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Conifex Announces Voting Results
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conifex Timber Inc. ("Conifex” or the "Company") (TSX: CFF) announced today that at its annual general meeting of shareholders held on June 19, 2026, all management nominees were elected as directors of the Company. Each of the management nominees was elected by ballot. The proxies deposited for the election of directors were as follow: Director Percentage of Votes For Percentage of Votes Against Kenneth A. Shields 95.10% 4.90%David
Read more →New Era for Jessup University as Dr. Meghan Barnard Named President
Leader from the nation's second-fastest-growing university will serve as Jessup's seventh president. ROCKLIN, Calif., June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jessup University today announced Dr. Meghan Barnard as its seventh president, appointing a respected and innovative higher education leader to guide the university into its next chapter of growth and Christ-centered impact. Barnard will assume the presidency on July 1, 2026. "I am thrilled to have Dr. Barnard lead Jessup during this next season
Read more →Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority Deepens Strategic Partnership With CHAINBLX SPC to Advance Africa’s AI, Innovation and Digital Capital Ecosystem
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) has deepened its strategic partnership with ChainBLX SPC, reinforcing Kenya’s position as Africa’s leading gateway for innovation, capital formation and digital transformation. Building on the successful engagement through ChainBLX’s SCC Fund SP, the collaboration now expands through the Art Fund SP and its portfolio company, FlowPrompt.ai, marking another important milestone in Kenya’s journey to
Read more →Emily Sanford Fisher Featured in Washington Independent to Examine Why Electricity Demand Is Rising Again
Emily Sanford Fisher discusses how data centers, electrification, and infrastructure expansion are driving renewed electricity demand growth across the United States. WASHINGTON, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a recent article published by Washington Independent, titled "Why Electricity Demand (Load Growth) Is Rising Again,” Energy Strategist Emily Sanford Fisher explored the return of sustained electricity demand growth in the United States and the growing challenges facing utilities, reg
Read more →Guardian Capital LP Announces Performance Fee Waiver on Guardian Strategic Income Fund
TORONTO, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guardian Capital LP (the "Manager”) announces that it is waiving the performance fee payable to the Manager by each series of Guardian Strategic Income Fund, including the ETF Units (Cboe: GSIF). The Manager reserves the right, in its discretion, to discontinue the performance fee waiver at any time. About Guardian Capital LP Guardian Capital LP is the manager and portfolio manager of the Guardian Capital Funds and Guardian Capital ETFs, with capabiliti
Read more →Judge rejects Biden bid to stop release of special counsel transcripts
A federal judge on Friday rejected former President Joe Biden's attempt to block the Trump administration from releasing to a conservative group the recordings that Biden made with a ghostwriter. US District Judge Dabney Friedrich found that the public interest in the material outweighed whatever privacy rights Biden had, but she effectively put her ruling on hold for up to three weeks so Biden could appeal. The recordings were obtained by special counsel Robert Hur in the course of his investig
Read more →Hormuz ship traffic climbs after war deal
PARIS — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose to its busiest in two months after a deal to halt the US-Iran war, maritime trackers said on Friday. A total of 25 commercial vessels crossed the newly reopened strait on Thursday, the highest number since mid-April, according to data from tracking firm AXSMarine -- more than three times the average of just over seven a day since early March. In a sign of traffic picking up in the region, empty trucks queued for up to three kilomet
Read more →Dynacor Group Appoints New CEO as AGM Backs Director Nominees
MONTREAL, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dynacor Group Inc. (TSX: DNG) ("Dynacor” or the "Corporation”) is pleased to announce that at its annual general meeting of shareholders (AGM) held on June 19, 2026, all nominees listed in the management proxy circular were elected. Dynacor’s 2026 AGM also marked a leadership transition as COO Daniel Misiano was appointed President & CEO, succeeding long-serving CEO Jean Martineau who remains on the board as a director. 1. Election of Directors The fol
Read more →Discovery 2026 Short Duration LP Initial Public Offering - Maximum $35,000,000
TORONTO, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlefield, on behalf of Discovery 2026 Short Duration LP ("Discovery 2026” or the "Partnership”), is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary prospectus relating to the initial public offering of Discovery 2026 Class A and Class F units. The offering will be made in each province of Canada. The objectives of the Partnership are to provide investors with capital appreciation and significant tax benefits to enhance after-tax returns to limite
Read more →USA down Australia to reach World Cup knockout rounds
LOS ANGELES, United States — The United States powered into the last 32 of the World Cup on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Australia as Brazil prepared to kickstart their campaign against Haiti. A day after Mexico sealed their place in the knockout rounds, the USA emulated their fellow World Cup co-hosts with a clinical Group D win over Australia in Seattle. A Cameron Burgess own goal in the 11th minute and a headed effort from Alex Freeman two minutes before half-time sealed a comfortable
Read more →Condor Announces Director Election Results
CALGARY, Alberta, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Condor Energies Inc. (TSX: CDR), a Canadian based energy company, is pleased to announce that the following five director nominees were elected at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 19, 2026: Name of NomineeVotes ForPercentVotes WithheldPercentDennis Balderston27,022,92298.47%420,9071.53%Andrew Judson26,955,27098.22%488,5591.78%Werner Zoellner27,023,92298.47%419,9071.53%Donald Streu27,373,22299.74%70,6070.26%John Chambers27,023,922
