The Week in Canadian Press Releases: 10 Stories You Need to See
A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from Cision Distribution this week
TORONTO, Oct. 23, 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.
- Intellistake and NanoAi Meet Prospective Defense Customers at AUSA 2026 as U.S. Army Prioritizes Speed, Autonomy and Soldier Protection
The three-day event brought together U.S. Army leadership, defense contractors and emerging technology companies, with more than 750 exhibits, including Anduril, Lockheed Martin, RTX, Palantir and Gentex Corporation. - Two recreational fishers fined $8,750 for retaining rockfish during a closed period and exceeding catch limits
There are over 35 species of rockfish along the coast of British Columbia (BC) and some live for over 100 years. Rockfish grow and reproduce slowly and many BC rockfish species are in decline and of conservation concern. Fisheries closures for these and other species are a critical conservation tool that help protect vulnerable fish populations and support sustainable fisheries for future generations. - MUJI Opens First Vancouver Island Location, Celebrates Victoria with New Community Partnership Initiative
The partnerships forged through the MUJI Community Collective will extend beyond opening weekend, creating ongoing connections between MUJI Mayfair and the fabric of local Victoria life. The initiative will anchor future MUJI store openings across Canada, bringing the same community-first spirit to every new city MUJI calls home. - First Look: Nintendo’s First-Ever Store-Within-A-Store Experience in North America Arrives in Toronto
“We’re continuing to evolve EB Games around what matters most to today’s fans,” said Stéphan Tétrault, Owner and CEO of EB Games Canada. “We believe in creating retail experiences where people can do more than shop – they can play, discover and connect with the brands they love. The Nintendo space at EB Games brings that vision to life in an exciting new way.” - Canada ranks 30th out of 32 industrialized countries with universal health care on the number of doctors, despite one of highest spending levels
Despite a relatively high level of spending, Canada has significantly fewer doctors, hospital beds, medical technology like MRI machines and CT scanners compared to other high-income countries with universal health care, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. - Corex Announces Agreement to Be Acquired by Saturn Oil & Gas Inc.
“We are pleased to enter into the Transaction with Saturn and provide liquidity for our shareholders. We believe that Saturn’s business model is attractive, sustainable, and will be further strengthened with the addition of Corex’s assets,” said Harley Rea, President and CEO of Corex. - Sandpiper Group Announces Its Opposition to H&R’s Proposed GO Residential Transaction
Sandpiper believes the Transaction is not the right way to maximize value for H&R’s public unitholders. Sandpiper believes that, if the Transaction does not proceed, unitholders would retain the opportunity to pursue alternatives that deliver better value on terms that are transparent, balanced and fair to all unitholders. - adidas Canada Announces Dual Partnerships with Montreal Canadiens and Star Winger Cole Caufield
“Joining the adidas family is a lot like being drafted by the Canadiens,” Cole Caufield said. “You know you’re joining a group that stands for a commitment to excellence, and that putting on the logo signifies something bigger to athletes and kids playing sports around the world. I’m really excited to become a part of that legacy.”. - Ontario Nurses’ Association Demands Answers from the Ford Government as St. Joseph’s Health Care London Cuts Dozens of Registered Nurses
The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is demanding answers from the Ford government and Health Minister Sylvia Jones following the announcement that St. Joseph’s Health Care London is cutting more than 120 registered nurses (RNs). - Chorus Aviation announces agreement to acquire SkyCare Air Ambulance
SkyCare provides 24/7 medevac, repatriation, organ transport and charter services across Canada and the United States. Through its longstanding relationship with Ornge, SkyCare plays an important role in supporting regional medical transportation across Ontario. Its diverse fleet and specialized capabilities enable the company to support a range of complex medical missions.
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