4 h. ago LEEF Brands Comments on Federal Cannabis Rescheduling and Potential to Participate in Nationwide CBD Program

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LEEF Brands, Inc. (CSE: LEEF, OTCQB: LEEEF) (“LEEF” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state operator, today commented on the issuance of an executive order by President Donald Trump directing agencies to begin the rescheduling of cannabis under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act. The executive order initiates […]

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7 h. ago MediTrans Appoints Derek Hoy as CEO, Strengthening Executive Leadership at a Pivotal Time in Louisiana

LAFAYETTE, La. — MediTrans, the largest Louisiana based non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) brokerage, today announced the appointment of Derek Hoy as Chief Executive Officer, marking an important step in the company’s continued growth, operational investment, and commitment to serving Medicaid members across the state. “Derek Hoy’s appointment as CEO provides clarity, continuity, and confident leadership […]

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8 h. ago Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. and Svante Co Capture Demonstration Unit

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercer International Inc. (“Mercer” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MERC), a global forest products company with operations in Germany, the U.S., and Canada, announces that its subsidiary, Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (MPR), and Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante) have commenced operation of a previously announced carbon dioxide (CO ) […]

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15 h. ago LibertyStream Announces Corporate Update: 2025 Milestones Achieved, 2026 Outlook, and Leadership Addition

DALLAS — LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc. (TSXV: LIB | OTCQB: VLTLF | FSE: I2D) (“LibertyStream” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce an operations update from its field activities in the Permian Basin, Texas, and to welcome Mr. Jack Crancer to its management team. Building on the significant milestones achieved in 2025 and strengthened by […]

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18 h. ago Zoho Announces Zoho Spend and Zoho Billing Enterprise Edition, Offering Large Businesses Greater Control and Flexibility Over Billing Operations and Company Spend as They Scale

Additionally, enriched AI capabilities within applications across Zoho’s Finance and Operations Platform to help modern finance teams with automation, insights, and forecasting AUSTIN, Texas — Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, today announced the launch of enterprise-grade solutions, strengthening its Finance and Operations Platform to support large businesses with their billing and spend management. The […]

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32 h. ago Starfighters Space Announces Closing of its Reg A Initial Public Offering

Common Stock to Begin Trading on NYSE Under Ticker Symbol “FJET” on December 18, 2025 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Starfighters Space, Inc. (“Starfighters” or “the Company”), the innovative aerospace company, owner and operator of the world’s largest commercial supersonic aircraft fleet, out of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, today announced the completion of its Initial Public […]

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54 h. ago Federal government offers energy firms more leeway in cutting methane

Producers can design their own methane reduction plans as long as they meet certain thresholds

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3 d. ago US Offers Security Deal in Ukraine Talks But Territory Still Key

US negotiators offered more substantial security guarantees to Kyiv as part of President Donald Trump’s renewed push to end the Russia-Ukraine war, but the effort still appeared part of a bid to pressure President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on territory.

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3 d. ago Hong Kong’s Big Year for IPOs to Close With Final Rush of Deals

Hong Kong red-hot market for initial public offerings is set to close the year with its busiest month for listings in at least four years as companies rush to list their shares.

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7 d. ago Trans Mountain pipeline pays $196K penalty for environmental lapses after 2024 storm

The company that operates the Trans Mountain pipeline has paid a $196,000 fine for environmental lapses along its B.C. pipeline route in the aftermath of a massive Jan. 2024 storm.

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7 d. ago Several shuttered Toronto businesses making comeback for this weekend only

Toronto's Soul Provisions Flagship Factory Store is hosting a two-day market to give shuttered businesses a second chance.'LOCAL SOUL: A Small Biz Holiday Market' will pop up for just two days, helping former female small-business owners earn extra income over the holiday season and give their products and brands a fresh — even if temporary — lease on life.Let's be real: the local small-business landscape has been struggling with rising operational costs, forcing many owners to close their doors. LOCAL SOUL: A Small Biz Holiday Market offers businesses that shut down in 2025 a chance to operate as they once did, albeit just for one weekend.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Soul Provisions. By Sara Schwartz Geller. (@soul_provisions)Shoppers can browse goods from 12 different vendors, including jewelry brand STRAND, skincare line Bunnyroo, artwork ...

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7 d. ago SLB Enters Collaboration Agreement to Accelerate New Digital Solutions

HOUSTON — Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Shell to develop digital and AI solutions that drive measurable performance and efficiency gains across upstream operations for the company and the wider industry. The collaboration has the ambition to develop agentic AI-powered solutions that will accelerate and amplify the […]

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8 d. ago LibertyStream Files Amended and Restated LIFE Offering Document

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES DALLAS — LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc. (TSXV: LIB | OTCQB: VLTLF | FSE: I2D) (“LibertyStream” or the “Company”) announces that it has filed an amended and restated listed issuer financing exemption offering document (the “Amended Offering Document”) effective December 10, […]

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8 d. ago Starfighters Space Begins Initial Public Offering, Plans to List on NYSE American

SEC Qualifies Company’s Regulation A Offering for $40 Million CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Starfighters Space, Inc. (“Starfighters” or the “Company”), an innovative aerospace company operating the world’s largest commercial supersonic aircraft fleet out of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, is pleased to announce that today the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) qualified the Company’s Post-Qualification […]

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8 d. ago Australian State Offers First Gas Exploration Permits Since 2018

The Australian state of Victoria is going ahead with its first petroleum exploration tenders in seven years in an attempt to head off looming gas supply risks as production from existing fields declines.

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9 d. ago Parker: New VP of Pursuit excited to continue passion for outdoor experiences

Pursuit, a company with a 133-year history of operating in the Canadian Rockies, is now a global hospitality and experiences company with a mission to connect people to iconic places through unforgettable experiences

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1 week ago Almonty Announces Launch of Public Offering of Common Shares in the United States

TORONTO — Almonty Industries Inc. (“Almonty” or the “Company“) (NASDAQ: ALM) (TSX: AII) (ASX: AII) (Frankfurt: ALI1), a leading global producer of tungsten concentrate, announced today the filing of a preliminary prospectus supplement (the “Supplement”) to its short form base shelf prospectus dated October 31, 2025 (the “Base Prospectus”), in connection with a proposed public […]

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1 week ago Air Transat poised to start suspending flights today as strike deadline looms

MONTREAL — Air Transat passengers face the prospect of flight suspensions starting Monday as the leisure airline begins to wind down operations ahead of a mid-week strike deadline from pilots. Travel company Transat A.T. Inc., which owns the carrier, said cancellations would ramp up in the leadup to a potential work stoppage that could begin […]

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1 week ago Andersen Consulting Elevates Cybersecurity Offering with the Addition of S

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting enters into a Collaboration Agreement with S‑RM, a global intelligence and cybersecurity consultancy, strengthening its ability to support global clients with risk resilience, incident response, and strategic advisory. Headquartered in the UK, S-RM delivers integrated services spanning cyber advisory, digital forensics, incident response, corporate intelligence, and pre-transaction due diligence. The […]

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1 week ago iAnthus Continues Expansion in Florida with the Opening of GrowHealthy’s 25th Dispensary in St. Petersburg

Dispensary Opening Brings Expanded Access to Premium Products, Introduces New Brands and Delivers an Elevated Patient Experience NEW YORK and TORONTO, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. (“iAnthus” or the “Company”) (CSE: IAN, OTCID: ITHUF), which owns, operates and partners with regulated cannabis operations across the United States, has announced its […]

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