k MV Confederation could be back on P.E.I.-N.S. run a few days earlier than expected By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:58:56 EST After several weeks without a ferry crossing the Northumberland Strait between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia, one of the service’s beleaguered ships could return to service on Dec. 6, the company says. Full Article News/Canada/PEI
k Alberta RCMP lay sex trafficking charges against Cochrane man By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:03:06 EST A 47-year-old man in southern Alberta is facing human trafficking charges among other offences dating back two decades. Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
k Shared Health making preparations for patient notifications ahead of possible Canada Post work stoppage By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:13:42 EST Appointment letters and pre-appointment information for patients sent via mail are being temporarily paused, and patients will be contacted by phone or email prior to their appointments, Shared Health says as it prepares for a possible Canada Post strike. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
k True North's Kevin Donnelly on bringing the big acts to Winnipeg By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:37:56 EST It's no easy feat bringing an act like Bruce Springsteen to town. But Kevin Donnelly with True North Sports and Entertainment has managed to attract many big acts to Winnipeg over the years. He speaks to CBC Winnipeg News host Brittany Greenslade about how he works to get the big names. Full Article
k Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew brings 3 new ministers into cabinet in minor shuffle By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:25:48 EST Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is shuffling his cabinet just over a year after his government was sworn in, creating new departments and assigning new responsibilities to ministers already in cabinet. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
k Mike Miller back at the Grey Cup but as Blue Bombers special teams coach By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:36:24 EST Mike Miller helped Winnipeg make three straight appearances — winning twice — before being sidelined last year with a neck injury that ultimately ended his CFL career. On Sunday, the 35-year-old native of Riverview, N.B., will be on the field as the Bombers' special-teams co-ordinator when they meet the Toronto Argonauts in Vancouver. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
k High turnover at Transit Plus blamed for assessment backlog By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:47:32 EST Disability advocates sounded the alarm at Winnipeg city hall over Transit Plus users experiencing long delays for assessments to receive accommodations, leading to a loss of trust between the accessible transit service and the community. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
k Ford's plan to remove Toronto bike lanes will cost at least $48M: city staff report By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:45:42 EST The city estimates that it will cost $48 million to remove bike lanes in Toronto, a city staff report says. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto
k Wallaceburg's historic connections to Canadian women's hockey highlighted in new book By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:08:51 EST Canada's first captain of a women's international hockey team is from the Chatham-Kent. It's the same community that held one of the country's first organized women's tournaments in 1968. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
k Windsor Regional Hospital fundraiser aims to pay for key hospital equipment By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:39:25 EST The foundation that benefits the Windsor Regional Hospital is making an urgent fundraising appeal to buy new patient equipment. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
k Forced treatment approach for mental health, addictions likely to fail health-care CEO says in opposition By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:36:22 EST As some politicians across the province show support for a forced treatment model for people struggling with mental health and addictions, the CEO of Windsor's leading treatment centre says he doesn't support that. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
k Toronto teen charged after man found dead outside Kitchener home in January By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:06:22 EST A 28-year-old man was shot and killed outside a Kitchener home on Jan. 25. Now, police say a Toronto teen has been charged with first-degree murder and a second suspect is sought in the case. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
k People living at downtown Guelph homeless encampment asked to move By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:35:04 EST Written eviction notices handed out to residents of the encampment in Guelph's St. George Square in late October took effect on Wednesday. Unoccupied tents were removed and bylaw officers were waiting for the remaining few residents to leave voluntarily. Doug Godfrey, the general manager of Guelph's operations department, said in an emailed statement that bylaw officers may issue trespass notices to those who choose not to comply with the eviction order. Reporting by Cameron Mahler/CBC. Full Article
k Consumer watchdog alleges Quebec-based ticket reseller violated the law By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:54:02 EST The watchdog alleges Billets.ca illegally resold tickets at higher prices and for sold tickets that it didn’t have in its possession. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
k This hearty autumn stew highlights a Saskatchewan staple By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST Cozy, comfort food is the best food, and decidedly one of the best things about the weather getting colder. Cassoulet is a perfect example. It’s traditionally a hearty, rich, slow-cooked bean stew with several steps and a long ingredient list. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
k 2nd man charged with murder in connection with August homicide in Saskatoon By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:50:06 EST A second man has been charged with second-degree murder in the Aug. 15 death of Jordan Lee Morin. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
