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Ilona Maher transcends women's rugby, giving it a profile outside of the sport in the way that Mia Hamm did for women's football.

Asian stocks were mostly higher Monday while oil dipped ahead of talks between Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and European leaders in Washington.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky returns to the Oval Office on Monday for the first time since a spectacularly tense exchange with Donald Trump saw their talks cut short and question marks raised over future US support.

Two right-wing candidates were expected to advance to a run-off for Bolivia's presidency after topping the first round of elections on Sunday, ending two decades of leftist rule, according to early projections.

Move comes amid increased demand for Sekur solutions from the crypto community targeted by cyber hackers worldwide

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Star Copper Corp. (CSE:STCU)(OTCQX:STCUF)(FWB:SOP) ("Star Copper" or the "Company"), a critical mineral exploration and development company, is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated July 16, 2025, it has closed the previously announced acquisition (the "Acquisition") of a 100% interest in the mineral claims known as the Copperline property (the "Copperline Property"), located in north-central British Columbia. The Acquisition was completed in accordance with a definitive agreement (the "Agreement") dated July 14, 2025 with Zimtu Capital Corp. (TSXV: ZC) (the "Vendor").

WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Medicure Inc. ("Medicure" or the "Company") (TSXV:MPH)(OTC:MCUJF), a company focused on the development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products for patients and prescribers in the United States market, will present Financial Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 via conference call on August 21, 2025 at 8:30 am Eastern Time. The Financials for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 will be filed after market close on August 20, 2025.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Zimtu Capital Corp. (TSXV:ZC)(FSE:ZCT1) (the "Company" o0r "Zimtu") announces that that it has closed the previously announced sale to Star Copper Corp. (the "Purchaser" or "Star") of the Copperline property located in north-central British Columbia (the "Property"). Pursuant to a mineral property acquisition agreement dated July 14, 2025 between the Company and the Purchaser (the "Agreement"), the Company agreed to sell a 100% interest in the Property to the Purchaser in exchange for the consideration set forth below (the "Transaction"). The Property is comprised of seven mineral claims totaling 2,687 hectares, located near Skutsil Knob at the southern end of the Driftwood range, approximately 120 kilometres north-northeast of Smithers, BC.

20-Year Mining Industry Veteran Ernest M. Cleave Joins NioCorp

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Axo Copper Corp. (TSXV:AXO) ("Axo", "Axo Copper" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the first batch of assay results from its recently initiated Phase II drill program at the La Huerta Project. The Company is also providing an exploration update on current drilling and visual results, which have seen copper mineralization in deeper drillholes, as Axo has begun stepping out down-dip below Las Marias.

MONTRÉAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (the "Company", "Vision Marine", "we", "us", "our") (Nasdaq:VMAR), a leader in high-voltage electric marine propulsion systems with a multi-brand boat retail and service platform, today announced the closing of its previously announced public offering of 3,500,000 shares of its common stock (or pre-funded warrants ("Pre-Funded Warrants") in lieu thereof) at a public offering price of $2.00 per share (inclusive of the Pre-Funded Warrant exercise price), for gross proceeds of $7,000,000, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. In addition, Vision Marine has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 525,000 shares of common stock and/or Pre-Funded Warrants to cover over-allotments at the public offering price, less the underwriting discount.

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MONTREAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Montreal-based company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of three established business units from SOVRA (formerly mdf commerce inc.): Carrus, Polygon, and The Broker Forum. These strategic acquisitions strengthen Valsoft's position across multiple specialized industries, including jewelry, automotive aftermarket, and electronic components.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / SonicStrategy Inc., the blockchain infrastructure subsidiary of Spetz Inc. (CSE:SPTZ)(OTCQB:DBKSF) and one of the first publicly traded treasury companies focused on the Sonic blockchain, is pleased to announce a major milestone in the growth of its institutional-grade validator and overall asset footprint within the Sonic ecosystem.

