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Tester: Kalispell to receive $5.95M in new COVID-19 relief package - Yahoo News Posted: 30 Mar 2021 02:47 PM PDT The Daily Beast Hennepin County CourtWhen George Floyd handed Christopher Martin a $20 bill to pay for a pack of cigarettes, the 19-year-old Cup Foods employee was immediately suspicious."When I saw the bill I noticed it had a blue pigment to it...I found that odd so I assumed it was fake," Martin told a Hennepin County courtroom on Tuesday, noting that he "took it anyways" and allowed the 46-year-old to leave the store.But a few minutes later, Martin said, he eventually told his manager—because he didn't want the money to come out of his paycheck."The policy was that if you took a counterfeit bill, you had to pay for it out of your money," the teenager said, admitting he almost paid it but later "second-guessed" himself.EMT Bystander: I Was 'Desperate to Help' Floyd but Cops Wouldn't Let MeThat decision seemingly led to a tragic sequence of events on May 25 that eventually ended with Floyd's death after four Minneapolis police officers tried to arrest him over the $20 bill. Prosecutors allege that, during the arrest, Derek Chauvin used excessive force when he kneeled on Floyd's neck for over nine minutes."If I would have just not taken the bill, this could have been avoided," Martin told the court, adding that he felt "disbelief and guilt" as he watched the subsequent arrest. Chauvin, dressed in a grey suit, stared ahead while the teenager spoke.Martin is one of nine witnesses who have so far testified against Chauvin, who has been charged with second and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. He faces 40 years in prison if convicted.Charles McMillian, 61, who witnessed Floyd's entire arrest and tried to encourage Floyd to comply with the officers, wept in court on Wednesday as he watched a video of Floyd calling out for his "momma.""I knew then—in my instincts and in my mind—it was over for Mr. Floyd," McMillian said. Witness Charles McMillian breaks down after prosecutors play body cam video of George Floyd's death pic.twitter.com/2h35CWsYPa— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 31, 2021 Chauvin's defense lawyer has argued that Floyd's death was the result of health issues and drugs—and that his client was simply doing what "he was trained to do throughout his 19-year career."Three other officers—Thao, Thomas K. Lane, and J. Alexander Kueng—have pleaded not guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree murder while committing a felony, as well as aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter with culpable negligence. They are expected to face a trial together in August.Martin, dressed in a black hoodie, looked visibly nervous as he described his interactions with Floyd on May 25, stating that he first noticed his "size" when he first entered the Cup Foods."He was big," he said, adding that he asked Floyd if he played baseball. Floyd "took a little long" to respond that he played football, and Martin said it appeared "that he was high."The teenager said Floyd bought cigarettes after their brief conversation. Prosecutors played never-before-seen surveillance video of Floyd in the store, showing him standing near the register for a while and appearing to rummage in his pockets. Martin said he was probably waiting in the store while getting his phone fixed. George Floyd, in a black singlet, captured inside the Cup Food store. Hennepin County Court via MSNBC After Floyd paid for the cigarettes—dancing near the register at one point—he walked out to an SUV. During cross-examination, Martin testified that Floyd's friend had also tried to use a fake bill earlier that day—and that he refused to take it. He added that he didn't initially call Floyd out on the bill because he "felt like George didn't really know it was a fake bill so I felt like I'd be doing him a favor."Martin told jurors that after he flagged the suspicious bill to his manager, he went out to the car twice to try to bring him inside to discuss the issue.The first time, he said, he told Floyd, who was in the driver's seat, that "the bill was fake and that my boss wanted to talk" to him. Two others were in the car, Martin added.Floyd "seemed like he didn't want this to happen. He was like, 'why is this happening,'" Martin said, adding that Floyd didn't comply with his request to return to the store.Martin said his manager told him to try again, even after he offered to pay for the $20 out of his own pocket. During his second attempt, a person in the passenger seat "did most of the talking" before ripping up another counterfeit bill and tossing it out the window. Floyd again refused to go into the store.Eventually, a manager told one of Martin's co-workers to call the police, he testified. Police arrived at the store and spoke to a manager. Martin said he later noticed a "commotion" outside the store."I saw people yelling and screaming, I saw Derek [Chauvin] with his knee on George's neck on the ground," he added.'Something Was Wrong': 911 Dispatcher Watching George Floyd's Arrest Was So Disturbed She Called a SupervisorSeveral bystanders have testified this week, stating they repeatedly asked Chauvin to remove his knee and to check Floyd's pulse. Among the group were an off-duty Minneapolis firefighter and EMT, who was ignored when she repeatedly offered her assistance, and an MMA fighter who tried to explain that