A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from Cision Distribution this week <\/p>\n
TORONTO, July 17, 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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
AGCO moves to suspend Kitchener convenience store Wholesale Smoke’s lottery seller registration after prohibited products found, inspections obstructed<\/a>\u00a0 Henry Zavriyev Announces Major Redevelopment Milestones Across Leyad’s National Portfolio<\/a>\u00a0 Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Orla Shareholders Vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution in Connection with Proposed Business Combination with Equinox Gold<\/a>\u00a0 GR Silver Reports Significant Drill Results at San Marcial: 21.9 m at 168 g\/t Ag including 6.15 m at 447 g\/t Ag in the SE Area<\/a>\u00a0 Unilumin Awarded EcoVadis Silver Medal, Ranking Among the Top 6% of Companies Worldwide for Sustainability Performance<\/a> Tim Hortons\u00ae Camp Day\u00ae is back today with 100% of all hot and iced coffee proceeds donated* to Tim Hortons Foundation Camps!<\/a>\u00a0 METRO and FGF Brands Enter into a Strategic Partnership for Premi\u00e8re Moisson’s Commercial Bakery Manufacturing Operations<\/a> VIZSLA COPPER DRILLS 304.8 METERS OF 0.48% CUEQ AT THE THIRA DISCOVERY, CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA<\/a> “Our second drill program at the Poplar Project has significantly advanced our understanding of the system at the Thira target, where we are working to define a large-scale copper porphyry system,” commented Craig Parry, Executive Chair and CEO. “We believe Thira represents only one part of a much larger system, with additional porphyry centres identified across the 8 km corridor that warrant further drilling. As we prepare to launch our next fully funded, two-rig drill program, we look forward to continuing to build on the momentum of this discovery with a total of nearly 20,000 meters of drilling at the project this year.” <\/p>\n
The sale of prohibited products–particularly after prior warnings–and the\u00a0alleged\u00a0obstruction of regulatory inspections raise serious concerns about whether the registration holder can meet that standard. The AGCO determined that a suspension was necessary as a result of the licensee’s continued failure to follow rules and heed inspectors’ warnings. AGCO inspectors cited the licensee for selling prohibited nicotine products and prohibited erectile dysfunction products at the retail location during a December 10, 2025 and again in a subsequent inspection on March 4, 2026. <\/p>\n
The updates span multiple provinces and demonstrate the company’s proactive leasing strategy as it continues to reposition space, including former Hudson’s Bay and Peavey Mart locations, while introducing new concepts designed to increase foot traffic and strengthen long-term asset performance. “Retail is evolving, and our responsibility is to stay ahead of that evolution,” said\u00a0Henry Zavriyev, Chief Executive Officer of Leyad. “Across our portfolio, we’re bringing in the brands, experiences and services that today’s consumers want while ensuring our shopping centres remain vibrant gathering places for the communities they serve.” <\/p>\n
Orla Mining Ltd. (TSX:\u00a0OLA<\/a>) (NYSE: ORLA) (“Orla” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that independent proxy advisory firms, including Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”), have recommended that shareholders of Orla (“Shareholders”) vote\u00a0FOR\u00a0the special resolution (the “Arrangement Resolution”) approving an arrangement (the “Arrangement”) pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement under section 192 of the\u00a0Canada Business Corporations Act, whereby Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX:\u00a0EQX<\/a>) (NYSE American: EQX) (“Equinox Gold”) will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Orla in accordance with the arrangement agreement entered into by Orla and Equinox Gold dated May 12, 2026. <\/p>\n
GR Silver Mining’s President and CEO, Eric Zaunscherb, commented,\u00a0“The results from two new resource expansion areas at San Marcial demonstrate the continued effectiveness of our 20,000-metre drilling program and reinforce our confidence in the exploration potential of both the Southeastern Extension and the Parallel Breccia. We look forward to further advancing these targets as we continue to better define and expand the mineralized system. As the program advances, new data will allow us to follow up on higher-grade features like the dilation zone intersected in Hole SMS26-04 in the SE Area, which returned 45.1 m estimated true width at 1,623 g\/t Ag, including 8.25 m TW at 8,579 g\/t Ag (see\u00a0News Release<\/a>\u00a0dated May 19, 2026).” <\/p>\n
On July 8,\u00a0Unilumin was awarded the\u00a0EcoVadis Silver Medal, one of the world’s most recognized sustainability ratings, placing the company among the\u00a0top 6% of all companies assessed globally. This achievement recognizes Unilumin’s sustained efforts across the four key assessment areas of\u00a0Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement, reflecting the company’s long-term commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices. On the product aspect, Unilumin integrates environmental considerations throughout the\u00a0entire product lifecycle–from raw material sourcing to intelligent manufacturing. <\/p>\n
“For nearly four decades, Camp Day has been a powerful reminder of what the Tim Hortons community can accomplish together. Every hot and iced coffee sold on July 15 goes directly toward helping youth from underserved communities discover their full potential \u2013 and last year, that led to an incredible $13 million raised,” said Axel Schwan, President of Tim Hortons. “I want to thank our incredible restaurant owners, their members, and guests for their generosity year after year, and I encourage everyone to join us on Camp Day to help make a difference in the lives of young people who deserve every opportunity to succeed.” <\/p>\n
METRO Inc. (TSX:\u00a0MRU<\/a>) and FGF Brands (FGF), a Canadian company and a North American leader in bakery products, today announced a strategic partnership for the commercial bakery manufacturing operations of Premi\u00e8re Moisson Group Inc., a subsidiary of METRO. As part of the transaction, FGF will acquire Premi\u00e8re Moisson Group’s production facility located in Baie-D’Urf\u00e9 for a total consideration of $90 million. This transaction reflects METRO’s ongoing commitment to focus its investments and resources on its core food and pharmaceutical retail and distribution operations, while simplifying its operating model through the support of a specialized partner. <\/p>\n