There are moments of family and friends that have truly brought me happiness this week and I'm happy to share. PWHL draft at CBC buildingThe PWHL draft will be held at the CBC Broadcast Centre on Monday. The birth of this new league will take a huge leap from Toronto and I could not be more overjoyed. The Toronto Film Festival has taken over the city. Tara is part of a band called Joy Drop (no, I'm not kidding) and former host of Hometown Hockey.
ATU Local 113 strongly condemns the behaviour of a passenger who verbally assaulted a transit worker onboard a TTC bus on Wednesday, September 9th. The passenger launched a harmful, racist and misogynistic verbal tirade against the transit worker who was simply doing her job. Transit workers are entitled to the same level of safety and security as all workers. ATU Local 113 President Marvin Alfred spoke with the media about the importance of safe working conditions for transit workers and why this behaviour should never be tolerated. News CoverageOnline/Print:Toronto Star: Man charged after hate-filled tirade at TTC bus driver (thestar.com)Toronto Sun: A racial tirade against a black female TTC driver has man on charges | Toronto SunCBC: Man arrested after video shows TTC driver being yelled and sworn at | CBC NewsCityNews: Verbal abuse of TTC bus driver shown in profanity-laced video (citynews.ca)Broadcast:Global News: Man charged in mischief investigation involving Toronto bus driver: police – Toronto | Globalnews.caCTV: TTC bus operator was the victim of a ‘verbally abusive’ attack, union says | CTV NewsCP24: TTC bus operator was the victim of a ‘verbally abusive’ attack, union says | CTV News
(Robert Short/CBC - image credit)A provincial official who helps co-ordinate support for people living rough in Nova Scotia has acknowledged that more needs to be done as the number of people experiencing homelessness rises. Some councillors called on the province to do more to help with the homelessness situation. Knight said the province has been funding more housing support worker positions and also employees on outreach teams from Shelter Nova Scotia and Halifax. "That's a very quick transition to housing," Knight said. Story continuesCook said his team has been struggling to keep up with the rising number of people experiencing homelessness.
ROCKWOOD – Erin couple David and Karrie Fraser are celebrating a successful first year at their Bunkie Life factory in Rockwood. The company ships kits to homes and cottages all over Canada – from Vancouver Island to Prince Edward Island. On Sept. 16 Bunkie Life will host a one-year anniversary open house at the Bunkie Life factory at 4917 7th Line, from 12 to 4:30pm. “We’re really excited to have everything happening under one roof, high-quality and easy-to-build bunkies for Canadians made by Canadians,” the couple states. To watch the Dragon’s Den episode with David and Karrie Fraser visit cbc.ca/dragonsden/pitches/bunkie-life.
Want to reduce your carbon footprint? Consider curbing how much meat you eat. A new peer-reviewed study out of Oxford University in the U.K. says that people who eat a vegan diet are responsible for 75 per cent less greenhouse gas emissions than meat eaters.
Canopy Growth Corp. has "obtained creditor protection" for its BioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc. division and "intends to seek permission to sell the business." The company pursued creditor protection from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice because its sports drink business BioSteel "no longer has access to funding." Canopy described BioSteel as a "significant drag on its profitability and cash flow," saying about 60% of the company’s adjusted EBITDA loss was "attributable to BioSteel." Canopy also "intends to launch a Chapter 15 case" in the U.S. to address its American BioSteel assets (CP, 9/14). Canopy Growth bought a majority interest in BioSteel in 2019.
After three days of voting, UFCW on Sept. 14 announced members voted 98 per cent in favour of strike authorization. That means union leaders have the ability call a strike, but UFCW said they plan to keep bargaining. The vote ended on the same day that Empire, Canada’s second-largest grocer, reported better-than-expected sales and profit growth in the first quarter. Story continues“The wage offer made by Sobeys is simply insulting to our members — and is forcing our hand,” Novak said in the statement. “With all of that growth and all of that profit, we want to see workers getting some of the share,” Novak said.
Numeris has released PPM ratings for the 13-week period from May 29 to Aug. 27. In Vancouver, 980 CKNW grabs the #1 spot for A12+ with a 14.5% share of hours tuned (up from 12.5%). Taking the top spot for F25-54 is 94.5 Virgin Radio with a 19.0% (down from 19.2%) share. The CRTC has approved an application by Four Senses Entertainment for a broadcast licence to operate an English-language commercial FM radio station in Squamish. The station proposes to broadcast 40% Canadian music selections, higher than the 35% required.
The owner of sports drink company BioSteel says it has filed for creditor protection in the U.S. and Canada and is trying to find a buyer for the business. Companies undergo CCAA when they seek a court's help to protect them from their creditors. Alongside the Canadian CCAA proceedings, the company will also undergo creditor protection under Chapter 15 of the U.S. bankruptcy code. While companies do often shut down completely as a result of CCAA proceedings, they don't always. BioSteel sought creditor protection under the CCAA to conduct a court-supervised sale process for its business and property for the benefit of its stakeholders.
September 14, 2023 —Yvonne Lawley, an assistant professor of plant science at the University of Manitoba, said the practice of cover cropping isn’t new. “What is new about it is the way we think about using plants as cover crops,” she said. Lawley said farmers often grew cover crops at the same time as their normal crops. Now, she said, the technique aims to extend growth into what she calls “shoulder seasons,” notably the early spring and late autumn.
Key Contributions to Two FilmsIn Dominic Savage’s Canadian drama, Close To You, Elliot Page shines in the lead role. Through these contributions, Elliot Page strives toward a more inclusive and diverse cinematic landscape by providing audiences with authentic and compelling narratives. Co-star Praises for Page’s BraveryClose To You co-star, Wendy Crewson, commends Elliot Page’s bravery in the entertainment industry. FAQ: A Showcase of Versatility at TIFFWhat were Elliot Page’s contributions at TIFF? Elliot Page’s memoir recounts his experiences around his gender identity and promotes acceptance and understanding for individuals in similar situations.
The New Jersey Devils have signed forward Max Willman to a professional tryout contract. Willman is already 28 years old and has not been able to prove that he’s an NHL-calibre player. Willman will be in an uphill battle to earn a spot on the Devils’ roster. Most likely, he’ll end up in the AHL this season, whether he earns an NHL contract or not. The Barnstable, Massachusetts native has played 142 career AHL games and scored 22 goals and 67 points in that span.
An independent panel of experts in the U.S. has unanimously voted that phenylephrine, a decongestant found in many over-the-counter medications, is ineffective in providing relief from a stuffy nose. While the panel’s decision has no immediate impact in the U.S., the FDA may eventually update regulations on over-the-counter medications to remove phenylephrine if it is deemed ineffective. Sources:– https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/decongestant-… (source article)– Definitions: Phenylephrine is a decongestant used to relieve nasal congestion. Pseudoephedrine is another decongestant, previously used in over-the-counter medications, but now restricted due to its potential in making methamphetamine. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and Health Canada are regulatory bodies responsible for overseeing drug safety and effectiveness.
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CBC News published this video item, entitled “Their condo building is structurally unsafe. An Edmonton condo complex was found to be structurally unsafe. It’s not the first time an Alberta condo building had to be evacuated. CBC’s Wallis Snowdown revisits those events to learn what recourse is available for residents. Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news CBC News YouTube ChannelGot a comment?
