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Senators call on prime minister to ban advertising for sports betting
Two senators are calling on the federal government to ban advertising for sports betting in Canada. A letter to the prime minister from Charlottetown Sen. Percy Downe and Waterloo Sen. Marty Deacon asks the federal government to have the CRTC implement a ban on all advertising for sports gambling apps and websites. It is supported […]
Trailblazing N.L. pitcher Jaida Lee drafted in new Women’s Pro Baseball League
Nineteen-year-old Jaida Lee of St. John’s was drafted to play for New York in the Women’s Pro Baseball League on Thursday night. Source link
Here's what happens when airline passengers have a medical emergency mid-flight
In-flight medical emergencies happen roughly once every 212 flights, according to recent research. Experts say that airlines have clear protocols in place to respond to in-flight medical emergencies, with access to trained physicians who can provide ground support in the event that flight crew aren’t able to connect with a volunteer medical professional on board. […]
3 ways Canada and China can reset their relations in Trump's new trade world
As Canada starts to diversify its ties with other countries amidst an increasingly unpredictable and unreliable relationship with the U.S., its pivot toward China, in particular, will need to be strategic: the work must be done while balancing the risks and strengthening the country internally. Source link
Why some young people are investing based on vibes, not research
Some millennial and Gen Z Canadians believe it’s harder to build wealth now than it was for their parents. So they’re adopting more risk-taking investment strategies. Some say it’s the only thing they think will help them get ahead financially. Source link
Retailers feel Black Friday pressure as Canadians expected to tighten their spending
With trade uncertainty, tariffs and rising prices, Canadian shoppers are expected to pull back this holiday season. Retailers are offering weeks-long discounts —and for some, their first Black Friday deals ever — in the hope of enticing people to spend. Source link
Greenwashing laws are changing. Businesses are relieved, but environmentalists have concerns
Laws about greenwashing — making a false or misleading statement about the environmental benefits of a product — will remain on the books, but the Liberal government has said it will be making changes aimed at offering businesses more certainty about what runs afoul of the law. Source link