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DR. PHONE FIX NAMED ONE OF CANADA’S TOP GROWING COMPANIES FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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Recognition follows 92% three-year revenue growth and continued organic and geographic expansion

EDMONTON, AB, Oct. 5, 2026 /CNW/ — Dr. Phone Fix Canada Corporation (TSXV: DPF) (“Dr. Phone Fix” or the “Company”), one of Canada’s fastest-growing and award-winning national consumer electronics lifecycle platforms, is pleased to announce that it has been named to The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies for the fourth consecutive year.

The Company earned its place on the list after achieving 92% revenue growth over the three-year measurement period from 2022 to 2025.

This performance is supported by growing sales productivity across existing stores, a trusted customer brand built on exceptional customer service, and the Company’s standardized operating platform, which integrates technician training, centralized procurement and inventory management. These internal growth drivers are further supported by favourable market trends, as rising smartphone prices encourage more Canadians to extend the life of their existing devices through repairs or turn to certified pre-owned alternatives.

“Four consecutive years of recognition reflects the consistency of our execution and the trust our customers place in us,” said Piyush Sawhney, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dr. Phone Fix. “We continue to see meaningful organic growth across our existing network while expanding our geographic footprint through disciplined acquisitions. Canada’s device repair market remains highly fragmented, and we believe this creates an opportunity to build greater national scale by combining same-store growth with strategic consolidation, while staying true to our commitment to delivering fast, reliable service at a fair price.”

The Company’s recent acquisitions in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick mark an important step in its national expansion, extending Dr. Phone Fix’s presence into Atlantic Canada and bringing its network to 45 corporately owned locations across six provinces. These acquisitions demonstrate the Company’s ability to expand its geographic footprint through strategic transactions, complementing the organic growth being generated across its existing store network.

Launched in 2019, Canada’s Top Growing Companies is an annual editorial ranking recognizing growth-oriented Canadian businesses across industries. The 2026 list, now in its eight annual edition, underscores the breadth of Canadian entrepreneurial achievement.

“Our annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies celebrates the innovation, ambition and resilience of businesses across the country, and we’re always excited to share as many of these standout stories as we can, including insight from the entrepreneurs themselves on how other companies can succeed, too,” says Dawn Calleja, Editor of Report on Business magazine.”

“The Globe and Mail congratulates the winners of Canada’s Top Growing Companies 2026 on this exceptional achievement,” says Andrew Saunders, President and CEO of The Globe and Mail. “Each of these organizations has shown an extraordinary ability to adapt, innovate and grow amid ongoing change. Their achievements reflect the ingenuity and determination of Canadian entrepreneurs and business leaders who are helping shape the future of our economy.”

Dr. Phone Fix has received numerous national and international recognitions including consecutive top rankings on the Financial Times’ ‘Fastest Growing Companies in the Americas’ list (2025, 2026), eight Gold Stevie® International Business Awards, three consecutive Stevie® People’s Choice Awards, two Stevie® Sales Excellence awards in 2026.  The Company has also been recognized for its commitment to sustainability, receiving Canada’s ‘2025 Sustainable Business of the Year Award’ and an International Silver Stevie® for ‘Sustainability Leadership in Canada and the USA. It won one of Alberta’s top technology awards – the 2023 ‘Game Changer Award’ presented by the Alberta Science and Technology Foundation (ASTech). It is a two-time winner of business awards from the Alberta Chambers of Commerce (2022, 2023) including one for customer excellence and a finalist or winner for business awards from the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, and Chambers in Saskatoon, Regina, Lethbridge, St. Albert and Vernon.

About Dr. Phone Fix

Dr. Phone Fix is an award-winning, eco-friendly, and customer-centric integrated device care platform providing repair, refurbishment, certified pre-owned devices, trade-in solutions, accessories and related services through its growing national retail network. Founded in 2019, the Company serves consumers and businesses across multiple Canadian markets, delivering convenient and reliable device care solutions through its corporately owned retail network. With a focus on operational execution, customer service and sustainability, Dr. Phone Fix continues to expand its national platform while supporting the repair, reuse and extension of the useful life of connected devices.

About The Globe and Mail

The Globe and Mail is Canada’s foremost news media company, leading the national discussion and causing policy change through brave and independent journalism since 1844. With our award-winning coverage of business, politics and national affairs, The Globe and Mail newspaper reaches 6.1 million readers every week in our print or digital formats, and Report on Business magazine reaches 2.7 million readers in print and digital every issue. Our investment in innovative data science means that as the world continues to change, so does The Globe. The Globe and Mail is owned by Woodbridge, the investment arm of the Thomson family.

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This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information can be identified by words such as: “intend”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will” and similar references to future periods. Forward looking information includes, but is not limited to, the Company’s strategic objective of scaling its corporately owned store network toward approximately 70 locations over the next 12 months; expectations regarding the performance of acquired locations; and expectations regarding future growth, profitability, and EBITDA. Although the Company believes that, in light of the experience of its officers and directors, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors that have been considered appropriate, the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements depending on, among other things, the risk that the Transaction may not close on the terms or timeline anticipated, or at all; the risk that the Company may not realize the anticipated benefits of the Transaction; and the risk that the future plans of the Company may differ from those that currently are contemplated. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, except as required by law.

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SOXAI RING X Tops US$635,200 in Kickstarter Pledges, Attracts 2,868 Backers in First 72 Hours

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After passing US$400,000 from 2,000 backers on its first day, the Japanese smart ring brand makes its international debut with a 5.19 mm-wide ring offering up to 10 days of battery life.

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SOXAI Inc. today announced that its SOXAI RING X smart ring has surpassed US$635,200 in pledges from 2,868 backers within 72 hours of its Kickstarter launch, after attracting 2,000 backers and more than US$400,000 in its first 24 hours.

With more than 80,000 users, SOXAI is Japan’s No. 1 smart ring brand by cumulative app downloads[1]. SOXAI RING X marks the company’s international debut, bringing together a width of just 5.19 mm—the narrowest in its category[2]—and up to 10 days of battery life[3].

Led by founder and CEO Dr. Tatsuhiko Watanabe, a former researcher at ETH Zurich, SOXAI develops its hardware, software and data analysis technologies together.

Proven Power Efficiency, Now in a Slimmer Ring

Low-power design is one of SOXAI’s core engineering strengths. Its previous model, SOXAI RING 2, is already on the market and delivers up to 15 days of continuous use on a single charge—among the longest battery lives in the smart ring category.

SOXAI RING X builds on that experience, applying the company’s expertise in power-efficient hardware and software to a more compact design. Users can review their sleep and activity in the companion app.

Original Engineering, Japanese Manufacturing

SOXAI RING X is an original product developed by SOXAI, not a rebranded white-label device.

SOXAI designs the ring’s physical structure and functionality, developing its hardware, software and data analysis as a complete system. Manufacturing and testing are planned to take place in Japan, alongside ongoing data management and customer support.

A working prototype is already complete.

A Japanese Brand with a Focus on Sleep

Sleep has been central to SOXAI’s product development. Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare cites a 2021 survey in which Japan recorded the shortest average sleep duration among the 33 countries surveyed.

Joint research with the University of Tokyo and the University of Essex has examined sleep-stage estimation using heart rate and movement data from an earlier SOXAI RING model, with findings published in an academic journal. Studies of blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) measurement at rest and heart rate estimation during physical activity have also been published in academic journals.

These findings relate to earlier products and related technologies; they are not test results for SOXAI RING X.

From Japan to the World

The Kickstarter campaign is SOXAI’s first step toward bringing its experience in Japanese product development and manufacturing to an international audience. Backer demand will help guide the company’s rollout, including which countries and regions to prioritize.

Kickstarter Campaign Details

Project: SOXAI RING X: World’s Smallest, Up to 10-Day Battery
Campaign period: October 2, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. through October 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).
Project page: SOXAI RING X on Kickstarter

[1] Based on cumulative downloads of smart ring apps in Japan from January 2022 through December 2024, across the App Store and Google Play combined. Source: SOXAI research.

[2] Based on a comparison of ring widths publicly reported by major manufacturers of smart rings with vital-sign sensing capabilities. Source: SOXAI research, as of September 2026.

[3] Up to 10 days is a theoretical battery-life estimate for US ring sizes 10–13. Actual battery life varies depending on ring size, usage, product age and other factors.

SOXAI RING X is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease. Countries and regions eligible for shipping and use will be determined based on applicable wireless regulatory certifications and other requirements.

About SOXAI

SOXAI Inc. is a smart ring company based in Yokohama, Japan, led by founder and CEO Dr. Tatsuhiko Watanabe. With more than 80,000 users, SOXAI combines expertise in low-power hardware design, software and data analysis to help people better understand their sleep, activity and everyday well-being.

