A Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy in downtown Toronto is facing backlash over a now-deleted job posting for a “volunteer” position in the store. The job posting on LinkedIn listed duties including assisting customers, restocking shelves, and organizing inventory — all for zero compensation. Pharmacist behind LinkedIn posting says intentions were …
Read More »Quebec woman mauled in dog attack wins $460K civil case against small town and owner
A woman who was mauled by dogs in 2019 has won her civil case against the dogs’ owner and the Town of Potton. A Quebec Superior Court judge ordered the town and Alan Barnes to pay her nearly $460,000. Attack could have been prevented if town had taken action, says …
Read More »High-tech London, Ont.-area farm delivers fresh produce all year. Could it be an answer to high grocery costs?
At a farm north of London, Ont., researchers with Western University are planting the seeds for a new chapter in farming — one that could bring year-round harvests and fresh produce to remote northern communities with minimal environmental impact. Western University researchers say solar-driven Agrotunnel uses little energy, water. Western …
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 »Ontario’s first measles death in decades offers grim reminder that unvaccinated kids are at risk
An Ontario child’s death from measles this year offered a grim reminder: When vaccination rates drop and this virus rears its head, the youngest among us bear the brunt. Months into 2024, Ontario has hit nearly a quarter of roughly 100 measles cases documented in past decade This story is …
Read More »Critics slam review of Canadian forestry giant’s sustainability credentials, asserting conflict of interest
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 »Former home of Sir John A. Macdonald reopens with new exhibits exploring complex legacy
Bellevue House National Historic Site in Kingston, Ont., is set to welcome visitors with exhibits that seek to reconcile the role of Canada's first prime minister with the present and provide previously-silenced communities with a voice. 'It's more of a balanced education,' says Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte elected …
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 What On …
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 »Puregold hosts record-breaking Negosyo Convention 2024
Multi-channel retailer Puregold once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) owners by hosting the highly-anticipated Negosyo Convention 2024. The event, which is taking place at the World Trade Center in Pasay City and runs until today, May 18, welcomed an unprecedented number of over …
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