‘Tax holiday’: From Christmas trees to Pokémon cards, what it includes
Starting next month, Canadians could get a temporary “tax holiday” on dozens of items as a Liberal bill inches closer to becoming law. Bill C-78, titled the “Tax Break for…
B.C. can pursue class-action suit on opioid providers, top court rules
Canada’s top court has affirmed the constitutionality of a law that would allow British Columbia to pursue a class-action lawsuit against opioid providers on behalf of other provinces, the territories…
‘Serious commitment’ toward N.S. mass shooting recommendations, says committee
The head of a committee monitoring how governments and the RCMP are responding to the inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia says she is encouraged by their…
San Jose State disappointed in Boise State for forfeiting over transgender player
San Jose State said Thursday it was disappointed Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women’s volleyball tournament but that the Spartans were focused on the future.…
GAMEDAY: Flames visit Columbus for first time since Johnny Gaudreau’s death
Calgary Flames (12-7-4) at Columbus Blue Jackets (9-9-3) When: Friday, 1 p.m. MT, Nationwide Arena TV: Sportsnet One. Radio: Sportsnet 960 The Fan Odds: Flames -118, Blue Jackets -102 The…
Prince Harry’s professional independence from Meghan Markle set to ‘salvage tainted brand’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to make significant public appearances in December. The Duchess of Sussex is expected to attend a gathering honouring her friend Tyler Perry on…
Canadian news publishers suing ChatGPT developer OpenAI
OTTAWA — A coalition of Canadian news publishers is suing OpenAI for using news content to train its ChatGPT generative artificial intelligence system. The coalition includes The Canadian Press, Torstar,…
Bristol entrepreneur tackling gender pay gap awarded honorary degree
A Bristol entrepreneur who has spent her career tackling workplace inequalities has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of the West of England (UWE). Dr Zara Nanu founded…
Crypto entrepreneur eats banana artwork bought for £5m
A Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur has eaten a banana from a $6.2million (£4.9million) artwork he purchased at Sotheby’s auction house in New York last week. Justin Sun consumed the fruit, which…
Tui flight passengers exposed to ‘hypoxia risk’ after cabin failed to pressurise
Passengers on a Tui flight to Kos, Greece, were exposed to a “hypoxia risk” after the cabin failed to pressurise, a new investigation has found. The Boeing 737-8K5 took off…