Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Western Financial Group Inc. - WES, WES.PR.A, WES.PR.B


    TORONTO, Aug. 20 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by
Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC):

    Issuer Name: Western Financial Group Inc.
    TSX Ticker Symbol: WES, WES.PR.A, WES.PR.B
    Time of Halt: 08:57
    Reason for Halt:  Pending News

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