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Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Meadowbank Strategic Partners Inc. Launches Refreshed Website and Introduces Answir™ the AI-Powered Investor Chatbot Agent for IR
Investor Relations Has a New Look CALGARY, Alberta, June 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Meadowbank Strategic Partners Inc. ("Meadowbank"), a Calgary-based consultancy providing scalable investor relations ("IR") solutions to an international client roster, is pleased to announce the launch of its refreshed website at Featuring Meadowbank's classic green, white and black colour scheme and other brand elements, the redesigned platform offers an intuitive, user-friendly experience tailored to the needs of its current and prospective clients, strategic partners, media, and other visitors. The Meadowbank MethodTM The updated website showcases Meadowbank's unique approach to serving companies and is highlighted by The Meadowbank MethodTM – a systematic, research-driven framework developed by the consultancy – to strengthen credibility, increase transparency, and create long-term value. This is complemented by The Meadowbank Matrix TM, which is an analytical diagnostic tool used to assess a company's current IR capabilities and pinpoint opportunities for improvement. These tools work in tandem to create a plan for each corporate client, offering both strategic direction and operational insight for Meadowbank's scope of direct and indirect IR services. Management Commentary "Our website redesign is more than an aesthetic upgrade," said Nick Kuzyk, Principal & Owner of Meadowbank. "It reflects how we empower publicly traded companies to communicate more clearly and confidently with their investors by using frameworks like The Meadowbank Method TM and The Meadowbank Matrix TM. Our unique tools help unlock IR potential in a way that builds trust and drives strategic value." "Our new online presence also provides more fulsome information regarding the firm's eight total practice areas — IR, Business Development, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Governance, M&A, and Strategy," added Mr. Kuzyk. Introducing AnswirTM – the AI-Powered Investor Chatbot Agent for the IR Industry Another recent innovation from Meadowbank is the development of AnswirTM – an AI-powered agent and dashboard purpose-built to support investors and companies alike – and the associated launch of Leveraging current conversational AI technology, AnswirTM aims to help corporate clients provide investors, lenders, media, employees and other stakeholders with timely responses to inquiries regarding its previous public disclosures, on a 24/7 basis. By analyzing a broad set of information including, but not limited to, company website information, presentations, financial statements, press releases, stock data and regulatory disclosures, AnswirTM is continuously evolving to provide users with more accurate responses on-demand. The AnswirTM platform is currently being tested by multiple third-party companies with commercialization expected in the near future. The AI-powered agent and associated client dashboard are poised to transform traditional IR workflows by reducing manual responses, reviving historical content, and ultimately improving investor engagement and satisfaction with a company's IR function. Interested parties can keep up with our progress by subscribing to the AnswirTM mailing list. Stay Connected with Meadowbank People are also welcome to join Meadowbank's mailing list in order to receive ongoing updates featuring IR insights, industry developments, helpful tools and firm announcements. About Meadowbank Meadowbank Strategic Partners Inc. is a Calgary-based consultancy providing scalable investor relations ("IR") solutions to an international roster of clients. Founded in 2006 and re-launched in 2020 in its current form, the firm supports public and private companies across eight total practice areas – IR, Business Development, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Governance, M&A, and Strategy. Meadowbank is committed to delivering high-impact services in alignment with its five core values. For more information, please visit or follow Meadowbank on social media via LinkedIn or X. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Nick Kuzyk, Principal & OwnerEmail: info@ Website: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
17 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Meadowbank Strategic Partners Inc. Launches Refreshed Website and Introduces Answir
CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Meadowbank Strategic Partners Inc. ('Meadowbank'), a Calgary-based consultancy providing scalable investor relations ('IR') solutions to an international client roster, is pleased to announce the launch of its refreshed website at Featuring Meadowbank's classic green, white and black colour scheme and other brand elements, the redesigned platform offers an intuitive, user-friendly experience tailored to the needs of its current and prospective clients, strategic partners, media, and other visitors. 'Our how we empower publicly traded companies to communicate more clearly and confidently with their investors by using frameworks like The Meadowbank Method and The Meadowbank Matrix," Nick Kuzyk, Principal & Owner of Meadowbank. The Meadowbank Method TM The updated website showcases Meadowbank's unique approach to serving companies and is highlighted by The Meadowbank Method TM – a systematic, research-driven framework developed by the consultancy – to strengthen credibility, increase transparency, and create long-term value. This is complemented by The Meadowbank Matrix TM, which is an analytical diagnostic tool used to assess a company's current IR capabilities and pinpoint opportunities for improvement. These tools work in tandem to create a plan for each corporate client, offering both strategic direction and operational insight for Meadowbank's scope of direct and indirect IR services. Management Commentary 'Our website redesign is more than an aesthetic upgrade,' said Nick Kuzyk, Principal & Owner of Meadowbank. 