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Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming launches to put Canadians first in a fast-changing market challenged by illegal gambling

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New industry association will advance player health, consumer protection and evidence-based gaming policy

MONCTON, NB, Oct. 5, 2026 /CNW/ — The Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming (CARG) today announced its official launch as a national not-for-profit industry association representing members of the legal and regulated gambling industry in Canada.

Formerly the Canadian Lottery Coalition (CLC), the organization has evolved into the Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming to reflect the rapid transformation of Canada’s gaming landscape.

Founded by publicly owned lottery and gaming organizations that return all profits to their provinces to help fund critical public services, CARG provides a unified national forum for collaboration, research, public education and policy engagement on the issues shaping Canada’s gambling sector.

As gambling markets evolve, CARG will work with governments, regulators, industry stakeholders and communities to advance public-interest policies that promote player health, strengthen consumer protection and support effective legislation, regulation and enforcement. Illegal online gambling operators, increased advertising, emerging products such as prediction markets, and evolving technologies are creating new challenges for policymakers and growing risks for consumers, requiring coordinated action across jurisdictions.

“The Alliance was created in recognition of the increasingly complex and national nature of many industry-related issues and the importance of ensuring there is a strong, unified voice representing legal and regulated gaming organizations,” said Molly Cormier, Executive Director of the Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming.

“Canada’s gambling landscape is changing at an unprecedented pace, while illegal and unregulated operators create growing risks for consumers and communities. Canadians must be at the centre of how we respond. By bringing together governments, regulators and industry leaders, we can help ensure the public interest continues to drive the future of gambling policy in Canada.”

As membership expands, CARG will welcome additional voices from across the legal and regulated gaming ecosystem, fostering collaboration and informed dialogue while remaining grounded in the public interest.

The organization also launched its new website today, providing stakeholders, policymakers, media and the public with access to information about CARG’s mandate, policy positions and ongoing work.

To learn more, visit www.carg-ajcr.ca.

About the Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming

The Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming (CARG) is a national not-for-profit industry association representing legal and regulated gaming organizations across Canada. Formerly the Canadian Lottery Coalition (CLC), CARG provides a forum for collaboration, policy development, public awareness and advocacy in support of responsible, legal and publicly accountable gaming in Canada. Through research, public education and policy engagement, the Alliance advances evidence-based solutions that promote player health, strengthen consumer protection and accountability, and support a gambling sector that serves the public interest.

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Molly Cormier
Executive Director
Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming (formerly Canadian Lottery Coalition)
executivedirector@canadianlotterycoalition.ca 
506.431.6511
carg-ajcr.ca

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Bitso Processes 15% of US-Mexico Remittances

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From January to August 2026, roughly one in every seven dollars sent through this corridor moved through Bitso’s infrastructure.

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bitso, Latin America’s leading digital financial services company, processed 14.7% of all remittances sent from the United States to Mexico in the first eight months of 2026, based on Banco de México (Banxico) figures. The result reflects the growth of Bitso Business, the company’s B2B payments unit.

Unlike a traditional direct-to-consumer remittance service, Bitso operates as part of the infrastructure that enables remittance companies and other financial providers to move money between the United States and Mexico. Its technology uses digital assets and stablecoins as rails to transfer value across borders and settle in local currency, reducing the friction of moving money internationally.

Remittances are one of Mexico’s main sources of foreign currency and account for about 4% of GDP. According to Banxico, Mexico received US$41.8 billion in remittances between January and August 2026, up 2.2% year over year. Of that total, 99.1% (US$41.4 billion) arrived through electronic transfers.

In 2024, Bitso estimated it was processing more than 10% of US–Mexico corridor volume through Bitso Business and the companies that use its technology for international payments.

“Close to 15% of US–Mexico remittances now run through our infrastructure. That shows digital assets are no longer a niche technology. They are becoming part of the financial infrastructure that moves money in Latin America. Most people receiving a remittance never see the technology behind it. What matters is that their money arrives faster, more efficiently and more securely,” said Felipe Vallejo, CEO of Bitso Mexico.

About Bitso

Bitso is Latin America’s leading digital financial services group, serving more than 10 million users and over 2,000 institutional clients through a regulated financial infrastructure built for the digital economy.
Through its ecosystem of specialized companies, including Nvío, Nvierte, and Juno, Bitso provides consumers with access to digital assets, equities, and investment products, while enabling businesses and financial institutions to process local and cross-border payments at scale.
Founded in 2014, Bitso operates across North, Central, and South America and Europe.

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