Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is pleased to announce that Drive Away Hunger partners have more than doubled their contributions from last year and donated 514 million meals in 2024. Justine Hendricks, FCC president and CEO, announced the results at the Future of Food conference in Ottawa. "This year's amazing results are a testament to the hard work and unwavering dedication of Drive Away Hunger partners across the agriculture and food industry in Canada," said Justine Hendricks, FCC president and CEO. "The industry has united through Drive Away Hunger, and the sheer number of meals donated highlights the considerable impact of this collective effort." The HungerCount 2024 report from Food Banks Canada revealed over two million visits to food banks nationwide in March last year. It's FCC's goal to encourage more collaboration and innovation to get food to those who need it and address important issues like food waste. "Drive Away Hunger demonstrates the power of industry collaboration,
SSC Security Services Corp. ("SSC" or the "Company) (TSXV: SECU) (OTCQX: SECUF), a national provider of cyber, physical and electronic security services to commercial, industrial and public sector clients across Canada, is pleased to release its results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2024. All figures are presented in Canadian dollars. "Our first quarter results came in as expected. We are seeing improved profitability from stronger margins as a result of careful expense management. We continue to buy back our shares and take a disciplined approach to acquisitions. Our objective is always to protect our cash and be opportunistic in our efforts to grow the company. We continue to be well capitalised and debt free", said Chairman and CEO Doug Emsley. Key Highlights for Q1 2025: Improved Margins- Gross profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 was $5.0 million (17.1%) up from $4.9 million (15.7% of revenue) during the same quarter last year. 34th Consecutive Quarter
The Alberta Federation of Agriculture (AFA) is excited to announce the appointment of Aaron Stein as its new Executive Director. This appointment is an important milestone as the AFA continues its mission to be the leading advocate for Alberta's agricultural producers. Aaron brings a wealth of experience in agriculture and business. He has held leadership roles across several sectors, including founding and managing Alberta's first private Commercial Composting Facility, and leading marketing initiatives at Marketing Specialties, a firm focused on supporting the agricultural sector. Additionally, Aaron has extensive experience with Invitrogen Corporation, where he managed a portfolio of biotechnology products tailored for agriculture. "Aaron's combination of leadership, business acumen, and a passion for agriculture makes him the perfect fit to lead the AFA," said Lynn Jacobson, President of the AFA. "We're confident his expertise will be crucial in advancing our work in representing
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