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

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September 11, 2026

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

TORONTO, Sept. 11, 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.

Tamarack Valley Energy and Headwater Exploration Announce $10 Billion Strategic Combination to Create a Premier North American Oil Producer and a New Growth-Oriented Exploration Company
Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. (TSX: TVE) (“Tamarack”) and Headwater Exploration Inc. (TSX: HWX) (“Headwater”) are pleased to announce they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement whereby the two companies will merge in an all-stock transaction valued at $10 billion (the “Transaction”), creating a premier North American oil company that combines top-tier profitability with an unmatched position as the only publicly-traded pure-play Clearwater producer.Energy Disruptors: UNITE announces Artemis II astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen and Dr. Catherine Hansen for 2026 summit
Energy Disruptors: UNITE has announced Artemis II astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen and Dr. Catherine Hansen, a leading women’s health and wellness expert, as featured speakers for its 2026 summit, taking place September 28–29 in Calgary. The couple will appear together on stage at Energy Disruptors: UNITE, bringing a deeply personal perspective on ambition, resilience, partnership, and what it takes to pursue extraordinary goals while navigating the demands of career, family, and change.Enbridge to Acquire Tallgrass’ Crude Transportation Business, Expanding Its Leading North American Crude Oil Franchise
Enbridge believes that U.S. crude oil production will continue to play a critical role in meeting global energy demand for decades and this transaction further positions the Company to lead this mission. Specifically, this acquisition provides Enbridge with a strategic connection between the Bakken, Powder River Basin (PRB) and Denver-Julesburg (DJ) basins through Cushing and complements Enbridge’s existing Express-Platte system. The Company expects the acquired business to generate significant free cash flows, provide future growth and create opportunities for operational synergies over time across its broader liquids pipeline network.RBC to mobilize $1.4 billion to back Canada’s next global technology champions and advance nation-building efforts
“Our ambition is simple: a future where more of the world’s next great companies build in Canada and stay in Canada,” said Dave McKay, President and Chief Executive Officer, RBC. “For decades, Canada has produced an outsized share of world-class entrepreneurs and tech talent who want to build global companies at home. But when they’re ready to scale, too often they get pulled elsewhere. The RBCx Growth Fund I is about changing that by putting capital and partnership behind our most promising homegrown innovators. Because a fundamental part of nation building is ensuring your best builders never have to leave to succeed.”A Massive T&T Supermarket Is Coming to CF Markville
Situated on the lower level in the former Hudson’s Bay space, it will become the largest Asian grocery store in Markham. The new T&T at CF Markville will mark the relocation and expansion of T&T’s current Unionville store, with the transition planned for 2028. This move will allow T&T to grow from its current 50,000 sq. ft. at Unionville to a 68,000 sq. ft. space at CF Markville. Customers can look forward to all of T&T’s signature offerings, including fresh fruits and vegetables, popular prepared foods, an in-store bakery, and an Asian beauty section.OECD REPORT RANKS CANADIAN STUDENTS AMONG TOP PERFORMERS GLOBALLY IN SCIENCE
The primary domain assessed in PISA 2025 was science, with reading and mathematics as minor domains. Computational problem-solving was also assessed as part of the innovative domain (learning in the digital world). The assessment encompassed 83 countries and 8 economies, engaging 5,000 to 10,000 students from at least 150 schools in each one. In Canada, an impressive number of approximately 24,600 students from close to 900 schools across the provinces participated. Canada’s participation included all 10 provinces.IG Wealth Management and Goldman Sachs Asset Management to Deliver Institutional Investment Expertise to Canadian Investors
Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Multi-Asset Solutions team will assume portfolio management responsibilities for the IG Strategic Wealth Portfolios (the “Portfolios”), comprised of five portfolios from the suite formerly known as the IG Core Portfolios. Goldman Sachs Asset Management will deliver a holistic management approach to the portfolios, with an emphasis on risk discipline and dynamism across different market environments, bringing to the Canadian wealth market capabilities that have historically only been available to institutional clients.Enbridge Announces CDN$2.6 Billion Bought-Deal Offering of Common Shares
The Offering is expected to close on or about September 14, 2026. Pursuant to the agreement, the Underwriters have an option to purchase up to 15% in additional Common Shares by providing notice to Enbridge at any time until the date that is 30 days after the closing of the Offering, to cover over-allotments, if any. If the over-allotment option is exercised in full, the aggregate gross proceeds from the Offering will be approximately CDN$3.0 billion.Chervon Appoints Joseph Galli Jr. as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Stage of Global Growth
Mr. Galli succeeds Chervon founder Mr. Longquan Pan (“Peter”), who will transition out of his role as Chief Executive Officer while continuing to serve as Executive Director and Chairman of the Board. “I am grateful for the opportunity to work closely with Peter and to lead Chervon as CEO. Chervon has built a strong foundation in advanced cordless technology, product development, brands, and in world-class manufacturing,” says Mr. Galli. “Peter and I are aligned in our commitment to develop breakthrough technologies and to build out a powerful global growth engine.”BRP Becomes a Proud Official Partner of the Montreal Canadiens
In addition to benefiting from visibility throughout the hockey season as a proud partner of the team, BRP will permanently display Can-Am and Ski-Doo vehicles at the Bell Centre and will be actively involved with the community and the Canadiens Children’s Foundation, notably by participating in the 2026 edition of the Montreal Canadiens’ annual golf tournament. “We are honored to partner with an organization whose values align so closely with our own,” said Josée Perreault, Chief Marketing Officer at BRP. “Proud of their Quebec roots, our two organizations share a rich heritage, a strong sense of belonging to our communities, and a shared commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for people.”

