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By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 24, 2026 1:07 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Agropur dairy co-operative is set to invest nearly $1 billion to expand operations at two facilities in Quebec and Nova Scotia amid strong demand for protein-enriched foods. The co-operative says the money will double milk processing capacity at its plant in Beauceville, Que., southeast of Quebec City and create about 60 jobs. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. Agropur CEO Émile Cordeau says…

Canada’s position as an energy exporter is its “strongest card” in trade talks with the United States, energy and natural resources minister Tim Hodgson said Friday as the clock ticks down to the review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (CUSMA). Ensuring Canada uses its energy sector as leverage in trade talks is going to be priority going into his second year in office, Hodgson said at an event in Toronto.“I want our energy and natural resources sectors to play the strategically important role it should be playing – as Canada’s strongest cards in the CUSMA renegotiation,” Hodgson said.“I spent…

Georgetown, Guyana, April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Mount Sinai Health System and the Guyana Ministry of Health yesterday convened government, clinical, operational, and artificial intelligence (AI) leaders for a seminar, “Turning Promise Into Practice: Integrating AI Into Health Care—Foundations, Ethics, and Decision-Making,” in Georgetown, Guyana.  The seminar featured keynote speaker David L. Reich, MD, Chief Clinical Officer of the Mount Sinai Health System and President of The Mount Sinai Hospital, along with experts from the Windreich Department of Artificial Intelligence and Human Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The Mount Sinai Hospital, ranked No. 5 in the world and No. 1 in New York City…

Leaving Neverland director Dan Reed is criticizing the new Michael Jackson biopic while claiming that the late pop icon was “worse than Jeffrey Epstein.” Antoine Fuqua’s Michael hits theatres Friday and gives “an in-depth portrayal of the complicated man who became the King of Pop,” according to Lionsgate, which handles the worldwide distribution of the film.Reed is questioning how the new biopic failed to acknowledge the abuse allegations explored in his 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland, which raised child molestation allegations from Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who shared in harrowing detail how they say Jackson sexually abused them as boys.“It says that…

TERRACE COHOES, NY , April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Home Evolution Roofing, a well-established name in Upstate New York’s roofing industry, is celebrating 20 years of service this year.  It marks a milestone that reflects its long-standing presence and consistent performance across the region.  Operating from its headquarters at Crescent Terrace in Cohoes, NY, the company has grown into a trusted provider for residential and commercial roofing needs. The company has built its reputation through years of hands-on experience and customer-focused service.  Home Evolution Roofing Over the past two decades, Home Evolution Roofing has become widely recognized as one…

New York, April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Youth Power Ventures (YPV) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ambassador Hana Ibrahimova to its senior management team. Ambassador Duke Ibrahimova brings more than twenty years of executive, diplomatic, and operational experience at the intersection of international development, finance, and strategic partnerships. A former Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, a graduate of Columbia University, and a senior official within the United Nations system, she has led high-level engagement with governments, multilateral institutions, philanthropic foundations, and private sector leaders across the United States and internationally. Throughout her career, Ambassador Ibrahimova has built…

Tesla’s Cybercab is now in production at the company’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, but Elon Musk is sounding unusually cautious about the rollout.The robotaxi’s start of production was announced Thursday on X, with Tesla posting a video shot from inside a steering wheel-less Cybercab as it drove out of the factory with the caption, “Purpose built for autonomy.” The company made a few initial Cybercabs back in February, but continuous production only started this month.But with the company’s robotaxi plans creeping along much slower than expected, many Tesla watchers are left scratching their heads about the future — especially as…

Calgary, AB , April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rocky Train Vacations introduces a new series of scenic Southwest rail journeys culminating in Salt Lake City, offering travelers immersive rail experiences through some of the most striking landscapes in the United States. As a leading provider of curated rail vacations, Rocky Train Vacations presents these new itineraries as part of its expanding portfolio, combining trusted travel expertise with carefully crafted routes that highlight the beauty of the American Southwest while aligning with the company’s established reputation for quality service and seamless planning. The newly announced itineraries focus on Salt Lake…

STAMFORD, Conn., April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With $250,000 in funding from The Home Depot Foundation, Keep America Beautiful® is expanding its RETREET® program to help communities recover after hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and other catastrophic events. The funding will support the planting of more than 1,000 trees across four states: Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas.  “When disaster strikes, the initial focus is on rebuilding homes and infrastructure, while trees—which play a vital role in the health and well-being of our communities—are often overlooked,” said Kanika Greenlee, Senior Vice President of Affiliate Network for Keep America Beautiful. “With The Home Depot Foundation grant, Keep America…

Dublin, April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Aviation Carbon Fiber Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The aviation carbon fiber market is experiencing robust growth with projections indicating an expansion from $2.88 billion in 2025 to $4.32 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. Key factors driving this growth include aircraft fleet modernization, fuel efficiency improvements, and the expansion of next-generation aircraft programs. Advances in composite material science and the increasing use of high-strength fibers play a pivotal role in this market’s upward trajectory. Passenger air traffic growth significantly contributes to…