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Killam Apartment REIT Announces 2026 GRESB Score

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2 hours ago

October 6, 2026

HALIFAX, NS, Oct. 6, 2026 /CNW/ — Killam Apartment REIT (TSX: KMP.UN) (“Killam”) today announced its 2026 GRESB score, based on the 2025 reporting year. Killam achieved a score of 83.9 out of a maximum possible 100 for its standing investments, representing a 2.2-point year-over-year improvement in its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.

“Sustainability has long been embedded in how we operate, invest capital, and plan for the future,” said Philip Fraser, President and CEO. “We approach ESG the same way we approach all our business decisions, with a focus on long-term performance, accountability, and doing the right thing.”

Killam’s key initiatives contributing to this achievement include:

Energy and Emissions Reductions: Achieved year-over-year reductions in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions across the portfolio.Renewable Energy Installations: Installed solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at 13 additional buildings during the year, increasing on-site renewable energy generation capacity.Waste Management Improvements: Improved recycling practices through participation in a voluntary recycling program in New Brunswick.

For more information about Killam’s ESG initiatives, visit https://www.killamreit.com/esg-overview.

About Killam

Killam Apartment REIT, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is one of Canada’s largest residential real estate investment trusts, owning, operating, managing and developing a $5.6 billion portfolio of apartments and manufactured home communities. Killam’s long-term strategy to enhance value and profitability focuses on three priorities: 1) increasing earnings from existing operations, 2) expanding the portfolio and diversifying geographically through accretive acquisitions that target newer properties and through the disposition of non-core assets, and 3) developing high-quality properties in its core markets.

About GRESB

GRESB is an industry-driven organization that assesses ESG performance of real assets globally. Its annual benchmark provides standardized and validated data to investors and stakeholders, enabling transparency and accountability in sustainability practices.

Note: The Toronto Stock Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved of the information contained herein. Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements, including statements regarding embedding sustainability into Killam’s operations, investment and future planning; Killam’s focus on long-term performance, accountability and doing the right thing; and Killam’s priorities.

Readers should be aware that these statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied, or those suggested by any forward-looking statements, including: the effects and duration of local, international and global events, any government responses thereto and the effectiveness of measures intended to mitigate any impacts thereof; competition; government legislation and the interpretation and enforcement thereof; litigation to which Killam may be subject; global, national and regional economic conditions (including interest rates and inflation); the availability of capital to fund further investments in Killam’s business; and other factors identified under the “Risk Factors” section of Killam’s most recently filed annual information form, under the “Risks and Uncertainties” section of Killam’s most recently filed MD&A, and in other documents Killam files from time to time with securities regulatory authorities in Canada, each of which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Killam does not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, circumstances, or otherwise, except as required by law. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

For information, please contact:
Claire Hawksworth, CPA
Senior Manager, Investor Relations
chawksworth@killamreit.com
(902) 442-5322

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GIGABYTE Unveils Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Offers with Savings Up to $130

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44 minutes ago

October 6, 2026

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE Technology, a global leader in PC hardware, today announced its Amazon Prime Big Deal Days promotions, available exclusively to Prime members for 48 hours only, from October 6 through October 7, 2026. As the fall gaming season kicks off, the event lowers the entry barrier for next-generation PC building—putting 240Hz esports displays within reach from just $79.99 and delivering savings of up to $130 on Wi-Fi 7 and PCIe 5.0-ready motherboards on Amazon.

Empower Your Build: Next-Gen AMD Platforms Built for Every Gamer

As Wi-Fi 7 routers and PCIe 5.0 graphics cards and SSDs move into the mainstream, GIGABYTE is making the platforms built for them accessible across every budget segment. Headlining the promotion is the X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, which democratizes multi-gigabit Wi-Fi 7 speeds and PCIe 5.0 graphics readiness for high-demand gaming at a promotional price of $209.99. For mainstream builders transitioning to the latest AMD Ryzen processors without overspending, the B850 EAGLE WIFI6E delivers essential next-gen connectivity and thermal efficiency for just $149.99. Meanwhile, gamers building a clean white rig around a Ryzen X3D processor can secure the X870E AORUS ELITE X3D ICE at $259.99. Its X3D Turbo Mode 2.0 tunes X3D chips in real time for extra gaming performance, and at $130 off, it carries the event’s largest single discount.

Smooth Esports Visuals Starting Under $80

Alongside platform upgrades, GIGABYTE is bringing 240Hz refresh rates—long the benchmark for competitive play—down to entry-level price points. Budget-conscious esports players and students can minimize motion blur and screen tearing with the 24.5-inch GS25F2A, a 240Hz, 1ms FHD monitor available for an ultra-accessible $79.99. For FPS competitors who want the same 240Hz speed on a height-adjustable ergonomic stand, the G25F2A drops to $89.99, making high-FPS dual-monitor configurations exceptionally cost-effective for modern gaming rooms.

