Back to reality, Ontario. Winter has taken over once again. The abrupt switch back to winter weather on Wednesday came after rare February thunderstorms in southern Ontario on Tuesday, with some cells even dropping some hail, putting a rare spin on the late-winter day. RELATED: Rare winter hail pelts southern …
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Earn a fixed salary? You might be working for free on Feb. 29
Hourly wage workers get another day to make money on leap years, but for salaried employees, that extra day is likely unpaid. The average salaried worker could be losing out on hundreds of dollars on leap day. Rohith Krishnan was “bummed” when he found out he’s not getting paid for …
Read More »India reveals astronauts for its Gaganyaan space mission
On Tuesday, India introduced four crew members for its maiden Gaganyaan space voyage, as it aims to become the world’s fourth country to send a crewed mission into space just months after a historic landing on the south pole of the moon. Country plans to launch a habitable space capsule …
Read More »What the first swing-state primary in Michigan told us about Biden-Trump rematch
After Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina, a major swing state has finally voted in a 2024 U.S. presidential primary, offering electoral tea leaves to read. In Michigan, Joe Biden and Donald Trump each got good news, and a blinking warning light. Each candidate got good news – and a …
Read More »How a Russian arms maker targets unknowing Canadian companies to get around sanctions
At the outset of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, countries including Canada immediately imposed extensive sanctions against the Russian military industrial complex. A recent hack of one Russian arms maker provides insights into how they pursue technology used to make weapons from unknowing Canadian companies. Supply lists, contracts in …
Read More »Canada’s international student spike was blamed on private colleges. Here’s what really happened
Documents obtained by CBC News reveal which colleges and universities account for the greatest share of Canada’s steep growth in international students, and which have the most to lose from a new cap on permits to study in this country. Data obtained by CBC News reveals which colleges, universities account …
Read More »Wildfires scorch Texas Panhandle, prompt shutdown of nuclear weapons facility
Rapidly moving Texas wildfires prompted evacuation orders in small towns, on Tuesday, and shut down a nuclear facility as strong winds, dry grass and unseasonably warm temperatures fuelled the blaze in the state’s rural Panhandle. State’s governor issues disaster declaration amid strong winds, unseasonably warm temperatures. Rapidly moving Texas wildfires …
Read More »Corporate pressure led Shoppers Drug Mart staff to bill unnecessary medication reviews, pharmacists say
CBC News spoke with former Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy employees who believe the company is taking advantage of the MedsCheck service by pushing staff to bill for consultations patients don’t necessarily need. The company can then bill the province up to $75 per call. Internal letter describes push for billable …
Read More »Calgary man with autism testifies he killed his father for calling him ‘useless’
A Calgary man with autism and obsessive compulsive disorder told jurors he killed his father because he called him a Chinese word meaning “useless.” The 41-year-old is on trial, accused of second-degree murder in the death of his father, Kwan Fong, 70. On Tuesday, Vincent Fong testified in his own …
Read More »A fluctuating Frosty? Wendy’s will test surge pricing at some U.S. locations in 2025
Craving a Frosty? Better get it on a slow day if you’re going to a Wendy’s that’ll be testing surge pricing in the U.S. The company recently announced the move for some locations as part of its new digital menus to be launched next year. Menu items will cost more …
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