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Cision Canada
6 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
TRILLIUM ACQUISITION CORP. ANNOUNCES TERMINATION OF BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT
TORONTO, May 29, 2025 /CNW/ - Trillium Acquisition Corp. (TSXV: TCK.P) (" Trillium" or the " Company") announces that its previously announced business combination agreement entered into between Bankview 1827 Investment Corp., Capitol Hill 1426 Investment Corp., and Sunalta 1509 Development Corp. (collectively the " Vendors") and certain affiliated entities, dated May 17, 2024, and as amended on October 24, 2024 and March 30, 2025 (together, the " Agreement") has been terminated and the proposed transaction will not proceed. For more information on the Agreement and the transactions contemplated by the Agreement, refer to the Company's news releases dated May 21, 2024, October 25, 2024, and December 9, 2024. About Trillium Acquisition Corp. Trillium is a capital pool company created pursuant to the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the " TSXV"). It has not commenced commercial operations and has no assets other than cash. Except as specifically contemplated in the policies of the TSXV, until the completion of its Qualifying Transaction (as such term is defined in the policies of the TSXV), the Company will not carry on business, other than the identification and evaluation of companies, business or assets with a view to completing a proposed Qualifying Transaction. SOURCE Trillium Acquisition Corp.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Trillium Health Resources funds new playground in Greene County
SNOW HILL, N.C. (WNCT) — Trillium Health Resources is providing funding for a playground in Greene County. Trillium invited counties in eligible locations to apply to receive the funding in fall 2024. This playground will include accommodations that welcome children and adults of all abilities. This location will join more than 35 other playgrounds in our region as part of our Play Together Accessible Playground grants that started in 2015. Trillium will provide $250,000 to Greene County to support the construction of the playground. A check presentation will take place on Monday, June 2nd at 10 a.m. at Greene County Operations Center, 312 SE 2nd St., Snow Hill, NC 28580. For more information, visit: Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hamilton Spectator
23-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Native Centre gets $73K grant for HR role
The Niagara Regional Native Centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake announced yesterday it received a $73,100 seed grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation for a human resources manager. Halley Irwin, the centre's director of development and community engagement, said the funding will support a human resources manager, who will be a part of recruitment and strengthen the centre's capacity to serve the Indigenous community. Cynthia Whyte was hired for the position on a one-year contract in February and works closely with the executive director to create an internal system for human resources at the centre and strengthening its team of staff — a 'strictly internal' role, said Irwin. 'To help us put some structure in place to support our staff,' Irwin told The Lake Report. 'Which, in turn, will help us better run our programming,' she said. Serving about 2,000 Indigenous people annually, the centre hopes the funding will help it reach more of the estimated 14,000 Indigenous residents in Niagara, said Irwin. 'Having Cynthia (will) help us cast a little bit of a wider net to secure talent,' she said. 'A key piece of what she is here for.' To Irwin, having a dedicated HR manager 'is a signal of the growth' of the centre and a 'sign of the good things' it's doing, she said. The grant isn't going to all be used for salary — Irwin says it will also support updating policies, performance reviews, staff onboarding and supporting existing employees to better run programs. 'I'm very excited. I'm honoured,' said Whyte. Whyte, who works in the office two days a week, said her top priority is building a strong HR foundation through her policies, procedures, internal training, recruiting and long-term plans to develop the workforce. 'It's really building the HR structure,' she said. 'It's actually been a need in First Nation communities for years.' Niagara Falls MPP Wayne Gates attended the announcement to recognize Ontario's support. 'We invited Wayne to join us today,' said Irwin, who called Gates 'a great ally' and a consistent supporter of the centre's work. 'The indigenous community is extremely important,' said Gates. 'In particular, the Native Centre.' Gates called the funding a great step made possible by the Trillium grant process and said it will help support a new position 'which can now work really hard on different programs,' he said. 'Every once in a while, you need help and that's where the Trillium Fund comes in,' he said. Irwin described the provincial grant as a 'great show of support and a good step in the right direction,' she said. 'It's a good opportunity for Indigenous organizations to apply for support from the provincial government,' she said. The centre plans to seek additional grants to extend Whyte's contract beyond next February. 'Even in the few months Cynthia has been here, it has been life-changing,' said Irwin. paigeseburn@
Forbes
19-05-2025
- Health
- Forbes
The Science-Backed Sweet Spot For Sleep And Why It Matters
UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 01: By Trillium (Photo by Karen Radkai/Conde Nast via Getty Images) We live in a culture that rewards overachievement but often overlooks the importance of rest. But here's the truth: sleep is not a luxury. It's a biologically encoded necessity, essential for emotional resilience, cognitive clarity, long-term health and sustainable well-being. And the science has never been more unmistakable about just how much of it we need and why too little or too much can quietly sabotage health from the inside out. The current consensus among sleep scientists is that most adults thrive with 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night. This range supports, among other things, emotional regulation, memory consolidation, metabolic balance, and immune function. Falling short of this range, even by an hour or two, has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, anxiety and even cognitive decline. But more isn't always better. Oversleeping, particularly beyond nine hours, may signal underlying health issues like depression, hormone imbalance, inflammation or fragmented sleep cycles. To date, a recent clinical review has found that individuals consistently logging long sleep durations score lower on cognitive assessments, especially when combined with mood imbalances or sedentary lifestyles. The key lies in consistency and quality, not just clocking hours. Sleep deprivation may feel subtle at first: an extra cup of coffee, some brain fog and mood shifts, but its impact undoubtedly accumulates fast. Even short-term sleep loss increases inflammatory markers, disrupts blood sugar regulation and impairs the prefrontal cortex, which governs decision-making and impulse control. In one analysis, participants who slept less than six hours for several nights experienced hormonal changes that increased appetite, decreased insulin sensitivity and elevated cortisol levels (the stress hormone that, in excess, can impair immunity and gut function). These changes can contribute to a range of issues, from weight gain to emotional reactivity, even after just a few nights of poor sleep. Simply put, when sleep is sacrificed, the entire system becomes unbalanced. Sleep is deeply subjective yet also shaped by cultural criteria and lifestyle strains. A global study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences showed how sleep patterns vary across countries based on work demands, societal expectations and screen exposure. However, regardless of culture, the body's biological need for profound, consistent rest remains unchanged. Circadian rhythms, our internal clocks, are guided by light exposure, hormonal cycles and behavioral cues. Disrupting this rhythm with erratic sleep schedules, exposure to blue light at night, or inconsistent wake times can desynchronize the brain and body, leading to grogginess, mood fluctuations, and metabolic dysfunction, among other issues. Hence, regardless of where you live or how hectic your daily routine is, biology has its boundaries. There is no single "perfect" or generalized bedtime routine that works for everyone, but there are indeed universal habits that, when combined into a healthy daily lifestyle regimen, may improve sleep efficiency, quality, longevity and depth. Here are some sleep-induced strategies you can incorporate for a better wink: If you're doing everything right but still feel drained, it's worth consulting your healthcare provider or a sleep professional to rule out hidden, disruptive causes, such as sleep apnea, hormonal imbalances, or chronic stress patterns. Rest is not a reward. It's a non-negotiable function of optimal human performance. Sleep supports virtually every central system in the body, from memory consolidation and emotional regulation to immune function and metabolic health. Neuroscientists now consider sleep a cornerstone of neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to adapt and reorganize in response to experience. In essence, to sleep well is to engage in strategic self-regulation. Consistently prioritizing sleep is one of the most evidence-based actions you can take to support mental clarity, physical resilience, emotional stability, and long-term well-being. So the next time you're tempted to push through exhaustion, consider this: safeguarding your sleep isn't just about energy tomorrow. It's a long-term investment in the health of your brain, body and relationships at large.
Hamilton Spectator
06-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Embattled Southwestern Ontario retirement home sold: Realtor
A Southwestern Ontario retirement home that closed as its former manager was charged following a $200,000 fraud investigation has new ownership. A listing posted to Facebook by realtor Marius Kerkhoff, days after Trillium Care Communities Norwich closed its doors to residents on Nov. 11, indicated the 20-bed retirement home was under contract. In a latter post, Kerkhoff said the retirement home at 25 Main St. E. in Norwich – a small community south of Woodstock – had been sold. 'The old age home in Norwich is sold. All the best to the wonderful new owners who will make the Trillium great again,' Kerkhoff posted. The listing, which now designates the property as sold on the Ask Marius real estate website, lists the property for $1.5 million. It is not the first time the property has been listed. Kerkhoff had posted the roughly 930-square-metre Trillium Christian retirement home property as a new listing on April 1, 2019, citing it as a turn-key business that had undergone 'substantial upgrades' during the previous five years 'including meeting all government regulations, new elevator, flooring and much more.' In October 2020, Kerkhoff twice posted to Facebook the 25 Main St. home was on the market. Renamed Trillium Care Communities Norwich, it landed in the spotlight after Ontario Provincial Police announced in August 2024 it had launched an investigation when police were alerted to a series of frauds connected to the retirement home. Months later, Trillium informed the home's 18 residents it would be shutting its doors in two weeks, citing 'an emergency lack of financial resources necessary to sustain daily operations.' The announcement sent the home's elderly residents and their families scrambling to seek alternative living arrangements by the Nov. 11 closing date. In February, OPP announced a Tillsonburg resident is charged with fraud of more than $5,000 as a result of an investigation that determined 26 people linked to a retirement home in Norwich had lost more than $190,000, although they didn't name the individual charged. Court records identify the accused as former operations manager Julie Vitias, 50. Vitias also is facing a lawsuit from her former employer, alleging some of the nearly $200,000 misappropriated from the home had been used for gambling and alcohol. An Ontario numbered company linked to Trillium Care Communities – the Toronto-based operator of retirement homes in Ontario – has launched an $820,000 lawsuit against Vitias. Vitias is alleged to have used 'deceit, falsehood or other fraudulent means' to defraud residents of Trillium Care Communities out of $196,665 'by electronic transfer' between Feb. 16, 2023, and Aug. 21, 2024, court documents say. Statements of claim and defence include allegations not yet tested in court. bwilliams@
