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The Week in Canadian Press Releases: 10 Stories You Need to See

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A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from Cision Distribution this week

TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2025 /CNW/ – With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on Cision. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

Innergex Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by CDPQ for $13.75 per share 
The Transaction will be implemented by way of a plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act and is subject to approval by certain regulatory bodies and court approval, after considering the procedural and substantive fairness of the Transaction. The Transaction is not subject to any financing condition.Royal Bank of Canada Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Our consolidated results reflect an increase in total PCL of $237 million from a year ago, mainly reflecting higher provisions in Commercial Banking, Wealth Management and Personal Banking, partially offset by lower provisions in Capital Markets. The PCL on loans ratio of 42 bps increased 5 bps from the prior year.Bell Canada launches AI-powered network operations solution built on Google Cloud 
Built using Google Cloud’s products and services—including Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), BigQuery, Pub/Sub, and custom AI/ML models—Bell’s AI Ops solution introduces a new level of network intelligence. The system autonomously correlates network data and customer experiences to better prioritize issues.CIBC Announces First Quarter 2025 Results 
Results for the first quarter of 2025 were affected by the following item of note resulting in a negative impact of $0.01 per share: 
     – $12 million ($8 million after-tax) amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets.
Our CET1 ratio(4) was 13.5% at January 31, 2025, compared with 13.3% at the end of the prior quarter. CIBC’s leverage ratio(4) and liquidity coverage ratio(4) at January 31, 2025 were 4.3% and 132%, respectively.Simpson Oil Limited Issues Public Letter to Board of Parkland Corporation 
Simpson Oil Limited (“Simpson Oil”) is the largest shareholder of Parkland Corporation (“Parkland” or “the Company”), currently holding 19.8% of the outstanding common shares. We are writing to you to share our views on Parkland’s future. We will release a copy of this letter publicly so that our perspective is available to all shareholders.COBS Bread invites you to turn your Elementary School music lessons into free hot cross buns on March 1st
As Canadians, it’s a rite of passage to learn how to play a plastic recorder and master a simple song — Hot Cross Buns. While that skill may not come in handy often, COBS Bread is encouraging Canadians to put it to use, celebrating music, childhood memories, and, of course, COBS Bread hot cross buns!National Bank reports its results for the First Quarter of 2025 
The financial information reported in this document is based on the unaudited interim condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the quarter ended January 31, 2025 and is prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS® Accounting Standards) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), unless otherwise indicated. IFRS Accounting Standards represent Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). All amounts are presented in Canadian dollars.Scotiabank reports first quarter results 
“Our results this quarter demonstrate the value of our diversified franchise and continued focus on deepening relationships with clients across our footprint,” said Scott Thomson, President and CEO of Scotiabank. “We are encouraged by the progress towards our stated medium-term financial objectives and remain focused on supporting our clients as they navigate through this challenging period of economic uncertainty.”Hard Rock Hotel London, Ontario Takes Center Stage Spring 2025 
Guests and locals will discover innovative culinary and beverage concepts, including GMT-5 bar, Sessions Restaurant & Bar, and a unique speakeasy appropriately named after the year the Kellogg’s Factory opened – 1913. The mixologist driven bar will feature cereal infused libations as an ode to the venue’s history.A&W’s Stackers and its secret sauce are back! 
The Stackers’ rich and savoury secret sauce was inspired by the famous secret sauces known and loved by burger lovers everywhere. With notes of garlic, spices and a touch of sweetness, the sauce perfectly compliments the classic West Coast-inspired burger. It is no mystery why the Stackers was one of A&W’s most loved new recipes from 2024. 

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About Cision Canada

Cision is a comprehensive communications platform enabling more than 100,000 public relations and marketing professionals around the world to understand, influence and amplify their stories. As the market leader, Cision enables the next generation of communication professionals to strategically operate in the modern media landscape where company success is directly impacted by public opinion. Cision has offices in 24 countries through the Americas, EMEA and APAC, and offers a suite of best-in-class solutions, including Newswire, Brandwatch, Cision Communications Cloud® and Cision Insights. To learn more, visit www.cision.ca and follow @CisionCA on Twitter.

