A U.K. study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge, Boston College, and Autonomy found that a four-day working week trial significantly reduced stress and illness in the workforce compared to a five-day working week. Of the 61 companies that participated, 56 said they are continuing with the four-day working week, with 18 making […]
A U.K. study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge, Boston College, and Autonomy found that a four-day working week trial significantly reduced stress and illness in the workforce compared to a five-day working week. Of the 61 companies that participated, 56 said they are continuing with the four-day working week, with 18 making […]
A new book has been revealed by the Vernon and District Family History Society that sheds light on a dark chapter in Vernon, B.C.\’s history. During World War I, an internment camp was set up in the area to detain those with connections to enemy countries. Over a thousand people were interned and the camp […]
This year\’s Canadian Screen Awards feature a number of Black-led and diverse productions, including The Porter, a CBC and BET Plus series set in Montreal, Detroit and Chicago, and Brother, a coming-of-age film set in Scarborough. The Porter is the leading nominee with 19 nods, while Brother is the leading film nominee with 14 nods. […]
Police in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island have arrested four people with ties to organized crime for alleged drug trafficking offences. The arrests came after a three-month investigation, dubbed “Operation Highspeed”, which began in November 2022. Seized items include cocaine, MDMA, psilocybin capsules, paraphernalia and cash. The four arrested have been released from custody […]
[ Canada’s spy service warns that adversaries will turn to espionage and foreign interference tactics to target the country’s increasingly important artificial-intelligence sector. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says in a newly released analytical brief that countries including China and Russia can be expected to “pursue Canada’s AI through all available vectors” _ from state-sponsored […]
[ Canadian bank stocks have been riding a wave of investor optimism so far this year, but analysts say the first-quarter results that start arriving later this week will be a reminder of the mixed economic picture ahead. On the positive side are the signs of easing inflation and job reports that keep surprising to […]
[ Kate McKenna starts her days much like the other parents on her street. She drives her kids to school and returns to her bungalow on a cul-de-sac south of Vancouver. But once she sits at her kitchen counter, pours coffee and opens her laptop, she becomes a global weapons supplier, helping the Ukrainian military […]
[ A House of Commons’ committee says Canada should expel Russian diplomats who are participating in activities not “consistent” with their roles — but whether Ottawa will commit to doing so is up in the air. The Canadian government hasn’t expelled any Russian diplomats since Moscow’s full-scale war in Ukraine began nearly a year ago […]