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Bangalore, India, May 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Water purifier rentals are gaining traction across Pune through 2026, particularly among tenants evaluating short-term occupancy decisions, with subscription plans starting at ₹500 per month emerging as a practical alternative to ownership for residents staying in the city for one year. Rental platforms operating in Pune, including water purifier rentals in Pune provider Rentomojo, are seeing increased demand across localities such as Hinjewadi, Baner, Wakad, Magarpatta, Viman Nagar, Kothrud, Kalyani Nagar, and Aundh — a pattern shaped by IT-corridor job cycles and 11-month lease agreements. In cities like Pune, where working professionals…

Refugee advocacy groups are raising concerns about what they describe as a surge in deportations in Quebec that is separating families, including those with young children. At a news conference Monday, a coalition of advocates, lawyers and politicians said they are aware of at least eight cases in the past month in which families in Quebec were targeted by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers, often resulting in one parent being removed.They allege the practice is disproportionately affecting Quebec compared with other provinces and are calling on the federal government to intervene.Advocates described the deportations as unnecessarily harsh, accusing border…

The City of Vancouver has released its Human Rights Framework ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which starts on Saturday, June 13. For the first time in the history of the tournament, host cities were required to include sustainability and human rights requirements as part of the bidding process.Vancouver identified 14 priority areas in its Action Plan that are most salient to the city’s needs and issues.These included discrimination, preventing housing displacement, showcasing diversity, reconciliation, preventing gender-based violence, sex worker safety, MMIWG2S+ response, human trafficking, rights respecting security protocols, freedom of assembly and expression, accessibility, the welfare of people experiencing…

Premiers from Canada’s four western provinces and the three territories are meeting in Kananaskis Country, west of Calgary, this week. While the leaders have lots to talk about, it is the possibility of Alberta separatism that looms over the meetings.The gathering, which Nunavut Premier John Main will participate in virtually, comes just days after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced her government will be holding a referendum in October that could set the stage for Alberta’s separation from Canada.British Columbia Premier David Eby, who has been butting heads with Smith over her desire for a new pipeline from Alberta to the…

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, May 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Maple Tree Counselling, an international counselling and psychotherapy practice operating across Hong Kong, Central Victoria and Melbourne, continues to expand its evidence-based mental health services through a growing team of therapists trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic Therapy, EMDR and other trauma-informed approaches. Founded in 2021, Maple Tree Counselling was established in response to rising demand for accessible and compassionate mental health support. The organisation was created by a group of colleagues and friends who shared a vision of providing safe, professional and confidential…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size With a giant cheque for $12.5 million in his hands, Montreal-area man Shawn Batten had a whole lot to smile about on Monday. “I’m feeling pretty good, still a little shocked,” Batten said.On May 20th, the Monteregie resident got the phone call that changed his life. Loto-Quebec was on the line to tell him he was a Lotto Max Grand Prize winner.“It took me some time to make sure it wasn’t a scam or fraud or something like that,” he said. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your…

HEIDELBERG, Germany and CHIBA, Japan, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGC Biologics, your friendly CDMO expert, was selected by Teikoku Seiyaku Co., Ltd., a leader in transdermal drug delivery, to provide microbial contract development and manufacturing services for KTP-001, a recombinant human matrix metalloproteinase-7 (rhMMP-7), to treat lumbar disc herniation. “Partnering with AGC Biologics was a clear choice. Their team has a proven track record in microbial manufacturing, and their global presence gives us the flexibility and security we need,” said Dr. Hiroyuki Kubo, Director and Executive Officer at Teikoku Seiyaku. “We value their collaborative spirit and working together…

More than two years after the body of Tatjana Stefanski was discovered in a wooded area in the North Okanagan, the murder trial for the man accused in her death is now underway at B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops. “We’ve been waiting the last two years for this day,” said family friend Jen de Bourcier.Jury selection began Monday morning in the trial of Vitali Stefanski, who pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the death of his former wife.Tatjana Stefanski, a 44-year-old mother of two, was last seen on April 13, 2024 at a Lumby property.Her body was…

A majority of Albertans would vote to remain in Canada if a separatism referendum were held today, according to a new poll. At the same time, many are also confused by the wording of the question Premier Danielle Smith proposed to be added to this fall’s provincial referendum.The Angus Reid Institute survey, conducted from May 22–24 after the province announced it was adding a 10th question to the referendum, found 60 per cent of respondents would vote to stay in Confederation, while 35 per cent said they would support beginning the process of separation.That needle has barely budged in months:…

After months of teasers, Ferrari is offering the first full view of its Luce electric vehicle. The Luce is notable not just for being Ferrari’s first EV, but for being designed in collaboration with Jony Ive and Mark Newson at their collective LoveFrom. It’s also going to be Ferrari’s second four-door car and its first five-seat one.We already knew Ive and Newson were working on the Luce’s interiors, which were shown off earlier this year. Now Ferrari says LoveFrom was allowed to “define the design direction of the project from the outset,” inside and out.Tim Stevens reporting for Engadget offers…