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Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Official opening of 25 social and affordable housing units for families, seniors and individuals in Amos Français
AMOS, QC, June 19, 2025 /CNW/ - The governments of Quebec and Canada, the Town of Amos and the Office d'habitation du Berceau de l'Abitibi today marked the official opening of the Centurion, a 25-unit social and affordable housing project for families and individuals in Amos. This project represents an investment of over $12.2 million. The event was attended by France-Élaine Duranceau, Quebec Minister Responsible for Housing; Suzanne Blais, Member of the National Assembly for Abitibi-Ouest and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister Responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action (Social Solidarity); Sébastien D'Astous, Mayor of Amos; and Annie Quenneville, President of the Office d'habitation du Berceau de l'Abitibi. The Government of Quebec contributed more than $6 million to the project through the Société d'habitation du Québec (SHQ), which is also securing the organization's mortgage loan. The Government of Canada contributed more than $5 million to the project through the second Canada-Quebec Rapid Housing Initiative Agreement. The Town of Amos donated the land, contributed $1.2 million, and granted a 35-year tax credit worth $1.6 million. Quotes: "Our government is sparing no effort to ensure that more Quebecers are able to enjoy a quality living environment. Our financial contribution to this project will enable 25 households to remain in their community. This project demonstrates once again that our investments in the creation of affordable housing reach all regions of Quebec and benefit all people." France-Élaine Duranceau, Quebec Minister Responsible for Housing "Our government is presenting Canada's most ambitious housing plan since World War II. We will implement a series of measures to help double the rate of residential construction across the country. Our collaboration with the Government of Quebec and the Berceau de l'Abitibi Housing Office brings us closer to our goal of providing more affordable housing for Quebecers." The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure "This investment by our government through the Société d'habitation du Québec shows our firm commitment to meeting the needs of different client groups in all regions of Quebec. I congratulate the Office d'habitation for taking the initiative on this project, as well as the many partners and collaborators involved." Suzanne Blais, Member of the National Assembly for Abitibi-Ouest and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister Responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action (Social Solidarity) "It is with great pride that we inaugurate Le Centurion today—a promising project for our community. Providing social housing for seniors and low-income families is a priority for the City of Amos. This investment builds on our many housing initiatives and demonstrates our concrete commitment to improving quality of life in our region. I sincerely thank our government partners, the Berceau de l'Abitibi Housing Office, and everyone who contributed to the success of this project." Sébastien D'Astous, Mayor of Amos "Behind each of the 25 doors of Le Centurion lies a story. At the Berceau de l'Abitibi Housing Office, the well-being and dignity of our community members are what motivate us every day. We are proud to have brought this project to life—providing not only a roof for those in need, but also a stimulating and supportive living environment. Thank you to all our partners and stakeholders who helped make this mission a reality for our community." , President, Office d'habitation du Berceau de l'Abitibi Highlight: Twenty eligible households could benefit from the Société d'habitation du Québec's (SHQ) Rent Supplement Program, ensuring that they will not spend more than 25% of their income on rent. This additional assistance is covered by the SHQ (90%) and the Town of Amos (10%). About the Société d'habitation du Québec As a leader in housing, the SHQ's mission is to meet the housing needs of Quebecers through its expertise and services to citizens. It does this by providing affordable and low-rental housing and offering a range of assistance programs to support the construction, renovation and adaptation of homes, and access to homeownership. To find out more about its activities, visit About Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Visit for the most requested Government of Canada housing information. CMHC plays a critical role as a national convenor to promote stability and sustainability in Canada's housing finance system. Our mortgage insurance products support access to homeownership and the creation and maintenance of rental supply. We actively support the Government of Canada in delivering on its commitment to make housing more affordable. Our research and data help inform housing policy. By facilitating co-operation between all levels of government, private and non-profit sectors, we contribute to advancing housing affordability, equity, and climate compatibility. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Progress on programs and initiatives is updated quarterly on the Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) website. The Housing and Infrastructure Project Map shows affordable housing projects that have been developed. SOURCE Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
American Express hints at a big upgrade to its Platinum Credit card in 'largest investment ever'
American Express Co . teased updates coming later this year to its travel-focused Platinum credit cards, announcing what it called its 'largest investment ever' in a credit-card refresh. Amex announced today major updates coming to its US Consumer and Business Platinum Cards later this year. With these updates, the company is making its largest investment ever in a Card refresh. "More than forty years ago, we introduced the Platinum Card, and we continue to offer Platinum Cards with global servicing, unique benefits and experiences that our Card Members love,' said Howard Grosfield, Group President, U.S. Consumer Services. 'Platinum Card benefits and services resonate across generations, particularly with Millennial and Gen Z who accounted for 35% of total U.S. Consumer spending last quarter. We're going to take these Cards to a new level, not only in what they offer in travel, dining and lifestyle benefits, but also in how they look and feel, to meet the evolving needs of our customers.' ALSO READ: Why is Trump admin planning to expand travel ban to 36 more countries? Explained in 10 points by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bank Owned Properties For Sale In Getasan (Prices May Surprise You) Foreclosed Homes | Search ads Search Now Undo Amex announces major updates to platinum cards With more airport lounge options than any other credit card issuer on the market, American Express offers access to over 1,550 lounges in more than 500 airports around the world and is opening three new Centurion Lounges globally in the next year — Newark, New Jersey; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Tokyo, Japan — bringing the total number of Centurion Lounges to 32. Amex CEO Steve Squeri is aiming to attract more high-spending Millennials and Gen Z consumers to the company's elite customer base. On June 16, he revealed plans for a significant upgrade to the Platinum card, set to roll out later this summer or early fall, as part of the effort to appeal to this younger, affluent demographic, according to Fortune. Live Events The company said this will be its biggest investment ever in a card program. 