RED STRIPE BREAKS INTO QUEBEC AND LAUNCHES THE RISE CONCERT ZONE AT TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL

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Taste of the Caribbean Festival announces a landmark collaborating partnership with Brasserie RJ, marking Red Stripe’s first-ever festival debut in Québec.

....an important milestone for Red Stripe in Québec. Aligning with a festival that authentically celebrates Caribbean culture allows us to connect with audiences in a meaningful and impactful way.”

— François Gaumond, Marketing Director at the Brasserie RJ / Brasserie GMT

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, April 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Taste of the Caribbean Festival (TOTC), in collaboration with Tanguay, proudly announces a landmark partnership with Brasserie RJ / Brasserie GMT, marking Red Stripe’s first-ever festival debut

NEW STUDY: ONTARIO PARENTS INCREASINGLY SEE SKILLED TRADES AS THE CAREER MOST RESILIENT TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

New research from Job Talks finds that 31% of Ontario parents now recommend the skilled trades to their children -- more than double the rate recorded in 2022 baseline research -- as A.I. anxiety reshapes how families think about careers.

Support for trades as a career path has more than doubled since 2022 — while university’s hold as the default pathway continues to weaken

Support for the skilled trades has more than doubled since 2022. Parents are connecting the dots between A.I. and job security -- and the trades are winning.”

— Jon Callegher, Executive Director, Job Talks

TORONTO, ON, CANADA, April 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A major new survey of Ontario parents of high school students reveals a striking shift in how families are thinking about careers, education, and the future — driven by the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence.

The Job Talks 2026 Report on Ontario Parents

Following Sold Out Shows Across the Country, 'The Phil Collins Story,' Announces More Tour Dates for Fall 2026

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The Phil Collins Story

The Crowd Favorite Docu-Concert to Hit More than 30 Cities Beginning this September

Due to the tremendous success of the first leg of the tour, we are proud to honor Phil Collins’ legacy by adding 30 more cities to our lineup commencing this fall 2026 with more dates to be announced.”

— Gilles Paquin, CEO, Paquin Entertainment Group

TORONTO, CANADA, April 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On the heels of wrapping a highly successful initial North American spring tour, Paquin Exhibition & Theatrical is pleased to announce The Phil Collins Story will tour the United States again

Dynamic Pilates Redefines Therapeutic Pilates in Vancouver Through Whole-Body, Personalized Movement

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Dynamic Pilates Brings Personalized Therapeutic Pilates to Vancouver, Combining Whole-Body Movement with Rehabilitation and Performance Training

From that perspective alone, our approach is therapeutic because we work with or against body patterns that may cause pain or imbalance.”

— Fay Li

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, April 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As more individuals seek thoughtful, sustainable approaches to movement and recovery, Dynamic Pilates is bringing renewed attention to therapeutic Pilates as a powerful method for long-term strength, balance, and rehabilitation.

Located in Fairview and serving clients across

Canada's Nurse Practitioners Convene in Halifax to Shape the Future of Health Care

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NPAC/NPANS 2026 National Conference Brings Together National Leaders to Advance NP Policy, Education, and Practice

HALIFAX, CANADA, April 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada (NPAC-AIIPC) and the Nurse Practitioner Association of Nova Scotia (NPANS) will host the 3rd Annual Canadian Nurse Practitioner Conference — Sea-Change Halifax 2026 on April 10–11, 2026 at the

Mago and Limitless AV Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Meeting Room Experiences Across Canada

Mago and Limitless New Partnership Announcement

Mago and Limitless AV partner to deliver platform-agnostic meeting experiences with one-touch join and wireless content sharing.

Organizations need flexibility. Mago removes platform friction so teams can meet, present, and collaborate seamlessly, no matter the platform.”

— Danny Hayasaka, Managing Director, Americas, Mago

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, April 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mago and Limitless AV Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Meeting Room Experiences Across Canada
Partnership combines platform-agnostic software with expert AV integration to simplify how organizations meet, present, and collaborate

Mago, a Meeting Room Experience Platform software, today announced a strategic

ELI COOPER CONTINUES DOMINANT 2026 WITH DOUBLE GOLD AT STK MASTER OF THE RING

Eli Cooper displaying his two gold medals from the 2026 STK Master of the Ring

Eli Cooper scores a point during the fighting competition at STK Master of the Ring

2026 STK Master of the Ring scores Eli Cooper's kata performance.

Eli Cooper displays his medals in a post-competition poster.

