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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…

DENVER, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tom’s Watch Bar, the rapidly expanding premier venue for sports viewing and entertainment, has announced the appointment of Brooks Schaden and Shannon McNiel as Co-CEOs. Mr. Schaden and Mr. McNiel are both co-founders, along with fellow industry veterans Tom Ryan and Rick Schaden, both of whom remain with the company as Board members and active advisors. Rick Schaden remains Chairman of the Board. “Brooks and Shannon have demonstrated the strength of their partnership over the past seven years, together successfully driving Tom’s Watch Bar’s growth to 12 – soon to be 13 –…

CEDAR PARK, Texas, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Firefly Aerospace, the leader in end-to-end responsive space services, today announced it successfully completed environmental testing on Firefly’s Blue Ghost lunar lander ahead of its first mission to the Moon supporting NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. Firefly is now preparing to ship the lander to Cape Canaveral, Florida, in mid-December for launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket during a six-day window that opens no earlier than mid-January 2025. “Blue Ghost aced environmental testing and proved the lander is performing 100% as expected, which is a testament to the…

NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With the 2024 holiday shopping season rapidly approaching, HYPR, the Identity Assurance company, is cautioning retailers about the devastating impact of identity-related breaches on holiday-sales, customer loyalty and long-term financial stability. Based on a survey of nearly 400 IT security decision-makers and retail customers, HYPR’s latest spotlight report, ‘The Unexpected Impact of Identity Security on Shopping Habits,’ exposes a concerning gap in authentication practices and underscores the heightened awareness of security risks among today’s consumers. The most ominous findings were that 58% of retail organizations experienced at least one authentication-related breach and 65%…

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Playing for Change Foundation has partnered with Tiffany & Co. to host an intimate dinner and musical celebration on the evening of Thursday, November 14th. The exclusive event took place at a private residence, hosted by Founder of PFCF and Board Chair Whitney Kroenke Silverstein and her mother Ann Kroenke. This special night was the kick-off for the notable 2025 Impact Awards on March 15, 2025. The magical evening included a dinner under the stars and performances by three awe-inspiring female musicians that showcase the trajectory and value PFCF is bringing…