Maximus Ventures Ltd. is pleased to announce the completion of the business combination of NFX Gold Inc. and Maximus Ventures Ltd.,
including the name change to "Bear Lake Gold Ltd."

Trading will commence under the new name on September 18, 2008
on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "BLG".

Management believes that Bear Lake is now larger, stronger and better positioned to explore the significant potential of the Larder Lake gold project in northeast Ontario.

Redirection to the new website: www.bearlakegold.com will take effect in a few moments.

We thank you for your continued support and interest.