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Announcing the 2025 Nanaimo Consumer Choice Award Winners
NANAIMO, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 10, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Nanaimo 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 2025 Nanaimo Consumer Choice Award Winners.
Judge halts Trump's Chicago troop deployment as Portland decision looms
A federal judge on Thursday ordered a temporary halt to President Donald Trump's deployment of hundreds of National Guard troops in the Chicago area as part of his sweeping crime and immigration crackdown.
US finalizes $20 bn economic lifeline for Argentina, buys pesos
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that Washington had bought Argentine pesos and finalized a $20 billion economic support program to help prop up the South American nation's faltering finances.
Troops deploy in Chicago as US courts hears challenges
Five hundred US troops deployed in the Chicago area on Thursday as courts heard challenges to the use of the National Guard as part of President Donald Trump's sweeping crime and immigration crackdown.
Police clash with protesters as thousands rally in Madagascar
Several thousand anti-government demonstrators marched on Thursday through Madagascar's capital, several of them injured when police cracked down on the latest youth-led protest of the past two weeks.
Serbia faces 'extremely serious' impacts as sanctions hit oil firm
Serbia's president warned that US sanctions on the Russian-controlled operator of the Balkan nation's only oil refinery that took effect on Thursday put it in an "extremely serious" position.
At German auto crisis meet, Merz vows to fight EU gas guzzler ban
Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Thursday to do everything in his power to fight EU plans to ban combustion-engine car sales from 2035 after crisis talks with the struggling German car industry.
French court ups jail term for man in Pelicot rape case appeal
A French appeals court Thursday handed a man a 10-year prison term for raping Gisele Pelicot, increasing his original nine-year sentence.
Nepal's youth vow to keep up pressure, one month after unrest
Nepalis lit candles outside the fire-damaged parliament on Thursday, marking one month since anti-corruption protests toppled the government, with fresh vows to keep up pressure ahead of elections.
Silver price hits decades high as gold rush eases
The price of silver hit a three-decade high on Thursday as investors kept flocking to safe havens amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty, but gold eased off a record run.
Ferrari goes electric with four-seat coupe but shares get shocked
Ferrari will begin its cautious shift to electric vehicles in 2026 with its first battery-powered four-seat coupe, but shares plummeted Thursday over a long-term profit outlook that fell short.
500 US troops deploy in Chicago ahead of court hearing
Five hundred US troops deployed in the Chicago area on Thursday as part of President Donald Trump's hardline immigration crackdown, despite strenuous objections of local leaders seeking a judge's order to block the mobilization.
Danish wind giant Orsted to cut workforce by a quarter
Danish offshore wind energy giant Orsted announced Thursday plans to cut 2,000 jobs, or a quarter of its workforce, by 2027 as its business struggles in the United States.
Pope hails role of news agencies in 'post-truth', AI world
Pope Leo XIV Thursday hailed the work of news agencies as a bulwark in an increasingly "post-truth" world, and warned of the dangers of relying on artificial intelligence for information.
Shein's Paris store kicks up a storm in France
Asian e-commerce giant Shein's decision to set up shop in a historic Parisian department store has ruffled feathers in the fashion capital.
Markets diverge tracking AI concerns, Gaza deal
European and Asian stock markets traded mixed Thursday as investors assessed the outlook for the global AI-fuelled rally, Federal Reserve interest rates and the US government shutdown.
Pope Leo puts poor, marginalised centre stage in first major text
Pope Leo XIV called Thursday for the poor and marginalised, including migrants, to be at the centre of the Catholic Church's mission, in the first major publication of his papacy.
Ferrari goes electric with four-seat coupe 'Elettrica'
Ferrari's first electric sports car, to be released next year, will be a four-seat coupe with over 1,000 horsepower and a range of 530 kilometres (329 miles), the company announced Thursday.
French prosecutors seek 12-year term in Gisele Pelicot rape appeal
French prosecutors on Thursday sought a 12-year jail term for the only man among 50 who claims he is innocent after being convicted of sexually abusing Gisele Pelicot.
Markets mixed as traders eye AI rally, US rates and shutdown
Markets were mixed on Thursday as investors tried to assess the outlook for the global AI-fuelled rally, Federal Reserve interest rates and the US government shutdown.
Merz to host German auto sector crisis meeting
Chancellor Friedrich Merz will Thursday host crisis talks with German auto industry leaders in a bid to navigate myriad challenges, from a looming EU combustion-engine ban to growing Chinese competition.