Read more →Iovance Biotherapeutics Reports Inducement Grants under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
SAN CARLOS, Calif., June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IOVA) ("Iovance" or the "Company”), a biotechnology company focused on innovating, developing, and delivering novel polyclonal tumor infiltrating lymphocyte ("TIL”) therapies for patients with cancer, today announced that on June 18, 2026 (the "Date of Grant”), the Company approved the grant of inducement stock options covering an aggregate of 140,860 shares of Iovance’s common stock to twenty-seven new,
Read more →One dead, dozens injured after two trains collide in UK
LONDON, United Kingdom — One person has died and dozens were injured, 11 of them "very seriously", after two passenger trains collided north of London on Friday, UK emergency services said. The crash occurred late afternoon near Bedford, a town around 56 miles (90 kilometres) north of the UK capital, and involved two London-bound trains on the same track, according to East Midlands Railway (EMR). "There was a moment of being flung into the chair in front, and then I saw smoke. People were
Read more →Xiao-I Corporation Provides Update on First-Instance Rulings in Patent Litigation Against Apple; Company Intends to Appeal to the Supreme People's Court
SHANGHAI, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Xiao-I Corporation (NASDAQ: AIXI) ("Xiao-I" or the "Company"), a leading developer of AI solutions, provided a material update on the patent-related litigation between its variable interest entity, Shanghai Xiao-I Intelligent Network Technology Co., Ltd. ("Shanghai Xiao-I"), and Apple Inc. and its affiliated entities (collectively, "Apple") before the Shanghai High People's Court. On June 10, 2026, the Shanghai High People's Court issued first-instance jud
Read more →Global Uranium Corp. Announces Non-Brokered Convertible Debenture Financing
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES CALGARY, Alberta, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Uranium Corp. (CSE: GURN) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement financing (the "Offering") of up to C$750,000 principal amount of unsecured convertible debentures (the "Debentures"). The Debentures are intended to be sold in principal amounts of C$1,000 and bear interest at a rat
Read more →LEADING EDGE MATERIALS REPORTS QUARTERLY RESULTS TO APRIL 30, 2026
LEADING EDGE MATERIALS REPORTS QUARTERLY RESULTS TO APRIL 30, 2026 Vancouver, June 19, 2026 - Leading Edge Materials Corp. ("Leading Edge Materials” or the "Company”) (TSXV: LEM) (Nasdaq First North: LEMSE) (OTCQB: LEMIF) (FRA: 7FL) announces results for the fiscal period ending April 30, 2026. All references to dollar amounts in this release are in Canadian dollars. Highlights During and After the Quarter During the six months ended April 30, 2026: On February 2, 2026, the Company provided an u
Read more →ICC prosecutor temporarily suspended from British bar
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The British bar association temporarily suspended the embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Friday, pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings. British barrister Karim Khan was formally removed from his duties at the ICC last week after the court's oversight body found he had engaged in “serious misconduct” over accusations he had an inappropriate relationship with a female staff member. The 56-year old has strongly deni
Read more →Clevio Introduces RoboClean to Help Homeowners Clean High and Hard-to-Reach Windows Safely
New robotic window cleaner combines intelligent navigation, advanced safety features, and user-friendly operation to make window cleaning easier and more accessible Sheridan, Wyoming, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clevio announced RoboClean, a robotic window-cleaning device designed to help homeowners clean high and difficult-to-reach windows without the need for ladders or strenuous manual labor. Developed to simplify one of the most challenging household cleaning tasks, RoboClean combines
Read more →ProVen VCT plc: Transaction in Own Shares
ProVen VCT plc Transaction in own shares 19 June 2026 ProVen VCT plc announces that, on 19 June 2026, it purchased the following shares for cancellation: No. purchased Price paid per share % of class in issue Ordinary shares of 10p each4,771,09557.48p1.58% Beringea LLP Company Secretary Telephone: 020 7845 7820 -End
Read more →SmallBizSEO Expands SEO Services to Help Local Businesses Increase Visibility Across Google and AI-Powered Search Platforms
Data-backed SEO strategies help local and service-based businesses improve Google rankings, increase AI search visibility, and attract qualified leads. New York, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmallBizSEO, a search engine optimization company focused on local and service-based businesses, announced today the expansion of its SEO service offerings to help small businesses improve visibility across traditional search engines and emerging AI-powered search platforms. The expanded approach combin
Read more →ProVen Growth and Income VCT plc: Transaction in Own Shares
ProVen Growth and Income VCT plc Transaction in own shares 19 June 2026 ProVen Growth and Income VCT plc announces that, on 19 June 2026, it purchased the following shares for cancellation: No. purchased Price paid per share % of class in issue Ordinary shares of 1.6187p each6,165,28545.13p1.84% Beringea LLP Company Secretary Telephone: 020 7845 7820 -End
Read more →Aecon schedules second quarter 2026 financial results release and conference call
TORONTO, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) announced today that it intends to release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, July 30, 2026 after market close, and has scheduled a live webcast and conference call for 9 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday, July 31, 2026. A live webcast of the conference call can be accessed using this link and will be available at www.aecon.com/InvestorCalendar. Participants can also dial-in to the conference call and pre-regi
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