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Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Elbows up this Canada Day
Canadian pride and thoughts of reconciliation hung in the air Tuesday as musicians and dancers helped ring in Canada Day at The Forks. With U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and threats of annexation still fresh in people's minds, the flags seemed to fly a little higher and the energy buzzed a little more as the country celebrated its 158th birthday. 'I've seen a lot of 'elbows up' today,' Paul Hartwick, visiting from Burlington, Ont., said. 'I can tell people are now a little more protective of Canada.' Hartwick, a Maple Leaf Foods employee, said he rarely noticed Canadian flags around his Ontario home until about six months ago, when Trump was sworn in. Now, he sees multiple flags flying full-time. He's not the only one to notice a change. 'It's definitely more celebratory that Canada is sovereign and unique,' said Norm Beltrame, a former investment planner. 'We have something to be proud of, it's way more pronounced.' Hartwick said Canadians have usually been quieter and a little unassuming when it comes to being patriotic, and that it's nice to see people showing more support for their country by attending events like these. 'Maybe we took everything for granted a bit, and now seeing some of the things the guy south is saying about taking us over and stuff, they're becoming a little more prideful and thankful for how this country is versus the U.S.' While Canada Day celebrations the past few years have been tempered by anger over the discovery of potential unmarked graves of Indigenous children at residential schools and the previous Tory government's steadfast refusal to search landfills for the remains of three of four victims of serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, that anger seems to be softening. Or at least redirected into a path forward to reconciliation. The Forks has celebrated Indigenous Peoples from all different backgrounds for 11 days straight as part of its 'Many Nations, One Heartbeat' theme for 2025, which began on National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21. Sarah Greco, a musician who was on the fence about performing on Canada Day at The Forks, recognizes it's a step in the right direction, but thinks more still needs to be done. She also pointed to education being the key and credited former Canadian senator and Indigenous advocate Murray Sinclair. 'Education got us into this mess, and that's what's going to get us out,' said Greco, a singer in the 'Sassy Mellows' band. 'Learning more about history and educating myself has really made me realize that there's a lot more that was hidden from us and we didn't know, so I'm just trying to advocate for that as best as I can in certain ways.' Greco is Métis, Cree, and Blackfoot and said she knows people who've been to residential schools. She uses entertainment and music as a platform to help spread the word about what Indigenous Peoples have suffered through in their past and are still experiencing now. 'It starts at home. If you can start with yourself and then maybe work outside of your community and offer help where you can, we will start seeing less division in the community,' she said. 'What we all need is community. We need people to come together and to progressively try and move forward.' Jerry Tom, an Indigenous man, almost didn't come. 'I had some mixed feelings about being here,' said Tom, 62, outside of The Forks Market. 'It's tricky because of what Canada has done to the Indigenous peoples with residential schools.' Tuesdays A weekly look at politics close to home and around the world. Tom believes the country should put more of its attention on reconciliation. He referenced the unmarked grave sites discovered at a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C., a few years ago and hopes that educating others will help create a more unified country. 'These issues are difficult to discuss, but they need to happen,' Tom said. 'It's a matter of education to make things better for everybody down the road.' Tom said he still hears racist comments from people and remembered the time someone referred to him as a 'dirty Indian' while walking down the city's streets. 'In those moments I always think, 'I feel sorry for your kids because you will pass that behaviour on to your children,'' he said.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams adviser Winnie Greco back in action, helping drive turnout for campaign kickoff
NEW YORK — Two controversial allies of New York Eric Mayor Adams with ties to the Chinese government helped drive turnout for his Thursday reelection campaign kickoff rally, according to sources familiar with the matter. In the days leading up to the rally, Winnie Greco, an ex-senior adviser to Adams whose homes were raided by the FBI last year, worked the phones and took other steps to get people to show up for the event, the sources said. Robin Mui, an Adams donor and CEO of Chinese language newspaper Sing Tao, worked with Greco on that effort, the sources told the Daily News. Adams campaign spokesman Todd Shapiro said they aren't formally involved in the campaign and suggested people volunteer their services for all types of events. Mui, who's a registered agent of the Chinese government, and Greco didn't immediately return calls and texts. The rally was set to be held on the steps of City Hall around noon, and Adams' team says it 's expected to draw hundreds of supporters. It marks the first major campaign event Adams has held since President Donald Trump's Department of Justice in April secured a controversial dismissal of the mayor's corruption indictment, which alleged he took bribes and illegal campaign cash from Turkish government operatives. The dismissal has led many to believe Adams is beholden to Trump's agenda, an accusation the mayor denies. Greco resigned as a City Hall adviser to Adams after FBI agents in February 2024 raided her two Bronx homes as part of an investigation that has reportedly focused at least in part on her connections to China's government. A longtime fundraiser for Adams, Greco' met regularly with Chinese government Party officials while still at City Hall. The probe into Greco has produced no charges and it's unclear whether the inquiry is continuing. Greco's involvement in Thursday's rally comes after she appeared earlier this week with Adams for a ribbon-cutting event at a hookah lounge in Queens, the first time in months she was spotted publicly with him at an official government event. Mui has been a donor to Adams' political efforts going back to his time as Brooklyn borough president. Mui was forced by the U.S. Department of Justice in 2021 to register himself and his newspaper as agents of China's government. The DOJ made that call after determining they were engaged in 'political activity' on China's behalf. Mui has maintained he isn't a Chinese agent. Still, he has filed disclosures with the DOJ, as required under federal law, detailing his work activities. Last year, The News reported Mui had failed to report to the DOJ that he met in an official capacity in 2022 with Greco and Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Adams' then-chief adviser who has since been indicted on unrelated corruption charges.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Channel Factory Announces Latest Move to Elevate North American Executive Leadership Team
