Geoffrey Hinton gave half his Nobel prize to a group helping First Nations with water issues
Geoffrey Hinton, whose share of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics amounts to about $700,000 Canadian, has donated half of his prize money to Water First, an organization that works…
First UK case of potentially deadly Clade Ib mpox strain detected in London
The first UK case of a potentially deadly strain of the mpox virus has been detected in London. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the risk to the UK…
State pension ‘guaranteed’ to be taxed in TWO YEARS – damming Budget analysis
Pensioners are “guaranteed” to be taxed on their state pension alone for the first time in a couple of years, according to damning analysis from a former Government minister. Steve…
N.S. election Day 4: Liberals promise 20 new collaborative health clinics
Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill says his party will build 20 new collaborative care centres and expand services at 20 existing health clinics if elected Nov. 26. Churchill says…
Jon Stewart defends Tony Hinchcliffe after ‘garbage’ Puerto Rico joke at Donald Trump rally
Jon Stewart is speaking out in defence of “roast comic” Tony Hinchcliffe, who told insulting jokes at a campaign rally for Donald Trump in New York City over the weekend.…
Rachel Reeves announces ‘hidden pension benefit’ which will boost retirement income for millions of people
Rachel Reeves has unveiled a hidden pension benefit set to boost retirement income for millions of Britons. The hidden pension benefit has become apparent following the announcement that the National…
Petrol and diesel drivers to see major fuel station changes soon that could slash costs ‘by 6p per litre’
New measures are set to be rolled out in the near future which could help motorists deal with expensive petrol and diesel prices following the Autumn Statement. The Competition and…
Australian police recover 40,000 stolen ‘Bluey’ coins
SYDNEY — Australian police said on Wednesday they had recovered more than 40,000 stolen limited-edition coins based on the hit children’s animated series Bluey. The Bluey coins, with a face…
‘NOT the case!’ Working parent hits out at Rachel Reeves’s ‘delight’ after setting out ‘aggressive’ policy
A working mother has criticised Labour’s plan to introduce VAT on private school fees, calling it “aggressive” during an appearance on GB News. Anne, whose children attend a private school…
Bare trust tax filing rules are getting another exemption, CRA says
The Canada Revenue Agency is getting out ahead of the confusion stoked by an eleventh-hour reversal on bare trust tax reporting requirements last year. The CRA said Tuesday that it…