Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Xgen Ventures Inc. - XGN.H - V


    VANCOUVER, Jan. 30 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by
Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC):

    Issuer Name: Xgen Ventures Inc.
    TSX-V Ticker Symbol: XGN.H - V
    Time of Halt: 12:51 EST
    Reason for Halt: Pending clarification of company affairs

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