k Saskatoon Loraas truck driver hears noise, finds man inside compacted recycling By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:47:14 EST A Saskatoon Loraas recycling truck driver got a shock on Monday when he heard noise coming from the back of his truck and found a man inside. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
k What's behind the movement to battle 'woke' civic election campaigns in Saskatchewan? By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST Third-party organizations are spending money to take aim at city spending, waste and ‘wokeism.’ We take a closer look at why. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
k Notwithstanding clause architect Howard Leeson remembered for his love for Sask. and the country By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:09:03 EST Howard Leeson — a Regina resident instrumental to helping write Canada's constitution — died at the age of 82 on Sunday. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
k Cynthia Block elected as Saskatoon's next mayor By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:28 EST Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
k B.C. man who confessed to 2 killings not arrested until a month later, court documents show By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:39:30 EST A B.C. man who told police and hospital staff he had killed two people and wanted to harm others wasn't arrested until a month after he first confessed, according to court documents. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
k Apple's M4 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro is on sale for $2,999 & in stock By appleinsider.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:49:37 +0000 This popular M4 Max configuration packs a 32-core GPU and 1TB storage, making it a well-equipped model that's $200 off and in stock now.Pick up this M4 Max MacBook Pro at a discount - Image credit: AppleTo grab the $200 discount, head over to Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama and enter promo code APINSIDER during Step 4 of checkout (step-by-step instructions can be found further down this page). This high-end retail spec features Apple's M4 Max chip with a 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU. It also has 36GB unified memory and a 1TB SSD to help future-proof the laptop.Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums Full Article
k AirPods Pro crackling issue target of new class-action lawsuit By appleinsider.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:16:08 +0000 A class-action lawsuit is accusing Apple of false advertising, claiming the crackling issue of the first-gen AirPods Pro go against Apple's marketing promises.AirPods ProFiled on November 1 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, the proposed class action lawsuit titled "LaBella et al v. Apple" claims that Apple was incorrect in marketing the high-quality audio of the AirPods Pro. Across 51 pages, the lawsuit alleges that the audio issues of the personal audio accessories go directly against the quality claims.The lawsuit, first reported by ClassAction.org, discusses how consumers complained about audio problems when using the AirPods Pro within months of release. The issues were significant enough for Apple to launch a service program for affected units made before October 2020. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums Full Article
k News24 Business | Carbon tax: Eskom to receive 'price neutrality' in phase 2 By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 17:55:09 Treasury has published a discussion document on phase 2 of the carbon tax, which kicks in 1 January 2026 Full Article
k Republican calls Biden-Harris border policies 'a joke' By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:22:07 -0500 ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Rep. Monica De La Cruz of Texas about securing a second term. Full Article Politics
k Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard is Trump's pick for director of national intelligence By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:07:27 -0500 Tulsi Gabbard -- a military veteran who once sought the Democratic presidential nomination, was chosen by Trump to be his director of national intelligence. Full Article Politics
k Trump's defense secretary pick once slammed him for 'shallowness' on foreign policy By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:46:05 -0500 Donald Trump this week tapped Pete Hegseth to be his secretary of defense -- despite the Fox News host having previously criticized him before he was elected in 2016. Full Article US
k Trump 'challenging' Republican senators with controversial Cabinet picks: ANALYSIS By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:27:30 -0500 Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. He's now using it to challenge Republican senators to confirm his Cabinet picks. Full Article Politics
k WATCH: This rescued gray seal pup takes her self-care bubble baths very seriously By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:44:26 -0500 After being found underweight and injured by Seal Rescue Ireland, Honeycomb Worm's wounds have healed and she is thriving! Full Article GMA
k WATCH: Scammers in bear costumes attacked cars: Officials By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:52:27 -0500 Four people have been arrested for alleged insurance fraud after they claimed a bear damaged their car — but it was really a person in a bear costume, according to officials in California. Full Article US
k Justice Department officials react to Trump picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:41:48 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz as his future attorney general has sent shockwaves through the Justice Department. Full Article Politics
k Penn State supports military transition through DOD SkillBridge Program By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Penn State University has launched a University-wide partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program, offering active-duty service members internships across various departments to help them transition to civilian careers. Full Article
