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, Sept. 4, 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.

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1. CSA Group Focuses on Standards Mission with Sale of Testing, Inspection and Certification Business to Kiwa Group 
   CSA Group today announced an agreement to sell the CSA Group's Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) business to Kiwa Group for cash proceeds of approximately C$2.1 billion, subject to customary adjustments for cash, indebtedness, working capital and similar matters.
2. DraftKings Gives Back to Canadian Communities with Free Fuel in Edmonton and Toronto 
   The Gameday Fuel initiative reflects DraftKings' commitment to giving back to customers and communities across Alberta and Ontario, Canada. Participating gas station locations and event hours will be announced separately.
3. xTool Introduces X1, a Next-Gen All-in-One Laser Platform Built for Speed, Scale, and Versatility 
   All the Best Lasers, Built into One: xTool X1 combines high-speed engraving, large-format cutting, and expandable multi-laser technology into a single desktop system.
4. XCMG Unveils World's First 14,000-Ton Ring Crane, Redefining Ultra-Heavy Lifting 
   The ring crane also features a pioneering electric direct-drive system that converts electric power directly into motion, delivering energy savings of more than 30%, boosting operating efficiency by 20%, and reducing fuel costs and carbon emissions.
5. Metabo HPT Introduces Cordless Pneumatic Nailers, a New Category Delivering Pneumatic Speed Without the Hose
   Cordless Pneumatic Nailers feature Air Spring Drive System Plus™, which stores and releases compressed air within the tool itself to deliver consistent driving force along with the speed and response associated with pneumatic fastening, in a fully cordless platform with no external compressor or hose.
6. Grand Opening of $750M CANXPORT Logistics Hub a Triumph for Canadian Trade 
   CANXPORT, operated by Montreal-based Ray-Mont Logistics, will unlock global customers for Western Canada's trade corridor. CANXPORT provides expanded capacity for rail-to-container transloading of multiple export products at the Port of Prince Rupert, including from the petrochemical, forestry, agriculture and mining sectors.
7. Kia Canada announces pricing for 2027 EV4 GT 
   Kia Canada is pleased to announce pricing today for the latest performance-iteration of the brand's affordable electric vehicles, the EV4 GT. Already designed for spirited drive-feel at the baseline of EV4, the GT brings an intentional enhancement to further its athleticism, agility and engagement for owners.
8. Power Metallic announces Marketing Programs 
   In support of the upcoming MRE (Mineral Resource Estimate) announcement and the subsequent PEA (Preliminary Economic Assessment) Power Metallic has committed to a number of marketing arrangements to communicate its investment opportunity to investors.
9. Finlay announces expanded 2026 PIL Drill Program with increase to 4,400 meters 
   At Gold, drilling is testing a 900 meter by 1,400 meter chargeability-high and resistivity-low anomaly coincident with a 900 meter by 1,800 meter copper-gold-molybdenum-selenium-bismuth soil signature, an elemental suite commonly associated with a porphyry source.
10. New NHL sublicensing deal solidifies TVA Sports as premier destination for hockey in French
    Quebecor is proud to offer hockey fans more NHL games during the regular season, including even more Montréal Canadiens games on TVA Sports and TVA Sports Direct. The illico+ platform will be added to the broadcasting landscape in keeping with the continued multiplication of streaming platforms.

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