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By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 18, 2026 6:40 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A member of the Nova Scotia legislature says hackers have released personal images of him and his wife after he refused to provide payment in a blackmail attempt. Rick Burns said in a statement this evening that criminals hacked his email this week and requested money, which his family refused to pay.The MLA for Hammonds Plains-Lucasville says the hackers accessed files on his devices and have released personal images and videos of him and his wife as punishment.…

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Costigan Group at Compass rolls out a structured pre-acquisition screening framework for short-term rental investors, giving buyers a four-checkpoint system to evaluate zoning eligibility, property layout, competitive positioning, and revenue projections before committing capital. The framework arrives as Nashville’s STR market enters a period of tighter margins and stricter oversight. Occupancy rates across the city’s most active rental corridors have normalized in the low-to-mid 50s, while average daily rates pulled back 15 to 25 percent from post-COVID peaks. Properties purchased without conservative underwriting now face monthly cash flow gaps that many…

A major recreation centre being built in the far west end is facing higher construction costs, prompting City of Edmonton councillors to approve a budget increase. But how much more money is needed to complete the Lewis Farms Recreation Centre, which is about 65 per cent built, is not known.“Because if you say you need to spend X-million dollars on something, you can better believe that every bid that comes forward — because I would have said this on a camera — will come forward at exactly that price,” Mayor Andrew Knack said on Wednesday.Knack said a borrowing bylaw will…

SEOUL, Korea, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Myung Ju Lee, MD, PhD, founder of VIP Plastic Surgery Korea, was honored today with the 2026 Medical Korea Global Healthcare – Minister of Health and Welfare Award. The national distinction was presented at the Asem Ballroom in COEX, Seoul, recognizing Dr. Lee’s significant contributions to advancing South Korea’s international medical standing. The award, sanctioned by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, is reserved for healthcare leaders who enhance the country’s clinical standards and global competitiveness. Dr. Lee was specifically cited for his role in positioning Korea as a premier destination for complex…

SHENZHEN, China, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (“Lexin” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LX), a leading technology-empowered personal financial service enabler in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Mr. Jay Wenjie Xiao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lexin, commented, “The fourth quarter marked an important transition for us as we adapted to the new regulatory framework. Amid heightened industry risk volatility, our proactive compliance efforts and disciplined risk management enabled us to secure a stable transition, while balancing business scale and overall asset quality. Despite the complex macro…

LONDON, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Kingdom’s online entertainment sector has entered a defining chapter in 2026, and the demand for 25 free spins on registration no deposit UK offers has never been stronger. Cafe Casino has responded to this shift with a purpose-built promotional initiative that places transparency, player protection, and genuine value at the heart of its onboarding experience for the British market. With tightening regulatory standards under the UKGC’s revised Social Responsibility Code and a growing expectation among players for clear, honest terms, Cafe Casino’s 2026 launch represents a meaningful departure from the headline-driven…

Trains are a part of Canadian heritage, linking cities from coast to coast to coast. Currently, there are about 42,000 km of track running across Canada.There is also a vast network of roads, meaning they will occasionally cross paths — and this is where it can be dangerous.“In Canada in 2025, there were 160 crossing incidents and 92 trespassing incidents. That includes fatalities and injuries,” said Chris Day, the national director of Operation Lifesaver Canada.On Tuesday afternoon, RCMP say a train was travelling westbound near Taber, Alta., when it struck a northbound semi-truck.“Unfortunately, the train wasn’t able to stop in…

BRASÍLIA, Brazil, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As global trade digitization and cross-border capital flows accelerate, the international payment system is entering a new phase of technological upgrading. According to the World Bank and several financial research institutions, traditional cross-border payments still require an average settlement cycle of 1 to 3 business days, while fees in some regions can exceed 5% of the transaction amount. At the same time, the rise of stablecoins and blockchain payment networks is creating new technological pathways for international settlements. Against this backdrop, digital asset service platforms are exploring multi-chain cross-border payment solutions to…

It was a packed house at Platform Calgary on Wednesday as Canada’s minister for AI and digital innovation, Evan Solomon, explained more on how the government is looking to support the growing AI industry. “We are on a mission for ‘team yes’ to find answers,” explained Solomon. “My job is to facilitate ‘team yes.’ To get out of the way when we need to, and to give a boost when we have to.”According to Solomon, Canada is at a critical juncture where we are living through a period of political and technological change happening at an exponential rate.“This political and…

A Merritt, B.C., father is warning others about the danger of tick bites  after a serious medical emergency involving his young son. “Sheer panic,” is how Jamie Stevens describes the emotion he felt at the time.The Merritt boy woke up last Thursday morning unable to walk.“He was falling. His legs weren’t holding up his weight,” Stevens said. “Like he’d try to stand up and then he’d fall.”Stevens says doctors at the local hospital couldn’t determine a cause and referred him to a pediatrician.But when they got home, they discovered a large tick attached to the boy’s scalp.“It was pretty horrifying…