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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Former AHS CEO denies defamation claims from Alberta premier's ex-chief of staff
Former Alberta Health Services CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos is denying defamation allegations from a previous chief of staff to Alberta's premier. Marshall Smith, who left his position as Premier Danielle Smith's top aide in October 2024, filed a lawsuit against Mentzelopoulos in the wake of her own wrongful dismissal lawsuit against AHS and the provincial government. While they have the same last name, Marshall Smith and the premier are not related. Smith alleged Mentzelopoulos made false and defamatory statements about him in court documents filed as part of her wrongful dismissal suit. His statement of claim also names the Globe and Mail newspaper, its Calgary reporter Carrie Tait, and an unnamed man who is believed to be a former board member for the health authority. He is seeking $12 million in damages. In a statement of defence filed in Court of King's Bench of Alberta last week, Mentzelopoulos said she hasn't defamed Smith, nor has he suffered damages as a result. The legal filing calls Smith's allegations "invented attempts to allege harm." It also says his lawsuit appears to try to "distance Smith himself from certain members of the private sector and to downplay the nature of his role in the history of events appropriately recounted by Ms. Mentzelopoulos in her action against the Crown and AHS." The statement of defence also says Mentzelopoulos's statements are shielded from defamation action because they were made in the course of judicial proceedings. None of the allegations in Mentzelopoulos's original lawsuit, or in the subsequent statement of claim and defence related to the Smith lawsuit, have been proven in court. Mentzelopoulos claims she was fired because she'd launched an investigation and forensic audit into various contracts and was reassessing deals she had concluded were overpriced with private surgical companies she said had links to government officials. AHS and Adriana LaGrange — the former minister of health who is now the new minister of primary and preventative health services — have denied Mentzelopoulos's claims in statements of defence that allege she was fired due to her job performance. The province has appointed a former chief judge from Manitoba to conduct a third-party investigation into procurement. The auditor general and Alberta RCMP are also investigating the matter.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Voyager Onboards With U.S. GSA Government-wide OASIS+ Contract
The IDIQ positions businesses to develop innovative solutions for all federal agencies DENVER, May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Voyager Technologies, Inc. (Voyager), a global leader in defense technology and space solutions, is on contract for Research & Development (R&D) services under the U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA) One Acquisition for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle. "The contract opens the door for all federal agencies to tap into Voyager's mission-critical solutions," said Marshall Smith, president, Space Solutions, Voyager. "This includes space infrastructure, autonomous systems, aerospace engineering, materials science, secure communications and next-generation defense technologies." Under the R&D domain, Voyager may provide technology and services in nanotechnology and biotechnology; physical engineering and life sciences; aircraft, aircraft engine and engine parts; and guided missiles and space vehicles, their propulsion units and propulsion parts. "This IDIQ positions the government to move fast given the advancing threats our nation faces," said Matt Magaña, president, Defense & National Security, Voyager. "Now the government can take advantage of already developed components and parts for propulsion and weapon systems as well as satellites." OASIS+ is a flexible, government-wide contract vehicle designed by GSA to simplify how federal agencies acquire complex non-IT service requirements such as research & development, engineering, logistics and consulting. As an IDIQ, OASIS+ allows federal buyers to issue task orders tailored to their unique program needs with confidence in the quality and capability of awarded vendors. About Voyager Technologies: Voyager is a defense and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. By tackling complex challenges, Voyager aims to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security and protect critical assets from ground to space. For more information visit: Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements." All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including those with respect to Voyager Technologies, Inc.'s (the "Company's") mission statement and growth strategy, are "forward-looking statements." Although the Company's management believes that such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee that such expectations are, or will be, correct. These forward-looking statements involve many risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company's future results to differ materially from those anticipated. Potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, general economic conditions and conditions affecting the industries in which the Company operates; the uncertainty of regulatory requirements and approvals; and the ability to obtain necessary financing on acceptable terms or at all. Readers should not place any undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve these known and unknown uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Company's control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects the Company's current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons that actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Nickell Communications for Voyager: voyager@
Business Wire
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Voyager Onboards With U.S. GSA Government-wide OASIS+ Contract
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Voyager Technologies, Inc. (Voyager), a global leader in defense technology and space solutions, is on contract for Research & Development (R&D) services under the U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA) One Acquisition for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle. 'The contract opens the door for all federal agencies to tap into Voyager's mission-critical solutions,' said Marshall Smith, president, Space Solutions, Voyager. 'This includes space infrastructure, autonomous systems, aerospace engineering, materials science, secure communications and next-generation defense technologies.' Under the R&D domain, Voyager may provide technology and services in nanotechnology and biotechnology; physical engineering and life sciences; aircraft, aircraft engine and engine parts; and guided missiles and space vehicles, their propulsion units and propulsion parts. 'This IDIQ positions the government to move fast given the advancing threats our nation faces,' said Matt Magaña, president, Defense & National Security, Voyager. 'Now the government can take advantage of already developed components and parts for propulsion and weapon systems as well as satellites.' OASIS+ is a flexible, government-wide contract vehicle designed by GSA to simplify how federal agencies acquire complex non-IT service requirements such as research & development, engineering, logistics and consulting. As an IDIQ, OASIS+ allows federal buyers to issue task orders tailored to their unique program needs with confidence in the quality and capability of awarded vendors. About Voyager Technologies: Voyager is a defense and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. By tackling complex challenges, Voyager aims to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security and protect critical assets from ground to space. For more information visit: Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements." All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including those with respect to Voyager Technologies, Inc.'s (the "Company's") mission statement and growth strategy, are "forward-looking statements." Although the Company's management believes that such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee that such expectations are, or will be, correct. These forward-looking statements involve many risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company's future results to differ materially from those anticipated. Potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, general economic conditions and conditions affecting the industries in which the Company operates; the uncertainty of regulatory requirements and approvals; and the ability to obtain necessary financing on acceptable terms or at all. Readers should not place any undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve these known and unknown uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Company's control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects the Company's current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons that actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.
