The Canadian Security magazine each year names a Security Director of the Year. The actual process is rather extensive and starts with a nomination process that is industry wide and well managed. This year's process has begun and anyone interested in nominating an individual should contact Neil Sutton: 905-713-4347, nsutton@annexweb.com (Source canadiansecuritymag.com)

Mobile Wallets are at the door in Canada - with a major Canadian Bank and Canada's largest wireless carrier striking up a deal to embed credit card info. They are way in front of the U.S. and it could be there in months. The agreement could mark the beginning of a Canadian boom in mobile payments. (Source reuters.com)

Sears is cutting its stake in its Canadian brand from 95% to 51% and may even sell "some or all of the rest." The announcement came a day after the Canadian retailer announced it had a profitable first quarter, eliminating a year-earlier loss through cost-cutting and downsizing measures. (Source cbc.ca)

Toronto Police seeking information on fake Brinks guard. The Brinks guard is in full uniform including a gun belt, enters the stores at approximately the correct pick-up time and has been given the nightly deposits on at least 2 occasions. An alert Manager at Wal-Mart, challenged the fake guard for his Brink’s identification badge, the suspect ran out the store.  (Source thestar.com)