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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, Aug. 7, 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.

WestJet shares details of agreement put forward to avert a strike 
WestJet recognizes the decision for Cabin Crew to strike is not an easy one. Given this, it’s important to be clear about what was offered, what was not accepted, and what is leading to 250,000 guests whose August long weekend travel is cancelled, with further flights to follow, depending on the duration of the work stoppage. Alimentation Couche-Tard Announces Agreement to Acquire Controlling Stake in Żabka Group and Launches Voluntary Tender Offer 
The Transaction is unanimously supported by Żabka’s key executive managers, and shareholders owning, in aggregate, approximately 57% of Żabka’s issued and outstanding shares, including CVC Capital Partners and Partners Group, who have entered into separate hard irrevocable agreements to tender all of their shares of Żabka into the Offer.  Jamieson Wellness Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Kirin in C$2.5 Billion Transaction 
“Today marks an exciting new chapter for our Company and for our iconic 104-year-old brand,” said Mike Pilato, President and CEO of Jamieson Wellness. “I am incredibly proud that our business will continue to flourish globally under the stewardship of a company with an even longer history and a deep commitment to health and wellness.WestJet and CUPE reach tentative agreement, ending further operational disruption
WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing WestJet Cabin Crew, have reached a tentative agreement, bringing an end to the work stoppage and network-wide operational disruption, and withdrawing both the strike and lockout notices. The agreement will now go to WestJet Cabin Crew for a ratification vote. Canada Nickel Secures Federal Approval for Crawford Nickel Project 
The Company has established significant Indigenous partnerships, including a $20 million equity investment by Taykwa Tagamou Nation – the largest known First Nation investment in a critical minerals project in Canada (see news release dated December 16, 2024)  – as well as a major infrastructure contracting agreement with Wabun Tribal Council member First Nations to support long-term economic participation.BCE reports second quarter 2026 results
We advanced our work on Bell AI Fabric including important construction milestones in Saskatchewan and progress on the Merritt, B.C. expansion. Combined revenue for Ateko and Bell Cyber remained strong in Q2, up 29% year over year, demonstrating clear momentum in AI-powered enterprise solutions.Lundin Mining Announces Updated Share Capital and Provides Update on Share Buybacks 
Under the Company’s shareholder distribution policy, the Company is committed to allocating up to US$150 million in annual share buybacks through the NCIB program. So far during 2026, Lundin Mining has acquired 6,098,494 common shares at an average cost of approximately C$35.70/share.Subaru Announces Lowered Pricing for 2027 Trailseeker 
All models are equipped with a suite of driver-assistance technologies, including Pre-Collision Braking, Front Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Monitors, Lane Departure Alert, a panoramic view monitor, Emergency Stop Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, Lane Change Assist, Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control, and more.The First T&T Supermarket in Winnipeg Is Coming to CF Polo Park 
Canada’s largest Asian grocery retailer is expanding into Manitoba with its first store at Winnipeg, located at CF Polo Park, Winnipeg’s premier shopping centre. The new 48,000-square-foot store will be located on the lower level of the mall at 1485 Portage Avenue and is expected to open in Spring 2028. Equinox Gold and Orla Mining Complete Business Combination, Creating North America’s New Senior Gold Producer 
Equinox Gold’s reconstituted Board now consists of: Chuck Jeannes (Chairman), Lenard Boggio (Lead Director), Tamara Brown, Omaya Elguindi, Douglas Forster, Darren Hall (CEO), Blayne Johnson, Rob Krcmarov, Jason Simpson (President), David Stephens and Mike Vint. 

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Acer Reports Revenues for July at NT$26.90 Billion and Year-to-July at NT$184.63 Billion; Both Marking 13-Year Highs for the Same Period

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TAIPEI, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) announced its consolidated revenues for July at NT$26.90 billion, up 21.9% year-on-year (YoY). Year-to-July consolidated revenues reached NT$184.63 billion with 23.1% YoY growth. In both July and year-to-July, Acer achieved record revenue highs in 13 years for the same period. Highlights include desktop PCs which grew 30.6% in July and 36.7% year-to-July, YoY, mainly due to AI usage.

