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DENVER, COLORADO / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Vox Royalty Corp. (NASDAQ:VOXR)(TSX:VOXR) ("Vox" or the "Company"), a returns-focused mining royalty and streaming company,is pleased to provide its 2026 annual guidance for royalty and net precious metal receipts1 and an increase to its upcoming quarterly dividend.

LONDON, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / At a time when diners are seeking both comfort and originality, Katsu Express has carved out a distinct place in London's restaurant scene. The Japanese fusion bistro has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Restaurants - Japanese category, celebrating its focused menu, consistent execution, and role as the city's first tonkatsu specialty restaurant.

LONDON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Oakridge Animal Clinic has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Veterinarians category for the London & Greater Region, marking the clinic's 11th consecutive year receiving this distinction.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Atlascare has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the category of HVAC for the Greater Toronto Area. The recognition reflects the company's longstanding commitment to delivering dependable heating, cooling, and plumbing services to homeowners throughout the region.

WINDSOR, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Bayview Glass & Mirror Ltd has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the category of Glass and Mirror Sales & Service for the Windsor and Greater Region. This marks the fifth consecutive year the company has earned this distinction, reinforcing its reputation for quality workmanship, technical expertise, and customer-focused service.

LONDON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / That Metal Guy has been named the recipient of the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the category of Waste Management and Recycling for the London region. This distinction recognizes the company's leadership in scrap metal and electronics recycling, its unwavering commitment to safety and sustainability, and its 16-year track record of delivering exceptional customer service.

LONDON, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Heritage Renovations Windows & Doors has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award for excellence in Windows and Doors, marking an important achievement for a family-owned business that has served Southwestern Ontario for more than three decades. Selected directly by consumers through an independent research process, the award highlights the company's long-standing commitment to quality installations, Canadian made products and dependable customer service.

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly announces the continued expansion of its Collegiate Partnership Program (CPP) for the 2026 season and academic year. Now in its eighth consecutive year, the program reaches a historic milestone by supporting 70 collegiate teams across 31 universities nationwide, the largest number of teams ever participating in the program.

LONDON, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Create Balance Pilates Studio has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Pilates Studio category, reflecting its long-standing role in providing structured, responsible movement education to the London community.

COLUMBUS, OHIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Absolute Hearing Solutions has been recognized as the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Hearing Services category, reflecting its long-standing role in providing diagnostic hearing care and hearing aid services to patients throughout central Ohio.

LONDON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / G&S Woodworking has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Cabinetry and Millwork category for 13 years, reflecting its reputation for precision craftsmanship and custom-built solutions serving London and Southwestern Ontario.

HAMILTON, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Fred Astaire Dance Studio Hamilton has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Ballroom Dancing category, reflecting its continued commitment to providing high-quality dance instruction in an environment grounded in integrity, respect, and enjoyment.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / TRU Precious Metals Corp. (TSXV:TRU)(FSE:706) ("TRU" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing target generation field works at its Golden Rose Project ("Golden Rose") strategically located along the gold deposit bearing Cape Ray - Valentine Lake Shear Zones in Central Newfoundland, and neighbouring Equinox Gold Corp.'s Valentine Mine.

Construction commences on portfolio that will add strong recurring revenue stream

US mining companies are lining up to invest in Venezuela, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said during a visit to Caracas on Wednesday as he pushed for greater access to critical minerals.

Mikel Arteta slammed Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler's claim that Arsenal "make their own rules" after the Premier League leaders moved a step closer to the title with a 1-0 win at the Amex Stadium on Wednesday.

Michael Carrick said "defeat hurts" after Manchester United's 2-1 loss at Newcastle on Wednesday -- the first time he has been beaten as manager of the club.

Ecuador on Wednesday ordered the expulsion of Cuba's ambassador to Quito, giving him and the rest of his embassy staff 48 hours to leave the country, the foreign ministry announced.

Premier League leaders Arsenal stretched their lead over Manchester City to seven points on Wednesday with a nervy win at Brighton, while Pep Guardiola's men were held to a costly 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest.

Pep Guardiola insisted the Premier League title race is not over after Manchester City's shock 2-2 draw against lowly Nottingham Forest handed the initiative to leaders Arsenal.

Liam Rosenior labelled Joao Pedro "world class" after the Brazilian striker's hat-trick inspired a 4-1 rout of Aston Villa on Wednesday.

Brazil's Senate on Wednesday ratified a deal between the Mercosur bloc and the European Union that creates one of the world's largest free trade areas.

Mikel Oyarzabal slotted home a late penalty to fire Real Sociedad into the Copa del Rey final with a 1-0 win over Basque rivals Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday, securing a 2-0 aggregate semi-final triumph.

Joao Pedro hit a hat-trick as Chelsea thrashed Aston Villa 4-1 on Wednesday to improve their prospects of qualifying for the Champions League.

A second-half Christian Kofane goal earned Bayer Leverkusen a 1-0 win at Hamburg to draw them closer to the Bundesliga's top four on Wednesday.

Aryna Sabalenka's latest bid for a first Indian Wells title hasn't started, but the world number one still had reason to celebrate as she announced her engagement on the eve of the tournament.

Manchester City stumbled in the Premier League title race on Wednesday, held to a costly 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest as Bukayo Saka's goal against Brighton sent Arsenal seven points clear.

Manchester City's bid to win the Premier League title suffered a potentially fatal blow in a surprise 2-2 draw against lowly Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.

Jack Draper, riding high after capturing a first ATP Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells last year, returns to California in rebuilding mode again after a near six-month injury absence.

Arsenal showed they don't always have to rely on set-pieces as Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Brighton that moved the Premier League leaders a step closer to the title on Wednesday.

US and European stock markets advanced Wednesday as oil prices steadied, after Asian bourses suffered deep losses amid inflation worries sparked by the US-Iran war.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday rated the US performance in the war with Iran as a 15 on a scale of 10, saying the Islamic republic's leaders were rapidly being killed, and vowing to push on.