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MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 10, 2024-- VIQ Solutions Inc. (“ VIQ ”, “ VIQ Solutions ” or the “ Company ”) (TSX: VQS), a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services, today announces the retirement of Susan Sumner as Chief Operating Officer and President of the Company. Ms. Sumner will continue as a part-time advisor to the Company until January 31, 2025. In connection with her retirement, Ms. Sumner has informed the Company that she will resign from her director position on the board of directors of the Company (the “ Board ”) as of January 31, 2025. Ms. Sumner has served as Chief Operating Officer of VIQ since July 2018, President of VIQ since February 2021, and has been a member of the Board since April 2022. Sebastien Pare, Chief Executive Officer and Director of VIQ stated: “It has been an honor and a privilege to have worked with Susan over the last number of years. Over the years, Susan has offered a lot of time, effort and encouragement while performing her roles at the Company and has been part of moving VIQ forward throughout her time with us. All of us at VIQ thank Susan for her contributions to our success over the years.” For more information about VIQ, please visit viqsolutions.com . About VIQ Solutions VIQ Solutions is a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services. VIQ offers a seamless, comprehensive solution suite that delivers intelligent automation, enhanced with human review, to drive transformation in the way content is captured, secured, and repurposed into actionable information. The cyber-secure, AI technology and services platform are implemented in the most rigid security environments including criminal justice, legal, insurance, government, corporate finance, media, and transcription service provider markets, enabling them to improve the quality and accessibility of evidence, to easily identify predictive insights and to achieve digital transformation faster and at a lower cost. Forward-looking Statements Certain statements included in this press release constitute forward-looking statements or forward-looking information (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) under applicable securities legislation. Such forward- looking statements or information are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements (typically contain statements with words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "plan", "intend", "estimate", "propose", "project" or similar words, including negatives thereof, suggesting future outcomes or that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur). These statements are only predictions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include but are not limited to statements with respect to finding a replacement for Susan Sumner. Forward-looking statements are based on several factors and assumptions which have been used to develop such statements, but which may prove to be incorrect. Although VIQ believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements because VIQ can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. 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The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release and the Company expressly disclaims any obligations to update or alter such statements, or the factors or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241210682802/en/ CONTACT: Jacob Manning VIQ Solutions Email:marketing@viqsolutions.com KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CANADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SECURITY DATA MANAGEMENT LEGAL OTHER COMMUNICATIONS PUBLISHING TECHNOLOGY AUDIO/VIDEO CONSULTING ADVERTISING COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE NETWORKS SOURCE: VIQ Solutions Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. 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Promising review: "Long story short, I had a messy, drunken incident that ended up with my family heirloom bearskin rug in the washing machine. The fur was all matted, and I didn’t know what to do. I called several taxidermy places that all told me that there was nothing they could do. So I decided to purchase this brush as a last resort, to see if I could possibly revive the hair with this brush. Well lo and behold, it did the trick and the rug hair looks as good as now." — April Get it from Amazon for $7.99 . 24. A wall-mounted retractable clothes rack for anyone who needs some extra space in their closet or wants a convenient (and easily hidden!) rack to hang clothes that don't belong in the dryer. Promising review: "We needed something in our laundry room to hang clothes to dry that we were not putting in the dryer. This, well made, little invention is perfect. It folds into itself to stay out of the way when not in use. We love it!" — S. Albright Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in five colors). 25. A heavy-duty oven scrub to make years of splatters and oven ick disappear with no waiting time. Reviewers love that the scents are not overpowering, too, which *cannot* be said for all oven cleaners. Everneat is a small business based in Fairfield, Connecticut, that specializes in natural cleaning products. Promising review: "This product is amazing! It works fast with pretty minimal elbow grease. The stainless-steel sponge that comes with it makes it easier. And it smells great! " — Melissa C. Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $19.99 (available in three scents). 