After a lengthy and almost unprecedented level of low interest rates, Canada’s central bank had begun a slow hike in rates. This comes as the economy begins to recover and inflation has risen to about 3%. However, the Central bank… »
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Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Some Canadian border agents branded as rude and disrespectful
At least one civil liberties organization says the Canada Border Services Agency needs an independent complaints agency similar to those that oversee police forces in the country. The government says it is working on just that as it conducts a… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Internet, Science & Technology
New collectible “coins” from Canada
The Royal Canadian Mint continues to create Canada’s money for general use, but also has become a world leader in new coin technology, and in collectible and investment coinage. After new tech in holographic coins, and coloured coins, their latest… »
Economy, Health, Indigenous, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
New report shows Canada’s children face ‘alarming’ and deep-rooted problems
Maybe it’s time to take some of those assessments that rank Canada up near the top among the world’s best countries to live with a giant shaker of salt. A new report released Tuesday delivers some alarming news about the… »
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Bryan Adams: the words and music for Pretty Woman
Bryan Adams, and writing partner Jim Vallance, have ventured into new territory on Broadway. The writing team is behind the words and music for the new Broadway show, Pretty Woman: The Musical, now on at the Nederlander Theatre in New… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Monarch butterflies: “ten times more caterpillars”
Monarch butterflies, the beautiful creatures that appear in late summer in eastern Canada, are beginning their migration south to Mexico. But five years ago, there was a crash in the monarch butterfly population that led to a Citizen Science movement… »
Economy, International, Society
Gender-based dress codes are stirring debate across Canada
The thing about standing up for yourself is that sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn’t. Take Christina Schell. Schell, a 25-year-old server, recently got fired because she refused to put on a brassiere in hot weather to serve… »
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International Space Station leak not an accident
The International Space Station (ISS) had patched and sealed the two-millimetre-wide hole that was discovered aboard the Soyuz MS-09 crew spacecraft last week. The hole became apparent last Wednesday night when mission control discovered a drop in pressure. “What is this:… »
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The “right to disconnect”: Canadian government studies new policy
Digital devices and work/life balance Who hasn’t checked their work related emails from home? Who hasn’t done some work-related research or other web-connected “off-duty” work? The federal government, as part of an eventual new labour code is now considering creation… »
Internet, Science & Technology
School teacher shortage in Canada
This is the month when literally millions of students head back to schools across Canada after the summer holidays. Other than universities, in many locations however there are elementary and high-school teacher shortages. Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, and Nunavut Territory… »
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