'We'll see two areas of investments,' adds Howard Grosfield, Group President for U.S. Consumer Services. 'We'll double down on all the things our cardmembers love now. And we'll be adding lots of exciting new brands.' ALSO READ: Juneteenth 2025 in US: Know the upcoming events in Washington DC, Virginia on June 19 In July 2021, Amex raised its Platinum card annual fee to $695 when it also added $200 in annual hotel credits. Since then, the New York-based company has faced intensifying competition for premium credit-card customers, including from JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s Sapphire Reserve card and Capital One Financial Corp.'s Venture X Rewards card, reports Bloomberg. The Amex update will apply to both the US consumer and business Platinum cards, the company said. It didn't provide more specifics on what changes are coming. 'Consumers' appetite for ever-higher annual fees and complex, incentive-driven rewards structures could be tested if demand slows, but the formula has driven growth consistently for decades,' Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Ben Elliott wrote in a note to clients. ALSO READ: Trump Mobile: As President's family announces cell phone company, a journalist's bizarre experience surfaces American Express also plans to update the Business Platinum Card to offer Card Members more benefits they can use to help their companies grow, the company said in a statement. Business Platinum Card members enjoy a flexible spending limit that adapts based on purchase, payment and credit history, business and travel benefits, rich rewards on business expenses, virtual cards and access to cashflow management tools. Business Platinum Card Members can also access the dining, lounge and hotel benefits. Access to American Express's global lounge network is one of the key perks of the Platinum Card. In a recent statement, Amex announced that a new Centurion Lounge is set to open at Tokyo's Haneda Airport within the next year. This adds to its previously revealed plans for new lounges in Salt Lake City and Newark, New Jersey.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Centurion Service Group to auction all assets following the closure of Rockledge Hospital in Rockledge, FL
Medical assets timed online auction June 24-25; non-medical assets timed online auction June 26 Closure of Rockledge Hospital Franklin Park, Illinois, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centurion Service Group, an industry-leading medical equipment life-cycle company, has been selected to auction all medical and non-medical assets of Rockledge Hospital in Rockledge, FL. All medical assets will be sold on a timed online auction scheduled Tuesday, June 24 at 9 a.m. CST and Wednesday June 25. All non-medical assets will be sold on a timed online auction scheduled Thursday, June 26 at 9 a.m. CST. A large inventory of medical assets will be available for auction. Various pieces of medical equipment will also be available for purchase including 500+ Sets of Surgical Instrumentation, Blood Perfusion Systems, (8+) Mindray A7 Anesthesia machines, and Olympus 190 Endoscopy Towers. The non-medical sale day will include generators, commercial kitchen equipment and artwork. With over 10,000 pieces of used medical equipment sold every month, Centurion auctions are the ideal one-stop shop for acquiring a wide range of medical equipment. Individuals interested in bidding and purchasing items from the closure of Rockledge Hospital should register online. Once the registration is reviewed and approved, individuals will have access to view the live sale. Medical assets registrationAbout Centurion Service Group Centurion Service Group: A TRIMEDX Company is an industry-leading medical equipment lifecycle company, inclusive of asset disposition and strategic equipment advisory, with over 20 years of experience. Healthcare facilities and asset-based lenders partner with Centurion Service Group to unlock and extend the life and value of surplus medical equipment through its hassle-free, full-cycle, service-focused solutions. Centurion Service Group develops strategies for medical equipment disposition—including pick up, transport, warehouse, and selling surplus medical equipment at auction. Centurion conducts surplus medical equipment auctions and provides complete medical equipment management for healthcare facilities, including certified appraisals, trade-in value verification, asset and facility inventories, relocations, and closures. Centurion is a strategic partner in the capital equipment process. Attachment Closure of Rockledge Hospital CONTACT: Andrew Welch Centurion Service Group: A TRIMEDX Company 317-957-5146
Business Times
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Centurion shares hit all-time high on submission to list Reit on SGX
[SINGAPORE] Shares of Centurion rose on Wednesday (Jun 11) afternoon after the company announced its listing application of a real estate investment trust (Reit) to the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Monetary Authority of Singapore. As at 1 pm, the counter climbed to S$1.53, 3.4 per cent or S$0.05 higher than its Tuesday closing price of S$1.48, with around 2.4 million shares changing hands, ShareInvestor data showed. This is the highest price Centurion shares have risen to since they started trading in 1995. On Tuesday, Centurion said the application is still under review, but the Reit it is aiming to establish will comprise some of the group's worker and student accommodation assets. The company said the details of the initial public offering (IPO) and proposed establishment are still being finalised. 'The listing of the Reit will be subject to, among other things, market conditions, commercial negotiations, the relevant regulatory, shareholders' and other approvals being obtained, and the execution of definitive agreements by the relevant parties,' it added. Centurion was previously featured in RHB's Singapore Small Cap Jewels 2025 as one of its top stock picks, among other companies with small market capitalisation. For its Q1 financial results ended Mar 31, Centurion posted a 13 per cent increase in revenue to S$69 million. This was driven by positive rental revisions across markets and strong financial occupancies both in Singapore and the UK.
