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Google warns Canada’s plan to fight online hate is ‘vulnerable to abuse’
Google is one of the first major tech companies to comment on Canada’s proposed approach to handle harmful online content.
05 Nov 2021 | Canada -
Natalie Wood was sexually assaulted by Kirk Douglas, her sister alleges
strong>NOTE: This article contains details of sexual assault. Please read at your own discretion.</strong
05 Nov 2021 | Canada -
‘Eternals’ review: Marvel superhero movie comes out big, but ultimately empty
There’s a lot going on in <em>Eternals</em>.
05 Nov 2021 | Canada -
Koe wins against Bottcher, Einarson falls to Duncan at Grand Slam of Curling’s National event
Kevin Koe posted a 6-4 win over Brendan Bottcher on Thursday morning to move a win away from a playoff berth at the Grand Slam of Curling’s National event.
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Missing Saskatchewan pair could be in Manitoba: RCMP
Saskatchewan RCMP is looking for two people who may be in Manitoba.
05 Nov 2021 | Canada -
Vancouver School Board won’t mandate COVID-19 vaccines for teachers, staff
The Vancouver School Board has joined a growing list of B.C. school districts which won’t require teachers and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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‘Squid Game’ crypto and what to watch for when investing in digital coins
Bitcoin is trading around US$62,000 ($76,967) this week, a nearly 70 per cent increase from a year ago. At the same time, SQUID, a new crypto token named after the …
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Air Canada revenue nearly triples from last year as airline ramped up capacity
Air Canada reported a loss of $640 million in its latest quarter as its operating revenue nearly tripled compared with a year ago as the airline ramped up capacity.
02 Nov 2021 | Canada -
Metaverse early adopters blast Facebook rebrand
Early adopters of the virtual worlds known as the metaverse criticized Facebook‘s rebranding<br/>as an attempt to capitalize on growing buzz over a concept that it did n…
01 Nov 2021 | Canada -
Milk, cheese and butter prices could soar in Canada next year
The Canadian Dairy Commission is recommending an 8.4 per cent increase in farm gate milk prices, a large hike that is expected to raise the cost of dairy products o…
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Bell says some users hit with smartphone glitch that turned their clocks back
Canadians with a Bell phone woke up to a surprise and likely a little late thanks to a clock error from the company, according to the telecom giant.
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Bryan Adams tests positive for COVID-19, pulls out of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame tribute
Canadian musician Bryan Adams ducked out of a scheduled performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night after testing positive for COVID-19.
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The 20th anniversary of the iPod just passed and almost no one noticed
In the summer of 2001, a screenwriter friend got a call from his agent. “You and your writing partner get on a plane to San Francisco. You’re scheduled for a meetin…
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Shaw CEO silent on Rogers family feud, remains committed to merger
Shaw Communications Inc. says it remains committed to its deal to be bought by Rogers Communications Inc. as it reported its fourth-quarter profit rose more than 40…
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Fashion mogul Peter Nygard escorted on flight to Toronto to face sex assault charges
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard was escorted by police on a flight to Toronto Thursday to face sexual assault charges, Global News has learned.
28 Oct 2021 | Canada -
Meet ‘Meta’: Facebook gets a new name amid ethical firestorm
Facebook‘s new name is now “Meta.”
28 Oct 2021 | Canada -
Brad Pitt’s custody appeal in divorce from Angelina Jolie denied by Calif. high court
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to consider Brad Pitt‘s appeal of a court ruling that disqualified the judge in his custody battle with Angelina J…
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Shopify says ‘extreme’ levels of pandemic-fuelled online shopping are easing
Shopify Inc. is starting to see the intense levels of online sales companies garnered during the COVID-19 pandemic ease.
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Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ investigation: Authorities recover bullet from director’s shoulder
On Thursday of last week, 42-year-old cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed by actor Alec Baldwin after he fired a prop gun on the New Mexico set of t…
27 Oct 2021 | Canada -
Nearly half of Canadian workers think working remotely could hinder career growth: survey
If you’ve been working from home during the pandemic and have been worried about your job performance, you’re not alone.
27 Oct 2021 | Canada -
Edward Rogers asks B.C. court to validate new board family says is illegitimate
The son of late Rogers Communications Inc. founder Ted Rogers is seeking a ruling from B.C.’s Supreme Court that would<br/>legitimize a company board he formed by replac…
26 Oct 2021 | Canada -
Dave Chappelle books Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena as Netflix controversy simmers
TORONTO – Dave Chappelle has booked Scotiabank Arena in Toronto to screen his latest documentary next month, even as he continues to draw controversy over comments …
26 Oct 2021 | Canada -
George Weston selling bakery business for $1.2B
George Weston Ltd. has signed a deal to sell its Weston Foods fresh and frozen bakery businesses to FGF Brands Inc. for $1.2 billion.
26 Oct 2021 | Canada -
James Michael Tyler dead: Actor who played Gunther on ‘Friends’ dies at 59
James Michael Tyler, an actor beloved for his portrayal of Gunther on <em>Friends</em>, died of prostate cancer on Sunday morning, his manager confirmed. He was 59.
25 Oct 2021 | Canada -
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen to testify before U.K. lawmakers
Former Facebook data scientist turned whistleblower Frances Haugen plans to answer questions Monday from lawmakers in the United Kingdom who are working on legislat…
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Meet 3 unsung, pioneering heroes of music whose names you probably didn’t know
Chances are you’ve never heard the name Vasili Arkhipov, but he could be the reason you’re alive. Back during the Cuban Missile Crisis, he stopped his commander fro…
24 Oct 2021 | Canada -
An inside look at how Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal investigators probe blazes, explosions
When a major fire or explosion happens, firefighters, police, paramedics, emergency volunteers and journalists often rush to the scene in response.
23 Oct 2021 | Canada -
Forget payday loans, this is Canada’s new generation of high-interest loans
All Kathleen Zane wanted to do was buy a couch. Instead, she says she ended up with $5,850 in debt and a personal loan with an annual interest of 29.99 per cent.
23 Oct 2021 | Canada -
Dallas Smith, Tenille Arts, Tim Hicks among acts to perform at 2021 CCMA Awards in London
Country music fans are getting a better idea of what to expect next month performance-wise when the 2021 edition of the Canadian Country Music Association’s annual …
22 Oct 2021 | Canada -
Trump-linked special purpose acquisition company sparks frenzy as small investors pile in
Shares of the blank-check acquisition company that plans to publicly list former U.S. President Donald Trump‘s new social media company soared again on Friday but t…
22 Oct 2021 | Canada -
Reports of children mimicking ‘Squid Game’ alarm Quebec parents and schools
The massive popularity of the Netflix series <em>Squid Game</em> which features adults playing children’s games turned deadly, has led to fears among Quebec parents and scho…
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Rogers boardroom feud: CEO says he has board’s ‘unequivocal support’
The chief executive of Rogers Communications Inc. says he has “strong unequivocal support” from the board of directors as the telecom company’s boardroom feud emerg…
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Bitcoin price hits all-time high, one day after U.S. ETF debut
Bitcoin surpassed its all-time record high on Wednesday, one day after the first U.S. bitcoin futures-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) made its debut on the New Yor…
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What is the ‘metaverse’ and what does it have to do with Facebook?
Facebook said on Monday that it will hire 10,000 people in Europe to help it build a “metaverse.”
20 Oct 2021 | Canada -
Bitcoin price nears all-time high as U.S. ETF makes trading debut
The first U.S. bitcoin futures-based exchange-traded fund began trading on Tuesday, sending bitcoin to a six-month high and within striking distance of its all-time…
19 Oct 2021 | Canada