Ottawa martial artist opens 2026 going 4–0 in Advanced Kata with four gold medals and 12–1 in Advanced Point Fighting with three gold and one bronze.

“I'm focused on continuing to improve with every competition, so I'm happy to have some success at a great tournament like STK Master of the Ring.” ”

— Eli Cooper

OTTAWA , ON, CANADA, April 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Eli Cooper delivered a standout performance at the 2026 STK Master of the Ring, earning double gold in the 11–12 Advanced Boys Kata and Advanced Point Fighting divisions.

The result marks Cooper’s fourth consecutive gold medal in Advanced Kata to begin the 2026 season, maintaining a perfect 4–0 record in addition to capturing a Grand

Dimonoff Joins the Wi-SUN Alliance as Contributing Member, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Open Standards for Smart Cities

Vectanor Group joins the Wi-SUN Alliance as a Contributing Member to advance open, interoperable smart city standards.

Dimonoff enables connected smart city infrastructure through interoperable IoT networks for lighting, sensors, and urban services.

Daniel Noiseux, General Manager of Vectanor Group, leading Amotus’ expansion into Wi-SUN product development services.

Advancing open, interoperable smart city networks to help municipalities reduce vendor lock-in and scale future-ready infrastructure.

Joining the Wi-SUN Alliance reinforces our commitment to open, interoperable infrastructure for cities. Municipalities need flexibility to evolve, and open standards make that possible.”

— Daniel Noiseux, General Manager of Vectanor Group

QUEBEC, QUEBEC, CANADA, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dimonoff, a globally recognised leader in smart street lighting control, is proud to announce that its parent company, Vectanor Group Inc., has joined the Wi-SUN Alliance as a Contributing

ForgeVision Names Animation Executive Saud Boksmati as Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer

Boksmati joins as Chief Creative Officer

Animation industry leader joins as company expands its production analytics platform with the launch of Storyboard Analytics

We’re entering the age of the data-driven creative, where better visibility doesn’t limit creativity, it supports it and gives teams the confidence to move forward.”

— Saud Boksmati, Chief Creative Officer at ForgeVision Technologies

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Canadian technology company ForgeVision Technologies today announced that Saud Boksmati, a veteran creative executive with experience at Bidaya

FacilityOS Earns Spot on Canada’s Best Workplaces™ 2026 List

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FacilityOS is proud to announce that it has again been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for 2026.

We’ve built a culture where people are trusted to take ownership and solve meaningful problems, and that shows up in both our product and how we work together every day.”

— Ariel Mashiyev, Chairman and CEO of FacilityOS

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Toronto, ON - March 31, 2026 - FacilityOS, the AI-powered facility management platform helping facilities run safer, more compliant, highly efficient

Patch Makers Canada Strengthens Its Position with High-Quality Patch Solutions for Brands, Teams, & Creators

Backed by over two decades of experience, PatchMakers.ca continues to serve brands, teams, and creators across Canada with flexible custom patch orders.

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a market where branded apparel, club identity, merchandise culture, and personalised fashion continue to overlap, Patch Makers Canada is building a name around something simple but increasingly valuable: well-made custom

Nolly Launches Streamlined ITIN Application Service for Non-Residents

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Nolly, a trusted provider of U.S. tax support services for non-residents, today announced the launch of its dedicated ITIN application platform.

TORONTO, CANADA, March 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nolly, a trusted provider of U.S. tax support services for non-residents, today announced the launch of its dedicated ITIN application platform. The

Peter Gribble Explores Cultural Collapse and Renewal in The City of the Magicians Trilogy

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Book 1 - Threat

Book 2 - Within

Book 3 - Quickening

A philosophical fantasy series examines whether intelligence and pacifism can withstand rising threats in a world on the brink of rupture.

Pacifism requires persistence. Without vigilance, even the noblest ideals can erode...”

