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After months of calls to do so, the Alberta government announced Tuesday it will pause the provincial fuel tax on gasoline and diesel. The tax is 13 cents a litre on gasoline and diesel, the province said. The suspension begins Oct. 1 and will last until the end of the year.Under Alberta’s relief program, quarterly reductions to the provincial fuel tax are introduced when the price of the American benchmark crude oil, West Texas Intermediate, averages at least US$80 per barrel over a review period of 20 trading days.The average price of WTI during the last review period from Aug. 18…

By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted September 22, 2026 4:06 pm Updated September 22, 2026 4:18 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Recently reacquired star Kawhi Leonard has signed a two-year, US$115-million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday. The reported deal, which includes a player option for the 2028-29 season, comes in under the maximum $126.6 million he was eligible for.ESPN, citing Leonard’s agent Harrison Gaines, was first to report the extension details. The extension kicks in after Leonard finishes a three-year, $149.5 million deal…

Motorola is the first company to announce a phone running Qualcomm’s top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip. The Signature 27 looks set to be Motorola’s most advanced flagship in some years, though we’re still waiting for the full specs, price, and release date.Any prospective buyers will first have to get over the design, which seems guaranteed to earn mixed reception. The aluminum phone has a thin body, available in either black (sorry, “Pantone coal smoke”) or green (“Pantone capulet olive”), with a woven tactical texture on one and a “feather-inspired” finish on the other. Either way, it slopes…

A US-based research peptide supplier strengthens quality-control standards through independent testing and per-batch documentation for research-use-only materials. BioEdge Research Labs Announces Quality-Control Measures for Research Materials A US-based research peptide supplier strengthens quality-control standards through independent testing and per-batch documentation for research-use-only materials. Los Angeles, CA , Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioEdge Research Labs, a United States-based supplier of research peptides and reference materials, today announced quality-control measures for its research product line. The measures strengthen the analytical checks and batch-level documentation applied to the company’s research-use-only materials. Quality control is a defining concern for laboratory and research…

Pamela Maxwell Pamela Maxwell, Community Affairs Manager for U.S. Bank, was appointed to the American Indian College Fund’s Board of Trustees. Denver, Colo., Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The American Indian College Fund welcomed Pamela Maxwell, Community Affairs Manager at U.S. Bank, on August 5 to its Board of Trustees. Maxwell has worked in the banking industry for over 30 years, and joined U.S. Bank in 2010. She is responsible for the development, coordination, and management of community relations and development activities, as well as corporate giving, in Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming, along with rural and tribal initiatives…

AI in Aviation Liability: Who Owns the Risk When Traditional Pilot Responsibilities Are Handled by Software? Global Aerospace Has Insights. Global Aerospace AI in Aviation Liability: Who Owns the Risk When Traditional Pilot Responsibilities Are Handled by Software? Global Aerospace Has Insights. Morris Plains, NJ, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For more than a century, aviation safety and liability, including in the insurance industry represented by Global Aerospace, have been built around a simple premise: a human pilot ultimately bears responsibility for operating the aircraft. Even as automation has become increasingly sophisticated, pilots have remained the final decision-makers and…

Nicole Gourley Nicole Gourley appointed as new president and chief executive officer of National Diabetes Trust Toronto, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Diabetes Trust  announced today the appointment of Nicole Gourley as president and chief executive officer, effective September 28, 2026. Gourley has more than 18 years of experience helping complex, mission-driven organizations grow and work better. She has led teams and operations across Canada, developed new sources of revenue, strengthened partnerships, managed complex budgets and supported organizations through periods of growth and evolution. “Nicole combines purpose-driven leadership with the commercial and operational experience National Diabetes Trust needs…

Investor’s Circle names Goldco its top gold IRA company for September 2026 following a review of leading precious metals companies serving retirement investors. Goldco Wins Top Gold IRA Company For September From Investor’s Circle Investor’s Circle names Goldco its top gold IRA company for September 2026 following a review of leading precious metals companies serving retirement investors. Wilmington, DE , Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Investor’s Circle, an online resource covering investing, retirement planning and financial markets, has announced Goldco as its Top Gold IRA Company for September 2026. The recognition follows Investor’s Circle’s review of prominent companies offering…

Flexible Mixing Solutions for Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facilities EvenMix Advances IBC Tote Mixers for Water Treatment Polymer and Flocculant Applications Flexible Mixing Solutions for Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facilities Columbia Station, OH , Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EvenMix specializes in IBC tote mixing systems for water treatment applications that require polymer and flocculant preparation. The company serves municipal wastewater treatment, industrial wastewater treatment, and temporary mobile systems across multiple facility types. EvenMix addresses challenges operators face when managing multiple polymer feed points, frequent tote changes, and space-constrained environments. Its solutions support treatment facilities seeking efficient,…

Denver-based countertop fabricator marks customer feedback milestone as demand for low-maintenance quartz and natural stone surfaces remains steady across the Front Range Denver Stone Plus Reaches 50 Five-Star Reviews, Reaffirming Commitment to Custom Quartz Craftsmanship Denver-based countertop fabricator marks customer feedback milestone as demand for low-maintenance quartz and natural stone surfaces remains steady across the Front Range Denver, Colorado , Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Denver Stone Plus, a Denver-based countertop fabrication and installation company, has surpassed fifty 5-star customer reviews on its Google Business Profile. The milestone comes as the company continues to fabricate and install quartz, granite,…