Chauvin's chokehold was cutting off Floyd's circulation. Several teenagers said they begged the officers to stop as Floyd was "gasping for air."McMillian, the 61-year-old bystander who testified on Wednesday, said he was trying to tell Floyd to "just comply with [the officers], get in the car because you can't win."He broke down in tears as he rewatched footage of Floyd saying "I can't breathe" and asking for his "momma." Throughout the arrest, McMillian said, he never saw officers provide medical attention.Martin testified that Floyd was "motionless" and Chauvin seemed "in a resting state" during the arrest. Other witnesses testified that when paramedics finally arrived, Chauvin had to be told to get off Floyd. Prosecutors say Floyd had no pulse when he was loaded into an ambulance.After paramedics left, McMillian said he approached Chauvin, who he'd previously seen around the neighborhood. "I don't respect what you did," he told Chauvin. When asked on Wednesday why he felt the need to talk to the officer, McMillian said: "Because what I watched was wrong."Audio of the conversation between McMillian and Chauvin revealed, for the first time, how Chauvin defended his treatment of Floyd. "We gotta control this guy cause he's a sizeable guy and looks like he's probably on something," he is heard saying to McMillian.The Hennepin County Medical Examiner concluded Floyd died of cardiac arrest from the restraint and neck compression, also noting that Floyd had heart disease and fentanyl in his system. An independent report commissioned by Floyd's family, which will not be shown at trial, concluded that he died of strangulation from the pressure to his back and neck. Both reports determined Floyd's death was a homicide.Martin said that while he finished his shift at Cup Foods on May 25, he did not come back to work."I didn't feel safe," he said.Read more at The Daily Beast.Get our top stories in your inbox every day. 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| 13 Vancouver companies hiring over 150 positions this April | Venture - Daily Hive Posted: 31 Mar 2021 08:31 AM PDT Looking for new career opportunities in April? There are Vancouver companies hiring this month, and to make it easier for you, we've compiled a list of positions you can start applying for right now. So, what are you waiting for? Polish up that resume and apply for that dream job you've always wanted. - Who: Established in 2011, AL13 Architectural Systems is a North American building products company that supplies patented and proprietary cladding solutions that offer distinct advantages over industry alternatives.
- Jobs: AL13 Architectural Systems is currently looking to hire a Digital Marketing Manager
- Perks: RRSP matching, health benefits, maternity and parental leave policies, competitive salaries, fitness reimbursement, and employee referral program. According to AL13 team members, the perks also included awesome colleagues and a great corporate culture.
- More: You can apply directly on their website.
- Who: With the mission of strengthening organizations to do heroic work, Galvanize delivers security, risk management, compliance, and audit software to some of the biggest and most well-known private and public organizations. Sure, they're a software company, but they don't just sell technology — they empower organizations to achieve great things and change the world in the process.
- Jobs: Current openings include Manager, Advisory & Consulting Services; Consulting Specialist/Senior Specialist, Senior Software Engineer (Cloud Infrastructure), Senior Software Engineer (Developer Productivity), Senior Software Engineer (Fullstack), Senior Software Engineer (NLP), Senior Software Engineer (Python), Senior Software Engineer (Scala/Java), Software Development Manager (Developer Productivity), Software Engineer (Fullstack), Channel Marketing Manager, Marketing Automation Specialist, Marketing Programs Manager, Senior Marketing Operations Manager, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Sales Development Representative, Salesforce & Operations Specialist, Localization Analyst, Python Developer (remote-friendly North America), Senior Product Designer (remote-friendly North America), Channel Manager, Sales – Latin America & Caribbean and Solutions Consultant (Sales Engineer).
- Perks: Employee perks include industry-leading health benefits, RRSP matching, a generous healthcare/personal spending account, and 15 weeks of maternity and parental leave top-up to 100% of base pay for new parents. Professional development and educational funding are offered at all levels. Their full games lounge with local craft beer on tap doesn't get any complaints, either.
- More: You can learn more about Galvanize openings on their careers page.
- Who: Keirton is one of North America's most respected names in specialty solution engineering. Working to build a company culture that is fun, supportive and energetic, Keirton continuously strives to make a positive impact on the ever-changing industries it supports. To top it all off, they've got great leadership and a CEO that was a finalist for Ernst & Young's 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year.
- Jobs: Current job openings at Keirton include a Manufacturing Technologist, Product Support Representative, Copywriter, Manufacturing Technician, Drafting and Document Control Specialist, Inside Sales Representative, Technical Service and Support Representative and more.
