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Descrease article font size Increase article font size With a brutal flooding season across Saskatchewan, many roads and bridges in rural municipalities are still underwater. With 35 local states of emergency declared, affected communities in the province are concerned with the amount of time and money repairs will take.“We’re a very small community in many respects… We don’t have a large budget, we don’t (have) a large workforce. So right now, even just responding to the pressures of the flooding that’s happening is really tough. And just to think of the monumental task of trying to repair all this is…

EDMONTON, Alberta, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Propurti Inc. today announced the official launch of Propurti, an AI-powered property management and real estate operations platform, scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Fiegel Conference Centre, Allard Hall, MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta. The launch will formally introduce Propurti to landlords, property managers, real estate operators, tenants, community leaders, industry stakeholders, and invited guests. The platform is designed to help rental property operators manage core day-to-day workflowsin one place, including property discovery, leasing and applications, rent collection, maintenance coordination, tenant communications, compliance support, document…

After more than 40 years operating north of Penticton, B.C., the Penticton Shooting Club is packing up as it tries to understand why the federal government is forcing it off the land it has long called home. The club is being evicted from property owned by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.“We don’t understand why this is being done,” said Gary Logan vice-president of the Penticton Shooting Sports Association.  “No one has come out. ‘We want this property because of X,’ nothing. So it’s very frustrating.”Adding to the frustration is the government’s latest move — a lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court…

Politicians in Quebec are accusing Toronto of waging a “fear campaign” by invoking the threat of a Quebec referendum to undermine Montreal’s bid to host a new multinational defence bank. Canada has been chosen to host the headquarters of the institution, with Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver competing for the project, which is expected to create more than 3,000 jobs.The contest is intensifying as cities make their case, with Quebec’s Premier, Christine Fréchette, highlighting Montreal’s strengths.“We have expertise in aeronautics, aerospace and artificial intelligence,” she said, adding the city has what it needs to welcome the bank.But a report published in…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Laval, Que., says it is seeing a surge in water usage tied to the playoff run of the Montreal Canadiens, with officials pointing to a clear pattern during games. Data from Laval’s water treatment plant suggests residents are holding off on using the bathroom while the Canadiens are on the ice, with usage spiking at intermissions.Figures recorded during a pivotal Game 7 against the Tampa Bay Lightning show sharp increases in water consumption precisely when periods of the game end, a trend officials link to many people flushing toilets…

New funding directed at human trafficking awareness is exposing gaps in support resources for survivors. Hospitality Saskatchewan has received $115,000 from the Government of Saskatchewan through the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence to launch a training program to help workers notice signs of trafficking and increase reporting.“I’ve been working in this industry for 40 years and I shudder to think what I missed,” Hospitality Saskatchewan president and CEO Jim Bence said.Bence says reporting is only the first step, and survivors also need somewhere to turn, but one of the places he relies on most is in jeopardy.Hope Restored…

To celebrate founder Peter Dering’s birthday, Peak Design is taking up to 50 percent off a host of bags and accessories through May 8. The sale includes steep discounts on many of the company’s most popular backpacks and bags, as well as a couple of other items, including camera accessories.Many Verge staffers are fans of Peak Design, in part because the company is known for making durable, weatherproof products that can house a range of gadgets. Most of its bags are built to carry a lot of gear without feeling bulky or disorganized, thanks to thoughtful extras like expandable storage,…

DURHAM, NC and LONDON, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Polarean, a commercial-stage medical imaging company advancing functional MRI of the lungs, will be featured at the American Thoracic Society’s (ATS) 2026 Respiratory Innovation Summit (RIS), taking place May 15–16 in Orlando, Florida. Polarean will also participate in the ATS 2026 International Conference from May 17–20, engaging with leaders across pulmonary medicine, research, and drug development. The Company’s presence across both RIS and ATS reflects its expanding role at the intersection of clinical research and pharmaceutical innovation, as Xenon MRI continues to evolve into a practical cardiopulmonary biomarker platform for clinical…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size 2025 was a big year for Saskatchewan’s mining sector. The industry reported $12.6 billion in sales, up 19 per cent from 2024, making 2025 the highest year on record for the industry. This was announced at a press conference held by Energy and Natural Resources Minister Chris Beaudry, who highlighted the growth that the sector is seeing.“Saskatchewan is a premier global mining jurisdiction that is in a growth phase. I’m sure everyone has heard of potash product from new projects, new uranium production that’ll be coming online in five or so years,”…

Dublin, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Asia-Pacific AI in Antibody Discovery Market: Analysis and Forecast, 2025-2035” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The Asia-Pacific AI in antibody discovery market is projected to reach $1.24 billion by 2035 from $118.7 million in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 26.47% during the forecast period 2025-2035. The APAC AI in antibody discovery market is expanding due in large part to the drawbacks of traditional antibody finding methods, which are marked by expensive costs, lengthy development times, and high failure rates. By drastically cutting development time and increasing success rates, AI-enabled technologies…