— Peter Gribble

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, March 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Author Peter Gribble invites readers into a richly imagined world where intellect, pacifism, and high ideals are put to the ultimate test in his

Kraft Hockeyville Reveals Taber, AB and Tumbler Ridge, BC as Top Two Finalists in 20th Anniversary Year

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kraft Heinz, in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL®) and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), announced the top two finalists competing for the title of Kraft Hockeyville 2026: Taber Community Centre in Taber, Alberta and Tumbler Ridge Community Centre Arena in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.

Canadians are encouraged to visit krafthockeyville.ca to cast their votes to determine

Xypex 2025 International Best Project Awards – Winners Announced

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Xypex announces 2025 award winners recognizing excellence in concrete durability, engineering performance, and crystalline waterproofing technology.

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Xypex announces the winners of the 2025 International Best Project Awards, recognizing construction projects that demonstrate excellence in concrete durability, engineering performance, and the use of crystalline waterproofing technology.

This year’s program received more than 80 project

Actress CCH Pounder to Lead Cross Continental Forum Expansion to South Africa with UMEDA and Pambili Media Partnership

CCH Pounder, Award Winning Actor, and CCF Steering Group Member

Frances-Anne Solomon, Founder and CEO, CaribbeanTales Media Group

Dr Keith Nurse, Cultural Industries Specialist, Chair of CaribbeanTales Worldwide Distribution

With CCH Pounder, CCF expands to South Africa, partnering with UMEDA and Pambili Media to grow Africa–diaspora screen collaboration.

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Award-winning actor CCH Pounder is helping to spearhead the expansion of the Cross Continental Forum (CCF), an international co-

Styx Intelligence Launches First Cybersecurity Technology to Detect and Stop Disinformation

Styx Intelligence's Disinformation Security Technology

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As cyber attacks shift from hacking systems to manipulating humans, Styx Intelligence helps protect brands, executives, and customers from disinformation

The most dangerous attacks today don’t target infrastructure — they target belief.”

— Karim Ladha, CEO, Styx Intelligence

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Styx Intelligence, a leading global SaaS cybersecurity organization, today announced the launch of Disinformation Security, a new module within its unified External Digital & Cyber

New Research Finds AI Training Gap Driving Inconsistent Business Results

For business owners, the risk isn’t that employees are using AI. It’s that they’re using it in different ways, with different assumptions, and no shared standard for quality”

— Valerie Brown-Dufour, President of WSI

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The AI Business Insights survey, now in its second year, has tracked a consistent pattern: familiarity is rising faster than formal training. External research points to the same gap. McKinsey's Superagency in the Workplace report found that nearly half of employees want more formal AI training and view it as the most effective way to boost adoption.

WSI collected insights from over 600 organizations in 2025 across multiple regions,

Mega Volume Production Expands Concert Promotion to Advance North America-Asia Cultural Exchange

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Everglow “RE:CODE” 2026 World Tour lands in Toronto, Present by MVP, ADEM, TALA

Expanding into large-scale live events and concert promotion, MVP helps turn global entertainment demand into city-branding experiences across North America.

TORONTO, ON, CANADA, March 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mega Volume Production Inc. ("MVP") today announced an expanded focus into large-scale live events and concert promotion, positioning internationally resonant concerts and cultural showcases as a strategic engine for Canada–Asia cultural exchange and city branding—across Toronto, major Canadian markets, and the broader North America touring circuit.

The move reflects a broader shift in how cities

Food Waste Action Week Calls on Canadians to Become Leftover Legends

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Learn how to waste less food

National campaign led by Love Food Hate Waste Canada highlights simple actions to save money, reduce emissions, and prevent food waste at home

Food waste is one of the most solvable climate challenges we face. Food Waste Action Week is showing that small everyday actions, like planning meals and storing food properly, can make a difference”

— Megan Czerpak

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, March 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Canadians are being encouraged to rethink leftovers and take simple steps to reduce food waste during Food Waste Action Week, taking place March 9–13, 2026.