'It reflects how we empower publicly traded companies to communicate more clearly and confidently with their investors by using frameworks like The Meadowbank Method TM and The Meadowbank Matrix TM. Our unique tools help unlock IR potential in a way that builds trust and drives strategic value.' 'Our new online presence also provides more fulsome information regarding the firm's eight total practice areas — IR, Business Development, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Governance, M&A, and Strategy,' added Mr. Kuzyk. Introducing Answir TM – the AI-Powered Investor Chatbot Agent for the IR Industry Another recent innovation from Meadowbank is the development of Answir TM – an AI-powered agent and dashboard purpose-built to support investors and companies alike – and the associated launch of Leveraging current conversational AI technology, Answir TM aims to help corporate clients provide investors, lenders, media, employees and other stakeholders with timely responses to inquiries regarding its previous public disclosures, on a 24/7 basis. By analyzing a broad set of information including, but not limited to, company website information, presentations, financial statements, press releases, stock data and regulatory disclosures, Answir TM is continuously evolving to provide users with more accurate responses on-demand. The Answir TM platform is currently being tested by multiple third-party companies with commercialization expected in the near future. The AI-powered agent and associated client dashboard are poised to transform traditional IR workflows by reducing manual responses, reviving historical content, and ultimately improving investor engagement and satisfaction with a company's IR function. Interested parties can keep up with our progress by subscribing to the Answir TM mailing list. Stay Connected with Meadowbank People are also welcome to join Meadowbank's mailing list in order to receive ongoing updates featuring IR insights, industry developments, helpful tools and firm announcements. About Meadowbank Meadowbank Strategic Partners Inc. is a Calgary-based consultancy providing scalable investor relations ('IR') solutions to an international roster of clients. Founded in 2006 and re-launched in 2020 in its current form, the firm supports public and private companies across eight total practice areas – IR, Business Development, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Governance, M&A, and Strategy. Meadowbank is committed to delivering high-impact services in alignment with its five core values. For more information, please visit or follow Meadowbank on social media via LinkedIn or X.
Bloomberg
20 hours ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Investors Rush to Dump Canacol Bonds, Fueling Worst Rout in EM
Investors are losing faith in Canacol Energy Ltd. as the gas producer struggles to boost output and rebuild its depleted reserves — sparking the steepest rout in emerging-market corporate debt this year. Bonds of the Calgary-based company handed investors a 30% loss year to date, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The plunge is accelerating, with notes maturing in 2028 slumping almost 11 cents on the dollar to 35.75 cents since Canacol made a debt payment in late May.
Vancouver Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Cook This: 3 ice cream recipes from Made By Marcus, Made By You, including mac and cheese
Our cookbook of the week is Made By Marcus, Made By You by Marcus Purtzki, the Calgary-based owner and operator of Made By Marcus, an ice cream shop with soon-to-be seven locations in Alberta. Jump to the recipes: mac and cheese , black cherry and anise , and Taber corn and blackberry . Marcus Purtzki's love of cookbooks inspired him to write his own. Growing up in Nanaimo, B.C., Thomas Keller's 1999 classic, The French Laundry Cookbook , started his collection. According to Purtzki, it's as relevant today as it was 26 years ago. 'It's still iconic, and I think that probably made cookbooks what they are, because you see the level of cookbooks. They're so well done now. But that was my original inspiration, my love for cookbooks. Love to tell a story of how you got there.' Discover the best of B.C.'s recipes, restaurants and wine. 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 West Coast Table will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Purtzki owns and operates Made By Marcus , a small-batch ice cream shop with four locations in Calgary and soon-to-be three in Edmonton. He tells his origin story in his self-published cookbook, Made By Marcus, Made By You , printed by FriesenPress in Altona, Man. As a food scientist with a master's degree in nutrition from the University of British Columbia, sharing his ice cream expertise felt natural. 'The foundation of research is sharing your knowledge in journals and articles, so I thought that was a fun thing to do.' Initially intending to take a break after eight years of post-secondary education before getting a job in the field, Purtzki followed his passion for cooking. He attended a culinary program in Montpelier, Vt., and moved to New York City, where he worked as a cook at the now-closed one-Michelin-starred restaurant Rouge Tomate. He had joined the staff as a nutritionist. Since he had experience and the restaurant was buzzing, having recently earned a Michelin star , he ended up in the kitchen. 