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Accelevate Solutions and Brand Engagement Network Launch AI-Powered Passenger Engagement Platform for LAX Off-Airport Shuttle Providers

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September 11, 2026

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Accelevate Solutions and Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (“BEN”) (Nasdaq: BNAI) today announced the launch of a live AI-powered passenger engagement platform for off-airport parking and shuttle services at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The platform introduces a real-time media and engagement layer that connects riders, operators, and brands.

Passengers can view routes, live vehicle locations, and estimated arrival times directly in the mobile experience. The BEN AI engagement layer is now live, with promotional and static advertising available immediately. Live paid advertising is expected to begin in Q4 2026.

The platform combines Accelevate Solutions’ MobilityConnect™ fleet and audience-intelligence capabilities with BEN’s AI engagement technology, delivered through the Mydas enterprise media platform. Connected-vehicle data, including data from Xirgo Technologies, powers the vehicle layer. Together, the solution enables transportation and transit operators to convert existing connected assets into a real-time engagement channel and, once advertising inventory is sold, a new revenue stream.

LIVE VEHICLE INTELLIGENCE • PASSENGER ENGAGEMENT • CONTEXTUAL MEDIA • MEASURABLE DELIVERY

For passengers, the experience delivers route visibility, real-time vehicle context, and AI-enabled engagement through a mobile client – no app download required and no added friction. Riders stay informed and engaged throughout their journey.

For operators, MobilityConnect adds a digital engagement layer to existing transportation services without replacing core fleet systems.

For brands, it creates a measurable channel grounded in real-world mobility context rather than disconnected digital impressions, helping deepen passenger engagement while supporting brand trust, loyalty, and repeat business.

Management Commentary
“We believe this is a transformational moment for transit operators,” said James Maury, President and Co-Founder of Accelevate Solutions. “With AI-powered rider and location intelligence, operators can turn assets already in motion into real-time engagement and media channels – improving the passenger experience while opening new revenue opportunities. Combining our fleet and rider intelligence, real-time mobile engagement client, and our partner’s automated cloud media stack will enable rapid adoption through Q1 2027.

MobilityConnect gives passengers live vehicle locations and estimated arrival times while providing operators with a new engagement channel on assets already in service. Paid campaigns are not yet live; the media layer is currently enabled with static loyalty promotions, and new advertising inventory can be sold from this point forward.”

“Our partnership with Accelevate reflects our continued execution to scale our joint AI capabilities,” said Tyler Luck, Chief Executive Officer of Brand Engagement Network. “BEN remains fully committed to supporting Accelevate’s airport expansion across the United States and into public-sector opportunities in Latin America.”

Ownership
BEN holds a minority interest in Accelevate. Following the Company’s previously disclosed $1 million strategic investment and related warrant arrangements, BEN’s ownership is expected to be approximately 20%. Accelevate is not consolidated under U.S. GAAP, and Accelevate revenue is not recognized as BEN revenue.

About Accelevate Solutions

Accelevate Solutions is a provider of AI-powered asset intelligence and engagement software for connected fleets. Its MobilityConnect® platform transforms connected asset and operational data into actionable intelligence, real-time customer engagement, and monetization opportunities, helping organizations improve asset utilization, automate decision-making, enhance customer experiences, and improve the financial performance of assets in motion. For more information, visit www.accelevatesolutions.com.