Led by Love Food Hate Waste Canada, the annual

Agile Auto Partners with AutoCanada to Streamline Used Vehicle Operations

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, March 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AutoCanada Inc. (TSX: ACQ), a multi-location North American automobile dealership group, has teamed up with Agile Auto to roll out new operational intelligence tools across its used vehicle departments.

The collaboration focuses on integrating Agile Auto’s software platform to help AutoCanada dealerships manage used inventory with better precision. By using real-time data, the

Understanding Montreal’s Unique Insurance Landscape: A Broker’s Guide for Residents and Businesses

Navigate Montreal's unique auto, transport, and home insurance landscape with this expert guide to protecting your assets from local risks.

Montreal's intense weather means generic home insurance leaves residents vulnerable. Tailoring coverage to local risks like water damage is vital for security.”

— Qubit Insurance

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, March 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Montreal is a vibrant metropolis, a major North American logistics hub, and a city renowned for its intense seasonal weather shifts. These unique local factors, combined with Quebec’s distinct legal and regulatory framework, make securing the right insurance not just a requirement, but a fundamental pillar of financial security.

For both residents and business owners, understanding the specific types of coverage needed

Northstar Downhole Specialists Sign Strategic Partnership with Welltec to Expand Reach of ODIN™ Retrievable Bridge Plug

This new partnership will enhance the global distribution and deployment of Northstar's ODIN™ retrievable bridge plug by leveraging Welltec's network.

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, January 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Northstar Downhole Specialists, a leader in innovative well intervention tools, today announced a strategic partnership with Welltec, a Denmark-based provider of advanced well solutions.

Tehama and Dispersive Announce Strategic Alliance to Deliver Next-Generation Secure Access and Stealth Networking

Tehama Advanced Networking

We’re delivering a new category of end-to-end Zero Trust that isolates data, eliminates attack surfaces, and enables sovereign, compliant access across global supply chains”

— Paul Vallée, CEO of Tehama Technologies

OTTAWA, ON, CANADA, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tehama Technologies, the leader in Enclave-as-a-Service for secure access and AI-ready data governance, today announced a strategic technology alliance with Dispersive Holdings, Inc. (Dispersive), the

Canadians Enter 2026 With a Financial Hangover as Holiday Debt, Anxiety, and Avoidance Surge Ahead of Blue Monday

As Blue Monday nears, new Spergel survey finds Canadians in deeper debt, higher stress, and growing financial avoidance entering 2026.

What we’re seeing isn’t a sudden shift, it’s an escalation. Canadians were already under intense psychological strain from debt. The holidays didn’t create the problem, they poured fuel on it.”

— Gillian Goldblatt, Licensed Insolvency Trustee and Partner at Spergel

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Blue Monday approaches, often cited as the most emotionally difficult day of the year, new national data from Spergel reveals Canadians are starting 2026 financially depleted, emotionally overwhelmed, and increasingly avoidant about their money.

The Financial Hangover survey, conducted in late December and early January, shows that

Canadian EV Shipbuilder Voltari Grows North American Footprint with New U.S. Facility

Voltari's 55-foot catamaran as a fully autonomous capability

Voltari Marine Electric Inc. is expanding its North American manufacturing footprint with the establishment of a new U.S. facility in Bay County, Florida.

The launch of Voltari’s U.S. Shipyard represents a major milestone in our company’s goal to be the global leader in marine EV”

— Cam Heaps, Chief Executive Officer of Voltari

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Canadian EV shipbuilder Voltari Marine Electric Inc. (“Voltari”) is expanding its North American manufacturing footprint with the establishment of a new U.S. facility in Bay County, Florida.

D-Pace Launches Advisory Network to Drive Strategic Growth; Welcomes Kathryn Hayashi as First External Member

D‑Pace launches a Global Advisory Network to fuel its five‑year growth strategy, welcoming deep‑tech commercialization leader Kathryn Hayashi as first member.

D-Pace has an outstanding reputation for technical excellence and innovation. I’m excited to contribute to its ambitious vision for growth and help shape strategies that create lasting impact.”

— Kathryn Hayashi

NELSON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- D-Pace Inc., a global leader in ion source and related technology for the commercial particle accelerator market, today announced the launch of its Global Advisory Network—an integral part of its new five-year strategic plan to accelerate growth,