The National
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Edinburgh Marathon results 2025
Thousands of runners set off at 10am on Sunday morning, running the 26.2-mile route from Edinburgh's old town out along the East Lothian coast. Marshall Smith won the men's race, finishing the course in two hours, 22 minutes and 16 seconds. And Melissah Gibson won the women's event, crossing the finish line in two hours, 38 minutes and 48 seconds. READ MORE: Las Vegas-bound flight forced to make emergency landing at Scottish airport Smith, who won the men's race, was from Ashford AC, while Gibson, who won the women's race, was from Eagles RC. Ben Holmes came in second in the men's race at two hours, 26 minutes and 14 seconds, while Kris Lecher came in third at two hours, 26 minutes and 57 seconds. Kirsty Oldham came second in the women's event at two hours, 45 minutes and 30 seconds, and Emily Soanes came in third at two hours, 46 minutes and 58 seconds. The half-marathon also took place on Sunday before the main event. In the men's half-marathon, Sean Chalmers from Aberdeen AAC came first at one hour, four minutes and 59 seconds. In the women's half-marathon, the winner was Stella Cross (from Wetherby runners) at one hour, 19 minutes and four seconds. The marathon and half marathon are each held annually as part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, which also includes relay races as well as 10- and five-kilometre runs and children's events.
CTV News
17-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Alberta premier's former chief of staff suing fired health CEO, news outlet
An Alberta Health Services sign can be seen in this undated file photo. (File) Edmonton — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's former chief of staff is suing the fired CEO of the province's front-line health agency and the newspaper that first reported allegations of corruption in multimillion-dollar health contracts. Marshall Smith has filed a statement of claim alleging defamation against former Alberta Health Services head Athana Mentzelopoulos, the Globe and Mail, and an unidentified person believed to be a former AHS board member. It comes after Mentzelopoulos, in her own lawsuit filed in February, alleged high-ranking health ministry staff, as well as Marshall Smith, pressured her to sign off on contracts for private surgical facilities despite concerns over high costs and who was benefiting. Her suit alleges she found potential conflicts of interest and was wrongfully fired for looking into questionable deals. The allegations have sparked an RCMP investigation, a government review led by a former Manitoba judge, and a probe into health-care procurement by Alberta's auditor general. Smith's statement of claim, filed in court Wednesday, says allegations about him in the Mentzelopoulos lawsuit are 'gratuitous, irrelevant and are unnecessary,' and because he's not named as a defendant he can't respond to them or provide a statement of defence. His lawsuit alleges false statements from Mentzelopolous and published in the Globe paint him 'in the worst possible light,' including the suggestion he's a 'bully' or involved in criminal activity. The document says he was not involved in the bidding, negotiation, selection, procurement or awarding of contracts to surgical facilities. 'Smith made no threats, or innuendo of threats to Mentzelopoulos, had no power to direct Mentzelopoulos, and did not attempt to advance the interests of these private parties, other than to seek answers as to the status of their contracts,' the lawsuit says. It also refers to a Jan. 20 letter from a lawyer for Mentzelopoulos to AHS, which was the subject of a Globe article. Smith's lawsuit alleges the letter was shared with the newspaper by someone believed to be on the AHS board and is liable for damages. Smith's lawsuit further alleges damage caused by Mentzelopoulos and the Globe has resulted in emotional distress, stress, depression, anxiety, embarrassment, loss of reputation, humiliation and an inability to find work in his profession. He is seeking $12 million in damages. Smith previously said the Mentzelopoulos allegations are 'outrageous and false.' AHS and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange, who are named as defendants in the Mentzelopoulos lawsuit, have said in statements of defence that the former CEO was fired for failing to do her job and dragging her feet on much-needed health-care system reforms. None of the allegations in the lawsuits have been tested in court. Neither the Globe nor the lawyer for Mentzelopoulos immediately responded to requests for comment Friday. Marshall Smith's lawyer, Philip Prowse, said he has no further comment at this time as the lawsuit is before the courts. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 16, 2025. Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press
