Washington, United States—The Minnesota Timberwolves, powered by 40 points from Anthony Edwards, swept Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns out of the NBA playoffs on Sunday, reaching the second round for the first time in 20 years with a 122-116 game-four victory. The Timberwolves withstood a combined 72 points …
Read More »Feds give financial boost to biofuel sector amid growing U.S. competition
Canada’s biofuel industry is welcoming a proposed multi-billion dollar package of financial support from the federal government, although concerns remain about whether it will be enough to compete with lucrative subsidies south of the border and reverse the growing dependence on U.S. imports to meet clean fuel regulations. New funding …
Read More »Criminal charge in young worker’s death sends strong message, labour group says
A criminal charge recently laid against a supervisor over the death of a young worker in Ottawa marks a rare but important step toward preventing future workplace fatalities, the Ottawa and District Labour Council says. Police add criminal charge to supervisor alleged to have broken provincial safety law. A criminal …
Read More »Edmonton Queer History: How a yearbook quote made national news back in 1985
Ian Paterson wanted to pen down a simple dream in his yearbook quote, to “eventually settle down in a quiet suburb with a tall, rich, hunky man with a bushy moustache.” It seems simple now, but in 1985, when 2SLGBTQ+ rights were not what they are today and AIDS hysteria …
Read More »Prehistoric giant ‘sabre-toothed salmon’ renamed after new discovery
The giant prehistoric ‘sabre-toothed salmon’ has been renamed the ‘spike-toothed’ salmon after scientists uncovered new information about its weird, giant tusks. Fish renamed ‘spike-toothed salmon’ after new skulls reveal real tusk position. The artwork and publicity materials showcasing a giant salmon that lived five million years ago were ready to …
Read More »McGill says Pro-Palestinian protest encampment has tripled in size
In a statement published Monday, the university's media relations office said the situation with protesters on campus "shifted significantly." University officials allege protesters used 'antisemitic language and intimidating behaviour' The number of tents at the pro-Palestinian encampment on McGill University's downtown campus have tripled since Saturday, according to university officials. …
Read More »Kokum, grandson proud to graduate Grade 12 together in James Smith Cree Nation
Grade 12 student Sage Stonestand-Checkosis walks through the hall of his school with his kokum, or grandmother, Brenda 'Connie' Stonestand. But he's not giving her a tour — she's a fellow student. Brenda 'Connie' Stonestand, 64, says its been a dream of hers to go back to school Grade 12 …
Read More »Open banking could spur competition, but fintechs say Canada’s moving too slowly
Federal efforts to bring "open banking" to Canada are being welcomed by players in the industry — but there's also criticism that, after years of waiting, any changes may not come fast enough to encourage innovation or allow smaller financial players compete with larger institutions. 'WTF is going on, Canada?' …
Read More »Cellphones causing ‘major disruptions’ in the classroom, Brockville, Ont., school warns parents
Concerned about "engagement and learning skills" in her school's Grade 9 math class, a principal in Brockville, Ont., emailed a letter to parents promising a crackdown on cellphones in the classroom. Teacher's test demonstrates barrage of incoming messages during class time Concerned about "engagement and learning skills" in her school's …
Read More »Ontario’s MedsCheck program could see changes amid allegations of improper use
Allegations of improper medication reviews at Shoppers Drug Mart, and corporate pressure to hit billing targets for them as outlined in a recent CBC News investigation, has prompted some to take a closer look at the Ontario government program. Health minister says all programs, including MedsCheck, continually assessed Marg Davies …
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