The federal government’s plan to mandate Canadian content (CanCon) rules for streaming services such as Netflix and Spotify could result in less choice and pricier services for consumers, some critics of the legislation say. The federal Liberals proposed new legislation on Tuesday that expands CanCon rules to streaming services such as Netflix and Spotify, in […]
OTTAWA — It’s a situation perhaps most Canadians can’t fathom. The idea that the country’s top political leader would stack the courts with partisan appointments — including a Supreme Court appointee at the 11th hour during an election when voting is already underway — in part to ensure that he or she remains in power, […]
After a spring and summer of continuing police violence against Black, Indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC), some university students want to see campus police removed or significantly changed — but some of Canada’s biggest universities say they’re not planning to make changes to their campus police or security forces. Ann Marie Beals, a third-year […]
As of January 1, the minimum wage in 13 states will rise, bringing the total number of states with wages above the $7.25 federal requirement to 21. However, as many celebrate this as a victory and a sure-fire strategy for Democratic legislators in upcoming elections, progressive voices maintain that a minimum wage of $8 or […]
A steep decline in large predators is threatening endangered species and disrupting ecosystems from the tropic to the arctic, scientists warn. Over 75 percent of the 31 large carnivore species—including lions, dingoes, wolves, otters, and bears—face shrinking numbers, according to a Friday report in the journal Science. Of these, 17 species now live in less […]
This story was updated at 12:45 PM EST. After more than a year of dealing with significant health issues that included cancer and heart problems, Tracy Smothers passed away at 4:30 AM Wednesday morning at just 58 years old. Late last year, Smothers disclosed on social media that he was undergoing chemo treatments for lymphoma and […]
Formula 1’s return to Imola after a 14-year absence was unanimously saluted by drivers on Saturday, with the field embracing the fast, old-school scenic layout of the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari. Over the years, the medium downforce 4.95km circuit, which offers a mixture of slow and medium-speed corners, has been remodeled several times. But […]
Sergio Perez says a seat at Red Bull is a realistic option for 2021, but the Mexican insists time is pressing to reach a resolution on his future. Perez will be replaced by Sebastian Vettel next season at Racing Point, but opportunities for the Mexican to remain on the grid next season are dwindling. Alfa […]
Sports brand Puma has named African Superstar artist Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Wizkid, as the new Puma x JD Ambassador to support the relaunch of the Puma Suede Classics range for autumn/winter 2020. Click Here: Fjallraven Kanken Art Spring Landscape Backpacks The campaign, launching on November 4 at JDSports.co.uk and all major JD Sports […]