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Locked Out: Public washrooms and private struggles highlight critical access needs in Crohn’s and colitis community

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TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2024 /CNW/ – A “Locked Out” event to raise awareness of Crohn’s and colitis will take place outside Union Station on November 26 with an attention-grabbing visual.

A symbolic installation of an “out-of-order” portable toilet will be the powerful visual statement representing the need experienced by people who rely on quick access to available washrooms but often cannot find one. It will take place on Front Street just east of the Fairmont Royal York, across the street from Toronto’s Union Station, on November 26 from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

November is Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month and Crohn’s and Colitis Canada will use Locked Out to raise awareness of the challenges faced by those living with these diseases and how the GoHere® app helps find available washrooms.

The urgency to locate a washroom when out in public can be a daily reality for the more than 322,000 Canadians living with Crohn’s or colitis. For some, the need may be up to 20 times a day. Some choose to stay at home rather than leave due to the fear of not finding a washroom in time.

GoHere® App

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada encourages Canadians to download the free GoHere® app that helps you quickly locate available washrooms. It connects users to 3,600 publicly available washrooms across Canada and has been downloaded 46,000 times. Find out more at gohereapp.ca.

Leana Al-Ugaily, a nursing student at York University diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2015 at age 10 shares: “I moved to Toronto for university in fall 2022. I have the GoHere® app and used it when I first arrived and still do when I’m in an unfamiliar part of town. It helps me avoid issues and plan my day with more confidence because I can see at my fingertips where available washrooms are.”

Download the GoHere® app to

Find nearby washrooms or locate washrooms along a planned route.View washroom details, including open/closed hours, accessibility features, and contact information.

Organizations interested in having a washroom listed on GoHere® should contact gohere@crohnsandcolitis.ca.

About Crohn’s and colitis

Crohn’s and colitis are lifelong diseases that cause inflammation of the digestive tract, often leading to debilitating symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fatigue. These diseases can strike at any age, but are usually diagnosed between the ages of 16-35. Every 48 minutes, another person in Canada is diagnosed.

50 Years of Discovery, Impact and Hope

“Our first 50 years have seen research efforts, community programs and advocacy that have had an impact in finding cures and improving the quality of life for those living with Crohn’s or colitis,” said Lori Radke, President and CEO, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada.

In 2024, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of research, advocacy, and community support. It has invested $150 million in research, including $22 million in the Genetic, Environmental, and Microbiome (GEM) Project, one of the largest studies in the world focused on finding the causes of Crohn’s disease.

Our relentless journey continues to cure Crohn’s and colitis and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by these diseases. Follow us at crohnsandcolitis.ca, @getgutsycanada on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and at Crohn’s and Colitis Canada on YouTube and LinkedIn. 

We thank Chantler’s Environmental Services for donating the use of a portable toilet for this activity.

SOURCE Crohn’s and Colitis Canada

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MiniTool ShadowMaker 5.0 Introduces Cloud Sync for Google Drive and OneDrive

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VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MiniTool® Software Limited has announced the release of MiniTool ShadowMaker 5.0, the latest version of its Windows backup and file sync software. The update introduces a new Cloud Sync feature for Google Drive and OneDrive, along with enhancements to the registration and purchase experience, interface refinements, and compatibility fixes.

New Features and Improvements in MiniTool ShadowMaker 5.0

1. Cloud Sync to Google Drive and OneDrive

MiniTool ShadowMaker 5.0 introduces Cloud Sync, allowing users to synchronize files and folders from a Windows computer to Google Drive or OneDrive. Users can choose the files and folders they want to sync and select their preferred cloud storage service as the destination.

The new feature supports one-way synchronization from a local Windows PC to cloud storage, providing an additional way to save copies of important files outside of your computer. Together with MiniTool ShadowMaker’s existing local file sync function, Cloud Sync expands the available destinations for file sync.

2. Streamlined License & Plan Management

The latest update introduces an enhanced register interface that remains easily accessible even after activation. Registered users can now effortlessly review their current plan, explore upgrade options, or update their license key anytime for a smoother user experience.

These refinements are intended to improve usability when users manage their software registration and licensing.

3. Interface Refinements and Compatibility Fixes

MiniTool ShadowMaker 5.0 includes interface improvements and fixes for certain display issues. One notable fix addresses a blurry display issue that could occur on some systems equipped with AMD GPUs.

