Shortly after her Bollywood debut, the Brampton, Ont., singer’s successes started piling up. Now based in Mumbai, she’s toured alongside other famous playback singers like Sonu Nigam and A.R. Rahman. Singer relocated to Mumbai to chase opportunities in the Indian movie market. The voice behind Bollywood movie hits, playback singer …
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Fisherman shells out $500K for lobster holding tank to maintain control over selling process
A fisherman and business owner in Cox’s Cove, on Newfoundland’s west coast, has built his own lobster holding tank — one that can hold 48,000 pounds of the crustacean, to ensure he has more control over the selling process. Rick Crane of Crane’s Legacy says he built the tank to …
Read More »5 top mayoral candidates spar over public safety, housing and taxes at CBC Toronto debate
Five of the leading candidates to be mayor squared off Tuesday at a debate hosted by CBC Toronto, sparring over their plans to build new homes, improve public safety and address the city’s deep financial challenges. The 90-minute debate saw lively exchanges as Ana Bailão, Olivia Chow, Mitzie Hunter, Josh …
Read More »Why the biggest landlord in Canada’s North has seen its value tank even as rents go up
Tim Kiladze, reporter with The Globe and Mail, explains why the Northview Canadian High Yield Residential Fund — a major residential landlord in Yellowknife and Iqaluit — has seen its stock drop in value in recent months. Financial reporter Tim Kiladze explains the ‘astonishing situation’ facing Northview. It’s been a …
Read More »Shelburne County residents could soon learn if homes are damaged or destroyed
People whose homes have been damaged or destroyed by the wildfire in Shelburne County could be notified as early as Tuesday night. “It’s going to be a tough time for people,” Warren MacLeod, CAO of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne, told CBC News on Tuesday. “It’s going to …
Read More »Why Elliot Page is speaking out about being trans ‘in this climate of such intense hostility’
Canadian actor Elliot Page says while the idea of speaking publicly about coming out as transgender at times felt overwhelming, he believes visibility and representation is crucial. In his first Canadian interview since transitioning, Page spoke to CBC chief correspondent and host of The National Adrienne Arsenault about his journey …
Read More »A Mississauga developer charged a buyer an extra $500K. Now its licence has been pulled
Ontario’s Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) has revoked a developer’s licence after the company tried to charge a buyer significantly more for a home than was contractually agreed upon. Move comes after province said it would crack down on developers for charging higher prices. Ontario’s Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) …
Read More »Critics call them ‘credit mills.’ But some students say private courses give them the boost they need
Citing low self-confidence or just a busy schedule, some Ontario students say the programs costing hundreds of dollars per course help give them a leg up. Nearly 700 private schools in Ontario now offer high school credits. In high school, Saira Talut kept busy. She was a member of the …
Read More »Innu were promised a ‘better place’ but suffered years of abuse, children in care inquiry hears
The inquiry’s three commissioners are investigating systemic issues with the child protection system and will make recommendations to improve the system. Commissioners are investigating systemic issues with the child protection system. WARNING: This story contains distressing details. Emotional moments lead to pauses and embraces at the inquiry into the treatment …
Read More »MPs to question special rapporteur David Johnston on foreign interference this morning
David Johnston, tasked earlier this year with investigating foreign interference in Canadian politics, is expected to take pointed questions from MPs later this morning about his report on election meddling — and about claims that he’s unfit for the job because of his connections to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Former …
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