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As fear grows around the rise of cyclosporiasis cases in the United States, Quebec farmers are feeling the hit. Demand for lettuce is dropping, leaving farmers with a surplus of product.“Currently the lettuce that is being sold to our grocery stores and to our retailers is under the price of production, which means that when the grower is selling their lettuce, they’ve lost money,” Catherine Lessard, deputy manager of the Quebec Produce Growers’ Association, told Global News.Approximately half of lettuce grown in Quebec is exported to the U.S, but stock is not being purchased.“Americans stopped buying lettuce because, well, they…

ISELIN, N.J., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 1Kosmos, a leader in unifying identity proofing and passwordless authentication, today announced that Frank Cohen has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer. Cohen brings more than 20 years of executive sales and revenue leadership experience across high-growth cybersecurity and enterprise technology companies to the 1Kosmos management team. As Chief Revenue Officer, Cohen will lead 1Kosmos’ worldwide sales organization, channel partnerships, customer growth, and go-to-market strategy as the company continues expanding adoption of its identity verification and passwordless authentication platform across enterprises, public sector agencies, and regulated industries. “Frank has built world-class…

L’ÎLE-DES-SŒURS, Quebec, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) has just released its residential real estate market statistics for the month of July 2026. The most recent market statistics for the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) are based on the real estate brokers’ Centris provincial database. Highlights In July, 3,338 residential sales were completed through the Centris system, marking the fifth consecutive monthly decline and the steepest drop since February 2026.Last month’s slowdown extended across the entire market. All property categories and all large geographic sectors of the CMA recorded a decrease…

NEW YORK, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OnlyPet today announced the U.S. launch of its Pet Companion Robot, an app-controlled mobile robot that owners can drive through accessible indoor areas to where a cat has settled. Owners can use physical teaser wands, a built-in laser, a Pet Flat tail-style interactive toy or a door-mounted toy to play with the cat. The robot does not independently search for a hidden pet; the owner remains in control of movement and interaction. It is not simply a surveillance upgrade. It is a new way to participate remotely in a pet’s daily life—from…

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carrington College will host a Nursing Open House at its Sacramento campus on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m., located at 8909 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95826. The event will provide prospective students and community members the chance to learn more about the college’s Vocational Nursing and LVN to ADN program. Attendees will have the opportunity to view live student demonstrations, tour the campus and speak directly with enrollment services, financial services and career services staff about admissions, tuition and career pathways. The event will highlight two nursing pathways…

WINCHESTER, Va., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Martha Stewart has tackled enough renovation projects to know that every successful home improvement begins with one critical decision: choosing the right contractor. It’s advice she recently followed herself when partnering* with Trex Company to transform an outdoor living space at her Bedford, New York, farm. Pleased with the results, she’s now using Trex again at her coastal retreat in Seal Harbor, Maine. “Every renovation begins with finding the right team,” said Stewart. “Great contractors don’t just build, they help shape the design, solve problems before they happen and execute every detail beautifully.…

The brand upgrade marks the evolution of Vmake Labs (formerly Vmake AI) from a single AI UGC video generator into an all-in-one platform that turns products into viral social video using proven and trending styles. PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vmake AI today announced its evolution into Vmake Labs, unveiling a new brand identity and product direction built around a clear promise: turn products into viral social video. Vmake Labs is positioning itself as a social video studio, helping small businesses, e-commerce sellers and creators make content that feels native to social media, builds brand value and…

New York, NY , Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PGK88 announces the launch of new games on its online gaming platform, expanding its offerings for players in Papua New Guinea and surrounding communities. The platform now features an enhanced selection of gaming titles designed to provide diverse entertainment experiences. This expansion reflects the company’s commitment to delivering quality gaming options through its established online presence. Pgk88 has unveiled a new collection of games on its online gaming platform, addressing player demand for fresh content and varied gaming experiences. The expansion represents a significant update to the platform’s game library, offering…

A coalition of road safety groups is calling on Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Examiner to investigate, and recommend steps to address, the dangers posed to pedestrians and cyclists by pickup trucks and large SUVs. C.R.A.S.H. — otherwise known as the Coalition to Reduce Auto Size Hazards — has some two dozen members nationwide. In Nova Scotia, that includes the Ecology Action Centre, Vision Zero Kjipuktuk-Halifax and the Halifax Cycling Coalition.The letter to the medical examiner comes on the heels of a fatal “dooring” incident involving Dalhousie professor Dr. Nouman Ali, last month.This was followed by a pedestrian-vehicle collision involving an…

FOLSOM, Calif., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced it is selling nine of its professionally decorated and fully furnished model homes at Regency at Folsom Ranch, an exceptional 55+ active-adult community in Folsom, California. The homes available for sale include three model homes from each of the Sequoia, Redwood, and Tahoe Collections offering home shoppers the chance to own a one-of-a-kind residence in a resort-style setting near Sacramento. Regency at Folsom Ranch features five distinct collections, with a selection of build-to-order homes and quick move-in homes available for…