SEOUL — K-pop megastar Jin from BTS was discharged from his South Korean military service on Wednesday, Agence France-Presse reporters saw, the first member of the band to complete the mandatory duty, freeing him up to fully resume musical activities. The seven members of the world’s most popular boy band …
Read More »Boeing sales tumble in May
BOEING received orders for only four new planes in May — and for the second straight month, none for its best-selling 737 Max, as fallout continues from the blowout of a side panel on a Max during a flight in January. The results released Tuesday compared unfavorably with Europe’s Airbus, …
Read More »Japan May wholesale inflation jumps
Photo Credit: Reuters TOKYO — Japan’s wholesale inflation jumped in May at the fastest annual pace in nine months, data showed on Wednesday, a sign the weak yen was adding upward pressure on prices by pushing up the cost of raw material imports. The data complicates the Bank of Japan’s …
Read More »Banana company Chiquita ordered to pay families of men killed by Colombian paramilitary
Chiquita Brands International must pay $38.3 million US in damages to the families of eight Colombian men killed by a paramilitary group in that country, a Florida jury said on Monday. Company couldn’t prove it didn’t knowingly pay paramilitary group for protection. Chiquita Brands International must pay $38.3 million US …
Read More »Mourning loss of beloved blond bear, wildlife advocates want more protection for the animals
Wildlife advocates want more done to protect bears following the recent deaths of a beloved white grizzly and her two cubs in Yoho National Park. Bear 178, nicknamed Nakoda, died of injuries hours after cubs killed in collision. The message from wildlife advocates is clear after the death of a …
Read More »Most jurisdictions don’t track deaths of homeless people — but that could soon change
A new national process that spells out how to track more information on the deaths of homeless people could provide vital information to governments and people on the front lines of the housing and toxic drug crises. New national process could provide vital information to governments and people working on …
Read More »Shake Shack opens 1st Canadian location in Toronto
If you fancy a burger and crinkle-cut fries, U.S. fast-casual joint Shake Shack is dipping a toe into the Canadian market — but its success could depend on customers willing to fork out higher prices. Restaurant expansion into Canadian market 'requires good planning,' says analyst If you fancy a burger …
Read More »Who are these people? They supposedly worked for a Toronto police board member’s companies
A CBC Toronto investigation discovered three seemingly fabricated, or misrepresented, employees on the websites of marketing companies owned by Nadine Spencer, a member of the Toronto Police Service Board. Nadine Spencer denies some of her employees were fabricated, won’t share proof citing employee confidentiality Until recently, a black-and-white photo of …
Read More »NDP MP billed taxpayers $11K for travel with family over Christmas
An NDP MP who frequently joins parliamentary proceedings remotely from her riding billed the House of Commons for a trip she took to reportedly meet with “stakeholders” over the Christmas holidays — travel that included bringing her husband and kids along at taxpayers’ expense. Niki Ashton billed taxpayers for $17K …
Read More »Condo owners in ‘complete shock’ over sudden $600K repair bill
Residents of a condominium complex in Kanata's Katimavik neighbourhood are facing a giant repair bill that some say caught them off guard. Each owner's share to fix leaky sunrooms, other deficiencies at Kanata complex due June 30 Residents of a condominium complex in Kanata's Katimavik neighbourhood are facing a giant …
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