Option (Euronext: OPTI; OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today announced that it is supplying eMobile Japan with broadband wireless products. Option is currently shipping eMobile branded and customized products to the Japanese mobile operator in anticipation of the imminent commercial launch of data devices on its 1.7GHz HSDPA network.

The departure today of Air Canada flight AC1824 marks the launch of new, non-stop scheduled flights from Halifax to Holguin, Cuba's popular northern destination, which offers travelers a unique combination of beautiful beaches, mountains and tropical forests. This seasonal service will operate every Saturday until May 12, 2007.

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. and Euronext held a conference to explain about ETFs at "La Bourse" in the center of Paris. The conference focused on investing in Japan and the Asian region in light of the heightened interest in investing in Japanese equity. Although the conference started early in the morning, approximately 50 professionals such as investment bankers and fund managers attended. This was the first opportunity to hold such a conference with Euronext.

Option (Euronext: OPTI; OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today announced that it is to supply its GTM378 embedded wireless module to Fujitsu Siemens Computers. Option's wireless module with both Receive Diversity and Receive Equalization will be incorporated in stylish, high performance, multimedia notebooks.

Quinto Mining is pleased to announce that it has been informed by Ressources Appalaches the operator of the 50/50 joint venture on the Bornite Hill copper property that a drill program will commence in March. Details of the program will be announced when they are finalized.

Seagate Technology(R) (NYSE: STX) will demonstrate its Storage Management Module(TM) (SMM(TM)) running on Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI's) OMAP(TM) applications processor platform at Seagate booth number 2.1B69 located in Hall 2, Level 1 during 3GSM.

Embracing changes to the global insurance broking industry, challenging assumptions and breaking molds, Willis Group Holdings (NYSE:WSH) continued its outspoken leadership on transparency - actively disclosing fees to clients and encouraging other brokers to follow suit.

Robex Resources Inc (TSX-V: RBX) announces that it has hired Mr. Mario Drolet who will be, through his company, assuming the role of Investor Relations. The one year contract includes payment of 5 000$ a month for the first three months and 6 000$ for the subsequent months. The contracts also includes the grant of 200 000 stock options at 0.40$ and 200 000 at 0.50$.

PDM Royalties Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX: PDM.UN) announced today a cash distribution of $0.12 per unit for the month of January, 2007, this reflects an annual distribution of $1.44 per unit. The distribution will be paid to unitholders of record at the close of business on February 21, 2007 and will be payable on or before February 28, 2007.

Ausam Energy Corporation ("Ausam" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has secured US$46,178,494 (approximately C$54,300,000) in financing and has closed the previously announced acquisition of leasehold rights to certain oil and gas properties in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas from SKH Management L.P., SKH Management II L.P., SKH Management III LLC, SKH Energy Fund, L.P. and Antares Exploration Fund, L.P.

Thermal Energy International Inc. (TSX-V: TMG) (www.thermalenergy.com) congratulates Mike Sanford of Minas Basin Pulp and Power Co. for winning an Energy Conservation Award from the Pulp and Paper Technical Association of Canada (PAPTAC) yesterday at the industry's annual gathering in Montreal.

Carfinco Income Fund ("Carfinco" or the "Fund") announces that a cash distribution of $0.027 per trust unit has been declared for February 2007, with a payable date of February 28, 2007, to Unitholders of record on February 20, 2007. The ex-distribution date is February 16, 2007. This brings the total year-to-date distribution per unit to $0.054.