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By Jeremy Simes The Canadian Press Posted July 13, 2026 4:08 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Regina’s former police chief says his firing was unjustified and wrong. In a statement through his lawyer, Farooq Sheikh says the process that led to his dismissal lacked fairness and due process.Sheikh was fired last year after a misconduct investigation determined he sent inappropriate text messages to a member of the Regina Board of Police Commissioners.He was accused of sending the messages over several months, including during an in-camera discussion about Sheikh’s employment contract. Get daily National…

BRAMPTON, Ontario, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brampton, Canada, and Hong Kong SAR, China, made history on July 11 by achieving a new Guinness World Records title for the Most People Solving a Rotating Tactile Puzzle Cube at Multiple Venues. The international record united 449 participants—111 in Brampton and 338 in Hong Kong—including children, families and many people who are blind or have low vision. At the centre of the event was a blindfolded tactile puzzle challenge. Participants relied on touch, spatial reasoning, concentration and memory to solve the cube, creating a powerful shared experience across ages, backgrounds and…

Apple has just released public betas for iOS 27 and other major OS updates that are set to publicly launch this fall. The big new feature this year is Siri AI, the delayed AI-powered revamp to Siri. It actually works — which is big praise! — though it keeps things brief.Other betas available now include iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate. If you want to test out Apple’s upcoming updates, fair warning that you may run into issues like unexpected glitches or a battery that drains faster than you’re used to. Use your best judgment on whether…

Denver, CO, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — YES Communities recently partnered with the American Red Cross of Colorado to host a blood drive at its home office on June 15, bringing YES team members together in support of a shared mission: helping save lives. A total of 25 employees participated in the blood drive, including 18 first-time donors, resulting in 25 units of blood donated. In addition to whole blood donations, three participants completed Power Red donations, a specialized donation that can help provide critical red blood cells for patients with significant medical needs. Altogether, the donations collected during the event have the potential to impact dozens of…

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Miata Metals Corp. (TSXV: MMET) (FSE: 8NQ) (OTCQX: MMETF) (“Miata” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce additional drill results from its ongoing, 25,000 m diamond drilling program at its Sela Creek Gold Project (“Sela Creek” or the “Project”) in Suriname.The latest results include one of the strongest holes drilled at Sela Creek to date, with hole 26DDH-JT-019 intersecting 30.0 m at 4.06 g/t Au, including 14.0 m at 8.20 g/t Au, in a down-dip step-out from previously reported high-grade mineralization at Jons Trend. The hole also intersected multiple additional mineralized…

Dublin, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Paper Masking Tapes Global Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2035” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This comprehensive report explores the paper masking tapes market, detailing trends from 2020-2025, and forecasting predictions up to 2035. The market analysis spans various regions and major global economies. By 2025, the global paper masking tapes market reached $2.12 billion, growing at a CAGR of 3% since 2020. It is projected to expand at a rate of 5.4%, reaching $2.75 billion by 2030, and grow further at a 2.3% CAGR to $3.46 billion by 2035. Key…

Dublin, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Veterinary Financing Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Solutions Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The veterinary financing buy now, pay later (BNPL) solutions market has witnessed substantial growth in recent years, expanding from $1.05 billion in 2025 to $1.24 billion in 2026 with a CAGR of 18%. This growth can be attributed to factors such as increasing pet insurance adoption, digitalization of billing systems in veterinary clinics, and elevated consumer credit availability for healthcare services. Fintech partnerships with veterinary clinics and the expansion of e-commerce-based pet services requiring flexible…

Dublin, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Rapid Immunoassay Analyzers Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The rapid immunoassay analyzers market has experienced significant growth, with projections showing an increase from $1.23 billion in 2025 to $1.36 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 10.8%. Key drivers include the prevalence of infectious and chronic diseases, demand for early diagnosis, adoption of point-of-care testing solutions, and expansion of diagnostic infrastructures. Looking ahead, the market is expected to grow to $2.08 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 11.1%. This growth is spurred by advancements in biomarker detection…

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toobit, the award-winning global cryptocurrency exchange, today announces the latest edition of its VIP trading campaign. Running from July 13, 2026 to July 27, 2026, this two-week event provides high-volume traders with a zero-loss lucky draw system packed with premium incentives, including gold and Bitcoin (BTC) as headline prizes. The initiative breaks down into four paths, allowing participants to choose how they scale their rewards: Activity 1: Traders can instantly claim a 100 USDT Futures Position Voucher upon signing up for the campaign.Activity 2: Reaching milestone deposit tiers unlocks up…

EAGLE, Idaho, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the grand opening of Torrente, a new luxury home community in Eagle, Idaho. Located at 2615 N. Hartley Way, Torrente offers an impressive collection of single-family home designs, thoughtfully curated amenities, and a highly desirable location near recreation, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Torrente features a variety of luxury home designs starting from the mid-$500,000s, with single-story and two-story floor plans ranging from approximately 1,560 to more than 4,760 square feet. Homes are thoughtfully designed with open-concept living spaces,…