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Kingsway Place Aurora Recognized for Delivering a Comfortable and Connected Retirement Living Experience with 2026 Consumer Choice Award in York Region
AURORA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Kingsway Place Aurora has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Senior Care / Retirement Residences category for York Region. This recognition reflects the residence's commitment to providing a comfortable, engaging, and supportive environment where seniors can truly feel at home.
Milestone Electric, A/C, & Plumbing Recognized for Excellence With 2026 Consumer Choice Award in Dallas-Fort Worth
DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Milestone Electric, A/C, & Plumbing has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Electrical Contractor category for Dallas-Fort Worth. Winning this award since 2017, This recognition reflects the company's reputation as a trusted, full-service home solutions provider and its commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Currency Exchange International Completes Dissolution of Exchange Bank of Canada and Announces Full Exit From Canada; Updates Voting Results from Annual General and Special Meeting
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Currency Exchange International, Corp. (the "Group" or "CXI") (TSX:CXI)(OTCQX:CURN) today announced the completion of the previously disclosed discontinuance of its wholly‑owned subsidiary, Exchange Bank of Canada ("EBC"), marking the conclusion of EBC's orderly exit from Canada.
Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Enters into Exclusive Negotiations to Acquire ESE World, Amcor's European Waste Container Business
LOS ANGELES, CA AND PARIS, FR / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue"), a global private equity firm focused on corporate carve-outs and other complex transactions in the middle market, announced today that an affiliate of Pacific Avenue has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire ESE World (the "Company" or "ESE") from Amcor, one of the world's leading global packaging companies.
EB5 United Surpasses 800 I-526E Approvals in Post-RIA EB-5 Landscape
Milestone Reflects Continued Activity in Rural EB-5 SegmentEB5 United has surpassed 800 I-526E approvals across its post-RIA portfolio, marking a notable milestone in the evolving EB-5 Program landscape. The data, reflecting approvals through early April 2026, highlights the firm's continued focus on Rural EB-5 Projects following the implementation of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) of 2022.
Three die on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus: WHO
Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the WHO said Sunday, one a confirmed case of hantavirus -- an illness usually transmitted to humans from rodents.
Two die in 'respiratory illness' outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
An outbreak of "severe acute respiratory illness" on board a cruise ship in the Atlantic has left at least two people dead, with a third in intensive care in Johannesburg, South Africa's health ministry told AFP on Sunday.
OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas but stays mum on UAE pull-out
Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other OPEC+ countries increased their oil production quota on Sunday in an expected move aimed at demonstrating continuity at the cartel after the shock withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates.
More Nepalis drive electric, evading global fuel shocks
As global fuel markets reel from the Middle East war, motorists in Nepal are increasingly turning to electric vehicles, with high demand putting a strain on dealerships.
Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spending
Long-pacifist Japan has shed its self-imposed ban on lethal weaponry exports, gunning for a prominent place in the global defence trade -- a challenging feat that analysts say could take years to achieve.
German fertiliser makers and farmers struggle with Iran war fallout
As Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz roils the global economy, one German town has been scrambling to help make up the shortfall in essential supplies of fertilisers.
OPEC+ to make first post-UAE production decision
Seven OPEC+ members are meeting Sunday to make their first decision on oil-production quotas since the United Arab Emirates' departure from the cartel, which added to the soaring price pressure unleashed by the Mideast war.
Massive crowds fill Rio's Copacabana beach for Shakira concert
Latin pop queen Shakira kicked off her free mega-concert on Rio's famed Copacabana beach under a full moon Saturday, with drones forming the image of a she-wolf -- her nickname -- overhead as she took the stage over an hour late.
US airlines step up as Spirit winds down
US air carriers on Saturday mobilized to help passengers and crew members stranded by the overnight shutdown of Spirit Airlines, after the low-cost carrier's last-minute talks with creditors and the White House collapsed.
Aviation companies step up as Spirit winds down
US air carriers mobilized Saturday to help passengers and crew members stranded by the overnight shutdown of Spirit Airlines, after last-minute talks with creditors and the White House collapsed.
'Bookless bookstore': audio-only book shop opens in New York
Audiobook giant Audible opened what it billed as the first "bookless bookstore" in New York on Friday as industry statistics show more American consumers embracing the format.
