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By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 21, 2026 9:31 am Updated April 21, 2026 9:32 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Residents of a community in northeastern B.C. were ordered out of their homes late Monday due to the risk of a landslide. Those in the area of the historic Old Fort slide were to head to the Pomeroy Sports Centre in the city of Fort St. John.The Peace River Regional District earlier issued an evacuation order due to “immediate danger to life safety” after reported cracking at the site of the historic Old…

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of “pushing fear” in a recent address to Canadians on the relationship with the U.S. In a 10-minute video posted to social media on Sunday, Carney said Canada’s deep economic ties with the U.S. used to be a major strength, but are now a source of weakness.The prime minister said it would be wrong to wait for the U.S. to resume the co-operation of decades past and Ottawa must instead push forward with a plan to diversify its trade.In his own video posted to social media Monday, Poilievre argued Carney’s address…

Aiwibi’s international reach spans more than 100 countries worldwide. SYDNEY, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aiwibi, an Australia-based baby care brand, has announced that its products are now available in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion since its establishment in 2013. A Decade of Growth and Global Expansion Over the past decade, Aiwibi has developed a broad international distribution network, supported by partnerships with local distributors across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Central Asia, Oceania, North America, Africa, Europe, and Latin America. Through these collaborations, Aiwibi has steadily expanded its…

South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency confirmed that it has asked prosecutors to request a court warrant for arresting Bang, the billionaire founder and chairman of Hybe. Bang’s legal team in a statement to The Associated Press did not directly address the accusations but expressed regret that police were seeking his arrest “despite our full and consistent cooperation with…

KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ECD Automotive Design, the premier craft specialist for British classic restoration, demonstrates the breadth of its capability with a $245,000 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer commission completed for a longtime collector client. While widely recognized for its work with iconic British marques, this build reflects a broader expression of the company’s engineering, design, and restoration expertise applied to a distinctly American platform. The result is a carefully executed interpretation of the K5 Blazer, that preserves its original character while elevating it through modern craftsmanship, performance, and finish standards consistent with ECD’s most exacting…

NEW YORK, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As financial markets continue to accelerate, demand for faster decision-making and data-informed investing is steadily increasing. AriseAlpha has announced a new platform update featuring its AI-driven trading tools, designed to help users interpret market data more efficiently and support strategy execution across cryptocurrency and stock markets. This update reflects a broader shift in how trading platforms are evolving — from simply delivering information to supporting more structured market analysis and decision-making. From Data Access to Data Interpretation In earlier stages of market development, access to data was a key advantage. Today, however,…

Less than a year ago, Apple made headlines for a lack of AI announcements at its annual WWDC event. Ten months later, the company has announced that hardware executive John Ternus will succeed longtime CEO Tim Cook as chief executive — and the official release doesn’t mention AI once.Ternus, currently Apple’s SVP of hardware engineering, will take over as CEO on September 1st, after Cook’s decade and a half in the role. Ternus is a 25-year veteran of the company and the first Apple CEO in about 30 years to come from the hardware sector. According to Apple, he’s led…

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Holley, the iconic performance brand behind industry-leading EFI, carburetion and engine swap solutions, in the Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY) portfolio, today announced the launch of Holley High-Performance Car Care, a new line of automotive detailing products developed in partnership with Malco Automotive. The new lineup expands the broader American Performance automotive chemicals portfolio, which includes Cataclean Fuel and Exhaust System Cleaner, Cataclean Diesel Exhaust System & DPF Cleaner, NOS Octane Booster, Holley Carburetor Cleaner and Baer Spray Brake Cleaner, into vehicle appearance care. Developed for performance-focused enthusiasts who care as much…

DORVAL, Quebec, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Lachine Hospital Foundation’s signature gala raised $322,115 in support of the Dream Big: Lachine Hospital campaign—a powerful collaboration with the MUHC Foundation to modernize health care across Montreal’s West Island. Launched in 2022, the $5 million campaign is helping equip Lachine Hospital with state-of-the-art technology and upgraded facilities, ensuring patients can access world-class health care closer to home. Held at the Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel, this year’s gala brought together philanthropists, business leaders, and members of the health care community for an unforgettable evening inspired by the beauty of Santorini.…

Transaction results in one of the most comprehensive enterprise customer footprints in the conversational AI sector, including 25 of the Fortune 100Combined company expects a $500M revenue opportunity, accelerated path to profitability, strong balance sheet, and no debt SANTA CLARA, Calif. and NEW YORK, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice and conversational AI, and LivePerson (Nasdaq: LPSN), a pioneer in enterprise conversational AI serving hundreds of enterprise and mid-market brands, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which SoundHound will acquire LivePerson. The combination unifies SoundHound’s industry-leading…