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Israel launches new strikes on Tehran as Iran takes aim at Gulf sites
Israel launched a fresh wave of strikes on Monday at Iran, which threatened retaliation against vital infrastructure across the Middle East in a war that has plunged the world into its worst energy crisis in decades.
Cuba restores power grid after latest blackout
Cuba's power grid was restored Sunday, officials said, a day after the second nationwide blackout in a week as the crisis-hit island struggles under a US oil blockade.
Trump orders immigration agents to airports amid crippling budget standoff
Immigration agents will be deployed in US airports beginning Monday, aiming to alleviate soaring congestion at security screenings amid a weeks-long budget standoff over President Donald Trump's mass deportation drive, officials said.
BTU Closes Oversubscribed Financing
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / BTU METALS CORP. ("BTU" or the "Company") (TSXV:BTU)(OTCQB:BTUMF) is pleased to announce it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement (see news release dated March 17, 2026), which is oversubscribed, for aggregate gross proceeds of $663,900 (the "Private Placement"). The financing consisted of 11,065,000 units (the "Units") priced at $0.06 per Unit.
Gregory J. Leia Sells Shares in Waskahigan Oil & Gas Corp
Press Release under the Early Warning System
NationWide Self Storage Boundary Reaches 500 Google Reviews with a Perfect 5-Star Rating
Setting the Standard for Self-Storage in BC Through Consistent 5-Star Customer Experiences
REITs, Institutional Capital, and Canada's Housing Future: Why Attracting Smart Money Matters
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / Canada's housing crisis is well-documented: soaring construction costs, stalled development pipelines, and a chronic shortfall of new supply stretching from Halifax to Vancouver. While much of the policy debate has focused on zoning reform and government-led affordable housing programs, a quieter conversation is gaining traction among development leaders - one that centres on the role of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and institutional capital in solving Canada's most persistent urban challenge.
Unlocking Canada's Housing Potential: Why Eliminating Parking Minimums Is a Game-Changer for Developers and Cities
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / Across Canadian cities, a quiet revolution is reshaping how developers, planners, and policymakers think about one of urban real estate's most overlooked constraints: mandatory parking minimums. As municipalities from Vancouver to Halifax grapple with a housing supply crisis of historic proportions, an increasing number of experts and developers are calling for the elimination - or radical reduction - of parking minimum requirements. Among the most vocal advocates for this policy shift is Ladan Hosseinzadeh Sadeghi, President & CEO of Sky Property Group Inc., who argues that rethinking parking is one of the fastest, most cost-effective tools available to unlock thousands of new housing units across the country.
Canada's Spring 2026 Real Estate Market: What Buyers, Sellers, and Developers Need to Know
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / As spring arrives, Canada's real estate market is showing signs of renewed momentum after two years of recalibration. With interest rates trending lower, housing supply still critically constrained, and a federal election cycle adding policy uncertainty, market participants from first-time homebuyers to institutional developers are recalibrating their strategies. Ladan Hosseinzadeh Sadeghi, President & CEO of Sky Property Group Inc., one of the GTA's most active real estate development firms, offers her read on where the market stands and where it's headed.
Owens Financial Group Launches retireregal.com, a National Digital Platform for Retirement Planning
New website centralizes the Retire REGAL® framework, educational resources, and media information ahead of the April 21 release of Retire REGAL®: The Holy Grail of Retirement.
Sinopec Announced 2025 Annual Results Annual Payout Ratio Reached 81%
The Board Considered and Approved the Proposal to Grant to a Mandate for New Round of Share Repurchase
Snipp Interactive Secures US$3 Million Contract, Largest in Company History
Contract received from marquee pet care brand on an existing high-performing, AI-powered receipt-based loyalty program
Atcom Recognized with 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Telephone Systems Sales & Service in Southern Alberta
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / Atcom has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Telephone Systems Sales & Service category, highlighting its reputation for delivering reliable, high quality communication solutions to businesses across the region. This recognition reflects Atcom's commitment to solving common challenges in business communications and providing dependable service that organizations can trust.
