A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from Cision Distribution this week

TORONTO, Feb. 20, 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.

1. Ski-Doo Unveils New, Improved Features and Technologies to Make the Most Out of Winter 
   The new lineup features completely redesigned Skandic and Tundra models, a new Rotax 600RR E-TEC engine with class-leading power, a wilder Freeride with the mullet attitude of business in front and party out back, and deep snow sleds that continue to get lighter and more precise. Topping it off are X-RS 20^th anniversary models that celebrate Ski-Doo's race track to production snowmobile heritage and the Expedition line that offers a huge value proposition.
2. Canada's First heytea lab Debuts at Toronto Eaton Centre, Unveiling 8 Global Exclusive Limited-Edition Drinks 
   To celebrate the grand opening, heytea partnered with renowned Canadian chef Susur Lee to present a refined fusion of haute cuisine and tea culture. The co-created signature drinks, Rock Oolong Caviar and Rock Oolong Caviar Ice Cream, reinterpret contemporary Chinese tea through contrast and balance, pairing savory caviar with the floral depth of Rock Oolong to deliver a fine-dining-inspired sensory experience. The collaboration reflects heytea's vision of elevating tea in a broader culinary dialogue.
3. Vale Base Metals secures future of Manitoba mine with new consortium to invest up to US$200 million into Thompson Nickel Belt 
   Vale Base Metals ("VBM") today announced it is partnering with three companies to create a new consortium of owners that will invest up to US$200 million (C$280 million) to secure the future of nickel mining and jobs in Thompson, Manitoba. Exiro Minerals Corp. ("Exiro"), Orion Resource Partners LP ("Orion"), and Canada Growth Fund Inc. ("CGF") will form a new company alongside Vale Base Metals to invest in the Thompson Mine Complex. Exiro, Orion and CGF will own 81.1% of the new company, while VBM will own an 18.9% minority stake.
4. Tim Hortons® celebrates Team Canada's first gold medal with a digital offer for a Free 10-Pack of Timbits with $5 minimum purchase 
   As part of the partnership, when Team Canada strikes gold at the Olympic Games, Tims Rewards members will receive exclusive digital offers to celebrate. Tims Rewards members will also receive Free 10-Pack of Timbits with $5 minimum purchase offers if Team Canada  wins a gold medal in men's or women's hockey. More exciting offers will be up for grabs for any other gold medal won by Team Canada.
5. Corby's Ace Beverage Group Partners with Canada Dry Mott's 
   Under the agreement, ABG will represent CDMI's Mott's^® Clamato^®, Snapple^®, Tahiti Treat^®, and Hires^® RTD brands in the provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The CDMI portfolio offers a diverse portfolio of ready-to-drink beverages to satisfy every need, anytime and anywhere, including, the iconic Mott's Clamato RTD.
6. Formosa Springs Relaunches, Reviving a 155-Year-Old Canadian Mineral Water Legacy for a New Era of Generational Wellness 
   "This is a personal and family homecoming," said Nicholas Reichenbach, Founder and Chairman  of Formosa Springs. "I am honored to carry forward a 155-year legacy and reintroduce Formosa Springs as the next great premium mineral water brand for Canada and the U.S. We are building this company for the next century, with uncompromising purity and deep respect for where the story began. That is generational wellness."
7. IGM FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES THAT PROVIDE CONTINUITY AND BUILD ON MOMENTUM 
   Damon Murchison has been appointed President and CEO of IGM and will retain his role as President and CEO of IG Wealth Management (IG). This follows an earlier announcement by Power Corporation of Canada (Power Corporation or Power) that James O'Sullivan, currently President and CEO of IGM, has been appointed President and CEO of Power Corporation. Mr. O'Sullivan is succeeding Jeffrey Orr, who Power Corporation announced will become Vice-Chair of Power. The appointments will be effective July 1, 2026.
8. Altus Group Announces the Sale of its Canadian Appraisals Business to Newmark 
   The acquisition is expected to close on or about March 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Altus' Canadian Appraisals business will become part of Newmark's Valuation & Advisory offering. Newmark has also entered into a multi-year license agreement with Altus Group for global access to ARGUS Intelligence, among its other software and data offerings, expanding Newmark's Valuation & Advisory's performance analytics software and data subscriptions.
9. Teine Energy Ltd. Announces Duvernay Tuck-in Acquisition
   Teine Energy Ltd. ("Teine") announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all the outstanding shares of TMax Energy Ltd., increasing Teine's total Duvernay acreage to over 700 sections. Teine is currently producing over 10,000 boe per day within the Carrot Creek Duvernay lands. Teine was represented by Bennett Jones LLP.
10. CADILLAC FAIRVIEW ACQUIRES PRIME GTA WEST INDUSTRIAL PORTFOLIO
    "This strategic acquisition in the coveted GTA West market is a significant milestone that accelerates our growth in the industrial asset class," said Sal Iacono, President and CEO, Cadillac Fairview. "We view industrial as a key pillar of our portfolio, offering strong diversification and resilient returns. The addition of this prime, fully-leased portfolio of best-in-class assets positions us for continued success in this exciting, high-demand sector."

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