Other highlights include:

Revenues from PCs grew 20.1% YoY year-to-JulyRevenues from gaming businesses grew 7.2% YoY year-toJulyRevenues from the commercial line[1] grew 36.0% YoY year-to-July

Acer’s strategy to expand multiple business engines continued to gain momentum. Total revenues from businesses other than personal computers[2] and displays grew over 34.3% YoY, year-to-July, which contributed 35.1% of the group’s total revenues year-to-July. Among businesses under incubation, Acer ITS Inc. revenue grew 63.5% and Acer Fashion Inc. revenue grew 20.0% YoY, year-to-July.

[1] Acer’s commercial products, excluding Chromebooks
[2] Personal computers business includes desktops and notebooks

About Acer

Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world’s top technology companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. The company continues to evolve by embracing innovation across its offerings, which include computers and displays, while branching out to new businesses. Acer is also committed to sustainable growth, exploring new opportunities that align with its environmental and social responsibilities. The Acer Group employs nearly 12,000 employees that contribute to the research, design, marketing, sales and support of products, solutions, and services that break barriers between people and technology. Visit www.acer.com for more information.

© 2026 Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners. All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by location. Applicable sales tax extra.

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Steering into the AI Era: Todd Rebner Appointed as Veritium’s Chief Technology Officer

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Veritium has appointed Todd Rebner as its new Chief Technology Officer to advance its cloud and AI infrastructure strategy. Rebner joins the company with extensive experience in scaling technology businesses, including previous roles as Chief AI Officer at Propeller Industries and leadership positions at Datavail. In his new role, he will focus on modernizing infrastructure, optimizing operations through advanced AI integration, and enhancing client satisfaction by implementing proactive, transparent systems.

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As modern businesses move core operations to the Cloud, the demand for resilient, high-scale global infrastructure has never been higher. Today, Veritium is announcing a major leap forward in its growth strategy by hiring Todd Rebner as Chief Technology Officer. In this strategic role, Rebner will oversee company operations, focusing on modernizing infrastructure, driving operational efficiency and increasing customer satisfaction through proactive, transparent communication.

The future I see isn’t one where every company runs AI experiments; it’s one where a smaller number own AI infrastructure trustworthy enough to carry the business. Getting there can’t require a client to gamble first, so we design and build at no cost and take only a portion of production run costs.

Rebner brings a proven track record of scaling technology businesses to Veritium, most recently serving as Chief AI Officer at Propeller Industries, where he designed production-level AI security guardrails, agentic systems, and financial automation architectures. Before that, he founded and built AdvancedEPM Consulting Inc. into a multi-million Oracle Platinum Partner—eventually acquired by Datavail, where he served as Vice President overseeing advanced analytics, cloud engineering, and enterprise data governance, while earning the prestigious Oracle ACE designation.

“The future I see isn’t one where every company runs AI experiments; it’s one where a smaller number own AI infrastructure trustworthy enough to carry the business. Getting there can’t require a client to gamble first, so we design and build at no cost and take only a portion of production run costs; we’re paid for what survives production, not for what gets proposed,” Rebner said.

In his new role, Rebner will integrate advanced AI directly into day-to-day workflows to optimize efficiency and accelerate delivery speeds. He will drive optimization practices and procedures in client management, reducing duplication and triplication in effort. Then he will assist and empower teams to work faster and smarter with an AI-centered tech stack, streamlining all technical services to deliver maximum value and long-term scalable growth for both Veritium and its clients.

Drawing upon his expertise developing and implementing agentic systems, Rebner will introduce proactive monitoring to predict and mitigate system issues before they occur. This further extends the customer-first business model that Veritium was founded on.

