Dispatch
Dispatch: A summary of recent business appointments and announcements, plus upcoming events for the week ahead
APPOINTED Dave Cripps, consulting director, product management, CAN Insurance.
ANNOUNCED By AkoolFilm Company Inc., co-production agreement with Halifax-based Stone Cold Productions Ltd. to collaborate in joint development and productions.
ANNOUNCED By Western University, signing of memorandum of understanding with German submarine manufacturer TKMS to accelerate defence technology in areas aligned with Canada’s priorities
RETIRING Paul Hubert, CEO, Pathways Employment Help Centre (effective spring 2026).
ANNOUNCED By VersaBank, Stablecorp Digital Currencies Inc. as first stablecoin customer, serving as the custodian for Stablecorp’s QCAD stablecoin.
APPOINTED Anica Peter (manager, human resources & health and safety, Municipality of North Middlesex), board vice president, Twenty Under 40 Foundation.
RELEASED By the Arva Flour Mill, the Arva Flour Mills Recipe Cookbook, a free-to-download PDF.
OPENED Studio Coffee, 211 Dundas Street.
APPOINTED Nicole Smith, reception, rental coordination and program administration assistant, YFC London.
EXPANDING BackRoads Brews + Shoes, to Kitchener-Waterloo.
PROMOTED Adam Krawczuk, to sales manager, MINI London.
NAMED Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), as the premier sponsor of the MyLondon App.
OPENED Egg Cloud, 691 Richmond Street.
MARKED By Hardick Chiropractic Centre, 50 years of continuous service at its 331 Queens Avenue Queens Avenue location.
APPOINTED Kelsea Schaefer, human resources consultant, The Human Resources Business Group (St. Thomas).
February 10 & 12 – Employer Focus Groups – Supporting Learning Differences in Manufacturing
February 10 – Starting A Small Business Seminar
February 11 – New Exporters of Technologies and Services to the U.S. Feb 2026
February 11 – ESC Drinks & Chats
February 12 – London Chamber of Commerce February Coffee Connections
February 12 – Women’s Canadian Club London 2025-2026 Speaker Series: Dr. Michael Borrie