Core Viewpoint - The Water Vipers, a Toronto-based dragon boat team, will represent Canada at the prestigious Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races on June 7-8, 2025, showcasing their dedication and multicultural background [1][2][3]. Group 1: Team Background - The Water Vipers were established in 2008 and consist of members aged 20 to 40 from diverse cultural backgrounds, including Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Italian, British, African, and Indian [2]. - The team is known for its commitment to high-quality training and performance while accommodating members' other commitments, emphasizing fitness, inclusiveness, growth, and passion [5]. Group 2: Achievements and Leadership - The Water Vipers have previously won the Grand Champion title at the GWN Dragon Boat Challenge and the Pharmasave Woodstock Dragon Boat Festival in 2024, highlighting their competitive success [4]. - The team is led by Andrew Liew, who has nearly 20 years of experience in paddling and coaching, and is also the owner of Afterburn Fitness Club [3]. Group 3: Event Details - The Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races will feature over 190 teams from 12 countries and regions, transforming the Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade into a vibrant festival [1][7]. - The event is recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, attracting elite paddlers globally [6].

WELLESLEY, Mass., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dan Fishbein, M.D., president, Sun Life U.S., released the following statement in support of the Workers' Disability Benefits Parity Act, introduced today by Congressmen Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) and Robert Scott (VA-03). This legislation would enhance long-term disability insurance benefits by requiring that mental health conditions be covered similarly to most physical conditions. Sun Life first called on Congress in 2023 to make these improvements to disabilit ...

TORONTO, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) (the "Company" or "Sun Life") announced today that the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") have approved the Company's previously announced early renewal of its normal course issuer bid.As of the date hereof, the Company has purchased on the TSX, other Canadian stock exchanges and/or alternative Canadian trading platforms 14,429,085 of the 15,000,000 common shares ...

Key Takeaways SLF aims to become one of the top five players in its voluntary benefits business. SLF maintains a sturdy capital position, enabling consistent wealth distribution. Sun Life Financial's shares have gained 9.4% year to date compared with the industry's growth of 2%.Sun Life Financial Inc.  (SLF) hit a 52-week high of $65.28 on June 3. Shares closed at $64.91 after gaining 9.4% year to date, outperforming the industry, the sector and the Zacks S&P 500 composite.Sun Life Financial has outperfor ...

Dr. Gray to lead evidence-based clinical direction for all of Sun Life U.S. DentalWELLESLEY, Mass., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. today announced the appointment of Dr. Todd Gray as Chief Dental Officer (CDO) for its Dental business, which includes DentaQuest. Dr. Gray will focus on enhancing the organization's clinical strategy, including implementing evidence-based improvements, overseeing quality, strengthening collaboration with dental providers and dental professional associations, and dri ...

TORONTO, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) today announced the applicable dividend rates for its Class A Non-Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares Series 8R (the "Series 8R Shares") and Class A Non-Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares Series 9QR (the "Series 9QR Shares").With respect to any Series 8R Shares that remain outstanding after June 30, 2025, commencing as of such date, holders thereof will be entitled to receive non-cumulative preferential cash divide ...

TORONTO, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF)  ("Sun Life") today announced that it does not intend to exercise its right to redeem its currently outstanding Class A Non-Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares Series 8R (the "Series 8R Shares") nor its currently outstanding Class A Non-Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares Series 9QR (the "Series 9QR Shares") on June 30, 2025. As a result, subject to certain conditions, the holders of Series 8R Shares have the right ...

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