The organisers of the Oscars have been forced to rescind a plan to present four awards during commercial breaks, after it was derided by Hollywood heavyweights as an insult to the cinematic arts. Triggering a backlash that threatened to overshadow the already-troubled awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences had earlier this week…
Today’s launch of legal recreational cannabis in Canada brings many challenges. Retailers are now worrying about possible product shortages or web site glitches. Governments are still debating how to handle amnesties, impaired driving and workplace safety. But legalization day also marks the start of several interesting competitions. Some resemble those in various industries, while others…
A controversial offshore migrant detention centre on Christmas Island is to reopen, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Wednesday, as he doubled down on hardline policies after a historic legislative defeat. Morrison approved the reopening of the remote facility – closed just months ago – claiming new laws just passed by parliament would increase the number…
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…