Veritium CEO, Matt White, said, “Bringing Todd on board as Chief Technology Officer marks a pivotal moment in Veritium’s evolution. Todd doesn’t just build tech; he architectures systems built on trust, efficiency, and real-world performance. As AI shifts from an experimental tool to the backbone of enterprise infrastructure, Todd’s proven track record and strategic foresight will be instrumental in positioning Veritium at the absolute forefront of this transformation.”

About Veritium

Veritium was founded on a simple premise: the traditional Managed Services Provider (MSP) model is broken. Built to be the exact opposite of legacy providers, Veritium eliminates the barriers that prevent businesses from getting the dedicated Cloud support they deserve. By offering zero upfront costs, billing for outcomes not hours, and 24/7/365 monitoring, Veritium redefines the MSP model. Rather than just offering services, Veritium invests in true business partnerships from day one. For more information, visit veritium.com

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Mark DiBenedetto, Veritium, 1 717-913-2018, mdibenedetto@veritium.com, https://www.veritium.com/

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Reliance Digital Brings Digital India Sale Crazy Offers (D.I.S.C.O.)

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Enjoy exciting Independence Day Sale Offers with exchange bonuses up to ₹10,000, savings up to ₹30,000 through bank cards, paper finance & UPI, flat 50% off on the second product, and great deals across smartphones, TVs, laptops, home appliances, and accessories until 16th August.

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reliance Digital, India’s largest consumer electronics retailer, has launched D.I.S.C.O. (Digital India Sale Crazy Offers), a refreshed identity for its iconic Digital India Sale. Running till 16 August across Reliance Digital stores, RelianceDigital.in and MyJio Stores, the campaign brings irresistible offers across smartphones, TVs, laptops, home appliances and more.

Bringing together some of the season’s best deals on consumer electronics and appliances, the sale offers enhanced exchange value on old products, exchange bonuses of up to ₹10,000 on select electronics, a flat 50% off on the purchase of a second product, discounts of up to ₹30,000 through bank cards, paper finance and UPI, and a complimentary one-year extended warranty during the sale.

Whether someone’s planning to upgrade their smartphone, TV, laptop or home appliances, there’s never been a better time to do it. India’s biggest electronics sale just got its groove on.

Here’s a look at some of the irresistible D.I.S.C.O. offers:

Smartphones & Accessories: Whether customers are looking for an affordable 4G smartphone starting at ₹10,999, a 5G smartphone from ₹13,999, or premium flagship devices including iPhones and foldables priced up to ₹2 lakh, Reliance Digital has options across every price segment. Customers can also enjoy up to 30 months No Cost EMI, exchange bonuses of up to ₹10,000 on select smartphones, 5% off on UPI payments for earbuds, headphones, Bluetooth speakers, wearables and mobile accessories, and a flat 50% off on select Bluetooth speakers, earbuds and power banks with purchases worth ₹10,000 or more.

Home Appliances: Planning a kitchen makeover? Save 5% on one Small Domestic Appliance, 10% on two, and 15% on three or more products. Upgrade your home entertainment with 65-inch 4K UHD Google TVs starting at ₹39,990, and choose from refrigerators starting at ₹12,990 (Single Door), ₹18,990 (Double Door), ₹39,990 (Side-by-Side) and ₹74,990 (French Door), with added benefits under the Upgrade & Upscale program. Customers can also bring home a Washer Dryer starting at ₹55,990 with freebies worth ₹18,000.

Laptops: Get a FREE 1+2 Years Extended Warranty and Exchange Benefits up to ₹5,000 on Laptops Starting at Just ₹42,999.**

About Reliance Digital:

Reliance Digital is one of India’s leading consumer electronics retail chains, with a presence in over 850 cities through 700 large-format stores and 900 My Jio stores. It offers more than 300 national and international brands and over 5,000 products, giving customers a wide choice of the latest technology at competitive prices.

The brand serves shoppers across online and offline channels and is supported by trained staff who guide customers in selecting the right products. For after-sales support, Reliance Digital provides end-to-end service through Reliance resQ, its ISO 9001-certified service arm available throughout the week.

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