When it comes to annoying new dating trends, micro-cheating is the latest catchy term that is actually really problematic. What is micro-cheating? Well, experts have been describing it in an annoyingly vague way. One called it a “grey area which falls between flirting and unfaithful behaviour, with examples including the use of romantically charged emojis…
Ontario launched its buck-a-beer plan Tuesday by offering “non-financial incentives” to brewers who sell their beer for $1, prompting critics to question the Progressive Conservative government’s priorities and accuse the province of trying to deflect scrutiny on key issues such as education and the environment. Premier Doug Ford said participating businesses will be offered prime…
TORONTO — They say breaking up is hard to do — and that most often can be the case when it comes to leaving your realtor. Although not overly common, there may come a time when you want to ditch the real estate agent you have entrusted to help you sell or buy a home….
Victoria Anthony campaigned on social media in the weeks leading up to a May 12 Pink concert using the hashtag #VicAndPink. The 12-year-old aspiring singer hoped to join Pink on stage for a song. The campaign gained steam after being picked up by Canadian news outlets. Even singer Sarah McLachlan made a plea to Pink….
North Korean state media brushed over the failure to reach a deal in its coverage of the Vietnam summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un, indicating that hope remains for progress in future negotiations. The headline on the front page of Rodong Sinmun, the country’s official newspaper, made no mention of the collapse in talks…
CALGARY — Canada can easily replace the oil it imports from Saudi Arabia should relations with the Middle Eastern kingdom deteriorate to the point that trade in crude is halted, says an energy economist. But this week’s trade tension escalation means Canada will be on the sidelines as the Saudis try to diversify their economy…
It’s all-too-easy to let ourselves off the workout hook when traveling. My suggestion? Pack a gym (i.e., the band) in your suitcase, and work out in your hotel room. The band is light and inexpensive — roughly $10 — and you can do everything with it, from squats and biceps curls, to lunges and lateral…
Bernie Sanders’ singular refusal to compromise the principles of his left-wing crusade have helped earn him the nickname "America’s Jeremy Corbyn". In policy terms there certainly are similarities, although Mr Sanders sits somewhat to the right of Mr Corbyn. He identifies himself as a "social democrat". Opponents often truncate that to "socialist", and cast him as unelectable….
The week of March 19 was auspicious for two reasons. Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled his long awaited Budget 2019 and senators went live on television. While MPs have had television cameras recording their proceedings since 1977, the Senate has been reluctant to adopt. Partly it was a technological limitation in their old chamber, but…
Canada’s housing market slowdown, which began with a drop in sales, is now spreading to home construction. Housing starts in Canada have fallen steeply in recent months as the country’s developers react to a slowdown sales brought on by rising interest rates, tough new mortgage rules and historically poor levels of home affordability. But the…