0.84 7,244 0.70 – 0.99 188,857 0.83 5,050 34 % 2 % 36 % 0.38 – 0.69 483,982 0.52 8,154 0.38 – 0.69 395,729 0.53 6.691 20 % 0 % 20 % > 0.38 1,416,129 1.48 67,330 > 0.38 1,055,242 1.46 49,593 29 % 1 % 30 % >1.00 665,458 2.43 51,933 >0.70 659,513 2.02 42,902 1 % 18 % 19 % Table 2 Ore Control Block Model vs 2022 Mineral Reserve by Bench (above 0.38 g/t, i.e. the ore / waste cutoff) Bench Ore Control Block Model 2022 Mineral Reserve Percent Difference Tonnes Grade (g/t Au) Ounces Tonnes Grade (g/t Au) Ounces Tonnes Grade (g/t Au) Ounces 386 42,639 1.32 1,812 35,162 1.14 1,293 19 % 14 % 33 % 380 161,570 1.41 7,345 131,876 1.27 5,372 20 % 11 % 31 % 374 329,331 1.50 15,864 231,801 1.34 10,002 35 % 11 % 45 % 368 289,817 1.49 13,904 221,084 1.68 11,968 27 % -12 % 15 % 362 261,075 1.61 13,553 203,766 1.79 11,758 25 % -11 % 14 % 356 159,771 1.50 7,692 111,145 1.56 5,563 36 % -4 % 32 % 350 171,927 1.30 7,160 120,407 0.94 3,637 35 % 32 % 65 % Total 1,416,129 1.48 67,330 1,055,242 1.46 49,593 29 % 1 % 30 % The tables above demonstrate the correlation between the ore control block model, supported by the closer spaced 9 x 9 metre drilling, and the 2022 Mineral Reserve Block Model from the Feasibility Study1. The comparison was carried out on 7.9 million tonnes of material extending from the current topography to bench 350 on blocks within 9 metres of RC drilling using 6 x 6 x 6 metre block sizes. For the 2022 Mineral Reserve Block Model, blocks flagged as Proven & Probable are reported. For the Ore Control Block Model, a similar method was used to delineate ore vs. waste, respecting a minimum mining width of six metres and a minimum grade of 0.38 g/t gold. The RC drilling is a component of the Company's standard mining approach. Footnotes: Refer to the 'Valentine Gold Project NI 43-101 Technical Report and Feasibility Study, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada' dated November 30, 2022 and found on the Calibre website at and on SEDAR+ at . Quality Assurance/Quality Control QA/QC protocols followed at the Valentine Gold Mine for the RC ore control drilling include the insertion of blanks and standards at regular intervals in each sample batch. RC drillhole cuttings are cone split at the rig to nominally 2.5 kg samples, shipped to the SGS facility in Grand Falls-Windsor for preparation, split to 1 kg, and then shipped to SGS Burnaby, BC. for gold analysis by the LeachWELL method. Since the construction of the onsite lab, samples collected at the RC rig are sent to this lab. Once received, samples are dried in the oven and riffle split down to 1 kg after 3 recombination's in the riffle splitter. The 1 kg sample is then pulverized and undergoes the LeachWELL procedure before being analyzed using ICP-OES. Qualified Person The scientific and technical information contained in this news release was approved by David Schonfeldt Calibre Mining's Corporate Chief Geologist and a 'Qualified Person' under National Instrument 43-101. About Calibre Calibre is a Canadian-listed, Americas focused, growing mid-tier gold producer with a strong pipeline of development and exploration opportunities across Newfoundland & Labrador in Canada, Nevada and Washington in the USA, and Nicaragua. Calibre is focused on delivering sustainable value for shareholders, local communities and all stakeholders through responsible operations and a disciplined approach to growth. With a strong balance sheet, a proven management team, strong operating cash flow, accretive development projects and district-scale exploration opportunities Calibre will unlock significant value. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD 'Darren Hall' Darren Hall, President & Chief Executive Officer For further information, please contact: Ryan King SVP Corporate Development & IR T: 604.628.1012 Calibre's head office is located at Suite 1560, 200 Burrard St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3L6. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Information This news release includes certain 'forward-looking information' and 'forward-looking statements' (collectively 'forward-looking statements') within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements in this news release that address events or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are identified by words such as 'expect', 'plan', 'anticipate', 'project', 'target', 'potential', 'schedule', 'forecast', 'budget', 'estimate', 'assume', 'intend', 'strategy', 'goal', 'objective', 'possible' or 'believe' and similar expressions or their negative connotations, or that events or conditions 'will', 'would', 'may', 'could', 'should' or 'might' occur. Forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond Calibre's control. For a listing of risk factors applicable to the Company, please refer to Calibre's annual information form ('AIF') for the year ended December 31, 2023, its management discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2023 and other disclosure documents of the Company filed on the Company's SEDAR+ profile at Calibre's forward-looking statements are based on the applicable assumptions and factors management considers reasonable as of the date hereof, based on the information available to management at such time. Calibre does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's beliefs, expectations or opinions should change other than as required by applicable securities laws. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.