Promotional Pricing Summary

All featured motherboards and gaming monitors eligible for Prime Big Deal Days savings on October 6–7, 2026, are detailed below:

Model

Features

Promo Price

X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7

Next-gen AMD platform with Wi-Fi 7 & PCIe 5.0

$209.99

X870E AORUS ELITE X3D ICE

White AMD X870E board with X3D Turbo Mode 2.0 & Wi-Fi 7

$259.99

X870E AORUS PRO ICE

Premium all-white AMD X870E enthusiast platform

$279.99

B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE

Sleek white B850 platform with Wi-Fi 7 speeds

$169.99

B850 EAGLE WIFI6E

Mainstream ATX platform featuring Wi-Fi 6E & PCIe 5.0

$149.99

B850M EAGLE WIFI6E

Compact Micro-ATX build with Wi-Fi 6E

$139.99

B550 GAMING X V2

Budget-friendly AM4 classic for entry gaming rigs

$84.99

Z790 AORUS ELITE AX

Intel Z790 DDR5 board with Wi-Fi 6E for 12th–14th Gen Core

$169.99

G25F2A

25″ 240Hz high-FPS competitive esports monitor

$89.99

GS25F2A

25″ 240Hz gaming display under $80

$79.99

GS27F2

27″ 240Hz FHD gaming display

$99.99

About GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE is a developer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-performance hardware solutions. From award-winning monitors and graphics cards to advanced data center infrastructure, GIGABYTE remains committed to its mission of “Upgrade Your Life” through innovative technology and exceptional build quality.

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QuickLogic Announces Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

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44 minutes ago

October 6, 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK) (“QuickLogic” or the “Company”), a developer of embedded FPGA (eFPGA) Hard IP, Strategic Radiation Hardened and Antifuse FPGAs and ruggedized programmable logic solutions, today announced that the Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors granted restricted stock unit awards for 51,502 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “New-Hire RSUs”) to James Sullivan, the Company’s new Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. The award was previously announced on September 21, 2026 and granted by the Compensation Committee on October 5, 2026, as an inducement material to his entering into employment with the Company, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

The New-Hire RSUs will be granted outside of the Company’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan and will vest over a three-year period, with 1/3rd vesting on October 5, 2027 and 1/6th vesting each six months thereafter, subject to Mr. Sullivan’s continued employment with the Company.

About QuickLogic
QuickLogic Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in eFPGA Hard IP, Strategic Radiation Hardened and Antifuse FPGAs and ruggedized programmable logic solutions. QuickLogic’s unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with open-source tools to deliver highly customizable, low-power solutions for aerospace and defense, industrial, computing, and consumer markets. For more information, visit www.quicklogic.com.

QuickLogic and logo are registered trademarks of QuickLogic. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders and should be treated as such.

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MIT Technology Review Unveils 2026 List of 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch

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44 minutes ago

October 6, 2026

The annual list highlights businesses developing innovative solutions to positively impact climate change.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MIT Technology Review released its annual list of 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch for 2026 today. The list reveals the early-stage startups and multinational corporations developing cutting-edge solutions to lower emissions, address major climate concerns, and protect our planet.

MIT Technology Review’s award-winning newsroom used their advanced knowledge and resources to develop a robust list of 10 global businesses that are reinventing how we create energy, manufacture products, address climate risks, and develop cleaner transportation.

Drawing on feedback from researchers, investors, analysts and academics, the team vetted dozens of companies to confirm their success in driving innovations that tackle the most urgent climate issues. Following months of deliberation, they selected 10 notable businesses that they believe have the best chance at addressing these threats.

The online-exclusive list is now live at www.technologyreview.com/climatetech2026, and features in-depth profiles on how each company is making meaningful strides across energy storage, nuclear power, transportation, and more.

The honorees represent a wide range of industries, from clean energy and nuclear fission to flood barriers and electric vehicles. This year’s list includes Energy Dome and their energy storage systems on the grid, WeLion’s semi-solid-state batteries for EVs, and WaveSave’s portable rubber dam.

To read every honoree profile from the 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch list, become an MIT Technology Review subscriber today at www.technologyreview.com/subscribe.

Members of the press may obtain additional information and access by emailing press@technologyreview.com.

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Founded at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1899, MIT Technology Review is the world’s leading authority on technology and its influence. Through award-winning journalism and premium events, we break down complex innovations and analyze their commercial, social, and political impact. From AI and biotech to climate tech and computing, we deliver trusted insights and expert analysis, empowering a global audience to navigate the emerging technologies shaping our future.

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