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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is planning to meet with her counterpart in Quebec City this week, with separatism and energy possible topics of discussion. Speaking at an unrelated news conference in Calgary, Smith was asked about her upcoming visit with Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette and expectations to talk about an east-west energy corridor.The two premiers are also expected to speak about trade, investment and provincial autonomy, with meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday. “I have told the previous premier every time I met with them that I talked to them about developing their own substantial natural gas resources, so that they can become energy self-sufficient from…

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yuno, the global financial infrastructure platform, today announced the appointment of Edwin Poot as Chief Technology Officer. Poot brings more than two decades of technology leadership across fintech, payments, and large-scale digital infrastructure, and will lead Yuno’s global engineering organization as the company continues to expand its platform and capabilities for merchants worldwide. Poot joins Yuno from Thredd, the PE-backed global card issuing and processing platform, where he served as Global Chief Technology Officer. During his tenure, he led a full-scale technology transformation, rebuilding Thredd’s platform on a cloud-native, AI-first serverless…

River levels in Calgary are expected to crest sometime Tuesday as crews continue to monitor rainfall totals. However, officials aren’t expecting overland flooding. According to the City of Calgary, between 40 and 80 mm of rain has fallen across the city as well as the Bow and Elbow River catchments since Saturday, with upwards of 70 mm of rain expected through mid-day Tuesday.Cooler temperatures have also slowed alpine snowmelt with precipitation at higher elevations falling as snow, the city said in its update Monday, which is “reducing the sevreity of streamflow runoff.”However, a boating advisory remains in effect in the…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The temperature was about 20 degrees warmer and the players dealt with heavy rain on the pitch instead of snow, but the outcome for Canada’s national soccer team on Monday night was the same as it was in 2021. Jonathan Osorio scored for Canada at the 58-minute mark of the second half and Jayden Nelson added an insurance marker one minute into stoppage time in its 2-0 win over Uzbekistan at Commonwealth Stadium. It was the first of two pre-World Cup friendlies.Tani Oluwaseyi gave Osorio a clear shot from just outside the right side of the box and his shot eluded keeper Abduvohid Nematov.…

While the Kitchener Rangers may have captured the Memorial Cup championship on Sunday, Kelowna emerged as a winner off the ice. Thousands of visitors descended on the Central Okanagan city during the 10-day tournament, providing an early boost to tourism and local businesses ahead of the peak summer season.“It definitely felt like summer came early,” said Omar D’Souza, owner of Parlour Ice Cream. “We’re only at the end of May, and it already felt like peak summertime on a lot of days.”The owners of The Train Station Pub also reported a significant increase in business during the hockey event.“Forty per…

HONG KONG, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CNI (Hong Kong) Yuanqizhi International Limited today announced the launch of its comprehensive “Filial Piety” Family Wellness Program, a dual-action health solution designed specifically for the modern Hong Kong household. Rolling out in time for Father’s Day, the new initiative addresses two critical pain points faced by urban families: the lack of time for balanced morning nutrition among working professionals, and the need for accessible, high-quality eldercare and pain management for aging parents. Operating under its tech-wellness chain brand, the company integrates traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) vitality theories with modern technology to…

Palm Beach, QL , June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Savvy fox is highlighting another successful auction purchase on the Gold Coast following the recent sale of 1/8 Washington Court, Varsity Lakes, QLD 4227, where 21 registered bidders competed before the property sold under the hammer for AUD 1.1 million. The property was marketed by selling agent Ben Williams of Remax Real Estate, and the result has contributed to Savvy fox’s growing number of five-star client reviews for its auction representation services. Savvy fox Savvy fox continues to attract positive attention from home buyers seeking support in fast-paced auction environments…

KEY POINTS ROG G1000 Edition 20 gaming desktop wins the prestigious Golden Award in the Gaming and Immersive Tech categoryASUS ExpertBook Ultra receives a Sustainable Tech Special Award for leadership in sustainable commercial computingASUS and ROG earn eight additional Category Awards for products spanning gaming, AI computing, creative tools, and networking TORONTO, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ASUS today announced that it has received a total of 10 Best Choice Awards at Computex 2026, including the prestigious Golden Award for the ROG G1000 Edition 20 gaming desktop and a Sustainable Tech Special Award for the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra. These…

It has been almost one year since 10-year-old Lionel Hall was killed in a boating accident on Burrard Inlet near Cates Park. “Almost a year ago, June 7, my son was out on a play date with one of his best friends and their family,” mom Shelley Klassen told Global News.“Four children on the boat, three adults. They’re up for a great day on the water and tragedy struck… A Scarab boat came through and hit the boys direct, killing my son instantly and life altering injuries to the other child.”Lionel’s mother is turning her family’s loss into advocacy, working…

KEY POINTS Refined aesthetics and dependable performance: new Zenbook 14 and Vivobook S Series laptops feature the latest power-efficient processors and premium designSmarter everyday AI assistance: ASUS Zenni Claw makes agentic AI feel easier, more practical, and more secure TORONTO, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At Computex today, ASUS unveiled new additions to its award-winning Zenbook and Vivobook laptop lineup. Designed to elevate the everyday computing experience, these laptops pair the latest power-efficient processors from Intel®, AMD, and Snapdragon® with durable all-metal construction, vibrant OLED displays, and stylish colorways. With this launch, ASUS ensures that premium features are no…