26. A microwave veggie steamer if veggies are on the menu but digging out pots and pans is not. This genius device will ensure you eat your greens without the hassle of turning on the stove. Promising review: "I love fresh vegetables but hate having to cook up the whole batch and store. This little microwave steamer worked out even BETTER than I could have imagined! I use it almost every day now. I can break off a few stalks of broccoli, cut up a some asparagus, carrots, steam it in the microwave for 3–3.5 minutes and I have a wonderful serving of mixed fresh veggies anytime I want. I love it! It is small, so if you're feeding a family, look for something bigger along the same lines. It's easy to clean, and it seems sturdy enough for the dishwasher, but I hand wash it because I had a microwave steamer that got warped after a few runs through the dishwasher. Would definitely buy again." — terifrancis Get it from Amazon for $15.13 . 27. A panel of books so you can fill up the empty space on your bookshelves with some aesthetically pleasing faux-book spines! Instead of looking at tangled cords and white space around your gaming systems, you can fool guests into thinking they are looking at a well-organized TBR. Covogoods is a woman-owned small business based in Utah. Promising review: "I’m pretty sure I’ve never loved a purchase from Amazon as much as I love this one and I’ve been a Prime member since Day 1. This product is EXTREMELY well made and very unique. Plus it does the job of hiding the ugly routers and cords. And the customer service was great and responsive. I was a little hesitant to spend the money on this but after years of living with the husband’s pile of technology, the money was well spent!" — AmazonEmme Get it from Covogoods on Amazon Handmade starting at $29 . 28. A pack of solar-powered waterproof deck lights that'll turn your deck into a delightful nocturnal ambience wonderland without any pesky cords to trip over. Promising review: "These lights were easy to install and look great in on our deck. We just had a pool built and needed some light on the steps of the deck so we could see walking up the steps at night. They're beautiful without too much light." — BJ Get 16 from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two lengths and two colors). 29. A standing weeder because there's no reason to let those pesky weeds get your lawn or your knees with this handy tool. Grampa's Gardenware Co. is an Oregon-based, family-owned small business. Made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel, it uses a simple lever system to made weeding easy. Promising review: "Oh my god, I friggin' love this tool. I bought this on a whim given we bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard. Boy has it come in handy. Our new house had a ton of weeds in the front yard and this tool helped me get most of them out in no time. In fact, the process of yanking out the weed was strangely satisfying! I don't think anyone can say that weeding is fun but this tool made it as close to fun as you can get , especially when you see a long root along with the weed you pulled." — JG Get it on Amazon for $39.99 . 30. A dual-zone comforter for bed sharers with different ideas of what constitutes a perfect night's sleep. This comforter is machine washable, hypoallergenic, and designed to help one person sleep cooler and the other sleep warmer. Basically it's here to save your relationship. You're welcome. Promising review: "This comforter is what we’ve always needed . My husband and I are always tangled in blankets because I need more but yet they always end up on his side. This comforter provides an all-in-one solution that keeps me warm and him cool and our bedroom looking calm and zen. " — Hannah Get it from Amazon for $134.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors). 31. A fruit and veggie hammock that'll charm you with its design and impress you with how much fruit it can hold in the space you weren't using beneath your cabinet! Knapps Knots is a San Diego-based macrame and wood craft shop run by Anastasia Knapp, who is originally from Ukraine. Promising review: "It’s a perfect addition to clear some counter space in my small kitchen . Everything I needed was included aside from a drill to pre-drill some starter holes for the hooks. My husband cut down the dowels an inch or so to fit under our narrow cabinets. The color of yarn I chose matches well with our kitchen colors and I love the style of yarn it was made with . Thank you!" — Kayla Get it from Knapps Knots for $28.90+ (available in two sizes and 11 colors) 32. A set of two adhesive shower shelves if your elaborate self-care shower regimen is taking up more real estate than you actually *have*. These will give you plenty of room for organization so you can see all your treasures at a glance. Promising review: "I saw these shelves on TikTok and really wanted to try them out, as I have no shelves in my shower. The adhesion is impressive — they’ve stayed sticking for the past two weeks with no sign of letting up, and are holding about four bottles of products on each of the two racks I have hanging . I thought for sure they would fall after showering or something, but they have stayed strong and held up. I’m so impressed! I’m sure I will purchase more in the future. Super duper easy to install, they look beautiful and modern, and give my bathroom a totally different vibe . It’s so nice to have a product like this available!! Thank you!" — Sara B Get it from Amazon for $28.90+ (available in four colors). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — As the situation stands, snowboarder/ski racer Ester Ledecka has two Olympic races on the same day in 2026, at nearly the same time and in Italian mountain towns hours apart. The Czech Republic standout simply can’t make both starting gates. So she may have a big decision to make on Feb. 8, 2026 — race in the women’s downhill at the Milan-Cortina Games or go for a three-peat in snowboarding’s parallel giant slalom. Unless, of course, her lobbying efforts pay off. Ledecka said she’s going through her country’s Olympic committee to reach out and see if one of the events can be switched. The Winter Games released. “It’s like someone has broken your dream,” said after a training run in Beaver Creek as she prepares for a World Cup downhill and super-G this weekend. “So please change it. Please, please, please. It’s my biggest dream to do both. I can create a great show for people.” Ledecka is the rare athlete to do both winter sports at such a gold medal-winning level. Nearly seven years ago, Ledecka was a surprise winner in the super-G at the Pyeongchang Games — from bib No. 26, no less. A week later, she captured gold in the parallel GS (PGS). At the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, she defended her PGS crown along with finishing fifth in the super-G, 27th in the downhill and fourth in the Alpine combined. To amend an Olympic schedule would not be unprecedented. Before the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, the International Olympic Committee and the governing body for track and field accommodated a request from Allyson Felix to go for a 200-400 double. She earned a silver in the 400. In 1996, the schedule was shifted so American sprinter Michael Johnson could run in the 200 and 400 at the Atlanta Games. He won gold in both. “I would appreciate it,” said Ledecka, who started skiing at 2 years old and snowboarding three years later. “They’re fighting (for it) right now.” The current schedule has snowboarding parallel giant slalom holding a qualifying round from 9 a.m. to 11 on Feb. 8 in Livigno, Italy. The final is set for 1 p.m. Meanwhile, the women’s downhill is set to take place in Cortina at 11:30 a.m. It’s about a 4-hour drive between the two events. For now, she’s leaning toward snowboarding. Only because a few days later she could ski race in a super-G. “I was quite sad about that fact,” Ledecka said of the conflict between events. “We’ll see. It’s still quite far away.” Ledecka has 88 World Cup starts in skiing, with 10 podium finishes and four wins. She has 63 World Cup starts in snowboarding, featuring 39 podium finishes and 25 wins. “I don’t know how she does it,” said American ski racer Jacqueline Wiles, who dabbled in snowboarding as a kid. “It’s absolutely insane.” Ledecka enjoys both sports for different reasons. In skiing, it’s for the speed. For snowboarding, it’s the execution of a turn. It’s not always easy splitting her time between the two sports, fitting in training around events. She won a PGS race on Nov. 30 in China before arriving in Beaver Creek. After this, it’s off to St. Moritz, Switzerland, for more ski racing. She’s currently traveling with eight snowboards and 20 pairs of skis. “You cannot believe how stacked the ski room is right now,” Ledecka cracked. “I really admire my tech guy and how he’s handling it all. I’m very happy to have my team help me do this, my dream, of going from the snowboard World Cup to the ski World Cup. I’m having a lot of fun.” Notes: Lara Gut-Behrami of Switzerland had the fastest time in the second training run Thursday. Italians racers Sofia Goggia and Federica Brignone were both within a second. ... Lindsey Vonn is not expected to forerun before the third and final training session Friday. The 40-year-old Vonn still plans on testing out the course before this weekend’s races on the Birds of Prey course. ___ AP skiing:

In May 2023, a homeless man named Jordan Neely entered a New Yo rk City subway car, where he began acting erratically, scaring the other passengers by saying things such as: “I don’t care if I die. I don’t care if you die. Lock me up for life.” Neely did die, after Daniel Penny, an architecture student and Marine veteran, restrained him in a choke hold. Mr. Penny was prosecuted for manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. On Monday, a jury found him not guilty of criminally negligent homicide and deadlocked on second-degree manslaughter. The verdict, like the case, has been divisive. “You can’t do this to American heroes,” said Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), urging the Justice Department to “hold New York accountable” for trying Mr. Penny in the first place. Meanwhile, the New York City Council’s Black, Latino and Asian Caucus called Mr. Penny’s actions “vigilante justice” and blamed the gaps in the city’s social safety net. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.In May 2023, a homeless man named Jordan Neely entered a New Yo rk City subway car, where he began acting erratically, scaring the other passengers by saying things such as: “I don’t care if I die. I don’t care if you die. Lock me up for life.” Neely did die, after Daniel Penny, an architecture student and Marine veteran, restrained him in a choke hold. Mr. Penny was prosecuted for manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. On Monday, a jury found him not guilty of criminally negligent homicide and deadlocked on second-degree manslaughter. The verdict, like the case, has been divisive. “You can’t do this to American heroes,” said Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), urging the Justice Department to “hold New York accountable” for trying Mr. Penny in the first place. Meanwhile, the New York City Council’s Black, Latino and Asian Caucus called Mr. Penny’s actions “vigilante justice” and blamed the gaps in the city’s social safety net. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

