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By Craig Lord The Canadian Press Posted April 6, 2026 9:06 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size New polling suggests a majority of Canadians think Canada ought to explore joining the European Union at a fraught time for geopolitical relations. A survey of 4,000 people conducted by Spark Advocacy’s polling arm in March found that one in four respondents thought it would be a good idea for Canada to formally join the economic and political bloc of European nations. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never…

In a pair of fresh rulings, Canada’s information commissioner is challenging Defence Minister David McGuinty to crack the whip at his department and get his officials to meet their obligations under the federal Access to Information Act. In one of the judgments, issued last last month, Commissioner Caroline Maynard wrote that she found it “completely unacceptable” that senior officials at the Department of National Defence (DND) refused to respond to two Access to Information requests filed by Global News.The rulings are the latest in a string of what Maynard has described as “continuing struggles” at DND “to provide timely responses…

Tampa, Fla., April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA), a nonprofit healthcare educational institution committed to empowering the next generation of allied health professionals, has once again been recognized by Mental Health America (MHA) with the 2026 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health. This year’s honor marks UMA’s third consecutive Platinum designation, placing the organization among a select group of employers nationwide who demonstrate sustained excellence in mental health policies, practices and culture. The Bell Seal was developed by Mental Health America in 2019 and evaluates organizations across four key areas: workplace culture, benefits, compliance and…

New York, United States, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arizent, a leading business information company serving financial and professional services communities, today announced that Sean Matthews has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Marketing Services. In this role, Matthews will lead Arizent’s Marketing Services organization, overseeing the teams responsible for advertising and demand generation, event sponsorships, custom content and research solutions, and customer success. Matthews brings more than two decades of experience helping technology companies reach and influence enterprise buyers through data-driven marketing solutions. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Enterprise Tech and Industries…

LUOYANG, China, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TRUNNANO has recently achieved significant progress in the field of functional powder materials with the successful development of a surface-modified spherical alumina product. Utilizing KH570 silane coupling agent for surface treatment, this product is specifically engineered for high-performance thermal filler applications. It is widely applicable across various sectors—including thermal interface materials, thermally conductive potting compounds, thermally conductive plastics, and high-end copper-clad laminates—thereby meeting the growing thermal management demands of electronic components. TRUNNANO Surface-Modified Spherical Alumina Powder As a critical component of thermal fillers, spherical alumina stands out as an ideal choice for…

CHESTERFIELD, Mo., April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Slick City Action Park, the world’s first indoor slide and action park featuring proprietary dry-slide technology, has officially surpassed 150 locations open or in development, marking a defining milestone in the brand’s rapid national and international expansion. With 35 parks now open, Slick City’s total network revenue in the trailing twelve months (TTM) has increased by 216% compared to the prior TTM, while total open locations have increased by 169% versus this time last year. On top of this, Slick City and its franchise owners have an additional 38 sites with signed…

MINNEAPOLIS, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Egg Medical announces the launch of EggNest™ Complete Flex, a groundbreaking advancement in radiation protection that enables clinicians to safely work apron-free or with ultralight lead aprons—without the need for construction, structural modifications or procedural downtime. The first live case with Complete Flex will be performed by Dr. Jasvindar Singh at Barnes-Jewish Hospital on Wednesday, April 8th at 9:35 a.m. CST as a part of the ARCH 2026 meeting. “We are excited to be the first to use this novel technology in a live case and believe it is important to adopt solutions…

LOS ANGELES, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nearly half of Americans say they frequently feel stressed, according to a 2024 Gallup poll. In recent months, Google search trends show a growing number of people looking for answers, with queries like “how to reduce stress naturally” and “stress relief” on the rise. As April marks Stress Awareness Month, the focus turns to understanding and managing both the physical and mental effects of stress. Amid a growing stress crisis, some people, especially Gen Z, are examining the “always-on” culture that keeps us constantly connected—and increasingly overwhelmed. In response, individuals are stepping…

New flights from Toronto and Montréal to Tenerife, the only non-stop services between North America and the Canary IslandsNew Air Canada destinations of Roatán*, Santo Domingo, Mérida*, and Mazatlán*Significant expansion to sun markets from the West coast, plus more routes to Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico from across CanadaExpanded hotel and cruise offered through Air Canada Vacations MONTRÉAL, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Air Canada announced today it has added several new winter vacation destinations for the Winter 2026-27 season to its global network, including the only non-stop flights from North America to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. The…

Toys “R” Us Canada is battling tech giant Acer Inc., a Calgary swingers club and a Russian business over trademarks the struggling retailer says will cause confusion with its own branding. The toy chain is opposing applications the three businesses filed in hopes of registering as trademarks a backwards R, the phrase “Club R” and the word “Wonderlab,” respectively, in their products or marketing.It’s handling the cases even as the retailer remains in creditor protection and searches for investors for the business or buyers for assets, like the trademarks, which could be sold to help the company with its severe cash crunch. It owes at…