Two peregrine falcons living in a nesting box atop the Assumption Life building in Moncton for the past 13 years are about to become famous — thanks to a new live video feed that will allow them to be observed 24 hours a day. Live cam installed by the Magnetic …
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Central Asian migrants in Russia face threats, detention in wake of concert attack
After four nationals from Tajikistan were accused of terrorism in Friday's deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall, Central Asian migrant communities in Russia fear raids and deportation, as well as threats and violence. Russian authorities accused 4 men from Tajikistan of terrorism in concert venue attack that killed 143 …
Read More »The Bank of Canada expects it will cut rates this year, but officials are split on the timing
The Bank of Canada’s governing council members agree that if the economy and inflation evolve in line with projections, the central bank will be able to begin cutting interest rates sometime this year. Cuts will come if economy, inflation evolve in line with Bank’s projections. The Bank of Canada expects …
Read More »After Navalny, Russians abroad are at pivotal moment in quest to remove Putin
In the wake of Alexei Navalny’s death, Russian opposition figures find themselves at a pivotal moment in their quest to unseat Vladimir Putin — an opportunity, say some, to unify their ranks and perhaps even raise more support for their cause in Western capitals. Opposition leader’s death may present an …
Read More »Russian missiles attack Kyiv in 1st major assault in weeks
Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, early on Thursday, injuring at least 13 people and damaging residential buildings and industrial facilities, city officials said, although air defences downed all the missiles. Ballistic and cruise missiles shot down, but 13 injured by falling wreckage. Kyiv residents seek …
Read More »U.S. government sues Apple for smartphone antitrust violations
The U.S. Justice Department has announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors and stifles innovation. Justice Dept. accuses tech giant of limiting choices and unnecessary fees for consumers, developers. The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday …
Read More »Trudeau’s Jamaica vacation cost far more than same trip the year before
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s controversial vacation to Jamaica last Christmas cost Canadian taxpayers far more than his trip to the same destination a year earlier, CBC News has learned. According to the government’s answer to questions posed by Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer, tabled this week, Trudeau’s 10-day vacation with …
Read More »What’s behind the carbon tax, and does it work?
With the federal government under pressure to freeze its planned increase to the carbon tax, here’s a look at how the policy is supposed to work and to what extent it is effective. Policy has faced plenty of criticism ahead of April 1 increase. With the federal government under pressure …
Read More »Federal government aiming to shrink temporary residents’ share of population by 2027
Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Thursday the federal government is looking to shrink temporary residents’ share of Canada’s population over the next three years. Immigration minister says goal is to reduce temporary resident population from 6.2% to 5%. Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Thursday the federal government is looking to …
Read More »This layoff could have been an email. Is there a good way to lose your job as a remote worker?
Four years after remote work became the norm for a huge section of the labour force, it appears some companies are still struggling with the etiquette of letting workers go virtually. And amid a cooling labour market and mass layoffs in several sectors, such as media and the tech industry, …
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