These changes focus on resolving specific issues and improving the user experience on affected systems.

4. Additional Improvements

Beyond Cloud Sync and the changes outlined above, MiniTool ShadowMaker 5.0 includes additional interface and functionality refinements. Together, these updates further improve the software’s usability while expanding its file synchronization options.

With support for Google Drive and OneDrive, MiniTool ShadowMaker 5.0 provides Windows users with another approach to manage file copies across local and cloud storage. Users who want to synchronize files to cloud storage can download the Free Edition and explore the new capabilities.

About MiniTool ShadowMaker

MiniTool ShadowMaker is a Windows backup and file sync solution designed to help users protect their operating systems and important data. It supports backing up Windows systems, disks, partitions, files, and folders to local drives, external hard drives, shared folders, and other supported locations. Users can select specific items to back up according to their needs.

For users who need to migrate data to another drive, MiniTool ShadowMaker offers a disk cloning feature. The software also supports restoring backed-up data and creating bootable media for system recovery.

By combining backup, file synchronization, disk cloning, and restore capabilities, MiniTool ShadowMaker offers Windows users a set of tools for data protection and system recovery.

About MiniTool® Software Limited

MiniTool Software Limited is a professional software company that develops computer applications. It provides software for partition management, data recovery, data backup and sync, video editing, multimedia conversion, and screen recording for home and business users. The company is committed to developing innovative, reliable, and easy-to-use software that simplifies everyday digital tasks.

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Rocket Companies to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results on October 29, 2026

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DETROIT, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE: RKT) (“Rocket Companies” or “the Company”), the Detroit-based homeownership platform, today announced that the Company will issue its third quarter 2026 earnings on October 29, 2026. Leadership will host a conference call to discuss results at 4:30 p.m. ET on that date. A press release detailing the Company’s results will be issued prior to the call.

A live webcast of the event will be available on the “Events & Presentations” section of the Company’s Investor Relations website at ir.rocketcompanies.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Investor Relations website following the event.

About Rocket Companies

Founded in 1985, Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) is a Detroit-based homeownership platform including mortgage, real estate and personal finance businesses: Rocket Mortgage, Redfin, Rocket Close, Rocket Money and Rocket Loans.

With insights from more than 160 million calls with clients each year, more than 30 petabytes of data and a mission to Help Everyone Home, Rocket Companies is well positioned to be the destination for AI-fueled homeownership.

For more information, please visit the Company’s Corporate website or Investor Relations website.

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Lunai Bioworks Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Determination and Intention to Voluntarily Delist and Deregister

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lunai Bioworks Inc. (Nasdaq: LNAI) (the “Company”) announced that on October 21, 2026, it received a letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) stating that the Company no longer complies with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), which requires minimum stockholders’ equity of $2,500,000. The Company reported a stockholders’ deficit of $(9,024,946) in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, and does not meet the alternative market value of listed securities or net income standards. Because the Company is subject to a mandatory Hearings Panel Monitor under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5815(d)(4)(B), Nasdaq staff determined to delist the Company’s securities. Trading in the Company’s common stock on Nasdaq is expected to be suspended at the opening of business on October 30, 2026.

The Company will not request a hearing. Rather than contest the staff determination, the Company’s Board of Directors approved on October 22, 2026 the voluntary withdrawal of the Company’s common stock from listing on Nasdaq under Rule 12d2-2(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Board took this action because of the staff determination and the Company’s financial condition, and concluded that the cost of continued listing and SEC reporting is not justified.

The Company notified Nasdaq of its intention on October 22, 2026. The Company intends to file a Form 25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on or about November 2, 2026, and expects the delisting to become effective on or about November 12, 2026. The Company then intends to file a Form 15 to suspend its SEC reporting obligations, to the extent it is eligible to do so. The Company’s SEC reporting obligations will continue unless and until they are terminated or suspended in accordance with the SEC’s rules.

The Company does not intend to arrange for quotation of its common stock on any over-the-counter market and cannot assure that any trading market for its common stock will exist after trading on Nasdaq is suspended.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the expected suspension of trading, the expected timing of the Form 25 and Form 15 filings, and the expected timing of delisting and deregistration. Actual results may differ materially due to risks and uncertainties, including Nasdaq and SEC procedures and the Company’s financial condition. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements, except as required by law.

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