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The family of Taig Savage says it has lost faith in the justice system after one of the people accused in his killing pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter. The youth, who cannot be named, entered the guilty plea Friday, potentially facing a much shorter sentence than if convicted of second-degree murder.Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the maximum sentence for manslaughter is three years, compared to seven years for second-degree murder.“We were horrified,” said Tracey Savage, Taig’s mother. “It came really fast, out of nowhere.”Savage was 22 years old when he was found unresponsive on the sports…

MONACO, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crypto news today is turning toward AlphaPepe after the presale crossed 11,600+ holders, adding another retail growth milestone before public trading begins. The project has now raised over $2.6 million and reached a current presale price of $0.02931. The update comes as XRP price prediction headlines continue to watch whether XRP can target $8 in a stronger bull-market cycle. XRP has fresh narratives around ETF flows, RLUSD stablecoin growth, and XRP Ledger activity, but a move that high still depends on those catalysts turning into sustained demand. AlphaPepe is earlier in the curve. Previous…

A city committee has selected its preferred path for the Green Line LRT to travel through Calgary’s downtown core, after nearly two years of back and forth on the project’s alignment. The city’s executive committee was presented three options for the route Tuesday, and ultimately voted in favour of a surface alignment down 10 Avenue S.W. ending at a station between 1 and 2 Street S.W.That option, which fits within the project’s current budget, was supported 12-1 with Ward 2 Coun. Jennifer Wyness as the sole vote opposed.“I will admit, this is the first time I will actually vote to…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size After roughly 160 years in storage at the Smithsonian Institution, the only surviving pelt of the once-abundant woolly dog has returned close to home. “The dog to whom this pelt belonged originated in the Chilliwack area in the territories of the Stó:lō people,” Jordan Wilson, curator of Pacific Northwest and Contemporary Indigenous Art at the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia, and a member of the Musqueam nation, said.He said the breed was intentionally bred by the Coast Salish, Interior Salish and Makah people for their fur, which was…

Matt Kane Chief Financial Officer, CPTx Experienced gene editing and cell therapy pioneer to head financing and strengthen strategic leadership for CPTx non-viral DNA-based in vivo CAR T platform Munich, Germany & San Francisco, California – September 8, 2026 – CPTx, a company developing next-generation non-viral in vivo CAR T therapies, today announced the appointment of Matt Kane as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Matt Kane has led the development of some of the first allogeneic CAR T cell therapies into human clinical testing. He also led the first demonstration of gene editing in a non-human primate, work that later resulted…

1,168 matched subject ratings show predicted grades rising from 4.81 to 5.58, while 86% of surveyed students preferred RevisionDojo.RevisionDojo’s IB learning platform, featuring its suite of syllabus-aligned study, coursework, AI-powered learning, and progress-tracking tools. LOS ANGELES, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RevisionDojo, a learning platform used by more than 650,000 students and teachers across 4,000+ schools, has launched its 2026 Back to School Update, introducing a redesigned set of tools for IB revision, coursework, AI-supported learning, and progress tracking. The update follows findings from RevisionDojo’s May 2026 State of Learning Survey, which included students from 258 schools. Across 1,168…

A group of Alberta business leaders is urging voters to choose Canada in next month’s Alberta separatism referendum, but admits it’s an issue fraught with tension on the front lines. The Business Council of Alberta is composed of more than 130 chief executives representing investment firms, retailers, construction companies and more.Council president Adam Legge says their message is aimed at all Albertans, but in particular the ones who are on the fence about which way they will vote, along with people who intend to vote in favour of separating as a way to send a message to Ottawa.“Look, we need…

The Australian-founded service used by organisations across North America, Singapore, and New Zealand launches at home for the first time. Truescope enters the Australian market Truescope enters the Australian market SYDNEY, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Truescope will enter the Australian market on 1 October 2026, seven years after it was founded in Sydney by John Croll and Michael Bade. Truescope is a media intelligence service and monitors broadcast, print, digital and social media, and turns that coverage into insights that communications, PR and public affairs teams can use to make informed decisions. The service is used by leading…

Third well of commercial validation drill program (Lawson 4) is ongoing and has intersected a major fault or conduit with evidence of strong hydrothermal activity and Natural Hydrogen generation. MAX Power has increased its permitted landholdings for Natural Hydrogen in Saskatchewan by 25% to 2.5 million acres. Video: The Time is Nowhttps://youtu.be/TKnEnBEQ0TM REGINA, Saskatchewan, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FSE: 89N) (“MAX Power” or the “Company”) is pleased to report that ongoing commercial validation drilling at “Lawson Complex 1” in south-central Saskatchewan has successfully triangulated a very large Natural Hydrogen system with…

The renewal builds on a nearly 30-year relationship, connecting audiences to one of the world’s leading film festivals while supporting local businesses and economic growth in Canada Visa x TIFF Partnership Renewal Visual Cameron Bailey, CEO, TIFF and Michiel Wielhouwer President and Country Manager TORONTO, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Visa Canada and the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) today announced a multi-year extension of their longstanding partnership. As Visa approaches 30 years as a TIFF partner in 2027, the renewal reinforces a shared commitment to one of the world’s leading film festivals. Together, Visa and TIFF will continue…