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iMotions Launches Browser-Based Platform for Faster and Smarter Creative Testing, Evaluation, Optimization

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iMotions Online helps move from concept to decision faster with flexible, scalable remote approach using webcam-based behavioral measures, benchmarked ad testing, and AI-powered predictive insights to measure attention and emotion

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — iMotions, the world’s leading software platform for human behavior research, today announced the launch of iMotions Online, a browser-based research platform designed to make it easier for advertisers, creative teams, and insights professionals to test, compare, and refine content before launch while keeping the process flexible and efficient.

“Advertisers are under constant pressure to make faster, smarter creative decisions with more confidence and less waste. iMotions Online provides a scalable way to do that with a platform powered by the world’s largest emotional database.” – Peter Hartzbech, iMotions CEO and founder

Built for remote use, the platform combines webcam-based eye tracking, facial expression analysis, respiration monitoring, survey tools, and AI-powered predictive insights in a single online environment. With three flexible and scalable options, iMotions Online helps marketers tailor testing to their individual needs in evaluating and optimizing creative content, including ads, video, packaging, and other visual stimuli.

“Advertisers are under constant pressure to make faster, smarter creative decisions with more confidence and less waste,” said Peter Hartzbech, iMotions CEO and founder. “iMotions Online provides a scalable way to do that, from in-depth studies of real human response to highly validated predictive benchmarking powered by the world’s largest emotional database. The result is clearer insight into what captures attention, what drives emotion, and what needs to be refined before launch.”

By pairing how audiences verbally respond with how their physiology responds nonconsciously, the platform provides teams a clearer view of attention, emotion, and engagement, on a moment-by-moment basis that identifies what is working, what is confusing, and what needs to be refined.

iMotions Online offers a tiered workflow with three study types tailored to different stages of creative development:

Predictive AI Benchmarking provides fast, directional feedback without respondents, allowing teams to upload video creative and receive benchmark scores and AI-generated summaries in minutes.Media Analytics helps users test video creative with real respondents, identify high- and low-performing moments, and compare results against benchmarked norms by market, category, and geography.Behavioral Research Online supports custom studies that combine attention, emotion, and physiological response for deeper behavioral analysis and creative diagnostics on ads, video, packaging and digital concepts.

The platform is built on iMotions’ database of more than 100,000 tested video ads, including more than 20 million faces analyzed, providing unmatched benchmarking of real human emotion and responses. With benchmarks segmented by market, category, and geography, iMotions Online gives users global context and stronger comparative insight.

Designed to support rigorous remote research, iMotions Online makes it possible to build multi-stimulus studies with randomization, counterbalancing, and conditional logic, all without coding. Users can connect directly to global panel providers, send respondents a single shareable link to join in their browser, and analyze results with full data export for SPSS, R, Python, or other preferred tools. The platform also supports segmentation and filtering by demographic, condition, or response pattern, along with scene definition and timeline annotations for richer reporting and collaboration.

Images of iMotions Online are available here.

About iMotions

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Copenhagen, iMotions has developed the world’s leading human behavior research software platform. More than 1,500 organizations around the world – from leading academic institutions to global brands and highly respected healthcare organizations – use iMotions to access real-time and nonconscious emotional, cognitive and behavioral data. By integrating and synchronizing all types of sensors into a single platform, iMotions provides researchers with access to deeper and richer insights – and the most complete picture of human behavior. For more information, visit iMotions.com.

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Todd Graff, iMotions, 1 617-309-0401, todd@graffcommunications.com, https://imotions.com/

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Dr.Look Ai to Showcase Real-World Curiosity as the Interface for Kids AI at IFA 2026

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From a leaf to an entire city, the Dr.Look Ai Kids Learning Camera lets children begin interacting with AI through the world around them.

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As AI becomes part of everyday life, Dr.Look Ai is asking a simple question: how should children begin interacting with it?

For Dr.Look Ai, the answer starts with the real world.

From September 4–8, Dr.Look Ai will exhibit at IFA 2026 in Berlin, Germany, showcasing the Dr.Look Ai Kids Learning Camera at Booth H5.2B-505. The device uses a camera-first approach to turn a child’s surroundings into the starting point for AI-powered learning.

Children can point the camera at an object, animal, plant, illustration, or place they are observing. AI then builds on that context with age-appropriate explanations, stories, quizzes, and vocabulary activities. In this experience, the real world itself becomes the interface.

