Auto thefts in Canada have shown a notable decrease of 17 percent compared to last year, according to a recent report by Equite Association. In the first half of 2024, Alberta reported a 5 percent reduction in auto thefts, although
Costco Wholesale Corp. announced yesterday that it will be increasing annual membership fees for its Canadian and US markets this fall, effective September 1st. The decision was revealed alongside the company’s June sales results. Under the new fee structure, individual,
During the current heatwave, Edmonton firefighters have responded to dozens of urgent calls involving pets and children left unattended in vehicles. Since July 1, firefighters have been dispatched to 24 incidents where pets were left in vehicles, and an additional
Canada has been eliminated from the Copa America following a 2-0 defeat against Argentina last night. Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the tournament in the 109th minute, sealing Argentina’s victory. Argentina, aiming to defend their 16th Copa crown,
The organizing committee for the Paris Olympics has unveiled contingency measures for open water competitions amidst safety concerns over elevated E. coli levels detected in the Seine River in recent weeks. Originally slated to occur in the Seine, the triathlon
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced it will start trying to recover $9.5 billion in pandemic benefits overpayments distributed to ineligible recipients. With legal actions set to commence next month, individuals who have not responded or cooperated, yet possess
Health Minister Mark Holland announced that the Canadian Dental Care Plan has successfully transitioned into Phase 2 of its rollout. The program, initially released in December 2023 with a focus on seniors aged 87 and older. Now, under the program’s
A recent study reveals a big increase in the gender pay gap within the Canadian tech industry between 2016 and 2021. According to researchers from the DIAS (Data and Information Analysis Service), the average woman tech worker earned approximately $71,000
A small robot has been roaming around federal government offices, or the purpose of collecting data on air quality, light levels, noise, humidity, temperature, and levels of CO2, methane, and other gases. It has about 20 censors and a 360
A new report by Food Banks Canada reveals that the number of Canadians living in poverty is higher than previously thought by Statistics Canada. The report estimates that 25% of Canadians cannot afford two or more essential household items. Among
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