Digital Advertising Sales Leader, Nico Greco, Promoted to Chief Revenue Officer, North America NEW YORK, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Channel Factory, the global brand suitability and contextual advertising company, today announced the promotion of Nico Greco as the company's Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), North America. Most recently serving as SVP, Head of Sales at Channel Factory, Greco's appointment to the North American C-Suite follows a series of strategic moves that enhance Channel Factory's growth and innovation. In his new role, Greco will report to Kevin Gentzel, newly appointed President, Americas. Earlier this year, Channel Factory announced a significant investment from Truelink Capital, as well as the addition of Gentzel to its leadership group. Both these moves and today's announcement demonstrate a commitment to advancing the company's ongoing growth. Greco, a sales veteran in the digital advertising industry with over 14 years of experience, has extensive experience working with both global agencies and technology companies. Since joining Channel Factory in early 2021, Greco has played a pivotal role in the company's sales and expansion across the country, most recently serving as SVP, Head of Sales. Before joining Channel Factory, Greco worked as a Director at Amobee, where he focused on the company's strategic agency partnerships. 'From an outsider's perspective, Nico Greco was someone whose career I followed with great interest. He's been a valuable spokesperson for the company, and his proven track record for driving revenue growth and building strategic partnerships speaks for itself,' said Kevin Gentzel, recently appointed President, Americas at Channel Factory. 'When I joined the company, Nico Greco was someone I couldn't wait to start working with. With Nico as our new CRO for North America, we're taking our plans for growth and expansion and strapping a rocket to our backs. It's an exciting time for us and the right time in our industry for a move like this.' 'Since day one, Channel Factory has demonstrated an incredible level of purpose-driven growth, innovation, and client satisfaction. It's rare to work for a company that is doing work that you can truly believe in, and I'm eager to take on a larger role to expand on that vision and mission across North America,' said Greco. About Channel FactoryChannel Factory is a global technology and data company that optimizes business performance and enhances brand reputation through ethical and effective contextual targeting. Utilizing proprietary AI and brand suitability technologically, Channel Factory ensures ads are placed on brand-safe, contextually relevant content across YouTube, CTV platforms, and social media, including Meta and TikTok. Through its conscious media planning, Channel Factory is committed to promoting sustainability, diversity, and positive content, helping brands achieve their goals while fostering a healthier digital ecosystem. Channel Factory has a presence in 31 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and ANZ, providing advertisers with IAB standard category lists and customized content options in 49+ languages. For more information about Channel Factory, please visit Media Contact:Andrew Krepowandrew@ 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
Miami Herald
04-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Tropion Sports Partners Leads NBA Investment in Partnership with Blue Owl Capital
Tropion has completed a $25 million investment and is planning multiple investment tranches MIAMI, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Tropion Sports Partners has launched a partnership to invest into the NBA alongside Blue Owl Capital and the Blue Owl Home Court Fund. Tropion is planning multiple investment tranches, having recently completed a $25 million investment. Tropion, a global sports investment platform, is led by Philadelphia-based entrepreneur Joseph Greco. Greco is also a minority owner of Major League Soccer's (MLS) Philadelphia Union and the founder and former chairman of fintech businesses PSC Info Group/RevSpring and Experity Ventures. Tropion's group of investors includes current and former professional athletes and well-known entrepreneurs, business leaders, and financial professionals. "We believe the NBA is positioned to capitalize on its significant global popularity and will continue to grow meaningfully over the next decade in a variety of ways. We are excited to bring access to this opportunity to our elite network of investors in partnership with Blue Owl Capital," said Greco. Blue Owl Capital is a leading alternative asset manager with $273 billion in assets under management. Formed in 2020, the HomeCourt Fund provides institutional capital and private equity solutions to the NBA ecosystem to support long-term growth of the league and improve market liquidity, and currently has investments in the Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, and Sacramento Kings. SOURCE: Tropion Sports Partners press release
Associated Press
04-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Tropion Sports Partners Leads NBA Investment in Partnership with Blue Owl Capital
Tropion has completed a $25 million investment and is planning multiple investment tranches MIAMI, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Tropion Sports Partners has launched a partnership to invest into the NBA alongside Blue Owl Capital and the Blue Owl Home Court Fund. Tropion is planning multiple investment tranches, having recently completed a $25 million Sports Partners Tropion Sports Partners Tropion, a global sports investment platform, is led by Philadelphia-based entrepreneur Joseph Greco. Greco is also a minority owner of Major League Soccer's (MLS) Philadelphia Union and the founder and former chairman of fintech businesses PSC Info Group/RevSpring and Experity Ventures. Tropion's group of investors includes current and former professional athletes and well-known entrepreneurs, business leaders, and financial professionals. 'We believe the NBA is positioned to capitalize on its significant global popularity and will continue to grow meaningfully over the next decade in a variety of ways. We are excited to bring access to this opportunity to our elite network of investors in partnership with Blue Owl Capital,' said Greco. Blue Owl Capital is a leading alternative asset manager with $273 billion in assets under management. Formed in 2020, the HomeCourt Fund provides institutional capital and private equity solutions to the NBA ecosystem to support long-term growth of the league and improve market liquidity, and currently has investments in the Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, and Sacramento Kings. Contact InformationNick Sprague Partner 305-343-1210 SOURCE: Tropion Sports Partners press release
