With Bill C-2’s fate uncertain, spy agency argues its ability to do its job ‘eroding’
With the fate of the Liberal government’s security bill in doubt, Canada’s spy agency is laying its cards on the table, arguing for urgent change to how it legally accesses Canadians’ electronic information. Source link
Momentum, expectations grow for Canadian men's alpine ski team
A resurgent Canadian men’s alpine ski team has won world championship and Olympic medals, landed on World Cup podiums, and scored a victory at the famed Kitzbuhel downhill. Head coach John Kucera believes it’s just the beginning as the newest generation of uber-talented Canadian ski racers enter their prime. Source link
‘How soon after chemotherapy do side effects start?’
‘How soon after chemotherapy do side effects start?’ Source link
Prahlad: Govinda had the ability to come 24 hours late
Bollywood star Govinda was famous for his comic timing and energy. A notable trait was his habit of arriving late on film sets. Advertising filmmaker Prahlad Kakkar shared a funny anecdote about Govinda’s carefree attitude towards punctuality. Govinda himself has spoken about being defamed for lateness, citing the demanding nature of multiple film shoots. Source […]
Who's in the NDP race — and why do they want to lead the party?
On Wednesday, the NDP race takes another step as the party hosts its first official leadership candidate forum, with five candidates. Source link
Misogynistic ideas made popular online are popping up in Canadian classrooms, survey says
A recent survey from Angus Reid and White Ribbon found that four in five educators said they had witnessed sexist or misogynistic behaviours in the classroom. And when students repeat misogynistic language, teachers say they don’t have the right tools to tackle it. Source link
Why some parents are bringing back the landline in the age of smartphones
With growing concerns about screen time, social media and the safety of kids online, parents and others are trying new — and old — measures to counter it. Source link
Giant mirrors in space to reflect sunlight at night? No thank you, astronomers say
A U.S. company is proposing to ‘sell sunlight after dark,’ saying it could help power solar farms and provide access to light in emergency situations. Astronomers are not only concerned about what this will do to the night sky, but also to wildlife. Source link
Austrian skier Scheib dominates World Cup season opener to beat runner-up Moltzan
Austrian skier Julia Scheib dominated the season-opening women’s World Cup giant slalom Saturday in Solden, Austria, denying runner-up Paula Moltzan what would have been the American’s first career win. Source link
Olympic giant slalom champion Odermatt wins close duel with Schwarz to open World Cup season
Olympic champion Marco Odermatt held off a challenge by home crowd favourite Marco Schwarz to win the season-opening men’s World Cup giant slalom in the Austrian Alps Sunday in Sölden. Source link