GECC Subsidiary Provides Update on its Lawsuit for Damages Against the Lender of the Atmosphere Project
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 2, 2026 / Global Education Communities Corp. ("GECC" or the "Company") (TSX:GEC)(OTCQB:GECSF) reports that its subsidiary, GEC (Richmond) GP Inc., and Global Education City (Richmond) Limited Partnership (together, "GEC Richmond") today filed a notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal for BC from a decision of the Supreme Court of BC, released earlier this week, which approved the use of a credit bid for the acquisition of the Atmosphere property on the part of the Toronto lender. GEC Richmond is seeking a stay of the Supreme Court order. The Alderbridge parties are also appealing the order.
Venezuelan protesters call government wage hike a joke
About 1,500 people demonstrated in Venezuela on Friday, denouncing a 26 percent income increase announced by the government as grossly insufficient in a crisis-hit economy.
S&P 500, Nasdaq end at fresh records on tech earnings strength
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 soared to fresh records Friday, cheering mostly strong earnings from tech giants and continuing to shrug off the prolonged US-Iran war that has lifted oil prices.
Pope names former undocumented migrant as US bishop of West Virginia
Pope Leo XIV on Friday named a former undocumented migrant as bishop of West Virginia, weeks after a high-profile clash with US President Donald Trump.
Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars to 25%
President Donald Trump said Friday that he will hike US tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union next week, charging that the bloc is not complying with an earlier trade deal.
ExxonMobil CEO sees chance of higher oil prices as earnings dip
US oil giants reported lower earnings Friday with accounting effects muting the benefits of the Middle East oil shock, as ExxonMobil's CEO cautioned that crude prices could still increase.
After Madonna and Lady Gaga, Shakira set for Rio beach mega-gig
Latin pop queen Shakira will bring the heat to Rio de Janeiro on Saturday for her biggest concert to date -- an outdoor party on Copacabana beach.
Coe hails IOC gender testing decision
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe told AFP the IOC's decision in March to introduce testing for gender to determine eligibility to compete in the female category, preventing transgender women from competing, is a "very important development for the Olympic movement".
Baguettes take centre stage on France's Labour Day
French bakeries sold crusty baguettes and flaky croissants with government backing Friday, defying labour unions arguing that May 1 should remain a sacred day of compulsory rest.
Iran offers new proposal amid stalled US peace talks
Iran delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the US via mediator Pakistan, state media reported Friday, with negotiations between the two sides frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire.
French hub monitors Hormuz tensions from afar
A dozen members of the French navy scour screens for blinking lights indicating movement thousands of kilometres away near the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil steady after wild swing, stocks diverge in thin trading
Oil prices steadied and stocks diverged Friday in thin holiday trading, as investors awaited the next move in the Middle East crisis and digested corporate earnings.
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang reports cyberbullying to police
Three-time Chinese Olympic champion swimmer Sun Yang filed a police report after being subjected to "large-scale" cyberbullying, his team said Friday.
Iran activates air defences as Trump faces congressional deadline
Tehran's air defences were activated to counter small aircraft and drones late Thursday, as the White House signalled that it will not be reined in by a congressional deadline on the Iran war.
Crude edges up after wild swing, stocks track Wall St rally
Oil prices edged up Friday after the previous day's wild swings, with investors awaiting the next move in the Middle East crisis, while stocks rose in holiday-thinned trade following a tech-led record day on Wall Street.
Redwood AI Announces Enhanced AI Models, Increasing Evaluated Chemical Reactions Following Preliminary Results from UBC Collaboration
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 1, 2026 / Redwood AI Corp. (CSE:AIRX)(OTCQB:RDWCF)(Frankfurt:Y0N, WKN: A422EZ) ("Redwood" or the "Company") is pleased to announce preliminary results from a research initiative, conducted in collaboration with Professor Jolene Reid at the University of British Columbia ("UBC"), aimed at enhancing Reactosphere (the "Platform"), the Company's AI-driven chemical synthesis platform. The initiative has produced new models designed to complement Redwood's conventional AI models, expanding the platform's evaluated chemical reaction universe from approximately 4 million training examples to more than 21 million examples, a 425% increase. Redwood believes these early results are important because they point toward a more advanced synthesis platform that could give clients stronger predictive insight, and a better ability to assess synthetic routes before committing time and resources in the lab.