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By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 8, 2026 11:18 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The police chief in Saint John, N.B., says complaints against him by several unionized officers are “disappointing and predictable.” In a statement issued this morning, Chief Robert Bruce says most of the complaints made last summer were dismissed.He says they were found to be “vexatious, frivolous and not made in good faith.”Bruce says he took full responsibility for the few remaining allegations. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens…

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is about to lose his director of communications, Katy Merrifield. Merrifield, along with Conservative campaign manager Steve Outhouse, have been widely seen within the Conservative caucus as the two most significant agents of change in the way Poilievre has been approaching politics since the Conservatives lost the 2025 election.She said the decision to depart was her own.“I put a few projects on hold when I made a decision to join the leader’s office last summer and it’s time for me to return to them,” Merrifield said.“I’m proud of my contributions to the movement over the…

MIAMI, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Pure Space Daily 2X Strategy ETF (XAIL), expanding its lineup of leveraged thematic ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to the rapidly evolving global space economy. XAIL is designed for traders seeking magnified, short-term bullish exposure to a concentrated portfolio of companies directly engaged in space-related technologies and services. By seeking to deliver 200% of the daily performance of an actively managed portfolio of “pure space” companies, the Fund allows investors to express tactical upside views on the commercialization and expansion of the…

TORONTO, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A gonzo road trip, a fight for independence and a high-stakes crusade to keep a filmmaker who is disabled out of institutional care. Can the award-winning docuseries make it to Sin City? One year after the acclaimed first season of Crip Trip (stream it for free HERE), Daniel Ennett, filmmaker and quadruple amputee, is still facing the threat of life in a long-term care facility. He only qualifies for six and a half hours of care per day, but with a limb difference, he requires 24/7 care, and his mom can only do…

Guangzhou, China, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kailas FUGA Team has announced the signing of US elite trail runner Ryan Becker as the most recent addition to its international team of athletes, which now includes 16 different nationalities. The addition of Ryan BECKER builds on Kailas FUGA’s strategy to partner with high performing athletes to further optimize its high-quality, performance driven trail products adapted to varied and technical terrain. With a current UTMB Index of 887 for 50k, Ryan BECKER has attracted attention since breaking onto the trail running scene in 2019. As a two time All-American honors cross-country…

SÃO PAULO, Brazil, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Axton Global, an international facilitator specializing in trade credit solutions, recently addressed the transition from simple logistics to strategic financial intelligence in international trade. During an interview with CNBC Times Brasil, Icaro Moro, Sales Team Leader at Axton Global Brazil, highlighted the persistent hurdles faced by Brazilian importers and the role of trade finance services in overcoming them. Overcoming the Liquidity Trap Axton Global identified that many companies with the capacity to scale are often hindered by the need to freeze significant capital in advance payments to Chinese suppliers. This liquidity…

Last September, a company named Lumafield scanned 1,000 cylindrical lithium-ion batteries to shine a light on the hidden risks of cheaping out. At roughly the same time, I found myself testing two awesome new kinds of AA battery that recharge using USB-C cables.It gave me an idea. Could we find the very best USB-C AA batteries by combining my own anecdotal testing with Lumafield’s scanning tech?The answer seems to be yes! Knowing what I now know, the Zepath 3600mWh is the only rechargeable lithium-ion AA I’d buy for myself — even though USB-C is in the charger, rather than each…

NEW YORK, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Scorbit, the connected gaming platform bringing classic and modern arcade games online, just announced the launch of its real-money tournaments feature, marking a major step forward in transforming physical gameplay into connected, competitive and monetized experiences. The launch comes as the platform continues to expand its footprint and grow its user base. The new real-money arcade tournaments feature enables players to seamlessly enter competitions or step into live tournaments, compete on demand, and win cash prizes, turning traditionally solo arcade games into always-on, high-stakes experiences. For operators, the platform unlocks new revenue…

CEDARVILLE, OHIO, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Radio was once expected to fade in the digital age. Instead, it has adapted. Christian broadcasters are now reaching listeners not only through traditional airwaves but through streaming services, mobile apps and other digital platforms. Cedarville University alumni are helping shape that work at organizations like WayFM, The River Radio in Columbus, Ohio, Focus on the Family, K-LOVE and Air1. For many of those graduates, the path began at Cedarville’s campus radio station, now known as Resound Radio, where students have spent decades preparing for careers in broadcasting and digital media.  At K-LOVE and Air1, alumni Jim Houser, chief radio officer; Mandy Young, vice president of radio and Steve…

PORT ANGELES, Wash., April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Fed Bank (“First Fed”), a wholly owned subsidiary of First Northwest Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNWB), named Jennifer Gribble as its new Chief People Officer, effective March 31, 2026. Gribble is a seasoned global human resources executive with decades of experience serving on executive leadership teams and as a trusted advisor to boards, shaping strategy, culture and workforce initiatives across seven industries and six continents. “First Fed has always been a community builder and a business builder, and now we’re building a different type of bank,” said Curt Queyrouze, First Fed President…