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46 kg meth, millions of illegal cigarettes found in Saskatchewan

A search of a truck and trailer stopped at a weigh scale near Saskatoon this week revealed a cache of millions of unstamped cigarettes and a large amount of methamphetamine. Saskatchewan RCMP said in a news release on Oct. 31, the truck and trailer was …

11 Ontario driving laws you might be breaking that carry fines up to $20K

Think you know all the rules of driving in Ontario? You might want to think again. Sure, most people know the basics (we hope) — stop at red lights, don't speed, wear your seatbelt. But Ontario driving laws go way beyond the obvious stuff, and some of …

Trailer and $125K worth of tobacco reported stolen in Norfolk County

The theft of the white, 53-foot “reefer trailer” happened early on Oct. 19 on Vittoria Road, police say. Reefer or refrigeration trailers are insulated or equipped with a cooling system to transport perishable goods. The trailer reported stolen in Vittoria …

Substance Use and Addictions Program in support of Ontario communities

The Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) provides time-limited funding for a wide range of innovative and evidence-informed projects including substance use prevention, harm reduction and treatment initiatives across the country. The Government of …

Ontario men charged after huge drug, tobacco seizure near Saskatoon

Cigarettes. Cannabis. Gunfire. After Burger Barn blaze, fear of ‘organized crime network’ spread across Six Nations

Gunshots shattered the cold, clear dead of night, south of the Grand River on Fourth Line. The last weekend of January, bullets struck the glass vestibule of Burger Barn on Six Nations, Canada’s most populous First Nation, home to the six tribes of the …

SIMMONS: The World Series is coming back to Toronto. Might as well win the damn thing!

This no longer seems impossible, improbable or even unlikely. The remarkable Blue Jays, the most lovable baseball team in Toronto sports history, maybe the beloved team period, are one win away from an unexpected yet absolutely deserved come-from-nowhere …

Who’s playing in November at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, Fallsview Casino, Pickering Casino, Casino Rama, ...

Ontario’s casinos are promising plenty of good vibes through November with entertainment lineups featuring music, comedy and more. Here’s a list of who is performing at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, Fallsview Casino, Pickering Casino, Casino Rama, …

Montreal police execute multiple raids in cross-border tobacco smuggling probe

The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) and Montreal police carried out several raids Wednesday in the Montreal area as part of a cross-border tobacco smuggling investigation. Sgt. Valérie Beauchamp with the SQ said multiple raids were carried out as part of an ongoing …

Blue Jays ‘in a good spot’ following World Series Game 4 win. Here’s what U.S. media are saying about Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays came out swinging in Game 4 to even their World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-2 after a grinding 18-inning loss Monday night. Shane Bieber outpitched superstar two-way player Shohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showed up, …

The Dramatic Story of My Parents’ Escape from War-Torn Vietnam

As I get older, my parents begin to show me glimpses of their secret dreams. “Dad wants to move back to Vietnam when we retire,” Mum tells me. “We can live like kings and queens over there!” Dad hollers in the background. My mother hasn’t returned since …

Industry Roundtable: The future of health-care security

Canadian Security recently hosted a roundtable discussion with industry leaders, tackling the challenging questions related to the state of security operations in health-care facilities today. Sponsored by Paladin Security and Xtract One, the roundtable …

77% of guns seized in London traced to U.S. How do they end up here?

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Police leaders across Ontario frequently cite roughly 90 per cent of crime guns originating from the U.S. London police seized five guns – including a Draco semi-automatic pistol traced to the United States – during a …

Liquified, composted: How green are these alternative death practices?

Welcome to our weekly newsletter where we highlight environmental trends and solutions that are moving us to a more sustainable world.  Hi, it’s Anand. I’m talking about death again because a reader mentioned medical implants as one potential barrier to a …

Morgan Wallen Extends Tour Into 2026 With “Still the Problem”

The news is out! Morgan Wallen is extending his I’m The Problem tour into 2026 with a brand-new leg titled “Still the Problem.” Wallen is bringing back fan favourites Brooks & Dunn, Ella Langley, Thomas Rhett, Zach John King, and Gavin Adcock, while …

Swisher names Josh Harrison executive vice president of sales

Swisher has named Josh Harrison as executive vice president of sales. | Swisher Swisher has named a new executive vice president of sales. Josh Harrison (pictured below), who joined the Jacksonville, Florida-based company in April as vice president of …

Joni Mitchell: An intersectional retrospective

Design by: Emily Hu Description: A blue and orange image, the left half is Joni Mitchell in blackface on the cover of “Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter,” the right half is her with her long blond hair and a white dress. Joni Mitchell is one of my favorite …

Diageo rejects ‘flat earth’ Tequila purity claims

Diageo has moved to dismiss a Florida class action alleging its Don Julio and Casamigos Tequilas contain non-agave alcohol. In its filing, the company likened the plaintiffs’ testing theory to “someone claiming the earth is flat because he saw a test …

CRIME SCENE: Man wanted for alleged sex assault on TTC bus

Breadcrumb Trail Links Crime Toronto & GTA Toronto Police are seeking this man after an alleged sex assault on a TTC bus on Oct 28 . Photo by Toronto Police Article content Toronto Police are looking for a suspect after a victim was sexually assaulted …

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …