Monthly Archives: February 2024

The maker of ChatGPT on Thursday unveiled its next leap into generative artificial intelligence with a tool that instantly makes short videos in response to written commands.

Court documents show the discount electronics and home goods retailer wanted to close its 14 stores in the province because it has found the business is “no longer viable.”

The 27th annual Great Backyard Bird Count started Friday morning. Through the weekend, bird enthusiasts across Canada will be looking to help biologists track bird movements this winter.

Travelling with 40 wedding guests from Ocho Rios, Jamaica, an Ontario couple says that nearly half the group had expensive gadgets, fragrances and clothing stolen from their suitcases, and that the lining of their suitcases was left in tatters.

What do you call it when a chimpanzee offers his buddy a delicious piece of fruit, only to pull his hand away at the last second? It’s not quite play, argues anthropologist Erica Cartmill, but it’s not quite aggression either. It’s … Continue reading →

A commercial for the vacation rental site VRBO, which aired during the Grammy Awards and recently the Super Bowl, has both the province’s tourism industry and government calling for its removal.

The Archaeological Park of Pompeii has a new exhibit that takes an inclusive look at the ancient story. It also has taken new measures to ensure the present-day experience at the site also respects inclusivity.

A Vancouver non-profit is calling on Canada’s competition regulator to launch a greenwashing investigation into Lululemon — saying that the athleisure brand is misleading consumers about its environmental practices.

The allure of finding “the one” has existed for centuries. But research has continuously shown that — whether or not they actually exist — believing in the concept of a soulmate can be detrimental to relationships. 

An increasing number of startups are aiming to draw in users through tantalizing online advertisements and promises of virtual characters who provide unconditional acceptance. While these apps can provide comfort for the socially isolated, data privacy and harvesting are among … Continue reading →