French court to rule in Gisele Pelicot rape appeal trial
A French appeal court is to rule on Thursday in the case of the only man among 50 who claims he is innocent after being convicted of sexually abusing Gisele Pelicot.
Stocks mixed as traders assess AI rally, US rates and shutdown
Asian markets were mixed Thursday as investors tried to assess the outlook for the global AI-fuelled rally, Federal Reserve interest rates and the ongoing US government shutdown.
Runway Growth Finance Corp. to Acquire SWK Holdings Corporation
Acquisition of high-quality portfolio centered on healthcare and life sciences investmentsAccelerates strategy to diversify and optimize portfolio while adding significant scaleEnhances financial profile and is expected to be accretive to net investment income ("NII")
The Share Purchase Agreement Amongst Waskahigan Oil & Gas Corp, Mumena Mushinge, Brian Chisala, Terra Metals Inc., Terra Metals Limited and Lunda Resources Limited Has Terminated for Failure to Provide Due Diligence Information and Failure to Make CSE Application by September 15, 2025
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / October 9, 2025 / Waskahigan Oil & Gas Corp (CSE:WOGC) ("WOGC") On May 21, 2025, WOGC announced that it had entered into a share purchase agreement dated May 16, 2025 ("SPA") amongst WOGC, Terra Metals Inc ("TMI-Delaware"), Terra Metals Limited ("TM-Zambia"), Lunda Resources Limited ("Lunda"), Central African Renewable Energy Corporation Limited ("CARE"), Mumena Mushinge ("Mushinge") and Brian Chisala ("Chisala") (collectively TMI-Delaware, TM-Zambia, Lunda, CARE, Mushinge and Chisala referred to as the "TMI Parties"). The SPA was amended on June 16, 2025 ("SPA Amending Agreement #1") and on July 31, 2025 ("SPA Amending Agreement #2"). The TMI Parties were to provide WOGC certain due diligence information and make the CSE listing application by September 15, 2025. The TMI Parties did not provide all of the necessary due diligence information (including but not limited to corporate minute book information, joint venture expenditure disclosure information, audited financial statement disclosure for year ended December 31, 2024, interim unaudited financial statement disclosure for the 6 months ended June 30, 2025, MD&A disclosure for 12 months ended December 31, 2024 and MD&A disclosure for the 6 month period ended June 30, 2025) and the TMI Parties did not make the CSE listing application by September 15, 2025 as required. Pursuant to the terms of the SPA (as amended), by reason of the defaults, the SPA terminated without further notice. WOGC offered to extend the SPA but the offer was rejected by the TMI Parties.
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TEC Specialty Products Appoints Eric Daliere as Chief Executive Officer
LOS ANGELES, CA AND AURORA, IL, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / October 9, 2025 / TEC Specialty Products ("TEC"), a leading manufacturer of flooring preparation and installation solutions, today announced that Eric Daliere has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Eric brings more than two decades of leadership experience across flooring, building products, and private equity portfolio companies, including his tenure as CEO of Tarkett North America and Tarkett Sports where he delivered sustained growth, operational transformation, and market innovation. Mike Leuschner, who has successfully refocused TEC on its core customers and markets as well as leading TEC through its carveout from H.B. Fuller, will assume the role of President and Chief Commercial Officer, focusing on commercial strategy and deepening customer partnerships.
Valeura Energy Inc Announces Q3 2025 Operations and Financial Update
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / October 9, 2025 / Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE)(OTCQX:VLERF) ("Valeura" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on Q3 2025 operations, including the results of a ten-well drilling campaign at its Nong Yao field on block G11/48 (90% operated working interest), offshore Gulf of Thailand.
US faces travel delays as government shutdown wears on
Concerns over flight delays and missed paychecks due to the US government shutdown escalated Wednesday, as senators rejected yet another bid to end the standoff.
Macron to name new French PM within 48 hours
French President Emmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister within the next 48 hours, his office said on Wednesday, after the resignation of outgoing premier Sebastien Lecornu tipped the country deeper into political crisis.
New 'Knives Out' spotlights Trump-era US political landscape
The latest "Knives Out" movie may be another whodunit but the expanding franchise's creator insists he also wanted to confront the current US political climate with the star-studded film.
BBVA, Sabadell clash heats up ahead of takeover deadline
Tensions mounted ahead of the closing on Friday of Spanish banking giant BBVA's hostile takeover bid for smaller national rival Sabadell whose uncertain outcome will be announced on October 17.