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Canadian home sales slumped in September for 1st time since April
The drop in sales came despite an interest rate cut in September. But an economist says the figures aren’t worrying when compared to recent years. Source link
Tank top ads on Amazon using 'offensive' phrase pulled from site after CBC investigation
Several ads on Amazon for tank tops that use the term “wife beater,” a phrase deemed offensive by Canada’s advertising watchdog, have been pulled from the retail giant’s Canadian website following a CBC News investigation. Amazon told CBC it has no issues with the phrase and said third-party sellers must have acted on their own […]
Keep an eye out for the northern lights on Thursday night
The sun has coughed up three coronal mass ejections which, if Earth-directed, can produce the beautiful northern lights, and it seems that they are heading our way. Source link
Ottawa threatens Stellantis with legal action over Brampton plant reversal
The federal government is threatening automaker Stellantis with legal action if the company doesn’t “respect its obligations” to Canadians, according to a letter obtained by CBC News, years after the company agreed to an auto pact promising billions of dollars in performance incentives. Source link
Alberta beef entering Mexico’s Costco market where U.S. cuts once reigned
Alberta beef is now stocked in the meat section of Costco Mexico’s 41 locations, joining a host of other Canadian products on the shelves of the retail giant in the country. Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald was on hand for a ribbon cutting in front of a Costco cooler filled with prime Alberta cuts during a […]
Haunting hyena wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest
A hyena prowling an abandoned town and a beetle witnessing the destruction of its habitat are the winners of the year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. A Canadian was among the category winners. Source link
Can chilli powder really stop animals from digging up your garden?
Chilli powder is touted as a cheap, easy, safe option to protect your garden from foxes and squirrels. James Wong casts a scientific eye on this popular remedy Source link
Del Toro's Frankenstein is a sumptuous take on a classic parable
With enthralling visuals and intense performances, this version of Mary Shelley’s sci-fi tale reminds us to ask not only if we can create life, but if we can live with our creations, says Davide Abbatescianni Source link
Dinosaur fossil rewrites the story of how sauropods got long necks
A 230-million-year-old fossil found in Argentina shows that the evolution of sauropod dinosaurs’ long necks began earlier than previously thought Source link
Microsoft's gaming handhelds are packed with power, yet come with compromises
Microsoft’s new portable Xbox devices are packed with gaming power, but they also come at a strange time for the gaming brand. Source link