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BECOME A BAT-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY Municipalities, Indigenous communities and campuses across Canada are now invited to apply for a new bat-friendly certification initiative. Visit BatFriendlyCommunities.ca to learn more. Photo of Little Brown Bat in roost by James Pagé, Canadian Wildlife Federation. HELP CONSERVE THE ONLY FLYING MAMMAL IN THE WORLD Many bat species in Canada are at risk of extinction as a direct result of human activity, but humans can also be part of the solution. Visit HelptheBats.ca to get involved. Photo of Little Brown Bat in tree by James Pagé, Canadian Wildlife Federation. OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)…

Chill-Its 5160 Hydration Backpack Ergodyne Hydration Backpack St. Paul, Minnesota, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As summer seasons get hotter and longer, heat-related illness (HRI) is on the rise, becoming a major—but highly preventable—hazard for those working outdoors. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends a three-prong approach to protecting workers from HRI.     Water. Rest. Shade.  While this may seem like common sense, it’s not as simple as it sounds. Breaks are often skipped, shade is not always available, and access to water—especially on remote jobsites and in farm fields—is not always easy or convenient, leaving many…

Engineering the Path to Reliable Quantum Computing Source: Photonic Inc. Photonic’s breakthough family of QLDPC codes, SHYPS, was designed to perform quantum logic and error correction efficiently, greatly reducing the overhead requirements for quantum systems. The fast and lean SHYPS codes are competitive with surface codes when it comes to logical clock time and performance, with the significant benefit of requiring meaningfully fewer physical qubits per logical qubit. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Photonic Inc.’s paper on SHYPS quantum error correction codes, “Computing Efficiently in QLDPC Codes,” has been published in the journal Nature Communications. Quantum…

New report benchmarks compensation across more than 60 critical data center lifecycle roles and examines the workforce pressures affecting U.S. data center development Kelly 2026 Data Center Salary Guide Built specifically for the data center industry, the Kelly 2026 Data Center Salary Guide provides market intelligence to compete for critical talent, plan with confidence, and respond to rapidly shifting workforce demands. Facts at a Glance: Human capital constraints are the largest bottleneck to data center development; the gap in supply and surging demand fuels higher wages in both major markets and smaller communities.Data center pay varies by 46 percentage points…

By Maan Alhmidi The Canadian Press Posted August 25, 2026 12:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Public health officials in Toronto say they have identified a Toronto Transit Commission cooling tower as the source of a recent outbreak of legionnaires’ disease. Officials say they investigated an outbreak of six confirmed cases within about a one-kilometre radius of the intersection of Bathurst and Dupont streets.They say a cooling tower at the TTC’s Hillcrest Complex was determined to be the source of the outbreak after samples collected from the tower matched a sample from a…

After calling President Donald Trump a “loser” and the “king of bankruptcies” who could “kiss my ass,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford is embarking on a tour of United States news networks, striking a more conciliatory tone. “Things got a little heated, it got a little personal yesterday,” Premier Doug Ford told CNN on Tuesday morning, agreeing with Wolf Blitzer that it was time to lower the temperature.“I want to make a deal. A good deal for the American people, a good deal for the Canadians. We’re the two greatest countries in the world, we’re each other’s number one customer and…

Perez Hilton’s brother-in-law is sharing an update on the celebrity gossip blogger’s health, three weeks after a concerning TikTok livestream, in which he appeared to harm himself. A spokesperson for the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office previously told Global News that Hilton was hospitalized on Aug. 4 and was receiving “medical attention.”In an interview recorded on Sunday for the Perez Hilton Podcast co-hosted by Chris Booker, Hilton’s brother-in-law Tom said, “up until 48 hours or so ago from this recording, he was being treated for physical issues.”Tom, who is married to Hilton’s sister, Barbara Lavandeira, said Hilton suffered broken bones the night…

Three new Halloween-inspired patterns arrive Aug. 25, followed by a broader fall collection in September. Spooky Season is here! Spooky season is here! Simple Modern brings new Halloween drinkware designs that highlight playful ghosts, spider webs and other seasonal favorites, launching Aug. 25 as the brand releases the first of two fall collections. Fall style, wherever the season takes you. Simple Modern’s seasonal drinkware is designed to go everywhere, from morning coffee and daily commutes to sidelines, classrooms and weekend adventures. A second, fall-specific collection launches Sept. 5 with new designs inspired by the season. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Aug. 25,…

Apple is announcing a new generation of the Mac Mini, once again offering two models: one with a new M6 chip and a higher-end model with the M5 Pro found in this year’s MacBook Pro. The new Minis have the same tiny design and footprint as the 2024 M4 / M4 Pro models, but with upgraded internals, faster performance, and speedier ethernet ports.The M6 Mac Mini starts at $899, while the M5 Pro model starts at $1,699. Both cost $100 more than the most recent starting prices of the M4 generation. And while preorders start today, the new Mac Minis…

Home Fitness, Urban Space Constraints and E-Commerce Drive Demand for Modular, Multifunctional Fitness Furniture Modular Fitness Furniture Market Modular Fitness Furniture Market Dublin, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Modular Fitness Furniture Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2026-2035” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Modular Fitness Furniture Market was valued at USD 2.4 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% to reach USD 5.5 billion by 2035. Market growth is driven by the increasing adoption of home-based fitness routines, rising space constraints in urban housing, and a…