Monthly Archives: December 2023
BlendJet recall of millions of blenders over fire hazard, breaking blades includes 117,000 in Canada
BlendJet is recalling millions of portable blenders, including about 117,000 sold in Canada, over laceration and fire hazards after receiving dozens of reports of injuries, U.S. regulators said Thursday.
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Why scientists are hoping landscaping gravel can help restore Nova Scotia’s kelp
A group of scientists, conservationists and a west coast seaweed company are testing an approach to “seaforestation” that they hope could help protect the future of Nova Scotia’s kelp.
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Olive oil is getting more expensive — and these Italian farmers can tell you why
Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, is responsible for nearly half of Italy’s olive oil and almost 15 per cent of worldwide production, and global warming has put it at particular risk.
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Alberta coal policy changes trigger joint lawsuit from coal companies
A trial date has been set for early 2025 to sort out whether Alberta is liable for billions in compensation due to policy changes for coal development in the province.
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Have you seen viral videos of long lineups of people looking for work? Here’s the possible reason for them
Social media posts are showing hundreds of people lining up to hand in resumés to potential employers, with comments wondering if there’s a dire shortage of jobs. Mikal Skuterud, a professor of economics at the University of Waterloo and director … Continue reading
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Harry Rosen, founder of Canadian menswear chain, dies at 92
The founder of Canadian men’s clothing retailer Harry Rosen Inc. has died at 92.
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Meet Oscar, the Canadian-built, AI-driven recycling system helping governments go green
As the federal government begins to embrace artificial intelligence, the Oscar Sort recycling station is one of the more unconventional ways the government is using AI. The system is popping up in federal government buildings and changing how people talk … Continue reading
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Some mortgage rates are dropping, but renewed loans could keep economy slow
As markets anticipate lower interest rates from the Bank of Canada, some types of five-year fixed mortgage rates are seeing the lowest rates in months, including offerings below five per cent interest. But as many Canadians face loan renewals in … Continue reading
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After years of turbulence, small clothing designers struggle for a sustainable model
Small clothing designers in Nova Scotia say the turbulence of the pandemic followed by rising interest rates, supply-chain disruptions and declining demand have forced changes in how they operate.
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New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for copyright infringement
The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of using millions of the newspaper’s articles without permission to help train artificial intelligence technologies.
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