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HONG KONG, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Douce Vallée today announced the expansion of its brand presence with a dedicated focus on bespoke corporate gifting and event dessert services. Operating out of its licensed food manufacturing facility in Kwun Tong, the artisan brand is broadening its scope to deliver comprehensive, high-end dessert experiences tailored specifically for B2B clients, weddings, and large-scale brand events. Established in 2020, Douce Vallée has built a strong reputation for merging French aesthetics with meaningful storytelling through its handcrafted chocolates and pastries. The newly expanded business division translates this exact philosophy into customized commercial solutions.…

Vancouver shoe designer John Fluevog is known around the world for his unique and colourful footwear. Now he has created another shoe, a very personal tribute to a longtime friend who will forever be a part of his story.In 2025, Fluevog’s decades-long battle with polycystic kidney disease came to a head and he learned he would need either dialysis or a transplant.“My brain went, ‘Oh, I had no idea. Do you buy these things? Where do you get them?’” Fluevog said, laughing.He put out word that he needed a kidney donor and a longtime and dear friend stepped up.“The moment…

The CCUS Hub Study is investigating the technical and commercial feasibility of common infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region as an emissions reduction option for hard-to-abate industries (primarily steelmaking).First milestone complete with Phase 1 of the Study assessing more than 3,000 potential hub locations and narrowing the list to five key hubs in India (two hubs), Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia.The five key hubs highlight the opportunities and commercial feasibility for large-scale CCUS adoption and provide the scope of analysis for Phase 2.In Phase 2, the identified hubs will be further defined and optimised, with a focus on commercial model development and…

Integrating ticketing, live streaming, content, and commerce into a unified fan experience platform1,028% revenue growth over three years, with 1.4 million members across 231 countries 1,028% Revenue Growth in Three Years, Accelerating Expansion into a $300B Global Market SEOUL, South Korea, April 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BIGC (CEO Mihee Kim, www.bigc.im), a global entertainment-tech company operating an all-in-one digital venue platform, is rapidly scaling beyond traditional fan services by integrating live events and fan experiences into a unified digital platform. The company is targeting the global live entertainment market, estimated at approximately $300 billion and encompassing around 500 million…

SYDNEY, April 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Mother’s Day nears in Australia, gifting is shifting toward practical, wellness-focused choices centered on long-term value. A leading U.S.-based air purification brand, Levoit, is tapping into this trend by highlighting accessible home air quality solutions that support healthier everyday living. Australians are placing greater emphasis on healthier home environments, with gifting preferences moving beyond traditional categories such as flowers and chocolates. Instead, wellness-led products that contribute to comfort and sleep quality are gaining traction as more meaningful alternatives. Levoit says this reflects a broader change in how Australians approach gifting. “Mother’s Day…

Legislation to suspend parts of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act is set to be tabled in British Columbia this week, according to First Nations leadership. In an open letter to B.C. MLAs, the First Nations Leadership Council, the First Nations Summit, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and the BC Assembly of First Nations said the provincial government would work to “muster support” for the bill.“Premier Eby has confirmed he intends to introduce legislation to suspend critical provisions of DRIPA despite overwhelming opposition from First Nations, and is seeking to build caucus and cross-party support to…

CLEVELAND – As soon as the final whistle sounded in a disappointing Game 1 loss, Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic and his staff got to work. Rajakovic, his coaches, and all the Raptors players watched, rewatched and analyzed what went wrong in Toronto’s 126-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the opening game of their first-round playoff series on Saturday afternoon. They then got down to working on the long list of things that need to be fixed before Game 2 on Monday.“We had long conversations last night, this morning, about what (the) potential adjustments need to be,” said…

Vercel, a major development platform that hosts and deploys web apps, was compromised, and the hackers are attempting to sell stolen data. A person claiming to be a member of ShinyHunters, which was behind the recent hack of Rockstar Games, posted some data online, including employee names, email addresses, and activity time stamps. Vercel confirmed in a post on X that a “security incident” had occurred, and that it impacted a “limited subset” of its customers. Vercel said that a compromised third-party AI tool was the avenue for attack, though it did not specify which third-party was involved.Vercel encouraged administrators…

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the second-hand private jet purchased for his use to travel provincewide and beyond will be sold, after facing backlash from numerous critics. On Friday, Ford’s office confirmed it was buying a pre-owned Bombardier Challenger 650 for $28.9 million to aid “certain, flexible, secure and confidential travel” across Canada and the U.S.On Sunday, however, the premier’s office said the plan has changed.“Despite the best of intentions, I have heard and agree that now is not the right time for the expense of a government plane,” a statement from the premier’s office said.He went on to say…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Spring flood conditions put homes at risk of flooding and forced street closures in Gatineau, Que., along the Ottawa River, as rising waters continued to disrupt neighbourhoods across the city. The city is among several communities in Quebec and Ontario watching closely as renewed rain forecasts added pressure to flood-prone areas already dealing with washouts, bridge closures, and swollen waterways.Emergency crews stepped up overnight response efforts as water levels continued to rise in vulnerable neighbourhoods. Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette said firefighters went door-to-door to warn residents living in homes at risk of flooding.“The…