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TULSA, OK / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Jericho Energy Ventures Inc. (TSXV:JEV)(OTCID:JROOF)(FRA:JLM) ("Jericho", "JEV" or the "Company"), an energy innovation company positioned at the nexus of energy and AI infrastructure, today announced that it has mutually agreed with SmartKem, Inc. to terminate the previously announced non-binding letter of intent ("LOI") for a proposed all-stock business combination. There were no penalties or disputes arising from the termination.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Analysts from the global job search platform Jooble used internal company data to identify key shifts in the behavior of American employers and job candidates throughout 2025. Their findings reveal a market increasingly defined by pragmatism. American workers consistently showed an interest in fast pay. The market anticipates an even tougher struggle in 2026 for flexibility and AI competency.

Agreement Expands Access to Evonik's CARE Brand Medical Grades in the U.S. and Canada

Expanded role reflects operational scale and execution across U.S. manufacturing

SHELTON, CONNECTICUT / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / NanoViricides, Inc. (NYSE American:NNVC) (the "Company"), a clinical stage leader developing revolutionary broad-spectrum antiviral drugs that the virus cannot escape, announced today that our President Dr. Anil R. Diwan was interviewed on the Mission Matters Podcast by Mr. Adam Torres. The interview video is available at https://youtu.be/nU_2dgd-u1g.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Predictiv AI Inc. (CSE:PAI)(FWB:7IT) (the "Company" or "Predictiv AI") is pleased to provide a market update on its flagship asset and fleet intelligence platform, Shift AI, pilot success following its selection in Innovate Calgary's Soaring Higher Challenge, delivered in collaboration with Calgary International Airport (YYC) and WestJet.

KELOWNA, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Career City College has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the category of School - Career & Business for the Kelowna region. This distinction highlights the college's commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality education that equips learners across Canada with the skills and confidence to succeed in their chosen careers.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Bluesky Digital Assets Corp. (CSE:BTC)(OTCQB:BTCWF) ("Bluesky" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that ChessGold Inc. ("ChessGold") continues to demonstrate strong global growth and market traction.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / CHAR Technologies Ltd. ("CHAR Tech" or "the Company") (TSXV:YES)(FSE:68K) a leader in sustainable biomass energy solutions, will host a live investor update call on February 18, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST with a live Q&A session following the presentation.

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Datametrex AI Limited (the "Company" or "Datametrex'') (TSXV:DM)(FSE:D4G)(OTC:DTMXF) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Paymetrex Payment Solutions Inc. ("Paymetrex"), has launched a comprehensive patent licensing program designed to monetize its portfolio of mobile payments intellectual property.

CALGARY, ALBERTA / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Atlas Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar, a Calgary institution since 1975, has again been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Restaurant - Sports Bar & Lounge category for Southern Alberta. This marks the seventeenth time Atlas has received this prestigious honour, reinforcing its reputation for unwavering quality, service, and community spirit.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Millhouse Carpet Ltd., a family-owned flooring company serving Calgary since 1987, has been honoured with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the carpet and vinyl flooring category for Southern Alberta. This recognition highlights nearly four decades of dedication to quality craftsmanship, exceptional customer service, and a reputation built on trust within the community.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / The Audio Room Ltd., Calgary's destination for high-performance audio and custom home theatre solutions, has been recognised with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Home Theatre Systems category for Southern Alberta. This recognition marks an important milestone for the company, which has been serving music lovers and home entertainment enthusiasts for more than 30 years.

Sustainable 35,000 tpd Operation in Chile Integrates 100% Renewable Energy and Raw Seawater Processing

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CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Halt Pest Control has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the category of Pest Control for the Southern Alberta region. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to providing trusted, effective, and customer-focused pest control solutions designed specifically for the unique challenges of Alberta's climate and environment.

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Aclara Resources Inc. ("Aclara" or the "Company") (TSX:ARA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Enrique Donoso Moscoso as General Manager of Aclara Chile, effective February 2, 2026. This leadership appointment strengthens Aclara's organizational structure as the Company advances the Penco Module through an accelerated technical development toward construction readiness.

NORTH VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Avita Health & Massage Therapy Center, a leading provider of rehabilitative and wellness care on the North Shore, has been named the 2025 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Massage Therapy category. This marks the tenth consecutive year Avita has received this distinction - an honour that underscores the clinic's consistent dedication to quality care, community well-being, and therapeutic excellence.

Province's 230-Kilometre Greenstone Transmission Line a Priority Project7,000 Jobs and 700 Megawatts: Ontario Accelerates Ring of Fire Infrastructure

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / ILIA English Academy, a trusted leader in online language education, wins the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Language Schools category for the Vancouver region. This recognition reflects ILIA's outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality instruction in English, French, and Spanish to students across Canada and around the world.

CRANBROOK, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (TSXV:EPL)(OTCQB:EGPLF) ("EPL" or "Eagle Plains") is pleased to announce that crews have been mobilized to complete a 1650m, three-hole diamond drilling program at its 100% owned George Lake Project.

Reigning world champions Cordell Tinch and Cole Hocker won titles Sunday at the 118th Millrose Games indoor track meet, while fellow American Yared Nuguse missed a fourth consecutive mile title.

Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga on Sunday each won Grammy awards as music's biggest night got under way in Los Angeles with dozens of prizes handed out before the televised marquee event.

A renowned Venezuelan human rights activist was freed Sunday after more than four years in a notorious Caracas prison, saying he endured 1,675 days behind bars that were "too much pain for a human being."

Kylian Mbappe stayed calm to roll home a 100th-minute penalty and claim Real Madrid a 2-1 win over nine-man Rayo Vallecano on Sunday in a spicy La Liga derby clash.

Nuno Mendes scored a late winner as Paris Saint-Germain survived the second-half sending-off of Achraf Hakimi to beat Strasbourg 2-1 on Sunday and reclaim top spot in Ligue 1.

Mike LaFleur, offensive coordinater for the Los Angeles Rams, was named head coach of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, on a five-year deal, the Cardinals announced Sunday.

Arsenal scooped the biggest financial prize in women's club football history by beating Corinthians 3-2 after extra time to win the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup on Sunday.

Atletico Madrid said they have agreed a deal with Atalanta to sign Ademola Lookman on Sunday.

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is expected to miss the club's upcoming Champions League play-off matches against Benfica after suffering a hamstring injury on Sunday.

Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City will keep fighting for the Premier League title despite blowing a two-goal lead in a damaging 2-2 draw at Tottenham on Sunday.