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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, July 3, 2026 /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.

Recipe Restaurant Group Celebrates Opening of New Olive Garden Restaurant at Vaughan Mills 
“The opening of the first Olive Garden restaurant in Ontario is a significant milestone for Recipe,” said Frank Hennessey, Chief Executive Officer for Recipe Restaurant Group.  “The response from the community to the opening has been incredible. Receiving over 6,000 applications allowed us to build an outstanding team of more than 250 members, representing a fantastic economic opportunity for the region. We’re proud to bring Olive Garden’s quality food, warm hospitality and exceptional value to Ontarians, and we can’t wait to welcome guests to experience everything that makes the brand so special.”xTool Launches O1 Omni Printer: The World’s First All-in-One Desktop Printer for Virtually Any Material 
This “print anything” capability is brought to life by a flexible, innovative dual-printhead architecture. Creators can configure the system for dual-UV printing to unlock advanced multi-layered effects and accelerated production speeds, or choose the hybrid UV + Fabric setup to master completely different mediums simultaneously. From printing intricate designs on wood, acrylic, glass, and metal to directly customizing apparel or generating complex UV DTF transfer decals, the O1 empowers users to print on virtually any surface imaginable.EQB completes acquisition of PC Financial and welcomes Galen G. Weston and Richard Dufresne to its Board of Directors 
“Today, as we celebrate Canada Day, we mark a turning point for Canadian banking,” said Chadwick Westlake, President and CEO, EQB. “This is about scaling growth to elevate competition – bringing more choice, better value and rewards for everyday Canadians. The next chapter of EQB’s evolution as Canada’s Challenger Bank starts now.” “It is a privilege to welcome Galen and Richard to the Board,” said Mike Pedersen, Chair of the Board of Directors for EQB. “Their deep expertise leading one of the country’s largest and most recognizable companies will be instrumental as EQB executes its focused growth strategy, scaling with purpose and discipline.”Super Copper Defines Property-Scale and Structurally Controlled Copper-Gold System at the Castilla Project 
The drone magnetic survey was completed at Castilla over the Company’s claim package, with magnetic data processing, structural interpretation and three-dimensional modelling performed by APEX Geoscience Ltd. (“APEX”). The first vertical derivative of the reduced-to-pole field (“1VD-RTP”) sharpens near-surface magnetic edges and reveals the Project’s structural backbone: a dominant northwest–southeast trend, consistent with the regional Atacama structural grain, cut by a northeast–east-northeast set of cross-structures. Where those two directions cross is exactly where the highest-grade samples sit.Thesis Gold & Silver Receives Confirmation of Substituted Impact Assessment Process for Lawyers-Ranch
Thesis Gold & Silver Inc. (“Thesis”, or the “Company”) (TSXV: TAU) (OTCQX: THSGF) (WKN: A422AH) is pleased to announce that it has received confirmation from the Government of Canada that the Impact Assessment (“IA”) process for its 100% owned Lawyers-Ranch gold-silver project (the “Project”) will be substituted to the Province of British Columbia (“BC”). As a result, BC’s Environmental Assessment Office (“EAO”) will conduct the IA for Lawyers-Ranch under the Environmental Assessment Act, SBC 2018, C.51 on behalf of the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (“IAAC”).BMO to Acquire Australia-Based Capital Markets Business of Euroz Hartleys Group, Strengthening Global Metals & Mining Leadership 
The transaction will combine BMO’s market-leading metals and mining franchise with one of Australia’s premier equity distribution platforms and will create a truly integrated global capability for clients. Australia is among the most important centres for metals and mining capital formation worldwide, with a market comparable to Canada and growing influence across global markets. This strategic acquisition will enhance BMO’s ability to serve clients where capital is forming, underscoring the importance of a scaled local presence.Nickel Creek Platinum Announces Results of 2026 Annual General and Special Meeting 
Nickel Creek Platinum Corp. (TSXV: NCP) (“Nickel Creek” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the results of its annual general and special meeting of shareholders (the “AGM”) that was held on June 25, 2026. The five directors of Nickel Creek elected at the AGM are: Mark Fields, Stuart Harshaw, Wayne Kirk, Myron G. Manternach and David Peat.NEVADA KING GRADUATES TO THE PREMIUM OTCQX BEST MARKET, ENHANCING VISIBILITY FOR U.S. INVESTORS
John Sclodnick, CEO of Nevada King, commented: “Trading on the OTCQX is a major milestone that directly supports our strategy to expand Nevada King’s reach across North American capital markets. Completing our strategic share consolidation on May 7, 2026 was a key catalyst that allowed us to meet the financial and share price thresholds required for this premium tier.” The Company’s common shares will continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “NKG”.Blue Moon Metals and Alpha Future Funds Announce Signing of Binding Agreement to Combine Holdings in the Sulitjelma Mining District, Norway
Blue Moon Metals Inc. (“Blue Moon” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MOON) (NASDAQ: BMM) and Alpha Future Funds S.C.S. (“AFF”) are pleased to announce that, further to the announcement of April 26, 2026, AFF’s wholly-owned subsidiary, VMS Explorations AS (“VMS”) and Blue Moon’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Nye Sulitjelma Gruver AS (“NSG”) have entered into a binding share purchase agreement (“SPA”) to combine the two subsidiaries into a single entity. AFF is a private fund based in Luxembourg investing in innovative technologies and mining projects.Victor Dodig Begins Tenure as President and CEO of TELUS
“I am honoured to take on this role and look forward to an exciting next chapter in TELUS’ growth,” said Victor Dodig, President and CEO of TELUS. “TELUS has a strong foundation across its networks, its people and the communities it serves. I want to thank Darren for his extraordinary leadership over 26 years in building that foundation and for his invaluable partnership through this management transition. I look forward to spending time with our team members, our customers and the investment community – to listen, to learn, and to build on that foundation by driving growth and delivering value to all our stakeholders with discipline and focus.”

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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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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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