The Citizen
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Centurion artist turns childhood passion into lifelong calling
What started as a childhood performance of 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' for her family has grown into a lifelong passion and blossoming career for Centurion singer Leandi Labuschagne. The 26-year-old has lived in Centurion her entire life and says music has always played a central role in her upbringing. 'Our home was always filled with sounds from every genre you could think of. From the late 70s and 80s hits to country, rock, and pop,' she said. 'My parents loved music, and they didn't limit themselves to one style. I believe that's probably where my own love for music was born.' Labuschagne told Rekord her first performance came when she was five years old. 'At the time, I decided to sing 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' for the whole family, and we even have a home video of it.' At the age of six, she joined the school choir. Labuschagne recounted how one day her teacher heard her sing and told her mom she should begin formal singing lessons. That encouragement marked the moment she began taking music more seriously. She fondly recalled one of her favourite childhood memories of singing 'There Is None Like You' by Michael W. Smith alongside her brother. 'We were standing in the living room in our winter pyjamas while my dad filmed us with one of those old-school early-2000s video cameras,' she said. 'It's a moment I'll never forget.' Labuschagne said she began entering music competitions and eisteddfods in her early primary school years. By the time she was 16, she had already participated in almost every major music competition in Gauteng and had collected numerous accolades. 'Some of the highlights include Beeld Eisteddfod, Garsfontein Eisteddfod, Sing for the Stars, and the South African Talent Championships,' she said. She explained that she has always loved all genres of music, each offering a unique emotion and atmosphere. However, she felt a strong connection to country music, which Shania Twain largely inspired. 'Growing up listening to Shania, I dreamed of one day recording a country album of my own,' she said. At the age of 17, she stepped away from competitions and decided to share her passion by giving singing lessons instead. 'Helping others discover their voice and grow in confidence became my new focus.' She continued teaching until the age of 22, nurturing young talent while continuing her own growth as a musician. When she was 24, Labuschagne joined two productions at the Barnyard Theatre, which ran for eight months. 'I performed five to eight shows a week. It was an incredible learning experience. I grew so much during that time and enjoyed every minute of it.' Labuschagne said her parents have always been her biggest supporters, constantly encouraging her to follow her dreams. She added that her husband is also an incredible source of support and a huge music lover. 'I truly have the best support system anyone could ask for, and it makes the journey so much easier.' She said one of the biggest challenges she has faced as a musician is the inconsistency in opportunities. 'Some years are filled with back-to-back shows and incredible highs. Other years slow down to just one or two performances a month,' she explained. During those quiet times, she said she had to do a lot of soul-searching. 'If it's all about recognition and praise, you probably won't make it very far. I've learnt that God placed this dream in my heart for a reason, and it's not to please people but to please Him. 'When you truly understand that, the journey becomes a lot more meaningful and a lot less overwhelming.' When it comes to inspiration, Labuschagne is often moved by the work of other artists and the way they view the world. 'Music is such a powerful force. It has the ability to touch hearts and even transform the world,' she said. She named Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion, and Adele as some of her biggest influences. Currently, Labuschagne is working on some exciting projects. She recently wrote her very first original country single and said she will be working on the production over the coming months. 'I truly love this song and can't wait to hear the final version. It's something really close to my heart,' she said. Outside of the spotlight, Labuschagne said she enjoys spending quality time with her family and exploring creative hobbies. 'I love learning new skills like jewellery making, baking, and more,' she said. Looking ahead, Labuschagne's focus is to continue writing and recording music with meaning. 'My goal is to inspire people through my songs and to help them see just how special and deeply loved they are.' Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. 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