- Perks: From monthly BBQ lunches and beer Fridays to working with global clients in North America's fastest-growing industries, Keirton prides itself on fostering an environment that supports growth and mental health. Perks include competitive salaries based on experience, a quarterly SMART goals bonus program, a profit-sharing annual bonus program, extended medical benefits, and SIMPLE IRA matching contribution.
- More: To learn more about Keirton's open positions, check out their careers page.
- Who: Xero is a beautiful, easy-to-use global cloud-based accounting platform for small businesses and their advisors. The company has 2.45 million subscribers in more than 180 countries. Xero seamlessly integrates with more than 800 apps. It was ranked No. 1 by Forbes as the World's Most Innovative Growth Company for two years running, was included in the 2020 and 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for its ongoing emphasis on fostering workplace diversity, and recently established its North American technology and product hub in Canada.
- Jobs: Xero Canada is hiring for a number of Sales and Business Development roles in Vancouver, including Enterprise Partner Consultants.
- Perks: Xero offers a number of great perks including Health and Wellness benefits coverage, a generous employee share scheme, leave allowance and parental leave benefits. In an effort to support their remote workforce through COVID-19, Xero extended their employee benefits to include robust wellness resources and access to wellness webinars built on physical, mental, social, financial and environmental wellbeing.
- More: To learn more about Xero and check out the current openings, visit their careers page.
- Who: Lighthouse Labs was created in 2013 by a team of software developers with a passion for code, mentorship, and education. Their mission: to transform the way that tech education is delivered.
- Jobs: Lighthouse Labs is looking for an Admissions Coordinator, Remote PT Data Science Mentor, Remote PT Web Development Mentor, Community Engagement Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, Junior Project Manager, Freelance Technical Writer, Learning Experience Designer, Business Development Manager, and Intermediate Software Developer to join their league of extraordinary people.
- Perks: Lighthouse Labs is an inclusive employer, with diverse (and dog-friendly!) campuses across the country. Employees enjoy remote flexibility, employee benefits, and additional time off over the Christmas holiday season.
- More: You can learn more about Lighthouse Labs openings on their careers page.
- Who: Traction on Demand is North America's largest Salesforce consulting partner and app development firm. The company has consistently been recognized as one of the fastest-growing, best managed, and happiest workplaces in North America. Traction on Demand also hosts business and tech-focused conferences throughout the year.
- Jobs: Traction on Demand is growing and currently looking for a Business Development Manager, Digital Art Director, Manager – Demand Generation, Full Stack Developer, and a Director for Talent Acquisition.
- Perks: Flexible hours, monthly community events, fitness allowance, remote office set-up allowance, paid volunteer days away, employee stock ownership plan and more.
- More: To learn more about Traction on Demand, visit their jobs page.
- Who: Founded in 2016 in Vancouver, FORM is a sports technology company with a simple mission: to break down the barriers between what swimming is and what it could be. FORM is led by Dan Eisenhardt, a former competitive swimmer and tech pioneer. Dan previously co-founded and ran Recon Instruments, which shipped the world's first smart eyewear for sports in 2010 and was acquired by Intel in 2015. The FORM team is made up of an amazing group of people with the diverse backgrounds, skills, and personalities it takes to shake up an industry.
- Jobs: FORM is looking for a VP Finance, Director of Analytics, UX/UI Designer, Email Marketing Manager, Digital Designer, Senior Android Developer, Senior Full Stack Developer, Marketing Assistant, Videographer, Copywriter, Software Project Manager, Full Stack Developer, Android Developer, and QA Mobile Automation Engineer to join their growing team.
- Perks: FORM team members enjoy a competitive benefits plan, flexible work environment, pool passes and other company perks. While working within current COVID guidelines, employees are encouraged to work remotely and will be set up with all equipment they need to succeed while working from home.
- More: You can learn more about FORM openings on their careers page.
- Who: At Ready, we connect guests directly to hospitality venues on their phones so they can view the menu, order, pay, review and redeem rewards with no sign-up or app download required. We're redefining on-premise dining, removing outdated friction for both venues and their guests with category-leading, cost-efficient contactless BYOD technology. Based in Canada and available in a growing number of locations all over North America, Ready is a flexible solution for venues looking to streamline operations and provide an unrivalled guest experience.
- Jobs: Current job openings at Ready include Full Stack Developer x 2 and a Digital Marketing Specialist
- Perks: Join an industry-leading product team during a time of growth, twice-yearly hackathons, flexibility and autonomy in your role, your birthday off plus all of the benefits of an exciting start-up with the backing of established parent company iQMetrix, an award-winning employer
- More: To learn more about Ready's open positions, visit Ready's career page.
