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Canada Post heralds arrival of Diwali with luminous new stamp

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

CALGARY, AB, Oct. 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada Post today issued a new commemorative stamp in honour of Diwali, a major festival observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and other communities.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Oct. 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada Post today issued a new commemorative stamp in honour of Diwali, a major festival observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and other communities.
  • Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is a celebration of light over darkness and good over evil.
  • Diwali, which falls on October 24 this year, is celebrated over a period of five days.
  • This is Canada Post's fourth Diwali stamp; the first three were issued in 2017, 2020 and 2021.

41-Year Business Contact Printing Sold and Converts to Minuteman Press, North Vancouver

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Monday, October 3, 2022

NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Contact Printing and Mailing Ltd., the long-time independent printing business located at 339 2nd Street Westin North Vancouver, has been sold and converted to Minuteman Press, North Vancouver .

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  • NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Contact Printing and Mailing Ltd., the long-time independent printing business located at 339 2nd Street Westin North Vancouver, has been sold and converted to Minuteman Press, North Vancouver .
  • Minuteman Press, North Vancouver is Dougs third location; he also owns Minuteman Press in Surrey and Campbell Heights, B.C.
  • Today, after 41 years as a large, successful print operation, Contact Printing remains in great shape as the business transitions to Minuteman Press, North Vancouver.
  • Minuteman Press, North Vancouver (formerly Contact Printing) is located at 339 2nd St. West, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1E2.

THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT SUPPORTS RECONCILIATION WITH KEEPSAKE HONOURING THE VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF RESIDENTIAL, DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOLS

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Honouring the Survivors and children who never returned, the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake helps educate Canadians about the intergenerational impacts of Residential, Day and Boarding schools.

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  • Honouring the Survivors and children who never returned, the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake helps educate Canadians about the intergenerational impacts of Residential, Day and Boarding schools.
  • "People in Canada can now honour those children and Survivors with this keepsake, and support the healing journeys of our communities through the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund."
  • "Mint employees are proud to have worked closely with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and its Survivors Circle to create the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake," said Royal Canadian Mint President and CEO, Marie Lemay.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT SUPPORTS RECONCILIATION WITH KEEPSAKE HONOURING THE VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF RESIDENTIAL, DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOLS

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Honouring the Survivors and children who never returned, the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake helps educate Canadians about the intergenerational impacts of Residential, Day and Boarding schools.

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  • Honouring the Survivors and children who never returned, the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake helps educate Canadians about the intergenerational impacts of Residential, Day and Boarding schools.
  • "People in Canada can now honour those children and Survivors with this keepsake, and support the healing journeys of our communities through the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund."
  • "Mint employees are proud to have worked closely with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and its Survivors Circle to create the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake," said Royal Canadian Mint President and CEO, Marie Lemay.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

Stamp celebrates the shared experience millions of Canadians had watching Team Canada's epic Summit Series victory 50 years ago

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Canada Post has also released a special video in which several prominent Canadians recall their experience and the impact it had on the country.

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  • Canada Post has also released a special video in which several prominent Canadians recall their experience and the impact it had on the country.
  • On September 28, 1972, an estimated 13 to 15 million Canadians (out of 21 million) tuned in for that decisive game.
  • The Summit Series stamp was designed by Jim Ryce, and illustrated by Gary Alphonso of Toronto.
  • For images and more information on these and other products:
    A video with prominent Canadians recalling watching the Summit Series, and a magazine article.

Announcing the Data Privacy Board: The community for privacy leaders at the world's biggest companies

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Monday, August 15, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leaders of data privacy at fifteen of the world's biggest companies have come together to launch the Data Privacy Board. The mission of the group is to help members engage in confidential, leader-level discussions with a trusted network of their peers.

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  • Data privacy leaders from fifteen of the world's largest companies launch a confidential, vendorfree membership organization with Board.org.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leaders of data privacy at fifteen of the world's biggest companies have come together to launch the Data Privacy Board.
  • The Data Privacy Board supports and connects the leaders of privacy at large companies so they can share best practices and work toward enhanced levels of security of employee and customer data from unauthorized access within their industries.
  • Our communities include the DEI Board, ESG & CSR Board, Enterprise Data Strategy Board, Data Privacy Board, Talent Marketing Board, SocialMedia.org, and SocialMedia.org Health.

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT HONOURS LEGENDARY CANADIAN PIANIST AND JAZZ GIANT OSCAR PETERSON ON NEW $1 CIRCULATION COIN

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Friday, August 12, 2022

The coin was unveiled today before family and friends gathered in Toronto's Roy Thompson Hall, a stage well known to Mr. Peterson.

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  • The coin was unveiled today before family and friends gathered in Toronto's Roy Thompson Hall, a stage well known to Mr. Peterson.
  • The Oscar Peterson commemorative circulation coin was designed by artist Valentine De Landro, an accomplished comic book artist, illustrator, and designer from Ajax, Ontario.
  • The addition of this commemorative circulation coin bearing his likeness is something neither he nor I could ever have imagined," said Kelly Peterson.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT HONOURS LEGENDARY CANADIAN PIANIST AND JAZZ GIANT OSCAR PETERSON ON NEW $1 CIRCULATION COIN

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

The coin was unveiled today before family and friends gathered in Toronto's Roy Thompson Hall, a stage well known to Mr. Peterson.

Key Points: 
  • The coin was unveiled today before family and friends gathered in Toronto's Roy Thompson Hall, a stage well known to Mr. Peterson.
  • The Oscar Peterson commemorative circulation coin was designed by artist Valentine De Landro, an accomplished comic book artist, illustrator, and designer from Ajax, Ontario.
  • The addition of this commemorative circulation coin bearing his likeness is something neither he nor I could ever have imagined," said Kelly Peterson.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

Verkada introduces new, streamlined deliveries and logistics operations with Verkada Mailroom

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Verkada Mailroom is management software that enables organizations to regularly keep track of mail and shipments. With the Mailroom app, inventory managers and workplace staff can simply scan the label on any inbound package from a mobile device and it will instantly notify the recipient to collect the item -- no special hardware required.

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  • "We're excited to add Verkada Mailroom to our comprehensive portfolio of cloud-managed enterprise building security products," said Brandon Davito, VP of Product and Operations at Verkada.
  • With Mailroom, businesses can easily track inbound shipments and keep their mailroom operations secure within our easy-to-use platform."
  • Verkada Mailroom is management software that enables organizations to regularly keep track of mail and shipments.
  • To learn more about whether Mailroom is a fit for your company, please contact your preferred Verkada partner or [email protected] .

CELEBRATING CULTURAL REVIVAL AND THE TRADITION OF PASSING ON GENERATIONAL KNOWLEDGE THROUGH A NEW ROYAL CANADIAN MINT COIN HONOURING THE RED RIVER MÉTIS

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

This latest coin in the Mint's "Generations" series, tells the story of the Red River Mtis through the intricate beadwork patterns of Manitoba Mtis artist Jennine Krauchi.

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  • This latest coin in the Mint's "Generations" series, tells the story of the Red River Mtis through the intricate beadwork patterns of Manitoba Mtis artist Jennine Krauchi.
  • "Today is a proud day for the Manitoba Mtis Federation as the National Government of the Red River Mtis," said David Chartrand, President of the Manitoba Mtis Federation.
  • La Rivyeer Rooz, meaning the Red River, is inscribed at the base of the design, above which roots represent the Red River Mtis homeland and ancestry.
  • From the infinity symbol symbolizing the Mtis Nation's eternal and unbreakable spirit flow two bands representing the Red River.