Announcing the 2026 Niagara Consumer Choice Award Winners
NIAGARA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2026 award recipients in the Niagara region. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2026 Niagara Consumer Choice Award Winners.
Cuba starts to restore power after new blackout
Cuban authorities started to gradually restore power to the island Sunday after the second nationwide blackout in a week, as the grid struggles due to an aging infrastructure and a US oil blockade.
'Project Hail Mary' rockets to top of N. America box office
Amazon MGM's sci-fi adventure flick "Project Hail Mary" debuted at the top of the North American box office this week with an astronomical $80.5 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Russia resumes use of space launch site damaged in accident
Russia has launched a rocket from Site 31 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome for the first time since it was damaged during a lift-off last November, video from Russia's Roscosmos space agency showed Sunday.
Cuba scrambles to restore power after new blackout
Cuban authorities scrambled Sunday to restore power to the island after the second nationwide blackout in less than a week, as the grid struggles due to an aging infrastructure and a US oil blockade.
Iran threatens Middle East infrastructure after Trump ultimatum
Iran threatened on Sunday to attack key infrastructure across the Middle East if US President Donald Trump follows through on his vow to "obliterate" the Islamic republic's power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz swiftly reopens.
China's premier vows to expand global 'trade pie': state media
China's number two leader Li Qiang said Sunday that his country was willing to help expand the global "trade pie" by further opening up, state media reported, while he slammed unilateralism from certain countries.
Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week
Cuba plunged into darkness for the second time in less than a week on Saturday after its national power network failed again, strained by aging infrastructure and a US oil blockade.
US-China 'Board of Trade' may help ties but experts flag market worries
As Washington and Beijing mull a new mechanism to adjust trade between the world's two largest economies, some analysts warn that it could interfere with market forces, while others consider it a path to smoother coexistence.
FutureGen Industries Announces Open Market Investments
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 22, 2026 / FutureGen Industries Corp. (TSXV:LITT)(Frankfurt:T500, WKN: A41WY4) ("FutureGen Industries" or the "Company") announces that it has made open market purchases of publicly traded securities of Palantir Technologies Inc., Redwood AI Corp. (CSE:AIRX), and Rocket Lab Corporation.
Iran missiles hit southern Israel, injuring more than 100
Two Iranian missiles struck southern Israel on Saturday, injuring more than 100 people in the most destructive attack of the three-week war, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to retaliate "on all fronts".
Iran missile hits Israeli town home to nuclear site after Natanz strike
An Iranian missile on Saturday hit the Israeli town of Dimona, home to a nuclear facility, in what the Islamic republic said was retaliation for strikes on its own nuclear site at Natanz.
Iranians mark Eid as Tehran reports strike on nuclear plant
Thousands of Iranians held Eid al-Fitr prayers on Saturday to mark the end of the Ramadan fast, as Tehran reported a strike on its nuclear enrichment plant and Israel threatened intensified bombardment.
Kenya, Uganda open rail extension burdened by Chinese debt
The presidents of Kenya and Uganda met near their shared border Saturday to mark the multi-billion-dollar, long-delayed extension of a Chinese-built railway that has left Kenya heavily in debt.
Tickets to toothbrushes: BTS's money-making machine
The return of the world's biggest boy band BTS after their almost four-year hiatus looks set to be a major money-spinner -- potentially beating Taylor Swift.
After Cuba beckons, Miami entrepreneurs are mostly reluctant to invest in the island
Havana announced this week that it would allow Cuban emigrants to invest to address the communist island's severe economic and energy crises. But in Miami, the epicenter of the diaspora, entrepreneurs are generally reluctant.
Taiwan's Lin to compete in first international event since Paris gender row
Taiwanese Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting has been cleared to compete in the female category at World Boxing events, Taiwan's boxing association said Saturday, hailing the news as a "tremendous relief".
Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war but rules out ceasefire
President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran but was not seeking a ceasefire with the Islamic republic.
French jihadist jailed for life for Islamic State crimes against Yazidis
A French jihadist was sentenced to life in jail on Friday for involvement in Islamic State group atrocities against Iraq's Yazidi minority, the first case in France to tackle the issue.