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By Sarah Smellie The Canadian Press Posted May 20, 2026 11:23 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Hockey fans in Alex Newhook’s home province have gathered in bars and set aside politics as their hometown hero has helped secure the Montreal Canadiens a spot in the Eastern Conference final. In the Newfoundland Embassy, a pub on the bottom floor of a bright red building in St. John’s, the band hurried to the television between songs on Monday night to watch Game 7 between the Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres.Nobody minded about the band, said Embassy co-owner…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two Canadian steel companies have agreed to pay $19 million to resolve allegations they knowingly failed to pay proper duties on flat-rolled steel manufactured in Europe and Asia, the U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday. From May 2019 through January 2025, Farjess Inc. and Royal Canadian Steel Inc., along with part-owner and president Feroz Jessani, misrepresented the origin of the steel as Canadian and American, the department said in a news release.The companies knew the steel was from China, Indonesia, Italy, Turkey or Vietnam, the department said.A whistleblower broker flagged the two Canadian…
The partnership unlocks real-world usability of WEMADE’s digital assets across merchants in South KoreaNICE I&T also joins the WEMADE-led Global Alliance for KRW Stablecoin (GAKS) alongside other members like Chainalysis and Chainlink Pictured from left: Kang Se-Hyun, Managing Director of NICE Information & Telecommunication’s Stablecoin Task Force Team, and Shane Kim, VP of WEMADE and CEO of WEMIX, formalize the companies’ strategic partnership to build Web3 payment infrastructure with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). SEOUL, South Korea, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading Korean gaming company WEMADE, parent company of the global blockchain ecosystem WEMIX, announced…
Researchers are sounding the alarm about the number of post-secondary students experiencing homelessness. Student advocacy groups in Nova Scotia echo the concern, saying their peers are struggling to balance the burden of rising costs while going to school“They come in thinking that they’re going to be fine and then they realize, ‘Oh no,’” said Liza Zahid, president of the Saint Mary’s University Students’ Association in Halifax.She says some students are juggling multiple jobs just to keep a roof over their head. Ultimately, she says rising housing costs combined with tuition hikes are taking a toll on students.“The jobs don’t pay enough,…
By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted May 20, 2026 8:27 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles has been named to the NBA’s all-rookie second team. Murray-Boyles is the 13th player in franchise history to receive all-rookie honours and first since Scottie Barnes in 2021-22.The 20-year-old averaged 8.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks and 21.9 minutes in 57 regular-season games (22 starts). Murray-Boyles scored in double figures in 25 regular-season games, grabbed 10-plus rebounds six times and had four double-doubles. Get breaking National news Get…
MONACO, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crypto news today is turning toward AlphaPepe after the project announced that its presale has crossed 8,800 holders while Stage 16 remains live at $0.01734 per token. The presale has raised over $1.28 million, the AlphaSwap AI DEX demo has surpassed 5,000 active users, and the project has completed a full 10/10 BlockSAFU security audit ahead of its planned Q2 2026 exchange debut. The 8,800 holder milestone gives AlphaPepe a clear company update as Bitcoin price prediction headlines return to the $250,000 target, with traders watching institutional adoption, ETF demand, and macro liquidity…
The head of the Saskatchewan Realtors Association is voicing support for the proposed sale of Information Services Corporation (ISC), the former Crown corporation that operates the province’s land titles and registry system. The $1.2 billion deal would see a Plenary Americas subsidiary acquire ISC. Plenary is owned by Quebec-based pension fund manager La Caisse.Many professionals, organizations and municipalities in the province use ISC to register and track property ownership.Some realtors use it daily, underscoring the importance of keeping disruptions to the system to a minimum, said Chris Guerrette, CEO of the Saskatchewan Realtors Association.“For us, it’s important to know that the…
Bangalore, India, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Water purifier rental platforms are gaining visibility across Chennai through 2026 as households increasingly compare providers based on pricing transparency, service coverage, and maintenance inclusion in a city where total dissolved solids (TDS) levels frequently range between 800 and 1,500 ppm. Among the companies operating in this category, water purifier rental in Chennai options from Rentomojo, LivPure, and DrinkPrime are emerging as the most commonly evaluated across neighbourhoods such as T. Nagar, Velachery, Tambaram, OMR, Adyar, Anna Nagar, Mylapore, and Sholinganallur. In high-TDS cities like Chennai, where reverse osmosis (RO) combined with ultraviolet…
Dublin, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Flight Scheduling Software – Global Strategic Business Report” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The global market for Flight Scheduling Software was estimated at US$625.9 Million in 2025 and is projected to reach US$1.2 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2025 to 2032. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions. As air travel demand increases, airlines are relying on advanced scheduling solutions to minimize delays, improve aircraft utilization, and comply with regulatory requirements. The integration of AI…
Dublin, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Menopause – Global Strategic Business Report” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The global market for Menopause was estimated at US$15.2 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$20.9 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2025 to 2032. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions. Menopause care is undergoing a major transformation, as awareness about women’s health, hormonal balance, and post-menopausal wellness reaches new heights. Menopause, a natural biological transition that marks the end of menstruation,…