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FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) and Lufthansa Technik have entered an Elite Licensed Repair Service Facility Agreement (LRSF), reinforcing their long-standing cooperation for support of Woodward components on the CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B* engines. As part of Woodward’s newly established two-tier global support network, Lufthansa Technik is the first network partner authorized to provide the complete range of repair and overhaul services on Woodward fuel controls, valves, and actuators on the CFM LEAP engines. For operators of Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, this agreement will translate into enhanced service…

Opposition parties say government owes it to Nova Scotians to be more transparent on its progress in implementing recommendations from an inquiry into a former soldier who killed his family and himself in 2017. They made the comments Tuesday after a veterans affairs committee meeting that looked into the government’s progress following the inquiry into the Lionel Desmond tragedy. In January 2024, the inquiry issued 25 recommendations including for the province to improve health access for Black Nova Scotians and ramp up funding to address intimate-partner violence.A government-run website aimed at tracking progress on this work launched this past January…

Some south Edmonton homeowners opposed to large-scale infill development are taking legal action after failing to change city policy through political channels. Residents in the Duggan neighbourhood are placing a restrictive covenant on their property titles, in an effort to limit the size and type of future redevelopment — even after homes change hands.The move comes amid broader debates over infill housing across Alberta.Earlier this month, Calgary city council voted to repeal a blanket infill rezoning policy following complaints from homeowners about oversized developments.In Edmonton, opponents say they are trying a different strategy. Duggan resident Dilip Dasmohapatra said construction next…

VANCOUVER, B.C., April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The ChariTree Foundation is marking its 20th anniversary on Earth Day with a new initiative supporting children’s climate education and tree planting in Malawi. “Despite the urgency, climate change is being overshadowed, and far more must be done to protect children,” said Andrea Koehle Jones, founder of The ChariTree Foundation. “Rather than celebrating, we are directing resources to where they’re needed most—supporting children and communities on the front lines of the climate crisis.” The ChariTree Foundation is marking its 20th anniversary with a $20,000 Earth Day donation to support children’s environmental education…

Govee’s cordless lamp is a bit brighter producing up to 500 lumens of light compared to just 370 lumens from Hue’s. However, being dimmer allows the Hue lamp to run for up to 48 hours without external power, while the Govee’s 4,800mAh battery will only last for up to 30 hours with colored lighting, or up to just 5 hours when set to white.Contributing to the Hue Go’s higher price is an IP54 water resistance rating allowing it to survive some light rain when used outside. The instructions for Govee’s explicitly warn users to avoid exposing the lamp to splashes…

SHENZHEN, China, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On April 17th, Han’s Laser (002008.SZ) released its 2025 annual report. The report indicates that Han’s Laser exceeded annual revenue of USD 2.67 billion, up 27.00% year-on-year, marking a three-year high in revenue scale. Its net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was CNY 1.19 billion, while its net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company excluding non-recurring gains and losses was CNY 810 million, with the latter surging by as much as 82.28% year-on-year, reflecting continuous improvement in its operating quality. Driven by the three major trends of…

Kelowna, B.C.’s waterfront is still quiet, but it won’t be long before visitors return. This year, tourism operators are hoping the province’s move to loosen short-term rental restrictions will translate into a stronger season, after what many describe as two flat summers.“I think will be just a really good relief for a lot of businesses and a lot of people,” said restaurateur Casey Greabeiel.Greabeiel said the restrictions played a role in last year’s closure of Salt and Brick, one of his three restaurants.He’s hoping the addition of more short-term rental units will mean a much-needed boost at his two other…

If you’re tired of dealing with a cluttered desk or nightstand, the Twelve South PowerBug cuts down on cables by plugging directly into the wall and handling multiple devices at once. And right now, it’s down to a new low price, starting at $35.05 ($15 off) at Amazon.All you need to do is plug it in, and it turns any wall outlet into a charger that can power two devices at once, without the clutter of loose cables and bulky wall chargers. The 15W Qi2 pad wirelessly charges MagSafe-compatible iPhones and other Qi2 devices, while a 35W USB-C Power Delivery…

MONACO, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AlphaPepe is nearing the $1 million presale milestone as Stage 14 opens at $0.01524 after Stage 13 sold out, putting the project into its next price window before the Q2 2026 exchange debut. The move comes as Cardano price prediction headlines turn bullish again, with analysts pointing to a possible $3 ADA cycle target. Cardano remains one of crypto’s strongest infrastructure narratives, but its upside now depends on upgrades, institutional tokenization, and broader market conviction. AlphaPepe is moving in an earlier window, where the presale is still open, the next stage increase is…

Calgary city council has rejected a request to allow for a charter school in an industrial park in the city’s northeast. The Rocky Mountain Charter School Foundation had applied to rezone the 11-acre site near 10 Street and 68 Avenue N.E. to allow for a K-12 charter school with a focus on health and wellness, sustainable agriculture and global technology.The site, which is located in the Deerfoot City Business Park between Deerfoot Trail and Calgary International Airport, is home to an office building with warehouse space.However, city councillors voted 12-2 against the application, which has officially been refused and abandoned…