General Motors will move its Detroit headquarters to a new downtown office building next year and work to redevelop its iconic home along the Detroit River, company and city officials confirmed Monday. The iconic Renaissance Center building will be redeveloped. General Motors will move its Detroit headquarters to a new …
Read More »Meta’s news ban changed how people share political info — for the worse, studies show
Since Meta blocked links to news in Canada last August to avoid paying fees to media companies, right-wing meme producer Jeff Ballingall says he has seen a surge in clicks for his Canada Proud Facebook page. News is being replaced by memes, says media expert. Since Meta blocked links to …
Read More »Where people come together: A tropical gem in Mactan, Cebu
THE summer heat calls for a refreshing dip at the beach or a break from the city’s hustle and bustle. Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort sets itself as the ultimate gathering place of the world by crafting spaces that prioritize the safety and comfort of both travelers and locals. It focuses …
Read More »N.S. hopes daycare will be key to keeping health-care system running
Health-care workers across the country are reporting high levels of burnout, and many say child care with flexible hours would help. Whether 24/7 daycare for children of health-care workers is feasible is still an open question, but at least two provinces are trying to find out. Many in the sector …
Read More »Buddy, the famous Yukon fox once thought to be a dog, has died
The tiny creature — discovered when it was days old — was rescued by a family who thought it was a puppy. It was briefly nursed by a Chihuahua before becoming a crowd favourite at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve. Yukon Wildlife Preserve fox experienced identity confusion, world fame and a …
Read More »The world’s coral reefs are facing another mass bleaching event — maybe the biggest ever
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has declared another mass coral bleaching event — with more than half the world’s reefs suffering in the last year. Experts worry global sea surface temperatures, which have hit historic highs in the last year, might push these organisms past the point of …
Read More »Singh says NDP still hasn’t decided whether to support Liberals’ new budget
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Monday his party still hasn't decided whether it will vote in favour of the federal budget introduced last week. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said she spoke with the NDP finance critic over the weekend NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Monday his party still hasn't decided …
Read More »Freeland defends budget measures as premiers push back on federal involvement
The federal finance minister said Sunday she's optimistic provincial leaders will come around on measures that touch on their jurisdiction, such as housing. Premiers criticize what they call lack of consultation on such issues as housing Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she thinks unhappy premiers will …
Read More »Poilievre won’t commit to keeping new social programs like pharmacare
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivered a fiery speech Thursday that depicted the government's latest budget as a threat to the country's future while suggesting a number of new social programs will get a second look if he's elected. Conservative leader claims pharmacare would 'ban' private plans — health minister says …
Read More »For sale: one brand-new oil pipeline. $34 billion OBO. Call Ottawa
The federal government bought the project when the proposed pipeline was on the verge of falling apart before there was ever a shovel in the ground in the face of legal, political, and regulatory challenges. Long-promised sale of troubled project will open a Pandora's box, expert says In her budget …
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