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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Iran missiles hit southern Israel, injuring more than 100

Two Iranian missiles struck southern Israel on Saturday, injuring more than 100 people in the most destructive attack of the three-week war, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to retaliate "on all fronts".

Iran missile hits Israeli town home to nuclear site after Natanz strike

An Iranian missile on Saturday hit the Israeli town of Dimona, home to a nuclear facility, in what the Islamic republic said was retaliation for strikes on its own nuclear site at Natanz.

Iranians mark Eid as Tehran reports strike on nuclear plant

Thousands of Iranians held Eid al-Fitr prayers on Saturday to mark the end of the Ramadan fast, as Tehran reported a strike on its nuclear enrichment plant and Israel threatened intensified bombardment.

Kenya, Uganda open rail extension burdened by Chinese debt

The presidents of Kenya and Uganda met near their shared border Saturday to mark the multi-billion-dollar, long-delayed extension of a Chinese-built railway that has left Kenya heavily in debt.

Tickets to toothbrushes: BTS's money-making machine

The return of the world's biggest boy band BTS after their almost four-year hiatus looks set to be a major money-spinner -- potentially beating Taylor Swift.

After Cuba beckons, Miami entrepreneurs are mostly reluctant to invest in the island

Havana announced this week that it would allow Cuban emigrants to invest to address the communist island's severe economic and energy crises. But in Miami, the epicenter of the diaspora, entrepreneurs are generally reluctant.

Taiwan's Lin to compete in first international event since Paris gender row

Taiwanese Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting has been cleared to compete in the female category at World Boxing events, Taiwan's boxing association said Saturday, hailing the news as a "tremendous relief".

SMX Reinforces Trust, Traceability, and Market Value Across Rare Earths and Precious Metals

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 21, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is redefining how rare earth elements and precious metals are verified, tracked, and protected-introducing a new standard of transparency for materials that underpin the global economy.

SMX Redefines Trust, Provenance, and Transparency in the Global Luxury Market

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 21, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is reshaping the foundation of the luxury goods sector by embedding authentication and traceability directly into products-equipping brands with a powerful new way to protect value, validate origin, and meet the expectations of a rapidly evolving global consumer.

SMX Establishes a New Framework for Verification and Visibility Across Global Energy Supply Chains

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 21, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is introducing a new level of transparency and control to the oil and gas industry, enabling real-time authentication and traceability across one of the world's most complex and capital-intensive supply networks.

Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war but rules out ceasefire

President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran but was not seeking a ceasefire with the Islamic republic.

French jihadist jailed for life for Islamic State crimes against Yazidis

A French jihadist was sentenced to life in jail on Friday for involvement in Islamic State group atrocities against Iraq's Yazidi minority, the first case in France to tackle the issue.

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