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A Kelowna, B.C.-based medical cannabis producer with facilities in Canada and Colombia will be adding some star power to its company in 2020.

Oscar-nominated actor Laurence Fishburne, best known for his roles in films like the John Wick series, Whats Love Got to Do with It, The Matrix and Kings of New York, as well as his television roles in shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, will include two short documentary segments featuring Allied Corp. and its charitable organization on his show, Behind the Scenes with Laurence Fishburne.

Being able to distribute the Allied message to the Behind the Scenes national network will only scale the number of people who we are able to reach, and who might need this educational content, Allied CEO Calum Hughes said in a news release. We are excited to continue to inspire those suffering that there is help and a way back to health and wellness while living with PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), which is the core of Allieds vision.

The company noted it employs an evidence-informed scientific approach through the use of cutting-edge pharmaceutical research and development, innovative plant-based production and unique development of therapeutic products, with a particular focus on the potential for cannabinoids to treat illnesses such as PTSD.

The television segments will focus on rampant PTSD diagnoses and elevated suicide rates in the veteran community, as well as Allieds stated intent to help those suffering by providing access to products infused with cannabidiol (CBD), a psychoactive, but non-intoxicating, compound derived from the cannabis plant.

The segments will be three to five minutes. The program aims to merge creativity and technology in order to foster organic and inspiring content that will be viewed and shared with millions globally.

Exact air dates have yet to be determined, but the segments are expected to be available within the first three months of 2020.

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Dr. Justin Brock is going to be the quarry during the FBI: Most Wanted series premiere. The character is deeply involved in the world of organized crime, drugs, and lies. Now, he ends up implicated in the death of his wife.

The FBI Fugitive Task Force, led by Agent Jess LaCroix, will be tasked with bringing him to justice. Will they catch their man during the premiere? Or is this going to be a case that continues later during Season 1?

Its the perfect show to use guest stars to join the regular FBI: Most Wanted cast each week. The writers can bring in recognizable actors and actresses to serve as the fugitives, making it even more interesting to watch the team track them down.

It could serve as stunt casting, with more prominent stars brought on for sweeps episodes.

One such recognizable face will appear during the season premiere, with actor Henry Thomas playing Dr. Justin Brock.

Henry Thomas has been in the industry for years, and CBS viewers are going to recognize Dr. Justin Brock right away. But because he was more famous as a child actor, it may take a few moments to place him.

Thomas is undoubtedly best known for playing Elliott in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. He even appears as the character in new Comcast commercials, where the little alien returns to Earth years after he went back to his home planet.

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The role of Elliott was pretty iconic and it may have led to Thomas getting too type-cast to evolve into different roles later in his career.

He has also appeared in supporting roles for films like Legends of the Fall and as a guest star on shows like Without a Trace, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and The Mentalist.

Thomas also received a lot of acclaim for his role as the young Hugh Crain on The Haunting of Hill House. Its a show worth checking out on Netflix because it shows what he might be able to do on television dramas.

FBI: Most Wanted airs Tuesday nights at 10/9c on CBS.

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Police were called to reports of a fight in the street in Raynville Road at 1.16am.

Officers found one boy with a stab wound to the chest and the other had minor facial injuries.

A police cordon over a patch of grass opposite Landseer Avenue was still in place on Thursday lunchtime.

Two police vehicles, including a crime scene investigation van, were also parked in Landseer Grove.

A local business owner said she understood a fight broke out on another patch opposite Landseer Terrace, before spilling onto the street before finishing on the patch of grass that was cordoned off.

Most people in the area were not awake at the time of the incident, but a different shopkeeper, who did not want to be named, said: "I just opened the shutters in the morning and saw the police tape there and heard someone was stabbed.

Neither of the boys' injuries are considered life-threatening

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13200001398 or online via http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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POLICE released CCTV footage of a missing man whose body was found in Barrow on Sunday.

Jason Goldrick went missing from Blackpool Victoria Hospital on the night of 1 November.

CCTV placed him on Breck Road in Poulton at around 3.50am on November 2. This wasthe last confirmed sighting of Jason.

Police say that on the night he was last seen, Jason's appearance was "unusual" - he was wearing wet, muddy clothing with a prominent cut over his right eye.

Officers conducted extensive searches in and around the Blackpool Victoria Hospital area, as well as at a property in Park Road where Mr Goldrick lived, as part of the inquiry.

Det Ch Insp Pauline Stables, of Lancashire Polices Force Major Investigation Team, said at the time of his disappearance: "Jasons family has been left devastated by his disappearance.

"They just want to find him any piece of information, however seemingly insignificant, could be crucial to locating him.

"We know he has previously used outbuildings as a place to stay and we would urge people to check sheds and garages in case he has sought shelter."

The 50-year-old's body was recovered near Roa Island inBarrow, Cumbria, with police describing his death as "unexplained".

Emergency services converged near the lifeboat station on Roa Island just before 2pm on Sunday.

At least three police cars were on the scene, joined by Crime Scene Investigation officers and paramedics.

Furness Coastguard confirmed they were called out just before 2pm. A lifeboat crew was ready to go but later stood down.

One Roa Island resident watched the incident unfold after spotting the police turn up just before 2pm.

Its awful especially at this time of year... we have had a few similar incidents over the years, he said.

A couple who live nearby said they thought someone had spotted the body far out to sea from a boat.

Last month a 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and later released under investigation.

A spokeswoman for Lancashire Police said: "Mr Goldrick's family have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this time."

A post-mortem examination will take place over the next few days, the force added.

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A BODY was recovered from the water off the coast of Roa Island.

Emergency services converged near the lifeboat station on Roa Island just before 2pm yesterday.

At least three police cars were on the scene, joined Crime Scene Investigation officers and paramedics.

Furness Coastguard confirmed they were called out just before 2pm. A lifeboat crew was ready to go but later stood down.

One Roa Island resident watched the incident unfold after spotting the police turn up just before 2pm.

Its awful especially at this time of year... we have had a few similar incidents over the years, he said.

A couple who live nearby said they thought someone had spotted the body far out to sea from a boat.

It was quite far out to sea, so I dont think they would have been local, one of them said.

We see the lifeboat going out quite a lot. Its just a dead body.

They said police had told them the body was of a man.

A Furness Coastguard spokesman said: The teams thoughts are with those affected by todays incident.

Emergency services left the scene at around 2.30pm.

Further details about the death have not been released at this time.

Readers on Facebook offered their condolences.

Debbie Napier said: Bad news at any time but worse still at this time of the year.

Thoughts are with the family and friends.

Karen Blezard said: Saw all the emergency services heading that way, such a shame.

Susan Kent said: Its sad at any time but at this time of year there is extra poignancy.

The last time a body was found in the area was in January 2018.

A 48-year-old man from Lancashire was found two days after he had gone missing from his home in Heysham.

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