About Brand Engagement Network

Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (“BEN”) builds secure, enterprise-grade artificial intelligence for the engagement layer of AI—where human intent is transformed into intelligent interactions, automated workflows, and real-world outcomes. Powered by BEN’s proprietary Engagement Language Model (ELM™), the technology enables conversational AI interactions that connect human intent to organizational data, workflows, and real-world outcomes. BEN’s AI operates within secure closed-loop environments using approved organizational data and built-in governance and compliance controls. Trusted by organizations in regulated and high-impact industries, BEN helps bring AI into real operational settings where engagement drives outcomes and accountability matters.

In June 2026, BEN acquired Cataneo GmbH, which provides enterprise software for advertising sales, scheduling, traffic, content management, monetization, analytics, CRM integration, and real-time reporting across linear, digital, and on-demand media. Cataneo supports advertising operations across more than 1,000 media brands and 200+ channels globally.

For more information, visit www.brandengagementnetwork.com.

Contacts

Accelevate Solutions Media: info@accelevatesolutions.com

BEN Media: amy@beninc.ai

BEN Investor Relations: investors@beninc.ai

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the LAX shuttle and parking deployment; the enabled media and engagement layer; the timing or sale of paid advertising; additional U.S. airport work; and BEN’s business strategy and deployment activities. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Risks include, but are not limited to, the parties’ ability to maintain live operations at LAX; convert an enabled media layer into sold campaigns; execute additional airport arrangements, which may not close on the expected timeline or at all; develop, integrate and deploy the contemplated solutions; achieve operator, passenger and advertiser adoption; protect data and systems; competition; financial performance; liquidity; Nasdaq listing; ongoing litigation; and other risks described in BEN’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and subsequent filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. BEN undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.

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12 Press Releases You Need to See This Week

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September 11, 2026

Including the return of a fan-favorite roller coaster at Six Flags, a new headphone collection from Sony and Polymarket’s introduction of group chat features.

NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. 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.

Six Flags Acquires Iconic ArieForce One, Bringing Fan-Favorite Roller Coaster Back to Life
The celebrated steel roller coaster captured the imagination of thrill-seekers around the world and quickly earned recognition as one of the most acclaimed coaster experiences of the modern era. Six Flags will introduce the attraction at one of its parks during the 2028-2029 operating seasons.Qualcomm Announces Multi-Generational Product Collaboration with Amazon to Build Next-Generation AI Data Center Infrastructure
As AI workloads grow exponentially — driving unprecedented demand for compute, storage, networking and memory bandwidth, and energy-efficient infrastructure — the collaboration brings together Amazon’s comprehensive, secure, and price-performant AI infrastructure with Qualcomm Technologies’ leadership in power-efficient processing, silicon design and system-level integration.Sony Electronics and Hello Kitty Team Up for Limited-Edition Headphone Collection
Available only through the Sony Store, the collection pairs select Sony headphones with exclusive Hello Kitty collaboration merchandise, bringing together Sony’s premium audio experience and Hello Kitty’s iconic charm. Pre-orders begin later this holiday season.Labcorp Acquires MLM Medical Labs, Expanding Global Central Laboratory and Biomarker Capabilities for Clinical Trials
The transaction expands Labcorp’s laboratory footprint and establishes Labcorp as the only central laboratory provider with a wholly owned laboratory network across four continents: North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.Girl Scouts of the USA Debuts Patch Pals™, Its First Dog Cookie, and Girl Scout Sparkables™, Its First Allergy-Friendly Cookie, ahead of the 2027 Cookie Season
The new cookies, developed with BARK and Partake®, will be available exclusively online for shipping only during the 2027 Girl Scout Cookie® season, expanding how families, friends and four-legged companions can take part in the fun of the Girl Scout Cookie Program®.Polymarket Launches Squads, Bringing the Group Chat to Prediction Markets
“With Squads, we’re bringing the conversation and trading together so friends can follow the events they care about and make their predictions in one place. No better time to start than right before football season kicks off,” said Travis VanderZanden, Chief Growth Officer at Polymarket.Twenty-Six Defense to Strengthen Innovation and Domestic Manufacturing for America’s Warfighters
The U.S. operating segment of Elbit Systems Ltd., will now operate as Twenty-Six Defense. Twenty-Six Defense is an American defense company that employs 3,300 Americans who have supported the U.S. military for more than three decades.Wingstop Kicks Off Football Season with New Lemon Pepper Trio and Its First-Ever Wing Pass
Wingstop’s Original MVP, three ways to love it: Original Lemon Pepper is joined by new Lemon Pepper Chili Crunch and Lemon Pepper Chili Glaze, launch nationwide Sept. 15. Each Wing Pass includes up to 18 Watch Party Bundles — one for every week of the regular season — each featuring 20 classic wings in up to four flavors, a large fry and large ranch. With only 100 Wing Passes available, fans can bet these will go as fast as the ranch at their watch party.Planet Fitness Reinforces Commitment to Judgement Free Fitness with Evolved Visual Identity and Enhanced Mobile App
The refreshed identity, informed by member feedback, builds on the enhancements Planet Fitness has made across the member experience in line with consumer trends and preferences. Since 2025, the Company has expanded equipment offerings, refined club floor layouts to better reflect how members of all fitness levels train and rolled out new Black Card Spa® amenities such as red-light recovery.Cognizant Invests in America’s AI-Era Workforce
Cognizant plans to hire 1,500 U.S. college graduates and scale a new Frontier Certified Engineer and Frontier Business Operator workforce to 15,000 people, backed by annual direct hiring from universities. The company’s position is that AI should expand opportunity for American workers, not shrink it.Taco Bell® Announces Inaugural Live Más Open, An Unconventional One-Day Golf Tournament Where Fans Can Earn Their Spot Through a Nationwide Topgolf Qualifier
Through September 27, fans nationwide can compete for one of nine spots in the Live Más Open tournament by entering the Live Más Open Qualifier, either by taking on Shot Shuffle at participating Topgolf venues or through a free online method of entry, with players of all skill levels invited to take their shot.U.S. Department of Energy Closes Up to $1.9 Billion Loan to Restart NextEra Energy’s Duane Arnold Energy Center
The Duane Arnold Energy Center, a 615-megawatt nuclear facility in Linn County, Iowa, is expected to create substantial economic benefits for Iowa and the surrounding region. A study estimated that the restart could generate more than $9 billion in economic benefits for Iowa over 25 years.

