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VANCOUVER, BC AND LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / Ovation Science Inc. (CSE:OVAT)(OTC PINK:OVATF) ("Ovation" or the "Company") welcomes the recent U.S. rescheduling of cannabis and the potential introduction of a Medicare program that could allow patient access to much-needed, potentially life-changing CBD therapies, including topical formulations. Ovation's science-based topical / transdermal cannabis products are supported by clinical evidence and demonstrated commercial success through its licensee network.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / PPX Mining Corp. (TSXV:PPX)(BVL:PPX)( "PPX" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ernest Mast as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday January 12, 2026. In addition, the Company announces the granting of stock options to certain key management members of its Peruvian subsidiaries.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / Rio Grande Resources Ltd. (CSE:RGR)(OTCQB:RGRLF) ("Rio Grande" or "RIO" the "Company"), is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed its 2025 geological field program at the Winston Gold-Silver Project ("Winston" or the "Project"), located in the Black Range Mountains of Sierra County, New Mexico. The field program was carried out by Dahrouge Geological Consulting USA Ltd. ("Dahrouge") (see picture 1) and included a comprehensive site visit conducted from December 2 to December 8, 2025. The program focused on detailed geological mapping, targeted surface sampling, and the compilation of historic mine workings to advance the Company's understanding of the Winston epithermal gold-silver system and to refine priority areas for follow-up exploration and drill targeting.

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / EonX Technologies Inc. (CSE:EONX), ("EonX" or the "Company") announces that it has entered into a final amendment (the "Amendment") to its secured loan (the "Loan") facility with its Chief Executive Director, Andrew Kallen (the "Lender"), pursuant to which the loan facility has reverted to a standard drawn-down structure and the redraw and credit- balance interest features were terminated. This amendment reflects the Company's transition to positive operating cash flow and provides that the Loan will continue its original repayment basis, with interest calculated and paid in the ordinary course at the agreed contractual rate.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / SILVER X MINING CORP. (TSXV:AGX)(OTCQB:AGXPF)(F:AGX) ("Silver X" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a management update and announce a senior leadership appointment intended to further strengthen the Company's corporate development and commercial capabilities.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / Revolve Renewable Power Corp. (TSXV:REVV)(OTCQB:REVVF) ("Revolve" or the "Company"), a North American owner, operator and developer of renewable energy projects, is pleased to announce the receipt of a final Generation Permit for its 130 megawatt ("MW") El 24 Wind Project (the "Project"), located in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico, from the Comisión Nacional de Energía ("CNE"), Mexico's federal regulator for the renewable energy sector. The project was one of only 5 wind projects across the entire country granted a generation permit by CNE. Additionally, the Company is pleased to report material progress on the interconnection application process for the Project. The issuance of the CNE Generation Permit represents a critical regulatory milestone and materially advances El 24 toward ready-to-build ("RTB") status, positioning the project for advanced commercial discussions, financing, and potential monetization.

QUEBEC, QC / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / NuRAN Wireless Inc. ("NuRAN" or the "Company") (CSE:NUR)(OTC:NRRWF)(FSE:1RN), a leading supplier of mobile and broadband wireless infrastructure solutions, is pleased to provide an operational update on its network activities in Ghana and the Democratic Republic of the Congo ("DRC").

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / 1933 Industries Inc. (the "Company" or "1933 Industries") (CSE:TGIF)(OTCID:TGIFF) issues a final reminder to holders of its unsecured convertible debentures issued in 2024 (the "2024 Debentures") that today, December 22, 2025, is the final day to submit conversion instructions in accordance with the terms of the debenture agreement.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / Guanajuato Silver Company Ltd. (the "Company" or "GSilver") (TSXV:GSVR)(OTCQX:GSVRF) announces that further to the news release dated November 24, 2025, announcing the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the Bolanitos gold-silver mine located in Guanajuato, Mexico, from Endeavour Silver ("Endeavour")(TSX:EDR) (see Guanajuato Silver news release dated November 24) (the "Acquisition"), the Company has received conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") to proceed with the Acquisition. The Company is working to satisfy the conditions associated with the TSXV conditional approval and the remaining conditions associated with the closing of the Acquisition.

Solid foundation for focused growth in 2026103 MWh in cumulative projects deployed and a multimillion dollar pipeline of commercial opportunitiesSmart capital moving into TES industry

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / 1933 Industries Inc. (the "Company" or "1933 Industries") (CSE:TGIF)(OTCID:TGIFF), a Nevada-focused cannabis cultivator and producer, is pleased to announce its first quarter financial results ("Q1 2026") for the three months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024. All amounts expressed are in Canadian dollars.

