Canadian forestry giant Paper Excellence won’t have its sustainability certification revoked by the world’s premier forestry credentialing body after a review — a process critics and experts say appears to have been rife with conflicts of interest and far from independent. Paper Excellence faced loss of FSC certification over ties …
Read More »Would you fight Alberta’s wildfires for $22/hour? And no benefits?
Low pay is one of the reasons some of Alberta’s wildland firefighters are not returning to their seasonal jobs, resulting in fewer experienced firefighters and potential safety risks to personnel and the public. Poor compensation is making it hard to keep seasonal firefighters on the job, union says. It was …
Read More »‘He averted a catastrophe’: Parent praises bus driver after 18-wheeler fell from overpass above
A Nova Scotia bus driver is being lauded for his quick action after a tractor-trailer crashed through the guardrail of an overpass on Highway 101 and landed in front of the bus below. Bus driver had to slam on brakes to prevent collision with tractor-trailer. A Nova Scotia bus driver …
Read More »The solar storm knocked out GPS equipment on farms — and it could happen again
Farmers across Canada and in some parts of the U.S. experienced GPS blackouts and malfunctions on their equipment during the weekend. With more solar storms on the horizon and an increasing reliance on GPS across different industries, experts say the problem isn’t going away any time soon. ‘We’ll have these …
Read More »After industry boom, Quebec distilleries fight for space on liquor store shelves
It's one of the only ways Quebec distillers can sell their products. But as the Société des alcools du Québec aims to cut down on a glut of locally produced spirits amid a downturn in sales and a crowded market, some producers are worried. The SAQ has a monopoly on …
Read More »New Democrats try out a sharper line of attack as Conservatives target NDP ridings
New Democrats say they are rolling out a line of attack against the Conservatives, as its leader, Pierre Poilievre, targets the NDP's ridings. Leader Jagmeet Singh is testing a new catchphrase: 'The price of Pierre Poilievre' New Democrats say they're rolling out a new line of attack against the Conservatives …
Read More »A Manitoba farmer had a surplus of potatoes. So he gave millions of them away
Isaiah Hofer faced a conundrum when a strong growing season left him with a surplus of spuds. So he called up the Farmlink Project to give away millions of pounds of potatoes. The potatoes from Isaiah Hofer's farm were donated to organizations across North America The Current19:07The great potato giveaway …
Read More »How Carley Fortune’s buzzy romance books are making beloved Canadian locations seem … sexy
The quaint, pastoral setting for Anne of Green Gables may not be what comes to mind when you imagine a steamy, sex-filled romance novel. But that's what bestselling author Carley Fortune has done with This Summer Will Be Different, and it's part of a changing tide in Canadian romances. Author's …
Read More »Neo-ethnic fashion by Renee Salud displays breathtaking ‘Mindanao Tapestry’
Through the vision of Former Department of Tourism, Wanda Tulfo-Teo, coupled with creative genius of Renee Salud and the skilled Mindanao Weavers, we were able to reignite the emergence of neo-ethnic fashion as we bought to life the second leg of Mindanao Tapestry held on May 9 at the prestigious …
Read More »Women and youth achievers: Outstanding role models
Major changes have been brought about by the shift from analog to digital technology. Social media platforms are now dominant, serving as the most influential purveyors of information and new ideas. One of the beneficial outcomes of these changes is the emergence of influential women and youth leaders. When the …
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