- Who: addy is a prop-tech startup that provides an online investment platform to enable Canadians to invest in real estate for an amount that fits their budget, without any life-altering sacrifices. Their mission is to enable every human to be a homeowner, by reducing the barrier entry to as little as $1. They believe everyone should have the opportunity to become a homeowner through access to real estate investing at any amount, regardless of income, age, or other conflicts.
- Jobs: addy is currently hiring for several positions on their Technology, Marketing, Operations, and Member Services Teams – including a Technical Product Manager, an Operations Manager, a Senior Back-End Engineer, a Content Marketing Manager, Growth Marketing Analyst, Creative and Graphic Designer, and Member Experience Specialist.
- Perks: To promote wealth creation, the company offers an investment matching program, an extended benefits package, and an annual learning benefit. The team loves to travel as a group and offers many opportunities for offsite retreats (when it's safe to do so, of course!). Snacks, fruit, and a wide selection of drinks are available in the kitchen (they love their Breville), and their office is in the heart of Kitsilano.
- More: To learn more about open positions at addy, check out their careers page.
- Who: Redbrick conceives, acquires, builds, and supports the evolution of strong digital brands, creating companies that consumers engage with and truly enjoy. The parent organization to a portfolio of digital companies (Shift, Assembly, Rebase, and Leadpages), Redbrick operates within a unique, shared services model where it provides its portfolio companies with shared services (in marketing, design, and finance) and executive-level oversight that's needed to scale and thrive.
- Jobs: Redbrick is currently looking for an Intermediate Accountant, and Shift is hiring for a Senior Full-Stack Developer and Intermediate Developer.
- Perks: Redbrick invests in driven, tech-savvy individuals, who play as hard as they work. Redbrick offers its employees a variety of perks, including extended health benefits, an RRSP matching program, a fitness program allowance, parental leave, employee volunteer program, professional development allowance, as well as fresh fruits, snacks and coffee, a ping pong table, and more.
- More: Check out Redbrick's careers page for current openings.
- Who: Neighbourhood Holdings is a leading alternative mortgage lender, leveraging the latest industry technology and a transparent, conservative approach to lending capital to deliver fast and competitive short-term financing solutions to Canadians in search of residential properties. Neighbourhood currently offers some of the lowest alternative mortgage rates in Canada, namely British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.
- Jobs: Neighbourhood is currently hiring an Accountant and Sales Team Lead.
- Perks: In addition to full employee benefits, flexible schedules and holiday office closure, Neighbourhood team members have access to continuing education opportunities and high-performance snacks.
- More: Learn more about Neighbourhood's current openings on its LinkedIn job board.
- Who: WELL Health Technologies Corp. is an omnichannel digital health company whose overarching objective is to empower doctors to provide the best and most advanced care possible while leveraging the latest technology and trends in digital health. WELL owns and operates 20 medical clinics, is Canada's third-largest Electronic Medical Records (EMR) supplier serving over 2,000 medical clinics, operates a leading national telehealth service and is a provider of digital health technology solutions. The Company is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "WELL", and was recognized as a TSX Venture 50 Company three years in a row in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
- Jobs: WELL is hiring for a Financial Analyst, Payroll Manager, VP/Director, People Operations and more.
- Perks: Health and group benefits for all employees, including Mental Health Employee Assistance Program, paid sick leaves, paid family leaves and paid volunteer days. Along with the health benefits plans, one of the biggest benefits includes equity opportunities.
- More: To learn more about WELL Health Technologies open positions, check out their careers page.
- Who: One of Canada's fastest-growing companies, online car purchasing and delivery platform Canada Drives allows customers to find and choose their vehicle, pay in full or finance, sign all documents and have their vehicle delivered to their doorstep, as quickly as the same day.
- Jobs: Current openings include Data Scientist, Customer Experience Manager, Development Manager – Back-End, Junior Salesforce Administrator, QA Analyst – Manual, Release Manager, Salesforce Business Analyst, Salesforce Deployment Specialist, Senior Front-End Developer, Senior Salesforce Developer, Automotive Buyer, National Buying Manager, National Pricing Manager, Pricing Analyst, Purchaser, Provincial Operations Manager, FP&A Analyst (Remote), Inventory Accountant, HR Generalist, Director of eCommerce, Ecommerce Marketing Specialist and more.
- Perks: Employees enjoy full MSP & benefits, a fully stocked kitchen, subsidized transit pass, and monthly team events.
- More: Check out Canada Drives' job board for current opportunities.
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