SHELTON, CONNECTICUT / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / NanoViricides, Inc., a publicly traded company (NYSE American:NNVC) (the "Company"), and a clinical stage, leading global pioneer in the development of broad-spectrum antivirals based on host-mimetic nanomedicine technology that viruses cannot escape, reports that its broad-spectrum antiviral drug NV-387 could help reduce resurgence of metastatic cancer caused by awakening of "sleeping" cancer cells due to viral infections. NV-387 has successfully completed a Phase I clinical trial and is being advanced into Phase II clinical trials.

THORNHILL, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Thornhill Skin Clinic has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Cosmetic Procedures category for York Region. This award highlights the clinic's commitment to delivering natural, results-driven treatments and an exceptional patient experience. Founded on the belief that everyone deserves to feel beautiful, Thornhill Skin Clinic has become a trusted destination for those seeking personalized, high-quality cosmetic care.

CRANBROOK, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (TSXV:EPL)(OTCQB:EGPLF) ("EPL" or "Eagle Plains") is pleased to provide an update on its 100% owned Dragon Lake gold project, located 85km northeast of Ross River, YT.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / AmeriTrust Financial Technologies Inc. (TSXV:AMT)(OTCQB:AMTFF)(Frankfurt:1ZVA) ("AmeriTrust" or the "Company"), a fintech platform targeting automotive finance and specializing in used vehicle lease originations for the automotive industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Cumbee as SVP of Compliance & General Counsel, and Staci Bailey as VP of Sales.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Monster Plowing Company, Toronto's leading winter maintenance provider, has won the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Snow Removal category for the Greater Toronto Area. This recognition highlights Monster's 16+ years of dedication to delivering fast, reliable, and professional snow and ice management for commercial and residential properties - giving clients safety and peace of mind all winter long.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX:ASM)(NYSE American:ASM)(FSE:GV6)("Avino" or "the Company") reports results of four drill holes from La Preciosa which were drilled to twin previous drilling. Assay results for the intercepts of the La Gloria and Abundancia veins were very positive and are shown in Table 1.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Leaside Orthodontic Centre, a modern orthodontic practice celebrated for combining compassionate, personalized patient care with cutting-edge technology, has earned the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Orthodontists category for Toronto Central. This distinction highlights the clinic's dedication to exceptional outcomes, advanced treatments, and patient satisfaction.

NEWMARKET, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / City College of Business, Hospitality & Technology has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the College - Career & Business category for York Region. This distinction reflects the institution's unwavering commitment to equipping students with the practical skills, confidence, and support they need to succeed in today's competitive workforce.

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LÉVIS, QUEBEC / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in Lévis and the surrounding regions. 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 Lévis Consumer Choice Award Winners.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Regency Silver Corp. ("Regency Silver" or the "Company",TSXV-RSMX)(OTCQB-RSMXF) has upsized its previously announced (August 7) best efforts brokered private placement led by Centurion One Capital Corp. (the "Lead Agent") as lead agent and sole bookrunner due to strong investor demand. Under the amended terms, the Company will issue 50,000,000 units ("Units") of the Company at $0.05 per Unit (the "Issue Price") for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $2,500,000 (the "Offering").

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Words popularised by Gen Z and Gen Alpha including "skibidi", "delulu", and "tradwife" are among 6,000 new entries to the online edition of the Cambridge Dictionary over the last year, its publisher said Monday.

Japan's Akie Iwai fired six birdies in a six-under par 66 to win the Portland Classic by four strokes and join twin sister Chisato as a first-time LPGA winner in their rookie season on the US tour.

LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau joined PGA Tour players Russell Henley and Harris English in qualifying for US Ryder Cup team spots after Sunday's BMW Championship, the last US points event.

Scottie Scheffler chipped in for birdie from 82 feet on the 17th hole on Sunday to win the US PGA Tour's BMW Championship by two strokes over Scotland's Robert MacIntyre.

Iga Swiatek reached the final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open for the first time on Sunday, surging past Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 to book a title clash with Jasmine Paolini.

Espanyol staged a late comeback to grab a shock 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday as Diego Simeone's men made a disappointing start to their La Liga campaign.