k Holiday Heat Reduction Program aims to save energy during winter break By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:35:09 -0500 At the conclusion of the fall semester, Penn State will once again institute a Holiday Heat Reduction Program at University Park, aimed at lowering building temperatures during the holiday break. This annual energy savings initiative saves the University energy costs and has proven to be an important factor in helping the University pursue its energy conservation and greenhouse gas reduction goals. Full Article
k Nittany Ballet unwraps fresh ‘Nutcracker’ Dec. 14–15 at Eisenhower Auditorium By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:26:03 -0500 Centre County’s pre-eminent classical ballet school’s annual production of "The Nutcracker" will transport audiences to a magical world where life-sized toy soldiers fight giant mice, snowflakes dance, and the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes all to the Nutcracker’s Kingdom from the Land of Sweets. Full Article
k Penn State Berks hosts second annual Garba Night, Nov. 16 By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:29:16 -0500 The Penn State Berks International Klub will host its second annual Diwali Garba Night on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. in the Beaver Athletics and Wellness Center. The event will include Garba dancing, music, refreshments and crafts. This event is free and open to the public but advanced registration is required. Full Article
k Three Penn State researchers awarded scientific grants from Kaufman Foundation By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:53:53 -0500 The Charles E. Kaufman Foundation has selected three Penn State researchers to receive scientific research grants: Grayson Sipe, assistant professor of biology; David Radice, associate professor of physics and of astronomy and astrophysics; and Romit Maulik, assistant professor of information sciences and technology. Full Article
k Liberal Arts student builds skills as ROTC cadet and entrepreneur By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:43:41 -0500 Criminology student David Hayes has excelled as an ROTC cadet and emerging entrepreneur since arriving at Penn State, using the leadership skills gained in ROTC alongside the knowledge from his liberal arts courses to drive his success. Full Article
k News24 Business | Telkom wins order to raid company it says used stolen data to 'poach' clients By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 12:36:06 A source says over 1 300 customers have been lured away using data allegedly harvested by a franchise employee. Full Article
k News24 Business | Blockbuster game boosts Tencent's profit By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 11:24:30 Tencent's revenue rose 8% after the summer release of Dungeon & Fighter Mobile helped China's most valuable company resist a severe economic downturn. Full Article
k News24 Business | Prosus unlocks R36bn through Swiggy's India IPO, eyes PayU in 2025 By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 11:56:41 Prosus, the consumer internet behemoth and Naspers subsidiary, says it unlocked $2 billion (about R36 billion) in value after the listing of Indian food delivery giant Swiggy on Wednesday. Full Article
k News24 Business | Mall owner frets about fire risk, insurance amid Joburg water crisis By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 16:49:10 While SA's commercial property prospects are improving along with renewed interest from investors, Dipula Income Fund says Johannesburg's water crisis is a significant concern for landlords, carrying serious ramifications for fire protection and insurance. Full Article
k News24 Business | Business brief | Southern Sun sees earnings rise; China boosts its property market By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 18:32:45 An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond. Full Article
k News24 Business | Union says ArcelorMittal strike to start on Thursday, picket planned for Vanderbijlpark By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 18:55:39 South Africa's metalworkers' union said it will go on strike at ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd on Thursday to protest job cuts that have impacted 107 workers. Full Article
k News24 Business | Brait eyes riding off into the sunset by end 2027 as it guns for New Look, Virgin Active sales By www.news24.com Published On :: Thursday Nov 14 2024 08:57:51 Brait is looking to sell UK fashion retailer New Look between October 2025 and March 2026 with a Virgin Active sale or initial public offering (IPO) targeted a year later, after which the rest of its operations will be wound down. Full Article
k News24 Business | Postbank turns the tide: Profits rise, fraud down as cleanup pays off By www.news24.com Published On :: Thursday Nov 14 2024 07:00:14 Postbank has said that it has reached a profit in the first two quarters of the financial year, with reported cases of fraud down 80% year-on-year. Full Article
k Did You Know? Sushi Was Not Meant to Be Eaten Initially! Uncover Its Surprising Origins By food.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:56:32 +0530 The Story Of Sushi: From its humble beginnings as a way to save food to becoming a global sensation, sushi has come a long way. Full Article
k Study Reveals Over 77 Percent Of Indian Children Lack WHO-Suggested Dietary Diversity By food.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:10:00 +0530 The states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh reported the highest levels of inadequate diversity in children's diets. Full Article
k "Two Types Of Girls": Alaya F And Manushi Chhillar Bond Over Different Drinks By food.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:19:34 +0530 On Tuesday, Alaya posted a picture on her Instagram Stories, enjoying a day out with her BFF Manushi Chhillar. Full Article
k Viral: Internet Impressed By 14-Year-Old Boy Making Golgappa "Faster Than A Machine" By food.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:33:28 +0530 Viral Video: A 14-year-old street stall vendor made waves on the Internet with his superfast golgappa-making speed Full Article
k Moong Dal Chilla Wrap: This High-Protein Wrap Recipe Will Make Your Morning Meals More Nutritious By food.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:42:59 +0530 Who said wraps can only be made of maida? This high-protein, nutritious wrap will make you forget all those store-bought wraps in just a few minutes! Full Article