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OSHAWA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Pavestar Asphalt Solutions has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Paving Contractor category for Durham Region. This recognition reflects the company's strong reputation for quality workmanship, reliability, and customer satisfaction across residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Pestend Pest Control has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Pest Control category for Toronto Central. This recognition reflects the company's strong reputation, consistent customer satisfaction, and long-standing presence as a trusted provider of pest and wildlife control services across the Greater Toronto Area.

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.

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.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / CHAR Technologies Ltd. ("CHAR Tech" or the "Company")(TSXV:YES)(OTC:CTRNF)(FSE:68K), a leader in sustainable biomass energy solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Melnyk as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 4, 2026.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Temas Resources Corp. ("Temas" or the "Company") (ASX:TIO)(CSE:TMAS)(OTCQB:TMASF)(FSE:26P0) has engaged the services VECTOR Advisors ("VECTOR") to provide ongoing investor relations and strategic communication services to the Company (the VECTOR Engagement).

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Sterling Metals Corp. (TSXV:SAG)(OTCQB:SAGGF) ("Sterling" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a corporate update on activities at its Soo Copper Project ("Soo Copper" or the "Project") located off the Trans Canada highway, one hour north of Sault Ste Marie, near Batchewana Bay, Ontario. The Company is actively advancing a minimum 20,000 metre drill program, alongside expanded targeting initiatives and operational enhancements, with initial assay results expected in May 2026.

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.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Eskay Mining Corp. ("Eskay Mining" or the "Company") (TSXV:ESK)(OTC PINK:ESKYF)(Frankfurt:KN7)(WKN:A0YDPM) is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract engaging APEX Geoscience Ltd. ("APEX") to execute its upcoming summer exploration program.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Mako Mining Corp. (Nasdaq:MAKO)(TSXV:MKO) ("Mako" or the "Company") is pleased to report additional exploration results from the ongoing reverse circulation ("RC") and diamond drilling Program at Mako's newest mining area at its San Albino Project, Las Conchitas, located immediately south of the Company's San Albino gold mine in northern Nicaragua.

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CRANBROOK, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (TSXV:EPL)(OTCQB:EGPLF) ("EPL" or "Eagle Plains") has offered to Xcite Uranium Inc. (TSX-V:XRI) ("XRI or Xcite"), and Xcite has accepted, two dispositions recently acquired by staking in the Uranium City area, northern Saskatchewan. The two dispositions fall within an Area of Mutual Interest ("AMI") and as such, will become included in the Beaver River project, increasing the project size by 1469.7ha to a total of 4502.4ha. In December 2023 Eagle Plains granted Xcite the exclusive right to earn up to an 80% interest in the Gulch, Lorado, Beaver River, Black Bay, Don Lake, and Smitty projects (see Dec 14 news release). The six projects comprising the Xcite option agreements cover 54 Saskatchewan Mineral Deposit Index (SMDI) occurrences and five past-producing uranium mines, and are 100% owned by Eagle Plains.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Storm Exploration Inc. (TSX-V:STRM) ("Storm" or the "Company") today announced its 2026 exploration plans for the Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide ("VMS") target on its 100% owned Gold Standard Project located 60km north of Fort Frances in Northwestern Ontario, Canada.

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.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Ameriwest Critical Metals Inc. (CSE:AWCM)(OTC:AWLIF)(FSE:5HV) ("Ameriwest" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has expanded its land position at its 100%-owned Bornite Property in Oregon (the "Property"), which hosts a copper-gold-silver mineralized breccia pipe system, through the staking of additional unpatented mineral claims.

STOCKHOLM, SE / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Securitas has acquired CamVision, a Danish technology driven security specialist with a strong position in retail loss prevention and electronic security solutions. The acquisition strengthens Securitas' ability to deliver reliable and scalable security solutions for micro and small singlesite businesses as well as larger, multisite clients across Denmark. 

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.

The Detroit Pistons dominated the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday to complete their NBA playoff series comeback and punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference semi-finals.

President Donald Trump said Sunday the United States was conducting "very positive discussions" with Iran, as he outlined a plan for US forces to escort ships through the blocked Strait of Hormuz beginning Monday.

Cash-strapped Lyon edged clear of a clutch of clubs vying for Ligue 1's last Champions League spot with a 4-2 win over Rennes on Sunday capped by a goal from Endrick.

Max Verstappen said Red Bull had improved a lot but still lack the pace and performance to challenge for wins, after finishing fifth in Sunday's Miami Grand Prix.

Teenager Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers' world championship with a historic victory for Mercedes ahead of McLaren world champion Lando Norris in Sunday's dramatic Miami Grand Prix.

Charles Leclerc admitted he threw away a podium finish for Ferrari with a wild penultimate lap as he dropped from third to finish sixth in Sunday's Miami Grand Prix.

Cristian Chivu was crowned a Serie A champion with Inter Milan for the fourth time but his first as coach on Sunday, showing his prowess in his first full season in the dugout of any team, never mind one of Europe's top clubs.

Inter Milan won their 21st league title on Sunday after beating Parma 2-0 and ending Napoli's Scudetto defence with three matches remaining in the season.

World number four Cameron Young cruised through Sunday's final round despite a penalty to win the Cadillac Championship by six strokes, taking his third career PGA Tour triumph.

Vinicius Junior struck twice for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday to make La Liga leaders Barcelona wait to be crowned Spanish champions.

Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons on Sunday thanks to a comfortable 2-0 win over Parma at a jubilant San Siro.

Roberto De Zerbi believes Tottenham have solved their "mental problem" after climbing out of the Premier League relegation zone with a crucial 2-1 win at Aston Villa on Sunday.

Kimi Antonelli smiled, thanked his team and his family and pledged to "get back to work" as soon as he could after making a slice of Formula One history by winning Sunday's Miami Grand Prix.

Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 to seal a return to the Champions League next season, while Tottenham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 2-1 win at Aston Villa on Sunday.

Tottenham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a vital 2-1 win at under-strength Aston Villa on Sunday.