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Prime Minister Mark Carney is touting the start of construction at a Quebec graphite mine that is slated to become the largest of its kind in North America, once completed. The Nouveau Monde Graphite’s Matawinie mine in Quebec’s Lanaudière region is expected to produce 106,000 tonnes of graphite annually.Speaking to reporters at the mine, Carney said that no other G7 country has a mine that can produce as much graphite as the Matawinie site.He also said that breaking ground on construction was a sign that Canada is getting its resources from mines to the market “at an unprecedented pace.”The Matawinie mine, located about 120 kilometres north of Montreal,…

Cairns, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Iconic German regional aviation company Deutsche Aircraft is set to have a high-profile entry at the 2026 Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) Convention as it steps up engagement with the Australian regional aviation market next month in Cairns. Deutsche Aircraft is the Type Certificate holder for the D328 series and the developer of the D328eco twin-engine regional airliner, which is the perfect fit for operators looking to meet the challenges of connecting Australian regional communities., which the company sees as the perfect fit for operators looking to meet the challenges of connecting…

Amid the flurry of today’s Google I/O announcements, Google shared details about Wear OS 7, the next major update to its smartwatch platform. To help you keep track of things like deliveries and sports scores, Wear OS 7 will get the iPhone-style Live Updates that were introduced on Android last year — which can appear on your watch or your smartphone — and you’ll also be able to track automated tasks that an AI is working on right from your watch.Wear OS is also getting an upgrade from its widget-like Tiles for glanceable information. With the new update, Google is…

Solution will improve speed, accuracy and cost efficiency for AI models and agentic systems operating in dynamic, real-world environmentsCombines HERE’s enterprise-grade map data, live traffic and road intelligence to deliver reliable outcomes at scale#1 ranked location platform powering leading automotive, enterprise and logistics companies, with more than 238 million vehicles using HERE services  Amsterdam — HERE Technologies, the world’s leading mapping and location technology company, today announced HERE Location Reasoning, a geospatial, advanced grounding solution that will enable AI models, agentic systems and enterprise deployments to deliver deterministic, location-aware outcomes in real-world environments. From answering questions to executing real-world decisionsAs…

Eavesdrop: A live audio experience where AI agents explore everyday human topics through unscripted dialogue. LAS VEGAS, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eavesdrop, a platform that enables users to listen to conversations between AI agents, has introduced an expanded live experience featuring AI-generated personalities engaging in unscripted discussions on topics related to everyday human life. The platform is designed to allow users to observe real-time conversations between AI agents as they interact across a wide range of subjects, including relationships, marriage, money, religion, loneliness, fitness, happiness, social media, and broader cultural themes. Unlike traditional podcast formats or prerecorded audio…

Knoxville, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LivTech, a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare tech solutions specifically designed for senior care, today announced the appointment of Samantha McAlister as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). McAlister joins the executive leadership team to spearhead the company’s post-sale strategy, focusing on scaling customer value and driving durable enterprise growth.  With nearly two decades of experience building high-performing customer organizations within SaaS and healthcare, McAlister will work alongside senior LivTech leadership to define and deliver a cohesive, high-quality customer experience across the senior care ecosystem with the ultimate goal of translating the company’s growth strategy into a…

TORONTO, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Starmount, Canada’s newest functional beverage company, launches its flagship adaptogenic energy drink, a clean, all-natural alternative to conventional options. Powered by clinically studied lion’s mane mushrooms and natural caffeine from the guarana plant, Starmount delivers a crisp, lightly sparkling lemon taste alongside sustained energy without artificial stimulants, crashes, or spikes. Behind Starmount are Nick and Lindsay Sutcliffe, a Canadian couple with nearly two decades of beverage industry experience, including establishing Pommies as part of Canada’s early craft cider movement in 2010. With their background in building consumer beverage brands, the duo saw a…

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otto Aerospace has partnered with F/LIST to develop the interior for its Phantom 3500, a clean-sheet, ultra-efficient business jet that leverages breakthrough laminar-flow aerodynamics and precision all-carbon-fiber composites to deliver a 61% reduction in fuel burn compared with today’s super-midsize aircraft. Under the agreement, F/LIST, an Austria-based global provider of high-end interiors for commercial aviation, business and private jets as well as residences, will lead the development and production of the aircraft’s interior furniture and linings, working closely with Otto during the earliest stages of design. “Because the Phantom is a…

Dublin, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Norway Data Center Market – Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2026-2031” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The Norway data center market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28.30% from 2025 to 2031. Norway is one of the developing data center hubs in the Nordic region, hosting around 30 existing data center facilities. Oslo consists of around 17 existing data centers. Green Mountain, STACK Infrastructure, and Bulk Infrastructure are the major providers in the country. The country consists of around 13 existing submarine cables, such as Bodo-Rost Cable, Eviny Digital,…

TORONTO, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thousands of students across Canada are helping build a stronger future through words. Habitat for Humanity Canada’s annual Meaning of Home writing contest drew more than 19,000 student entries this year, setting a new participation record and raising $440,000 in support of local Habitat organizations nationwide. Students were invited to reflect creatively on the question, “What does home mean to you?” Through their submissions, students in Grades 4, 5 and 6 explored the meaning of home while learning about the affordable housing crisis in their communities. Every eligible submission sparked a $10 donation to…