Trevor Zegras immediately waved at the bench after he went down. Not what the Ducks need to see at this point (or any point). | — Zach Cavanagh (@ZachCav) Here’s what you need to know: Zegras underwent surgery today for a torn meniscus in his right knee. NEWS: Trevor Zegras had successful knee surgery today to repair a torn meniscus. He is expected to miss six weeks. — Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) Six weeks of absence is a long time... But seeing him fall and realizing he couldn’t use his right leg after the injury raised a lot of concerns. However, it’s unfortunate for Zegras because he was having great moments before falling in battle. – Great staff. Brad Pascall, Joe Thornton and Hnat Domenichelli are returning to lead at the . Brad Pascall, Joe Thornton et Hnat Domenichelli dirigeront à nouveau le à la . — Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) – Noteworthy: Belichick’s five-year contract will pay $1 million a year in base salary and $9 million a year in supplemental income. He also can receive as much as $3.5 million in bonuses per year. — Chip Alexander (@ice_chip) – Logical. Mais les fans des Yankees «gardent une place spéciale dans son coeur» quand même. — Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) – He found his niche in Toronto. RJ Barrett has taken his game to another level this season — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet)When Star Trek first aired in 1966, the idea of a communicator - a handheld device enabling instant communication - was science fiction. Smartphones today make Captain Kirk's communicator look primitive, offering capabilities far beyond what SF imagined. They're not just communication tools today, they're cameras, wallets, health trackers and entertainment hubs. We have entered the Star Trek future. 2024 has been another giant leap in proving that the future is arriving faster than we ever imagined. Consider the world around us. Drones are increasingly being used for agricultural surveys, medical supply deliveries and even disaster management. They have even taken over Indian weddings, buzzing like overzealous relatives to capture cinematic shots worthy of a Bollywood blockbuster. Electric 2-wheelers and e-rickshaws dominate streets. Security cameras are not just for offices and public spaces, they are now common in individual homes. Autonomous vehicles are being tested. I once joked that not even god could navigate India's chaotic roads. But it looks like algorithms have managed to bribe traffic gods. Delivery robots and robot waiters are making appearances, while EVs are gaining traction. Affordable smart devices powered by voice assistants manage lights, fans and even water pumps. Fitness-tracking wearables have become popular. And virtual reality devices are creating new entertainment experiences. Over 50% of retail transactions are now digital, with UPI processing billions of monthly payments. Even small vendors and roadside stalls accept money through QR codes. I won't forget the cheeky panhandler who whipped out a QR code and quipped, 'Arey bhai, no cash? No problem!' Home delivery services have revolutionised convenience, ensuring food and groceries reach doorsteps within minutes. What's most remarkable is the sheer pace of this transformation. Technological progress builds exponentially, with each innovation accelerating the next. Widespread adoption of smartphones, for example, has given rise to industries like digital payments, ecommerce and telemedicine . Initiatives like ' Digital India ' and 'Make in India' have further fuelled this exponential growth. 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These breakthroughs, ranging from AI-driven diagnostics to precision gene-editing tools, promise to redefine industries, solve complex problems and unlock innovative solutions, paving the way for transformative growth and unprecedented opportunities. The possibilities are breathtaking. Autonomous vehicles could reduce traffic congestion and road accidents, especially in densely populated cities. AI-driven diagnostics will make comprehensive healthcare accessible to even the most remote areas - and affordable to the poor. RE projects are fighting climate change while paving the way for energy independence and sustainable growth. Advances in gene editing could eliminate diseases, while entrepreneurs like Elon Musk are working on taking humanity to the heavens. There is, however, a trilemma we face as tech advances: Does this innovation have the potential to benefit everyone equally? What are the risks and unintended consequences? Does it promote autonomy or dependency? These three questions are relevant to technologies like autonomous vehicles, AI-powered diagnostics, promising greater access to healthcare but with potential bias risks, and digital payment systems, transforming convenience, yet raising concerns about inclusivity and security. The choices we make in answering these questions will determine whether the tech we create becomes a force for good or takes down a dark path. The risks are real. Drones, while helpful in delivering life-saving supplies, can be - and, indeed, have been - weaponised or used for invasive surveillance. AI's promise of personalisation can easily turn into manipulation or reinforce biases encoded into its algorithms. The digital divide remains a critical issue. Addressing these challenges will require innovation, regulation and a commitment to ensuring inclusivity. Yet, optimism is warranted. Covid accelerated the adoption of telemedicine and online education, showing how quickly societies can adapt when faced with challenges. In cities and villages alike, the democratisation of information through smartphones and internet connectivity has created opportunities that were unimaginable just a decade ago. Aadhaar demonstrates how digital infra can transform governance and enable financial inclusion for millions. These advancements are opportunities to boldly go where no one has gone before - toward a future that is more just, sustainable and prosperous for all. But achieving this will require vigilance, humility and a steadfast commitment to our shared humanity. Each of us, as citizens and innovators, holds the power to shape a future - whether by learning, building or championing tech that uplifts and unites. Technology must be an enabler, not a divider. 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