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The Ontario Progressive Conservative caucus was given the green light to book hotel rooms in downtown Toronto at the taxpayer’s expense whenever night sittings were scheduled, Global News has learned, despite Premier Doug Ford’s repeated public assertion that the expenses were “unacceptable.” For more than a week, Progressive Conservative MPPs have been facing scrutiny for charging downtown Toronto hotel stays to the taxpayer instead of commuting to and from Queen’s Park.Former tourism minister Stan Cho resigned after claiming $16,000 over three years despite living six km away from the Ontario Legislature, while three Peel Region MPPs billed $50,000 between them…
MUTSAMUDU, Comoros, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, the world leader in 0‑fee digital asset trading, today announced the appointment of Robert MacDonald as Chief Compliance Officer. Robert brings over two decades of experience leading regulatory transformation at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets, and will oversee MEXC’s global compliance strategy, governance framework, and regulatory engagement. Robert joins MEXC from Bybit, where he served as Chief Legal & Compliance Officer. In this dual capacity, he directed the exchange’s global licensing strategy and corporate legal operations and oversaw the implementation of international AML and KYC frameworks. Robert’s previous…
Dublin, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Digital Shipyard Market by Technology, Shipyard, Capacity, End Use, Process, Digitalization Level, Region – Global Forecast to 2030” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global digital shipyard market was estimated at USD 1.80 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 4.30 billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.0% during the forecast period. Market expansion is being supported by shipyards’ growing need to improve operational efficiency, control costs, reduce project delays and enhance vessel quality. Shipbuilders are increasingly adopting digital twins, automation, simulation, real-time data…
Dublin, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Pressure Vessels Market by Type, Material, Pressure Rating, End-User Industry and Region – Global Forecast to 2031” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global pressure vessels market is projected to increase from USD 57.55 billion in 2026 to USD 73.24 billion by 2031, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% during the forecast period. Expanding chemical production, rising global electricity demand, infrastructure investment and the modernization of industrial facilities are expected to support sustained market growth. Storage vessels to hold the second-largest market share by type in 2026 By…
Dublin, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Blockchain Market by Offering, Provider, Type, Deployment Mode, Vertical, and Region – Global Forecast to 2031” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global blockchain market is projected to grow from USD 54.08 billion in 2026 to USD 610.96 billion by 2031, registering a compound annual growth rate of 62.4% during the forecast period. Market expansion is being driven by rising demand for secure digital identity verification, privacy-preserving data sharing and regulatory-compliant authentication across financial services, healthcare, government and enterprise environments. Organizations are increasingly implementing decentralized identity frameworks and verifiable credentials to…
Dublin, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Recyclable Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) Pouch Market Global Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global recyclable biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) pouch market is projected to grow from $5.43 billion in 2025 to $5.78 billion in 2026, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. Continued expansion is expected to take the market to $7.48 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.7%. Historical growth has been supported by rising demand for plastic packaging, expansion of food and beverage processing, increased consumption through urban retail channels, and growing demand…
Dublin, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Basalt Fiber Market by Form, Usage, End-Use Industry, and Region – Global Forecast to 2031” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global basalt fiber market is estimated to be valued at USD 0.40 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 0.70 billion by 2031, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% during the forecast period. Market growth is being supported by rising demand for noncorrosive, durable, high-performance materials across construction and infrastructure, automotive and transportation, electrical and electronics, wind energy, marine, and other industries. Discrete Basalt Fiber…
Dublin, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Digital Railway Market By Solution, Application – Global Forecast to 2031” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global digital railway market is projected to grow from USD 90.98 billion in 2026 to USD 136.49 billion by 2031, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. Rising passenger volumes, changing scheduling requirements and demand for seamless journeys are encouraging transit authorities to replace rigid legacy operations with agile, data-driven railway platforms. Cloud-based rail management systems are enabling dynamic scheduling, route optimization and resource allocation across extensive transit networks. At the same…
MCLEAN, Va., July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acentra Health, a technology and health solutions company dedicated to accelerating better health outcomes for government and commercial clients and the populations they serve, today announced the appointment of Sreedevi Hegde as Senior Vice President – India Country Head. In this role, Hegde will lead the company’s India organization and play a key role in advancing Acentra Health’s Global Delivery Organization (GDO), strengthening operational excellence, and supporting the company’s continued global growth. Hegde joins Acentra Health as the company expands its global capabilities to better serve clients and further its mission to…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New meme coin Pepeto ($PEPETO) has announced that a fresh presale stage is now open, following a sellout of the prior round that arrived well before its deadline, with total funding standing above $10.4 million. The project’s rapid growth keeps drawing attention from across the crypto space, not only for its meme appeal, but for the utility underneath it: an Ethereum compatible EVM Layer 2 combined with a bridge connecting Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain. With each stage of the presale filling quicker than the one before, Pepeto is building a…