“Children naturally observe, ask questions, and explore,” said KUN Y., CEO of Dr.Look Ai. “We want AI to understand what a child is looking at and begin the conversation from there. Technology should follow a child’s curiosity, rather than asking the child to adapt to the technology.”

With Discover, children can identify real-world objects and learn more about what they see. Explore extends the experience to places such as zoos, museums, parks, and travel destinations.

At IFA 2026, Dr.Look Ai will also showcase Magic Brush, five AI Pals, multilingual learning in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German, and gamified experiences such as Dino Care.

Designed for children ages 3–10, the Dr.Look Ai Kids Learning Camera launched in North America in June 2026. It operates within a closed learning environment with no open browser, social media, or third-party advertising, and includes parental control features.

IFA 2026 Event Information

Dates: September 4–8, 2026
Location: Messe Berlin, Messedamm 22, 14055 Berlin, Germany
Booth: H5.2B-505
Exhibiting Company: Shenzhen Dr. lookai Technology Co., Ltd.

About Dr.Look Ai

Dr.Look Ai is an AI learning hardware brand for children ages 3–10. Its products use AI to turn everyday observations into opportunities for continued exploration.

For more information, visit www.drlookai.ai.

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INTURAI VENTURES COMPLETES DOMECOMMAND ACQUISITION

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The Company has completed its previously announced acquisition of the DomeCommand domecommand.ai. intellectual property, an AI-driven command-and-control (C2) platform for autonomous drone swarms, pursuant to the terms of a definitive asset purchase agreement.

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 1, 2026 /CNW/ – Inturai Ventures Corp. (the “Company”) (CSE: URAI) (OTC: URAIF) (FSE: 3QG0) announces that further to its news releases dated July 6, 2026 and August 19, 2026, the Company has completed the acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of the intellectual property behind DomeCommand, an AI-driven command-and-control platform for autonomous drone swarms, together with a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide licence to the Distri software it runs on (the “Purchased Assets”), pursuant to the terms of a definitive asset purchase agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”).

Under the Acquisition, the total consideration payable for the Purchased Assets is up to C$6,025,000, made up of a C$25,000 upfront payment and the issuance of up to 30,000,000 common shares of the Company (the “Consideration Shares”) at a deemed price of C$0.20 per Consideration Share. Pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement, the Company issued 10,000,000 Consideration Shares (the “Initial Consideration Shares”), which Initial Consideration Shares are subject to vesting restrictions, such that 5,000,000 Initial Consideration Shares shall vest and be released on the date that is 12 months following issuance and the remaining 5,000,000 Initial Consideration Shares shall vest and be released on the date that is 24 months following issuance. The balance of the 20,000,000 Consideration Shares are issuable upon the satisfaction of the following performance metrics: (A) 10,000,000 Consideration Shares are issuable upon either (i) the Purchased Assets generating $1,000,000 in cumulative revenue or (ii) the common shares of the Company trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange at a price of $0.40 or more; and (B) 10,000,000 Consideration Shares are issuable upon either (i) the Purchased Assets generating $3,000,000 in cumulative revenue or (ii) the common shares of the Company trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange at a price of $0.60 or more (collectively, the “Performance Consideration Shares”).

All Consideration Shares issuable pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement are subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day pursuant to applicable securities laws. In addition, the Performance Consideration Shares will be subject to an additional voluntary resale restriction of six (6) months following issuance.

About Inturai Ventures

Inturai Ventures is advancing intelligent environments with cutting-edge AI technologies, transforming industries such as healthcare, military, smart homes, and industrial applications.

For more information, visit www.inturai.com.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Ed Clarke, CEO
Inturai Ventures Corp.
Email: investor@inturai.com
Phone: (+1) 604 339-0339

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain “forward-looking statements” under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as “anticipates”, “plan”, “continue”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”, “potential”, “proposed”, “positioned” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, without limitation: statements regarding the issuance of Performance Consideration Shares and the related terms and conditions for the issuance of such Performance Consideration Shares. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to risks that the Performance Consideration Shares may not be issued as contemplated, or at all; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties, uncertain capital markets; and delay or failure to receive board or regulatory approvals. The reader is cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of the forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect and the actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what benefits, including the amount of proceeds, the Company will derive therefrom. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.

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