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Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Montreal is urging residents to keep conserving water as emergency repairs on a major aqueduct continue through the summer. Officials say work on the aging water main beneath Atwater Avenue remains on schedule. The aqueduct supplies drinking water to about 1.3 million people across 16 Montreal boroughs.Repairs began after inspections determined urgent work was needed to prevent a potential rupture. So far, two sections of the aqueduct have been repaired, while work on a third section is ongoing. A fourth and critical section is expected to begin in the…

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ParcelDaily, a leading courier delivery service platform, today announced the expansion of its Cash-on-Delivery (COD) solutions, successfully unlocking new revenue streams for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) targeting cash-preferred and underserved consumer segments across Malaysia. To date, ParcelDaily has processed and remitted more than RM250 million in COD payments to local merchants, underscoring the ongoing demand for offline payment options in the digital economy. Cash-on-Delivery Still Matters to Malaysian Buyers Digital payments may be growing, but they are not yet equally accessible or trusted across every part of Malaysia. ParcelDaily’s…

LONDON, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Twenty-five years after “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” first captivated audiences in cinemas worldwide, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products will reveal the strategic playbook behind one of the most valuable entertainment properties ever in an exclusive keynote conversation at this year’s Brand Licensing Europe (BLE). Robert Oberschelp, President, Global Consumer Products, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Johanne Broadfield, Senior Vice President, EMEA, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, will join Amanda Cioletti, Vice President, Content & Strategy, License Global, to share actionable insights on: Market-specific activation strategies: How Warner Bros. Discovery tailors…

Rhode Island, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The nonprofit Association of Migraine Disorders’ global Shades For Migraine campaign achieved record participation in 2026 — reaching millions, raising migraine awareness, and fighting stigma. Shades For Migraine unites patients, healthcare professionals, and advocacy organizations around the world through events, educational initiatives, and social media engagement to build community and promote migraine visibility. Migraine is a common, complex neurological disorder. Although it affects one billion people worldwide and is a leading cause of disability, migraine remains widely misunderstood and stigmatized. “One of the biggest barriers for people with migraine is that often,…

Researchers spent Tuesday waist-deep in streams near Okanagan Falls, searching for one of the smallest indicators of river health — mussels. “Mussels are an indicator of water quality, so we are looking to put in more habitat that the mussels like,” said geomorphologist Zoe Eyjolfson.As drought continues to strain the region, scientists are surveying mussels, fish habitat and river conditions to collect data that will help guide future restoration projects aimed at creating a more robust watershed and increasing biodiversity in areas that have lost multiple species. The work is part of a broader effort by the Collaborative Leadership Table…

A long-term plan to widen Highway 97 in Kelowna, B.C., has taken a step forward but major questions remain about cost, timing, and how much private property could be affected. City council approved the Highway 97 Right-of-Way Protection Plan Monday, which aims to preserve space for a possible future expansion of the 14-km highway corridor.The concept would add two transit-only lanes to the existing six lanes between the William R. Bennett Bridge and UBC Okanagan — a project staff say could be 20 years away.The proposed widening would require a 50-metre right-of-way along the highway corridor, meaning land may eventually…

Calgary city council will maintain the rules around building backyard suites, after city administration recommended making them a permitted use across low-density zoning districts across the city. The move stems from council’s repeal of citywide rezoning, which is set to take effect on Aug. 4, and create “significant inconsistency” in the application process for a suite, administration said, as residential properties will be governed by 16 different zoning districts.As a result, city administration recommended listing both secondary suites and backyard suites as “permitted use” across the city.Permitted use would exempt secondary suites from requiring a development permit, and would only…

Apple says it won’t limit the capabilities of devices leased through its new Upgrade program if you miss a payment. In an emailed statement to The Verge, Apple spokesperson Brian Bumbery says, “There will be no restricted mode and/or there will be no limitations put on device functionality due to missed payments or default with the Apple Upgrade program.”This confirmation comes after 9to5Mac uncovered code in an iOS 27 beta for a new “App Managed Features” system. This would reportedly allow financial partners to “perform ongoing status checks” on a device, as well as have Apple’s system services put a…

Wilmington, DE , July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — InvestingInGold.com has published its latest review of the Gold IRA industry, recognizing Goldco as the publication’s Best Overall Gold IRA Company following an extensive evaluation of many of the industry’s leading precious metals IRA providers. The report examines companies based on customer satisfaction, reputation, rollover assistance, educational resources, transparency, longevity, and overall client experience to help retirement investors make more informed decisions when considering physical precious metals for their retirement portfolios. Demand for Gold IRAs has steadily increased over the past several years as investors continue looking for ways to diversify…

WUHU, China, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recently, OMODA & JAECOO officially broke ground on its first South African plant, with key model JAECOO 5 joining the core production lineup. ICE, HEV, and BEV variants will be simultaneously introduced for local production. As South Africa’s fastest-growing automotive brand in 2025, with sales up 147% year-over-year, OMODA & JAECOO is leveraging its globally proven product strength to bring JAECOO 5 to local manufacturing in South Africa. This move precisely addresses the diverse mobility needs of local users, enriches the South African automotive market with a full-spectrum powertrain lineup, and leverages…