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  • This International Day of the Girl, a new short documentary asks: What does it take for every girl to count?

    This International Day of the Girl, a new short documentary asks: What does it take for every girl to count?

    On October 11, Plan International Canada brings girls’ rights into focus across Canada with I Have a Name, latest feature film about what happens when girls go unseen
    On October 11, Plan International Canada brings girls’ rights into focus across Canada with I Have a Name, latest feature film about what happens when girls go unseen

  • Real Matters to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2026 Financial Results on November 19, 2026

    Real Matters to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2026 Financial Results on November 19, 2026

    Real Matters Inc. will announce its fourth quarter and fiscal 2026 financial results on Thursday, November 19, 2026, before market open.

  • Standing on the Bridge of Change

    Standing on the Bridge of Change

    In 2019, Danielle Smith warned that Alberta’s frustration with Ottawa’s energy policies could break Canada apart within a decade. John Perkins, a self-described former American “economic hit man,” told Canada to watch Venezuela. Seven years later, Alberta takes its first vote on whether to pursue separation, and U.S. forces have captured Venezuela’s president.
    In 2019, Danielle Smith warned that Alberta’s frustration with Ottawa’s energy policies could break Canada apart within a decade. John Perkins, a self-described former American “economic hit man,” told Canada to watch Venezuela. Seven years later, Alberta takes its first vote on whether to pursue separation, and U.S. forces have captured Venezuela’s president.

  • GECN Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christoph Walser as Managing Director

    GECN Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christoph Walser as Managing Director

    GECN Group appoints Dr. Christoph Walser as Managing Director, bringing 20+ years of international executive experience to expand its global footprint.

  • House Foster Family Office Announces Inaugural Royal Weekend at the Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles

    House Foster Family Office Announces Inaugural Royal Weekend at the Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles

    Three-day Regency-inspired celebration October 30–November 1 will culminate in the House Foster Masquerade Ball while bringing awareness to domestic violence and supporting At Nicky’s House.
    Three-day Regency-inspired celebration October 30–November 1 will culminate in the House Foster Masquerade Ball while bringing awareness to domestic violence and supporting At Nicky’s House.

  • Fairfax Partners with Wittington Investments in Acquisition of The Boots Group

    Fairfax Partners with Wittington Investments in Acquisition of The Boots Group

    TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) (TSX: FFH and FFH.U) announces that it has entered into agreements to partner with Wittington Investments, Limited (“Wittington”), the holding company of the Weston family based in Canada, to acquire The Boots Group (“Boots”), the leading pharmacy and health and beauty retailer in the United Kingdom and Ireland, for a total purchase price of approximately US$8.9 billion (inclusive of assumed debt) (the “Transaction”).

  • Optimi Health to Present at the ThinkEquity Conference

    Optimi Health to Present at the ThinkEquity Conference

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Optimi Health Corp. (Nasdaq: OPTH) (CSE: OPTI) (FSE: 8BN) (“Optimi” or “the Company”), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical manufacturer and clinical-stage developer of regulated psychedelic drug products, today announced that it will participate in the ThinkEquity Conference taking place on October 15, 2026, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City. Management will present a corporate overview at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and will be available for one-on-one meetings with investors registered for the event.

  • ClicData Launches AI Agent That Lets Midmarket Teams Build Dashboards by Chat

    ClicData Launches AI Agent That Lets Midmarket Teams Build Dashboards by Chat

    ClicData launches an AI Dashboard Builder, letting midmarket teams create and edit full dashboards from plain-language requests in seconds.

  • Ex-China Tungsten Supply Runs 21,000 Tonnes Short as 2027 Ban Nears

    Ex-China Tungsten Supply Runs 21,000 Tonnes Short as 2027 Ban Nears

    News Provided by Market Updates on behalf of Western Star Resources Inc.
    News Provided by Market Updates on behalf of Western Star Resources Inc.

  • Fairfax Partners With Wittington Investments in Acquisition of Boots

    Fairfax Partners With Wittington Investments in Acquisition of Boots

    TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) (TSX: FFH and FFH.U) announces that it has entered into agreements to partner with Wittington Investments, Limited (“Wittington”), the holding company of the Weston family based in Canada, to acquire from The Boots Group the Boots retail operations in the UK and Ireland, the Boots Opticians business, the No7 Beauty Company, and Boots’ Thailand and franchised businesses (collectively, “Boots”) for a total purchase price of approximately US$8.9 billion (inclusive of assumed debt) (the “Transaction”).