Wawa eyes former Frisch's location in Moraine
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The first step to making the former restaurant into a gas station would be rezoning a nearby property, 2705 Lehigh Place, which is currently multi-family housing.
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The city will be holding a meeting on May 20th where they will discuss the possibility of rezoning, and affected tenants have been invited.
The owner of 2705 Lehigh Place, Highdale LLC, says they plan on working with tenants in finding new places to live at other Highdale LLC properties.
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- Indianapolis Star
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TORONTO, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Pine Exploration Inc. (TSXV: RPX, OTCQB: RDEXF) ('Red Pine' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce the completion of its 2024-25 drilling program at the Wawa Gold Project. The drilling program commenced in November 2024 and was completed at the end of June 2025. It consisted of 69 completed drill holes totaling 24,574.5 metres ('m'). Additional assays are pending. 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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release contains statements which constitute 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words 'may', 'would', 'could', 'should', 'will', 'intend', 'plan', 'anticipate', 'believe', 'estimate', 'expect' or similar expressions. Forward-looking information contained in this news release includes, but may not be limited to, statements regarding the potential of the newly discovered high-grade shoot to extend over more than 940 m; the potential of a starter open pit operation that would provide an incremental approach towards a larger operation; the completion of a PEA in early H1 2026 that will outline a development scenario for the project and ultimately highlight the value of the deposit; and technical and baseline studies being conducted to support operation design and permitting. . Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects management's expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Such opinions, assumptions and estimates are inherently subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are: the Company's expectations in connection with the projects and exploration programs being met, the impact of general business and economic conditions, global liquidity and credit availability on the timing of cash flows and the values of assets and liabilities based on projected future conditions, fluctuating gold prices, currency exchange rates (such as the Canadian dollar versus the United States Dollar), variations in ore grade or recovery rates, changes in accounting policies, changes in the Company's mineral reserves and resources, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, changes in project development, construction, production and commissioning time frames, the possibility of project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, higher prices for fuel, power, labour and other consumables contributing to higher costs and general risks of the mining industry, failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated, unexpected changes in mine life, seasonality and weather, costs and timing of the development of new deposits, success of exploration activities, permitting time lines, government regulation of mining operations, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, title disputes or claims, and limitations on insurance. This information contained in this news release is qualified in its entirety by cautionary statements and risk factor disclosure contained in filings made by the Company, including the Company's financial statements and related MD&A for the year ended July 31, 2024, and the interim financial reports and related MD&A for the period ended January 31, 2024, April 30, 2024, October 31, 2024, January 31, 2025 and April 30, 2025, filed with the securities' regulatory authorities in certain provinces of Canada and available at Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law. Figure 1: Longitudinal section (looking west) showing the gold mineralization in red grading greater than 1.6 g/t Au, several select assay results from recent drilling, and the 2024 MRE open pit shell and potential starter pit shells.
