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Associated Press
17-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
NexOptic Appoints New CFO
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / NexOptic Technology Corp. ('NexOptic') (TSX VENTURE:NXO)(OTC PINK:NXOPF)(FSE:E3O1), a company developing cutting-edge AI and imaging technologies is pleased to announce the appointment of Donna Lisk as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Lisk is a CPA with an MBA in Finance from Norwich University and a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University. Over the course of her 30+ year career, she has served as Chief Financial Officer for the Canadian divisions of globally recognized brands, including Warnaco (a former PVH company), Lacoste, APP Group (Mackage), and most recently as Head of Finance at Michael Kors Canada. Her leadership has spanned multiple sectors, with a focus on strategic financial management and operational excellence. Ms. Lisk replaces Patrick Rueben as CFO, as Mr. Rueben moves to a consultancy capacity with the Company. NexOptic wishes to thank Mr. Rueben for his service to the Company and wish him well in his retirement. What You Need to Know About NexOptic NexOptic is an innovative imaging AI company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada offering world-leading patented and patent pending AI solutions for imaging known as ALIIS™ (All Light Intelligent Imaging Solutions) and NexCompress. For more information about NexOptic Technology Corp., please visit the Company's website at Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (together, 'forward-looking statements') within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as 'plans,' 'expects,' 'estimates,' 'intends,' 'anticipates,' 'believes' or variations of such words, or statements that certain actions, events or results 'may,' 'could,' 'would,' 'might,' 'will be taken,' 'occur,' or 'be achieved.' Forward-looking statements in this news release include, without limitation, NexOptic's expectations regarding the expansion of its patent portfolio globally, expectations relating to the acquisition of new customers and sources of revenue, expectations regarding the Company's ability to identify and pursue financing opportunities, and the Company's plans and expectations relating to its business generally. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors disclosed under the heading 'Risk Factors' and elsewhere in NexOptic's filings with Canadian securities regulators, that could cause actual results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although NexOptic believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing these forward-looking statements are reasonable based upon the information currently available to management as of the date hereof, actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Readers are therefore cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed times frames or at all. Except where required by applicable law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange 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 news release. On Behalf of the Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer - Paul McKenzie Tel: +1 (604) 669-7330 ext. 1 Email:[email protected] SOURCE: NexOptic Technology press release
CBC
17-03-2025
- Business
- CBC
How an apartment building in Coniston, Ont., is helping seniors stay in their community
When Les Lisk had the idea to open a seniors apartment complex in Coniston, a community in Sudbury, Ont., he only had $10 in hand to get the project started. He started the Coniston Non-Profit Seniors Housing Corporation 13 years ago, and in late 2023 finally opened a 55-unit building in the community. "We wanted to get a residence here, an apartment building, so that the people would stay in the community," said Lisk. With help from Bélanger Construction he was able to get the $18 million needed to build the apartment building, and secure a mortgage with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Before the apartment building opened, Lisk said seniors in the community had few options to stay in the community after they moved out of their homes. Rents in the building range from around $1,200 to a little over $2,000 per month depending on the unit. Demand was so high when it opened that there's now a wait list to get in with 100 names on it. Sandra Fournier said as soon as she learned about the project she signed up for an apartment as soon as it would become available. "I didn't want to leave my hometown," she said. "I was born in Coniston. I won't tell you my age, but it was some time ago. And so I really, really wanted to stay in my community. And I'm so thrilled that this project got off the ground. And here we are." When Fournier and her husband moved into the apartment building they were able to sell their home to her great niece, Paige Eastwood, and her family. "I grew up going to Christmases and Easters and I always really admired their house and their community," Eastwood said. "We go for walks all the time. Everybody's very friendly. There's events at the church that we've attended so far." Like Fournier, Jane Rodriguez knew she wanted to move into the apartment complex as soon as it opened. "I always say to people, when I walk in here, I'm home," she said. "I'm living my second best life. My kids are very happy that I'm here." Rodriguez said she was living in a single family home on her own after her husband died. "I lived alone for a long time," she said. "Three floors, you know. You could easily fall down the stairs and nobody would find you for a day, which has sadly happened to people we actually know." Rodriguez said there's a strong sense of community in the building. "We do things for people in this community that you don't hear about in the big city," she said. Vic and Sharon Henderson say they feel that same sense of community living in the building. "The close proximity to all our childhood friends," Sharon said. "Like down the hall we share food, we share everything. We gather twice a week for different activities." Vic said Coniston is in his blood, and the seniors' apartment gave them a chance to stay in the community as they grow older.
