Monthly Archives: March 2024
How documenting the disappearance of the great auk led to the discovery of extinction
In the book, The Last of Its Kind: The Search for the Great Auk and the Discovery of Extinction, Gísli Pálsson retraces the journey of two English biologists who went looking for the rare great auk birds in Iceland. What … Continue reading
Frozen sperm could help bring these giant sea stars back from the brink of extinction
Melissa Torres spent her Valentine’s Day helping to usher new life into the world — in the form of millions of fertilized sea star eggs.
It’s nearly impossible to find a place to rent. But retirement homes have room to spare
While Canada’s average national vacancy rate sits at a record low of 1.5 per cent, there is one kind of property much more likely to have a “for rent” sign out front: retirement homes.
Equality in the boardroom? Not any time soon, says Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Women are a minority in Canadian boardrooms and the “glacial” pace of progress means it could take decades to reach gender parity, according to a report released this week by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
SaltWire Network files for creditor protection, has $94M in debt
A company that owns nearly two dozen newspapers in Atlantic Canada has filed for creditor protection, according to court documents.
Airbnb to ban hosts from using indoor security cameras in rental properties
Airbnb said Monday that it’s banning the use of indoor security cameras in listings on its site around the world by the end of next month in an effort to “simplify” its policy while prioritizing privacy.
Boeing needs serious ‘transformation’ amid safety investigations: U.S. transportation secretary
Boeing needs to make “a serious transformation” around its safety and manufacturing quality, the U.S. transportation secretary says.
U.S. inflation ticked up in February, driven by higher rent and gas prices
U.S. consumer prices increased solidly in February amid higher costs for gasoline and shelter, suggesting some stickiness in inflation that could delay an anticipated June interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve.
It’s time to file your taxes. Here’s what’s changed
If you’ve been working from home or saving up to buy your first property, here are some changes you should know.
This rare loon brought the Bellagio hotel’s famous Vegas fountain show to a halt
It’s common to see crowds of people gathered outside the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas — but they’re not usually there for birdwatching.