CBC reports the Canadian government is planning new regulations to protect underwater wrecks and historical sites. Now, there is only a patchwork of rules put in place by provincial and territorial governments. Tens of thousands of shipwrecks Canada has over… »
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Climate change could turn earth into a ‘hothouse,’ say scientists
A new report by an international team of scientists says that even if current emission targets are met, warming could trigger an irreversible domino effect raising temperatures 4-5 degrees C above pre-industrial levels. Currently, global average temperatures have increased just… »
Economy, International, Society
Retirement in Toronto too expensive for many baby boomers
Retirement is the next big step for the generation known as the Baby Boomers in Canada, that’s all the people born between 1952 and 1965. In the country’s biggest city, Toronto, many in this demographic say they’re planning to sell… »
Economy, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Airbnb challenged by Fairbnb in Toronto
Airbnb, the short-term rental platform, has been a boom for some people, and a major bust for others. Recently in Toronto, Canada’s largest city with a population of over 2.8 million, a condo owner won a case against a person… »
Audiobooks growing in popularity in Canada
More and more Canadians are listening to digital recordings of books and more Canadian publishers are producing them. ‘Canadians want…Canadian content’ “What’s great is that Canadian audiences and Canadian book lovers have a really large appetite for Canadian stories and… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, International, Society
Rogers Cup Tennis in Toronto and Montreal
Rogers Cup Tennis, the Canadian tournament, is underway in two cities; they alternate annually and this year it’s Toronto for the men’s play, and Montreal for the women. In Toronto, the rankings have changed and last year’s up and comer, Denis… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
When you eat, as important as what you eat, says researcher
For optimal health, people should only eat over an eight to 10-hour period on a daily basis, says the author of a new book called The Circadian Code. The body’s internal clock is closely attuned to sunrise and sunset, and… »
Sucking up to the boss may increase employees’ bad behaviour: study
There may be long-term benefits from ingratiating oneself to an employer but a new study suggest it can deplete the employee’s self-control and lead to negative behaviour, according to a recent study. More depleted, more tired, maybe even rude “We… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Inheritance taxes: the time has come study finds
Inheritance taxes are not a factor in Canadian lives yet. But a new report from the left-leaning Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives,(CCPA) suggests it is time to implement them. David Macdonald, an economist with the CCPA, says a lot of… »
Scant few women reach the top of corporate Canada
An analysis of Canada’s top 60 companies shows that not one of them was headed by a woman and two-thirds of them did not even include one woman among the top earners. There has been pressure on corporations to improve… »
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