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REITs, Institutional Capital, and Canada's Housing Future: Why Attracting Smart Money Matters
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / Canada's housing crisis is well-documented: soaring construction costs, stalled development pipelines, and a chronic shortfall of new supply stretching from Halifax to Vancouver. While much of the policy debate has focused on zoning reform and government-led affordable housing programs, a quieter conversation is gaining traction among development leaders - one that centres on the role of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and institutional capital in solving Canada's most persistent urban challenge.
SMX Resets Pricing Power in Consumer Goods: Verified Recycled Plastic Stops Costs From Rising
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is redefining how companies manage rising costs by proving that higher material prices do not have to translate into higher prices for consumers. As energy-driven inflation pushes up the cost of virgin plastic, SMX enables brands to switch to certified recycled materials that protect margins - without increasing price at the shelf.
Unlocking Canada's Housing Potential: Why Eliminating Parking Minimums Is a Game-Changer for Developers and Cities
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / Across Canadian cities, a quiet revolution is reshaping how developers, planners, and policymakers think about one of urban real estate's most overlooked constraints: mandatory parking minimums. As municipalities from Vancouver to Halifax grapple with a housing supply crisis of historic proportions, an increasing number of experts and developers are calling for the elimination - or radical reduction - of parking minimum requirements. Among the most vocal advocates for this policy shift is Ladan Hosseinzadeh Sadeghi, President & CEO of Sky Property Group Inc., who argues that rethinking parking is one of the fastest, most cost-effective tools available to unlock thousands of new housing units across the country.
Canada's Spring 2026 Real Estate Market: What Buyers, Sellers, and Developers Need to Know
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / As spring arrives, Canada's real estate market is showing signs of renewed momentum after two years of recalibration. With interest rates trending lower, housing supply still critically constrained, and a federal election cycle adding policy uncertainty, market participants from first-time homebuyers to institutional developers are recalibrating their strategies. Ladan Hosseinzadeh Sadeghi, President & CEO of Sky Property Group Inc., one of the GTA's most active real estate development firms, offers her read on where the market stands and where it's headed.
SMX Redefines Consumer Value: Verified Recycled Plastics Deliver Quality Without The Price Hike
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is changing the economics of everyday products by demonstrating that higher input costs don't have to translate into higher prices at the register. As inflation pressures everything from apparel to packaging to household goods, SMX enables brands to adopt certified recycled plastics that maintain performance and consistency-without forcing consumers to pay a premium.
SMX Empowers a New Era of Smart Consumption: Better Plastic, Not Higher Prices
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is reshaping the future of everyday consumer goods by proving that rising costs don't have to be passed on to the public. At a time when everything from clothing to packaging to household products is becoming more expensive, SMX technology enables brands to use certified, reliable recycled plastic-allowing consumers to buy better products without paying more.
Providence Bank Named One of the Nation's Top 100 Community Banks
Recognition based on S&P Global Market Intelligence data for U.S. banks with $3 billion or less in assets.
Owens Financial Group Launches retireregal.com, a National Digital Platform for Retirement Planning
New website centralizes the Retire REGAL® framework, educational resources, and media information ahead of the April 21 release of Retire REGAL®: The Holy Grail of Retirement.
Anew Climate Joins Carbon Measures to Advance Global Carbon Accounting Standards and Policies Supporting Market-Based Solutions
HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / Anew Climate, a global leader in low-carbon fuels and climate solutions, today announced it has joined Carbon Measures, a cross-industry coalition working to develop a new global carbon accounting framework and drive market-based solutions to reduce carbon emissions.
Gladstone Investment Corporation Announces Strategic Succession Plan
MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / Gladstone Investment Corporation (Nasdaq:GAIN) (the "Company") today announced several executive officer appointments in connection with the Company's strategic succession plan.
Gladstone Capital Corporation Announces Strategic Succession Plan
MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / Gladstone Capital Corporation (Nasdaq:GLAD) (the "Company") today announced several executive officer appointments in connection with the Company's strategic succession plan.
Gladstone Commercial Corporation Announces Strategic Succession Plan
MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq:GOOD) (the "Company") today announced several executive officer appointments in connection with the Company's strategic succession plan.
Barnwell Industries Receives Cash Distribution from Its Interests in the Big Island of Hawaii Kaupulehu and Kukio Resort Partnerships, Highlighting the Company's Embedded Value Beyond Its Core Energy Operations
HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / Barnwell Industries, Inc. (NYSE American:BRN) ("Barnwell" or the "Company") today announced that it has received a cash distribution of approximately $290,000 from its investments in the Kukio Resort land development partnerships in Hawaii, specifically those in KD Kona and KKM Makai.
IRS Payment Delays Are Costing Taxpayers Thousands - Clear Start Tax Explains How Interest Compounds Monthly
Tax professionals warn that waiting to address IRS balances can significantly increase the total owed as interest and penalties continue to grow over time.
