Farmers in India have gathered at the border between the northern states of Haryana and Punjab to protest what they see as the government’s lack of action to resolve their key demands, especially guaranteed minimum crop prices and a doubling of their incomes. Police have repeatedly used tear gas to …
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Trump must pay $355M for overstating net worth to dupe lenders, NY judge rules in civil fraud case
Donald Trump must pay $354.9 million US in penalties for fraudulently overstating his net worth to dupe lenders, a New York judge ruled on Friday, handing the former U.S. president another legal setback in a civil case that imperils his real estate empire. Former U.S. president barred from top roles …
Read More »Thieves stole $1,000 in Optimum points from this woman. Here’s how to safeguard your points
As more people have their online account credentials leaked thanks to data breaches, the theft of reward points has become a challenging issue to solve, according to one expert. Because they have real cash value, loyalty points offer a potentially lucrative stream for thieves. Using complex passwords, enabling 2-step verification …
Read More »Banned in Europe, this controversial ingredient is allowed in foods here
A CBC Marketplace investigation found some food manufacturers are producing snack foods for the Canadian market that contain an ingredient banned in Europe. Health advocates calling for change as food manufacturers produce dual versions of snack foods. A CBC Marketplace investigation found some food manufacturers are producing snack foods for …
Read More »‘A feeling of freedom’: Injured Ukrainian soldiers learn to ski in Whistler for Invictus Games
Ukrainian soldiers say the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games in British Columbia gives them a chance to show what life after a combat injury can look like as their country enters the third year of war following Russia’s invasion. Countdown begins to February 2025 sporting event in B.C. for …
Read More »OpenAI unveils Sora, a tool that uses AI to generate videos from written prompts
The maker of ChatGPT on Thursday unveiled its next leap into generative artificial intelligence with a tool that instantly makes short videos in response to written commands. AI videos aren’t new but the high quality of these astounds observers, raises fears. The maker of ChatGPT on Thursday unveiled its next …
Read More »Ontario electronics retailer Factory Direct to liquidate stores
Court documents show the discount electronics and home goods retailer wanted to close its 14 stores in the province because it has found the business is “no longer viable.” Discount retailer says business is ‘no longer viable.’ An Ontario court has given Factory Direct permission to liquidate its stores as …
Read More »Man charged after driving badly damaged vehicle on Highway 401 after earlier crash
A man is facing multiple charges after driving a badly damaged vehicle on Highway 401 following an earlier crash, Ontario Provincial Police say. The 24-year-old man has been charged with operating an unsafe vehicle and driving without a licence, according to Sgt. Kerry Schmidt, spokesperson for the OPP’s Highway Safety …
Read More »How to book some fine-feathered outdoor time and help science this weekend
The 27th annual Great Backyard Bird Count started Friday morning. Through the weekend, bird enthusiasts across Canada will be looking to help biologists track bird movements this winter. As little as 15 minutes counting birds contributes to ‘a big community effort’. The 27th annual Great Backyard Bird Count started Friday …
Read More »A wedding party had their suitcases ransacked. They want Sunwing to take responsibility
Travelling with 40 wedding guests from Ocho Rios, Jamaica, an Ontario couple says that nearly half the group had expensive gadgets, fragrances and clothing stolen from their suitcases, and that the lining of their suitcases was left in tatters. Ontario couple tracked stolen airpods back to Jamaica where their son’s …
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