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Some employers are paying for egg freezing. Is that about helping you build a family or something else?
Egg freezing is seen by some as a way for women to take control of their fertility. Other experts, though, fear that the fertility industry is just profiting off the tension women feel between career and family building. Source link
My country has been 'ripped apart,' Jamaican farm worker says as people in Niagara call out for help
Rohan Thompson was keeping a close eye on Melissa from St. Catharines, Ont., where he works as a temporary farm worker, as the Category 5 hurricane approached his homeland earlier this week. Source link
50 years ago, there was a shooting at my school. My healing only began after I talked to survivors
Fifty years ago, Laurie Fagan was in a nearby classroom during a school shooting at St. Pius X High School. Despite working alongside a fellow survivor at CBC for decades, the longtime reporter never really opened up about their shared experience. Now that she has, she realized she never had to feel alone as she […]
Tough times for truck and bus makers as new tariffs go into effect
As of Nov. 1, all medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts headed to the U.S. will get a 25 per cent tariff, while buses will be levied at 10 per cent. While truck and bus making are small industries in Canada, experts say the tariffs could have a big impact. Source link
Carney's talk of 'sacrifices' suggests Canadians could soon face those tough choices
It remains unclear exactly what those sacrifices will be or how they will be distributed. But the mere mention of sacrifices makes clear that Canadians are about to be faced with some real choices about how to move forward in a very different world. Source link
Suzanne Somers's Canadian husband made an 'AI twin' of the late actress. Is that wrong?
A Canadian’s plan to bring his late celebrity wife back to life in AI form has raised a host of ethical questions about prolonging human existence in the digital universe. Alan Hamel, a Canadian entertainer and longtime TV personality, recently said he’s created an “AI twin” of Hollywood star Suzanne Somers, his wife and partner […]
Alberta premier ‘cannot double-talk’ about Ottawa depending on her interests: Chrétien
Former Liberal prime minister Jean Chrétien is taking a swing at Alberta’s simmering separatist movement, and says Premier Danielle Smith “cannot double-talk all the time” about Ottawa depending on her interests. Source link
L.A. Dodgers force World Series decider after defeating Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 6
With a chance to clinch the title in Game 6 on Friday at Rogers Centre, the Blue Jays instead fell 3-1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, setting up a decisive final contest that will begin less than 24 hours after a wild play ended this game. Source link
Police investigating break-in at home reported to belong to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Police were investigating a burglary at a home on Friday reported to belong to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander that happened while the NBA’s reigning MVP was playing a game the night before. Source link
In boost to mining industry, Canada commits to stockpile critical minerals as a national security priority
Canada is officially designating certain critical minerals as a national security priority under the Defence Production Act, a move that would allow the federal government to support the mining industry by guaranteeing them a buyer and a minimum price. Source link