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A 26-year-old woman allegedly packed about $248,000 worth of “concealed” cannabis in their suitcase before an international flight to London, England, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police say. According to a Monday news release, Canada Border Services Agency officers arrested the traveller and seized about 62 kilograms of cannabis on Oct. 23. Typically, Canadian airlines permit 23 kilograms for checked bags with anything weighing more than that is considered overweight baggage. The penalties for cannabis importation in the United Kingdom is up to 14 years in prison, the RCMP said. RCMP’s Toronto Airport Detachment charged Justyne Carmen…

OTTAWA – Defence Minister Bill Blair said Monday that he’s ready to work with the incoming Donald Trump administration to speed up Canada’s timeline to meet its NATO alliance spending targets. Canada committed last year to meet the NATO members’ pledge to spend at least two per cent of GDP on national defence and in July Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed to hitting that target by 2032. At a Canada Global Affairs Institute conference on that commitment in Ottawa Monday, Blair told military industry representatives that Canada will need some outside assistance to do it faster. …

A front-line worker in the province’s health care system is sharing her concerns about proposed changes to Alberta Health Services (AHS). Elizabeth isn’t her real name, but Global News has agreed to hide her identity out of fear she could lose her job for speaking out. She believes the dismantling of AHS and creation of four provincial health agencies, primary care, acute care, continuing care and Recovery Alberta, will negatively impact patient care.“Once you silo it (health care), it creates more red tape,” says Elizabeth. “And it’s more difficult to actually have continuity of care.”Last year the Alberta’s United Conservative…

Since the beginning of November, Amazon and other retailers have been releasing a steady drip of early Black Friday deals. However, now that we’re officially just a few days out from the main event, it feels like there are more deals than ever — and they’re getting better by the day.Surprisingly, some of the best deals currently available are on Apple devices. Right now, for instance, the latest AirPods Pro and second-gen Apple Watch SE have already dropped to their lowest prices to date. There are also steep discounts to be had on iPads, MacBooks, Apple Pencils, MagSafe-compatible chargers, and…

Carol Sheaves, who has worked for five decades in Canada, says it’s not fair that retirees like her won’t get the government’s newly proposed rebate cheques. Although the 67-year-old woman from Moncton, N.B., considers the $250 payments “a freaking joke” that won’t help much with skyrocketing costs, she feels seniors who have worked for so many years deserve it too. “I’ve paid dues, taxes, whatever, since I was about 17 years old. That’s a long time to pay taxes, to help out the economy in this country,” Sheaves said in a video interview with CTVNews.ca on Monday.…

OTTAWA – Canada’s premiers are asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to hold an urgent first ministers’ meeting ahead of the return to office of president-elect Donald Trump. The re-election of the often unpredictable and protectionist former president has spooked a number of countries as they wait to see if he makes good on promises of mass deportation of undocumented residents and across-the-board import tariffs. Premier Doug Ford, who chairs the premiers’ association known as the Council of the Federation, tells Trudeau in a letter today that premiers want to be part of a “Team Canada” approach to…

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Turtle Wax and renowned artist Mister Cartoon hosted the highly anticipated Art of Car Care Invitational on November 23 at Gilbert Lindsay Plaza, adjacent to the iconic Crypto.com Arena. The invite-only event brought together automotive aficionados and art enthusiasts to celebrate Los Angeles’ vibrant car culture. The Art of Car Care Invitational marked the first anniversary of the Turtle Wax x Mister Cartoon Art of Car Care partnership and product line, blending world-renowned artistry with innovative auto care. The event, featuring 30 vehicles curated by Mister Cartoon, showcased the creativity and craftsmanship…

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mosaicx, a conversational AI pioneer, today announced that President Rebecca Jones has been honored in the 2024 CX Leaders Awards, receiving recognition in the Women in CX category. The Women in CX award celebrates a female leader who has demonstrated exemplary leadership, innovation and influence in the field of customer experience. The CX Leaders Awards 2024 is a celebration of the innovators, pioneers and change-makers redefining customer experience. Hosted by CX Today, this prestigious awards program honors leaders driving exceptional customer interactions and forward-thinking strategies and fostering communities that inspire lasting engagement.…

WISE, Va., Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) (“Wrap” or the “Company”), a global leader in public safety solutions, announced today the relocation of its manufacturing and distribution facility to Virginia, citing Virginia’s strategic location and commitment to invest in public safety innovation as key factors in its decision. This move underscores Wrap’s commitment to delivering comprehensive tools and training for law enforcement. It also highlights Wrap’s dedication to expanding “Made-in-America” partnerships with state and federal policymakers across the United States, with the goal to drive nationwide adoption of its solutions. “This facility is a…

Edmonton’s theatre community is mourning the death of a longtime actor who died suddenly during Sunday’s performance of A Christmas Carol. “We are heartbroken to share that during the November 24th performance of A Christmas Carol, a beloved cast member Julien Arnold, tragically passed away,” The Citadel theatre said in a statement.“A cherished member of the Edmonton theatre community, his presence brought joy, heart and depth to every role, and his artistic contributions — and big hugs — will be deeply missed.” Arnold had been a part of the annual production for years, this year playing several characters, including Marley’s…