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Built for the Desert: SVOLT Energy Showcases Full-Scenario Energy Storage Solutions at Middle East Energy 2026

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September 11, 2026

DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On September 1, SVOLT Energy made a major appearance at Middle East Energy 2026 in Dubai, showcasing its full portfolio of “desert special forces” energy storage solutions. Designed to withstand temperatures of up to 50°C, intense sand and dust, and significant temperature variations, the portfolio demonstrates SVOLT Energy’s capabilities in delivering safe, reliable, and high-performance energy storage for demanding environments.

The portfolio features the 122Ah residential energy storage cell, 6.29MWh utility-scale energy storage system, and 285kWh C&I energy storage system, covering diverse energy storage applications from residential to utility-scale projects.

122Ah Residential Storage Cell: Ultra-Wide Temperature Range, Built for Diverse Applications

As a flagship product in the global residential energy storage market, the 122Ah stacked cell has entered the supply chains of five leading global residential storage customers, with monthly shipments exceeding one million units.

Built on automotive-grade short-blade stacking technology, the cell supports charging at -20°C, discharging at -30°C, and stable operation at temperatures up to 60°C, making it suitable for extreme climates. Its low-resistance stacked design and fanless design support long cycle life, low energy loss, and operating noise below 30dB.

6.29MWh Utility-Scale BESS: Short-Blade CTR Stacking Technology + Dual-Sided Liquid Cooling

SVOLT Energy showcased its 6.29MWh energy storage system featuring the industry-first short-blade CTR stacking technology.

The technology increases volumetric utilization by 20%, reduces footprint by 36%, and, combined with an AB mirrored configuration, supports back-to-back deployment, further reducing land requirements by 30%.

The system adopts an innovative three-compartment design that physically separates the battery, electrical, and cooling systems, helping prevent thermal runaway propagation at the structural level.

Its dual-sided liquid cooling reduces the temperature difference between individual cells from approximately 15°C to 7°C, a 50% reduction, supporting a system cycle life of more than 10,000 cycles.

285kWh C&I All-in-One ESS: CTR + Dual-Sided Liquid Cooling + AI-BMS

For commercial and industrial users, SVOLT Energy’s 285kWh C&I all-in-one energy storage system combines high integration with intelligent energy management.

The short-blade CTR module-free design reduces the number of components by 36% and cuts direct material costs by 10%. Dual-sided liquid cooling reduces cell temperature differences by 50% and further improves cycle life by 10%. The integrated AI-BMS dynamically optimizes charging and discharging strategies, improving operation and maintenance efficiency by 60%.

From residential applications to desert power stations and large-scale renewable energy bases, SVOLT Energy’s full-scenario energy storage portfolio demonstrates how advanced short-blade technology, CTR, dual-sided liquid cooling, and AI-BMS can deliver greater safety, efficiency, and reliability across the Middle East Africa market.

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