Eco Innovation Group, Inc. (ECOX) Appoints Bob Eberhardt as Chief Operating Officer to Lead GTL and Sustainable Fuel Deployment
SCOTTSDALE, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / Eco Innovation Group, Inc. (OTC PINK:ECOX) ("ECOX" or the "Company"), a company focused on building a publicly traded platform for next-generation sustainable fuel technologies, has appointed Bob Eberhardt as Chief Operating Officer.
Sinopec Announced 2025 Annual Results Annual Payout Ratio Reached 81%
The Board Considered and Approved the Proposal to Grant to a Mandate for New Round of Share Repurchase
Snipp Interactive Secures US$3 Million Contract, Largest in Company History
Contract received from marquee pet care brand on an existing high-performing, AI-powered receipt-based loyalty program
Atcom Recognized with 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Telephone Systems Sales & Service in Southern Alberta
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / Atcom has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Telephone Systems Sales & Service category, highlighting its reputation for delivering reliable, high quality communication solutions to businesses across the region. This recognition reflects Atcom's commitment to solving common challenges in business communications and providing dependable service that organizations can trust.
Announcing the 2026 Niagara Consumer Choice Award Winners
NIAGARA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2026 award recipients in the Niagara region. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2026 Niagara Consumer Choice Award Winners.
TK Elevator Appoints Brad Selleck as Chief Operating Officer; Vincent Della Valle to Retire
DÜSSELDORF, DE / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / TK Elevator (TKE), a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility, announces the appointment of Brad Selleck as the company's Chief Operating Officer effective May 1, 2026. Reporting to CEO Uday Yadav, Brad will oversee Operations, the Global High-Rise P&L, Engineering, Supply Chain and Product Line Management.
TK Elevator Creates the Role of Chief Legal Officer, Appoints Lars Sjobring
TKE establishes the new role of CLO to support ambitious goals, strengthen global governance and risk managementLars Sjobring brings more than two decades of experience in international legal and corporate leadership
The Great Repricing of Plastic: How Recycling is Moving from ESG Narrative to Economic Reality
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / For decades, the economics of plastics have been deceptively simple: virgin resin-derived from oil and gas-has been cheaper, more reliable, and easier to scale than recycled alternatives. Recycling, while environmentally desirable, has largely depended on policy support, corporate commitments, or reputational incentives. It has always been about the money.
Cuba starts to restore power after new blackout
Cuban authorities started to gradually restore power to the island Sunday after the second nationwide blackout in a week, as the grid struggles due to an aging infrastructure and a US oil blockade.
'Project Hail Mary' rockets to top of N. America box office
Amazon MGM's sci-fi adventure flick "Project Hail Mary" debuted at the top of the North American box office this week with an astronomical $80.5 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Russia resumes use of space launch site damaged in accident
Russia has launched a rocket from Site 31 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome for the first time since it was damaged during a lift-off last November, video from Russia's Roscosmos space agency showed Sunday.
Cuba scrambles to restore power after new blackout
Cuban authorities scrambled Sunday to restore power to the island after the second nationwide blackout in less than a week, as the grid struggles due to an aging infrastructure and a US oil blockade.
Iran threatens Middle East infrastructure after Trump ultimatum
Iran threatened on Sunday to attack key infrastructure across the Middle East if US President Donald Trump follows through on his vow to "obliterate" the Islamic republic's power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz swiftly reopens.
China's premier vows to expand global 'trade pie': state media
China's number two leader Li Qiang said Sunday that his country was willing to help expand the global "trade pie" by further opening up, state media reported, while he slammed unilateralism from certain countries.
Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week
Cuba plunged into darkness for the second time in less than a week on Saturday after its national power network failed again, strained by aging infrastructure and a US oil blockade.
US-China 'Board of Trade' may help ties but experts flag market worries
As Washington and Beijing mull a new mechanism to adjust trade between the world's two largest economies, some analysts warn that it could interfere with market forces, while others consider it a path to smoother coexistence.
FutureGen Industries Announces Open Market Investments
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 22, 2026 / FutureGen Industries Corp. (TSXV:LITT)(Frankfurt:T500, WKN: A41WY4) ("FutureGen Industries" or the "Company") announces that it has made open market purchases of publicly traded securities of Palantir Technologies Inc., Redwood AI Corp. (CSE:AIRX), and Rocket Lab Corporation.
How to Cut Unnecessary Expenses Without Sacrificing Comfort
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 22, 2026 / Life can feel overwhelming when money seems to slip away faster than it arrives. You might think that cutting back means giving up comfort, but that doesn't have to be the case. By paying attention to your everyday habits, you could reduce unnecessary expenses while still enjoying the lifestyle you value.