LONDON, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre has been selected as the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Hotel category, acknowledging its commitment to comfort, service and versatile accommodations in the London region. The award highlights the hotel's reputation for quality hospitality across a variety of guest needs, including business travel, family stays, leisure visits and special events.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF) ("CoTec" or the "Company") is pleased to note MagIron LLC's ("MagIron") press release dated December 19, 2025. CoTec owns 16.5% of the equity in MagIron on a fully diluted basis.

WEST PALM BEACH, FL AND ISTANBUL, TURKEY / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / USPA Global is pleased to announce the acquisition of Aydinli Hazir Giyim San. Tic. A.S. (Aydinli Group) by HRK Holding A.S. (Saat & Saat). Both entities are licensing partners of U.S. Polo Assn., which is USPA Global's multi-billion-dollar sports brand and the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA). As one of the brand's largest partners, the acquisition of Aydinli provides access to more than 50 countries across Turkey, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North Africa.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / TRANS CANADA GOLD CORP. (TSXV:TTG) ("Trans Canada" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the voting results from the Company's Annual Meeting of shareholders held on December 19th, 2025 (the "Meeting"). A total of 22, 659, 848 common shares or 44.18% of the common shares were voted in favor of the election of all director nominees.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / Predictiv AI Inc. (CSE:PAI) ("Predictiv AI" or the "Company"), a Canadian artificial intelligence company, today announced that it has received final approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") and that its common shares will commence trading at market open today under the symbol PAI.

The Afreximbank facility will accelerate field development, optimise production, and allow Heirs Energies to pursue value-accretive growth opportunities, while maintaining disciplined capital management

Highlights:Pilot Mine Advancement: Tocvan has begun trenching material for Pilot Mine feed at the Gran Pilar South Block, secured local community approval, and initiated site preparation including clearing for heap leach pad and containment ponds to support the fully permitted 50,000-tonne facility.Infrastructure and Exploration Progress: Dozer cuts for channel sampling and ground leveling for processing equipment and access roads are underway, aligning with recent positive surface sampling and ongoing maiden drilling in the North Block, which shows encouraging gold and silver potential.Pending Results: First results for Maiden Drilling in the North Block are expected to be available early in New Year. Sampling of new road and outcrop exposed across the North and South Blocks is ongoing.

Pittsburgh Steelers star receiver DK Metcalf could be facing disciplinary trouble after appearing to aim a punch at a fan during his team's clash with the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Morocco coach Walid Regragui said Sunday he would continue to be "very careful" with star man Achraf Hakimi at the Africa Cup of Nations as the Paris Saint-Germain full-back recovers from an ankle injury.

El Salvador announced prison sentences for hundreds of gang members on Sunday, with some of the convicted receiving terms of hundreds of years.

Justin Herbert threw two touchdowns and rushed for another as the Los Angeles Chargers moved to the brink of the NFL playoffs on Sunday with a 34-17 victory over the already-eliminated Dallas Cowboys.

US and Ukrainian envoys issued a joint statement on Sunday that hailed "productive and constructive" talks in Miami, but did not announce any apparent breakthrough in efforts to end the war with Russia.

El Salvador announced prison sentences for hundreds of gang members on Sunday, with some of the convicted receiving terms of hundreds of years.

Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals as hosts Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations bid off to a winning start by beating minnows Comoros 2-0 in the tournament's opening game on Sunday.

Unai Emery insists Aston Villa will not win the Premier League, but the Spaniard's ecstatic celebration of Morgan Rogers' decisive strike against Manchester United revealed his true feelings about their surprise title charge.

Ruben Amorim fears Bruno Fernandes will be out for "a while" after the Manchester United captain was injured during Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa.

Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 130 kidnapped schoolchildren taken by gunmen from a Catholic school in November, a presidential spokesman said Sunday, after 100 were freed earlier this month.

An understrength Bayern Munich coasted to a 4-0 away win over lowly Heidenheim on Sunday, restoring their nine-point lead atop the table in Harry Kane's first match as captain.

US Justice Department officials on Sunday denied redacting the Epstein files to protect President Donald Trump as criticism mounted over the partial and heavily-censored release of documents.

An understrength Bayern Munich coasted to a 4-0 away win over lowly Heidenheim on Sunday, restoring their nine-point lead atop the table in Harry Kane's first match as captain.