'I fell in love with the kitchen lifestyle a little bit. It was fun. It was different,' says Purtzki. 'There are long days, but you're in a Michelin-starred restaurant, so you actually feel you're getting some value.' Back in Canada, Purtzki continued his culinary career at high-end restaurants in Vancouver, such as the now-shuttered West Restaurant, where he had dreamed of working since his university days. He had long been a fan of pastries, and it was there that he started making macarons just for fun. In 2012, Purtzki launched a namesake macaron company, the original Made By Marcus. 'It started as a little passion project on the side that I would do after work. And eventually, I (realized), 'I like running my own business and doing my own thing,'' he says. Over the next few years, 'there was a lot of soul-searching and following things that you really like to do.' He relocated the business to Calgary, where his wife, Mel, was offered a pediatric residency. With a surplus of unused Alberta egg yolks left over after making macarons, he started making ice cream in a small basement kitchen. His 'scientific brain' was hooked, and in 2016, Purtzki opened the flagship Made By Marcus ice cream shop across the street. Nearly a decade later, Purtzki channelled his skill and talent into Made By Marcus, Made By You. Before launching into 50 ice cream recipes and more than 60 inclusions, such as purées, ripples and caramels, he features a version of the primer he gives new scoopers and offers in workshops: how to taste and evaluate ice cream and the science behind it. A solid understanding of the science underpins it, but seasonality is a key element. From Calgary's Village Ice Cream to Vancouver's Earnest Ice Cream , Purtzki points out that seasonal flavours are central to today's scoop shop culture. Made By Marcus's seasonal approach to ice cream extends to the cookbook. Using local products has been one of Purtzki's priorities from the beginning, whether in the wintry Douglas fir ('a Christmas tree in a scoop') and the summery Taber corn and blackberry , or fan favourites, such as malted chocolate with housemade honeycomb (a nod to the Crunchie chocolate bars Purtzki loved as a kid). They source their dairy, 70 per cent of their ice creams, from Alberta farms. Purtzki embraced the opportunity to explain how menu items came to be in the book. At Made By Marcus, they come up with new flavours every month. Purtzki draws on his childhood memories, background in fine-dining restaurants, and Swedish and German heritage to develop imaginative combinations, such as goat cheese and lingonberry and toasted hay and Saskatoon berry. Chapters are devoted to the four seasons plus a fifth 'Weird' season filled with unusual flavours, such as mac and cheese ice cream and Caesar sorbet. 'Weird is certainly in the eye of the beholder, but I'd like to think that we do weird pretty well here at Made By Marcus,' Purtzki writes. These recipes aren't tied to a specific time of year, but many would be at home on the Calgary Stampede midway , where visitors flock for out-of-the-ordinary food experiences. Six Seasons by Joshua McFadden was the inspiration for including a fifth 'Weird' season. 'It's one of the best books I have,' says Purtzki. After studying food and nutrition science and working in Michelin-starred kitchens, Purtzki found his calling. He enjoys the mentorship aspect of working with people who are just beginning their professional lives, the creativity of coming up with new ice cream flavours and the fun of the marketing side of the business. 'People hate Mondays. I love Mondays. It's the best day,' says Purtzki. 'I'm going to sound like my dad, but I just love work. I love going to work every day. I love having a purpose to work, and being in ice cream gave me that purpose.' Yield: 3 pints Base: 360 g (1 1/2 cups) whole milk 360 g (1 1/2 cups) cream 38 g (1/3 cup) milk powder 133 g (2/3 cup) cane sugar 5 egg yolks Base additions: 48 g (1/3 cup) powdered cheddar cheese (i.e. Kraft Dinner powder) Whisk together the powdered cheddar cheese with dry ingredients before following base steps below. Gather the base ingredients and see the method below to cook your base . Follow the directions below to churn your ice cream . Transfer ice cream to a freeze-safe container. Place in the freezer and allow it to harden for at least 4 hours before enjoying. Note: If you want to get extra crazy, then sure, go ahead and add in some cooked macaroni as the inclusion for this ice cream. Yield: 3 pints Base: 360 g (1 1/2 cups) whole milk 360 g (1 1/2 cups) heavy (whipping) cream 38 g (1/3 cup) milk powder 150 g (3/4 cup) cane sugar 5 egg yolks 1 g (1 pinch) salt Base additions: 6 g (1 tbsp) fennel seeds Inclusions: 280 g (1 cup) black cherry jam Combine the milk in a medium pot over medium heat, whisking constantly. Warm the milk until steam begins to rise, then remove from heat and add the fennel seeds. Allow it to infuse for 30 minutes. Strain the mixture to remove and discard the fennel seeds. Reserve the fennel-infused milk for the next step. Gather the base ingredients and see the method below to cook your base . Follow the directions below to churn your ice cream . Transfer ice cream to a freeze-safe container and layer the ice cream with alternating layers of black cherry jam throughout. Place in the freezer and allow it to harden for at least 4 hours before enjoying. Yield: 3 pints Base: 360 g (1 1/2 cups) whole milk 360 g (1 1/2 cups) heavy (whipping) cream 57 g (1/2 cup) milk powder 133 g (2/3 cup) cane sugar 5 egg yolks 1 g (1 pinch) salt Base additions: 2 corn cobs, shucked with kernels and cobs separated or 200 g of frozen corn kernels Inclusions: 280 g (1 cup) blackberry jam Combine milk in a medium pot over medium heat, whisking constantly. Warm the milk until steam begins to rise, then remove from heat and add corn cobs. Allow it to infuse for 1 hour. (Skip this step if using frozen corn kernels.) Strain the milk to remove and discard the corn cobs. Return the corn milk to a medium pot and heat over medium heat. Add corn kernels and cook for 3 minutes, or until the corn is tender. If using frozen corn kernels, use whole milk to cook corn kernels. Using a high-speed blender, purée the corn mixture until smooth. Strain and reserve the corn-infused milk for the next step. Gather the base ingredients and see the method below to cook your base . Follow the directions below to churn your ice cream . Transfer ice cream to a freeze-safe container and layer the ice cream with alternating layers of blackberry jam throughout. Place in the freezer and allow it to harden for at least 4 hours before enjoying. Note: Steeping the corn can be a bit time consuming, so frozen corn kernels are always a good alternative — just don't use canned! Combine your liquid ingredients in a medium pot on low heat. Warm the mixture to lukewarm, whisking continuously. Meanwhile, combine the dry ingredients in a small mixing bowl. When the mixture is lukewarm, gradually add spoonfuls of the dry ingredient mixture to the pot, whisking as you go. Once fully incorporated, add egg yolks (and salt if you're making the black cherry and anise or Taber corn and blackberry) and continue to whisk on medium heat. Cook the base while continuously whisking until the base thickens slightly and is near-simmering or registers at 80C. Make sure to whisk uniformly around the pot to prevent scalding on the bottom. Prepare an ice bath with two bowls, placing ice in the bottom bowl and another bowl on top. Once the base reaches the desired temperature, remove it from the heat and strain the ice cream base into the top bowl of the ice bath. Place in the fridge to cool. Allow the base to reach 4C before churning, and age overnight if time allows. (Follow this step if your ice cream machine has a built-in compressor.) Turn on the machine and allow it to pre-chill for at least 10 minutes before adding the ice cream base. You should see some light frost forming in the chamber. (Follow this step if you're using a freezer-bowl machine.) Follow the directions for your machine to ensure the freezer bowl is completely frozen before use. This usually takes 12+ hours, so plan accordingly! Pour the ice cream base into the pre-chilled machine and begin churning. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for freezing time, which can range from 20-30 minutes. Once the ice cream reaches a soft serve consistency, turn off the machine and remove the dasher or blade. Recipes and images reprinted with permission from Made By Marcus, Made By You: An Ice Cream Cookbook by Marcus Purtzki. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our cookbook and recipe newsletter, Cook This, here .
Toronto Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Toronto Sun
TABLE READ: Questions raised over $258K table for G7 summit
The table was designed and built by Calgary furniture maker Möbius Objects French President Emmanuel Macron, Candadian PM Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump sit around the leaders' table at the G7 summit held in Kananaskis, Alberta on June 16-17, 2025 Photo by Government of Canada photo OTTAWA — Leaders of the world's superpowers were elbows-down on some pretty pricey hardware in Alberta earlier this month. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Proactive disclosures filed after June's G7 summit in Kananaskis show the round table world leaders huddled around last weekend cost taxpayers $258,300. The table, designed and built by Calgary-based furniture maker M ö bius Objects, consisted of a beige finish and included a number of surrounding desks for staffers. According to the disclosure, Möbius Objects was awarded the Global Affairs Canada table tender in a two-bid competition, chosen on Jan. 15 by Public Services and Procurement Canada due to a 'highest combined rating of technical merit and price,' with a June 4 delivery date. Read More This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The table's high cost earned a thumbs-down from Franco Terrazzano, federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. 'Just because you're hosting politicians from other countries, it doesn't mean you have a blank cheque to waste taxpayers' money,' he said. 'Did the government go out of its way to find the most expensive table possible? Did the government shop around at all to find a better buy for taxpayers?' The table's high cost raises even bigger questions about how much the summit cost taxpayers, Terrazzano said, adding the CTF has filed numerous access-to-information requests to get that number. Other definitive G7 costs appearing in proactive disclosures include $796,650 paid to Brampton-based Encore Global Events Canada for 'branding,' $39,945 for a sole-source, non-competitive contract to Burlington's Thrillworks, Inc. entitled 'build of the G7 CMS website,' and $99,999.35 to Vancouver's KIMBO Design to create the summit's official website. bpassifiume@ X: @bryanpassifiume Toronto Raptors Canada Celebrity CFL Television
