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The promise of $10-a-day child care is supposed to make raising a young family more affordable. But for some Saskatchewan parents, a gap in the program’s rollout will mean a bigger hit to their budget than expected. The issue is that not all children turning six this year will qualify equally under the province’s renewed $10-a-day child-care agreement, leaving some families on the hook for thousands of dollars in costs they didn’t plan for.The challenge comes down to timing.Last year, the provincial government renegotiated its $10-a-day child-care funding deal with the federal government.The current deal, which expires March 31, does…

Accolad takes human resources management to new heights with its employee recognition platform and automated years of service recognition program, designed to optimize talent retention and employee engagement. QUEBEC CITY, March 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an ultra-competitive labor market, Accolad announces the rollout of new features on its employee recognition platform, establishing itself as the go-to solution for companies striving to become employers of choice. As talent retention becomes the number one priority for HR departments, Accolad offers a strategic lever to build a strong and human-centric corporate culture. Employee Recognition: A Legal and Strategic Imperative Since the…

Some subprime lenders appear to be facing strain as debt levels and the rate of borrower defaults start to rise in Canada and the U.S., which may leave many wondering if there are early parallels to the 2008 financial crisis. The concerns come as U.S. tariffs and the war in Iran continue to ramp up the pain on consumers, and as that financial hurt appears to be bleeding out into the middle class.Experts warn that if a crisis rapidly accelerates the problem, there could be ripple effects to the broader economy.“If more and more Canadians continue to default, then the…

LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2026 Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), the world’s largest annual gathering for optical networking and communications professionals, delivered a high-impact week in Los Angeles, bringing together nearly 18,000 attendees amid major industry announcements and clear global momentum around AI infrastructure and the optical technologies enabling it. Reflecting the continued importance of OFC, the OFC 2027 exhibition space is already 73% sold. A Global Industry Gathering Across five days of technical exchange, major product announcements, live demonstrations and industry dialogue, OFC 2026 reinforced its role as the global meeting place for…

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, March 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FSE: 89N) (“MAX Power” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the successful closing of its previously announced private placement of units of the Company (the “Units”) for total gross proceeds of approximately $20.5 million, with Eric Sprott as the lead order (the “Offering”). The Offering was led by Hampton Securities Limited as lead agent and sole bookrunner (the “Agent”). Mr. Ran Narayanasamy, MAX Power CEO, commented: “This is the largest raise in MAX Power history, occurring in the immediate aftermath of the Lawson…

Since roughly the turn of the millennium, Google Search has been the bedrock of the web. People loved Google’s trustworthy “10 blue links” search experience and its unspoken promise: The website you click is the website you get.Now, Google is beginning to replace news headlines in its search results with ones that are AI-generated. After doing something similar in its Google Discover news feed, it’s starting to mess with headlines in the traditional “10 blue links,” too. We’ve found multiple examples where Google replaced headlines we wrote with ones we did not, sometimes changing their meaning in the process.For example,…

After months of persistent snow, deep freezes and Arctic blasts, many Ontarians are feeling the fatigue of a winter that won’t let go. According to Global News chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell, it’s not just the cold or snowfall totals that stand out, it’s how long it’s all lasted.“It’s definitely not your imagination,” Farnell said. “It has been a long go across southern Ontario.”Snow arrived before Christmas across much of southern Ontario, followed by weeks of persistent lake-effect snowfall through January.That pattern, combined with multiple deep freezes and freezing rain, kept snow on the ground for months, with little opportunity for…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2026 Alabama ORBIE Awards honored leading chief information officers (CIOs) from SCA Health, Motion Industries, Diversified Energy, City of Birmingham and Harbert Management Corporation for their exceptional leadership. Hosted by AlabamaCIO, one of over 50 Inspire Leadership Network chapters, the prestigious award honors CIOs who drive business transformation and industry impact. This exclusive event brought together top executives and industry leaders from Alabama. The morning honored excellence in technology leadership across five award categories at Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge. “CIOs play a critical role in shaping strategy and driving innovation across…

XP-Pen has launched a new 27-inch display drawing tablet that competes with the visual performance of Wacom’s beloved Cintiq Pro series, but for a fraction of the cost. The Artist Pro 27 is available starting today for $1,899.99, providing a 4K resolution display with a 120Hz refresh rate and extreme color accuracy, according to XP-Pen’s webstore listing.Those specifications are similar to Wacom’s much pricier Cintiq Pro 27, which launched four years ago for $3,499. Wacom has long established itself as the leading tablet manufacturer for creative professionals, but products released by more affordable competitors like XP-Pen and Huion have caught…

TRENTON, N.J., March 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) today highlighted statewide firefighting foam collection events, marking one of the largest coordinated programs of its kind in United States history. The initiative was created to remove and permanently destroy aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” from firehouses and fire academies across New Jersey. Through these collection events, the State expects to safely collect and destroy over 150,000 gallons of AFFF—one of the most concentrated forms of PFAS. PFAS are synthetic chemicals linked to cancer,…