These are Canadian companies, and more Canadians read StockWatch.
And since this "news" was published by stockwatch.com and not the major news services, I would guess almost anyone could fax in a fake press release, and if you catch someone off guard it could get posted as legit. Most PR services cost money, and issuing PRs can cost a few thousand dollars.
CPA and KPG were halted "pending an announcement". The announcement was made, and the companies resumed trading: