Canada’s Inexplicable Job Boom Is Probably About To End
By If a new job is on the horizon for you, it may make sense to find one sooner than later. The recent party in Canada’s job market looks likely to come to an end soon. At the risk of looking a gift horse in the mouth, many experts are asking themselves whether the unusually large […]
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Georges Awaad Can Speak 19 Languages. He's Only 20
MONTREAL — Georges Awaad answers the phone with a polite “Hello,” but he could just as easily answer in Arabic, French, Japanese, or any of the other 15 languages he speaks. At the age of 20, the Montreal linguistics student can already speak 19 different languages, most of which he taught himself through a combination […]
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Doug Ford Is Less Popular Than Kathleen Wynne Was When She Lost Power, Poll Suggests
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is already less popular than former premier Kathleen Wynne was at the end of her time in office, new research suggests. Ford has a net favourability of -53.5 per cent, meaning more poll respondents dislike the premier than like him. Almost 20 per cent of the 996 Ontario residents […]
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Compliments Chicken Strips Recalled Due To Salmonella Risk
OTTAWA — Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling Compliments brand Chicken Strips from the marketplace to avoid possible Salmonella illnesses. The Public Health Agency of Canada says it’s investigating an outbreak of human illness and has identified this product as a source of illness. The affected product was sold nationally until May 1, 2019 in 907 […]
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Supreme Court Calls For New Trial In Death Of Cindy Gladue
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says Ontario trucker Bradley Barton should be retried for manslaughter, but not murder, in the case of Cindy Gladue, who bled to death in the bathroom of his Edmonton motel room. In a 4-3 decision today, the high court says evidence about sexual history was mishandled at the […]
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Theresa May Announces She Will Resign As U.K. PM After Failing On Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced she will resign as the U.K. Conservative Party leader on June 7, following a furious backlash to her last-ditch Brexit plan. Speaking to reporters outside 10 Downing Street in London on Friday morning, May said: “I have done my best. “It is and will always remain a matter […]
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New Air Passenger Rights For Canadians: Here Are The Basics
OTTAWA — The federal government unveiled new regulations for air travel Friday, requiring compensation for passengers suffering from flight delays, tarmac delays, trip cancellations and other headaches. The passenger-rights rules apply to all flights to, from and within Canada and come in two waves. Here’s what’s coming and when each measure arrives: Starting July 15: […]
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Police Probe Hate-Motivated Incident At Quebec City Mosque
Quebec City police are investigating an alleged assault outside the Centre culturel islamique de Québec on Saturday night. Sandra Dion, a spokeswoman for the force, told HuffPost Canada that a 911 call was received for disorderly conduct at 11:55 a.m. A 47-year-old man was taken into custody after allegedly assaulting a taxi driver. Witnesses reported […]
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New Condos Are Way More Expensive Than Resale, And Now They're Risky Too
What is it about buying a new house or condo that appeals to so many people? Is it that new-home smell? Shiny new appliances you can see your reflection in? The decreased likelihood of there being a scary old ghost living in the closet? Whatever the reasons, Canadians pay quite a premium for a brand-new […]
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Toronto Police Didn't Arrest Anyone After Historic Raptors Celebration
Toronto police say it’s “impressive” that they didn’t have to arrest anyone after the Raptors’ historic win on Saturday night sent thousands of celebratory fans careening onto the streets. The roar of fans cheering and chanting “We the North” and “Let’s go Raptors” flooded the downtown core after Canada’s sole NBA team earned a spot […]
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