v See Rare First-Edition Copies of Jane Austen's Novels at the Cottage Where She Wrote and Revised Them By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:39:26 +0000 A new exhibition at the author's home in Chawton, which has never previously displayed all six first-edition books together, is part of preparations for the author's 250th birthday celebrations Full Article
v The Secretive Spaceplane of the U.S. Space Force Conducts First-of-Its-Kind Maneuvers By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:58:36 +0000 Called aerobraking, the technique allows the highly classified craft to change orbit without using propellant—and some are wondering why the agency has let us in on this news Full Article
v Former Crown lawyer files Charter challenge over workers' compensation system By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST A former Crown prosecutor is bringing a Charter challenge against the Nova Scotia government and the Workers’ Compensation Board over the province’s limit on compensation for injured workers after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder due to his job. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
v Most young people didn't vote in the last N.S. election. Advocates are working to change that By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST Advocates are working to improve youth voter turnout in this provincial election. The last time Nova Scotians went to the polls in 2021, young people aged 18-34 had the lowest voter turnout. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
v CBC Nova Scotia News - November 13, 2024 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:00:00 EST The only daily TV news package to focus on Nova Scotians and their stories Full Article
v Yukon gov't again reports emissions down per resident, while total emissions continue to climb By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:25:03 EST Carbon emissions across the territory continue to rise, states the Yukon government's latest progress report on Our Clean Future, its climate change strategy. But per-person emissions have gone down. Full Article News/Canada/North
v Yellowknife council weighs in on whether to reprimand councillor for ethics violation By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Several Yellowknife city councillors say they're in favour of publicly reprimanding a councillor who violated the code of ethics by trying to get the city to reimburse them for a laptop they misplaced. Full Article News/Canada/North
v Review of Dawson land use plan taking 'more time than we want,' says Yukon gov't By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:13:54 EST The Yukon government has not yet submitted its recommendations for the Dawson Regional Land Use Plan, despite saying earlier that it would do so by last month. Full Article News/Canada/North
v Town, N.W.T. gov't side with Imperial Oil while Indigenous governments push for environmental assessment By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:23:23 EST In submissions on the issue, four Indigenous governments argued in favour of the Sahtu Secretariat’s right to refer Imperial Oil to environmental assessment, while the Town of Norman Wells and Northwest Territories government supported Imperial Oil’s application to stop the assessment. Full Article News/Canada/North
v Brush cutters describe exploitative work conditions by Hydro-Québec subcontractors By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Radio-Canada spoke with 15 brush cutters who worked for two Hydro-Québec subcontractors this summer, finding the companies failed to meet basic standards for health, safety, transportation and accommodation. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
v Nantes, Que., withdraws from Lac-Mégantic rail bypass talks with federal government By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:59:31 EST Elected officials of Nantes, Que., are putting an end to talks with the federal government about the Lac-Mégantic rail bypass, citing a lack of communication about the file. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
v Scant support for higher property taxes in Edmonton, city survey shows By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:22:36 EST The online survey shows only 16 per cent of respondents are comfortable with further tax increases than what was already approved for the 2023-26 operating and capital budgets. Full Article News/Canada/Edmonton
v Wildlife experts on P.E.I. concerned about water mould making West River fish sick By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST The Central Queens Branch of the P.E.I. Wildlife Federation is looking for fish with white patches on them. They could have a disease called Saprolegniosis, caused by water mould spores found in waterways across the province. The branch is studying whether it's more prevalent in the West River — and if so, why. Full Article
v Charlottetown spends over $6 million on 4 new electric transit buses By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:08:05 EST The City of Charlottetown is getting ready to electrify the transit system in the capital region, but it might be a while before routes are expanded. Full Article News/Canada/PEI
v 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
v Three Rivers councillor feels unjustly targeted by some residents, but won't be bullied into leaving By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:12:17 EST A councillor in Three Rivers, P.E.I., says the vitriol in the town has become so bad that she has trouble sleeping at night, worries what her family will hear on the streets, and can't even go to the grocery store without plotting an exit strategy. Full Article News/Canada/PEI
v Less powerful chargers could be enough for many EV drivers, U of C study says By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:25:05 EST Chargers that draw less power but use more common household electrical sockets could be enough to charge EVs to meet the needs of most drivers, a new School of Public Policy study suggests. Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
v RCMP identify man found dead in Red River north of Winnipeg in September By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:37:52 EST Manitoba RCMP have identified the body of a man pulled from the Red River in September as a 29-year-old who was reported missing. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
v Northern Manitoba vet shortage leaves animals out in the cold By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST Keri Hudson Reykdal will be closing the doors of her North 55 Veterinary Services on Dec. 31. Once she's gone, it will leave her more than 5,000 patients without a vet in Thompson. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
v 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
v Raising the Roof unveils first Winnipeg home, plans for additional projects to combat homelessness By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:21:07 EST As the need for affordable housing in Winnipeg continues to grow, organizations like Raising the Roof are stepping up to help families in need. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
v CBC Winnipeg News - November 13, 2024 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:00:00 EST Our community. Our neighbourhoods. The news of our city. Full Article
v 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
v Sudbury college unveils 'Heart of Fire' Pavilion to ignite Indigenous connections By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:25:37 EST Collège Boréal has opened the Shkode “Heart of Fire” Pavilion in Sudbury, a new space dedicated to supporting First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
v 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
v Toronto city council passes plan to entice developers to build rental homes By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:45:23 EST Toronto city council approved on Wednesday a plan to support the building of 20,000 new rental homes in the city. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto
v NextStar 'full speed ahead' with Windsor EV battery production amid Trump tariff uncertainty By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Windsor, Ont.,'s massive electric vehicle battery plant expects to start producing cells by July — amid uncertainty surrounding possible automotive-related tariffs imposed by the U.S., as threatened by Donald Trump during his election campaign. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
v A time-lapse of the moon rising over Windsor, Ont. By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:04:08 EST A time lapse of the moon rising over Windsor, Ont., Nov. 12, 2024, from a CBC tower camera. Full Article
v Windsor hopes to avoid expropriating land for $50M housing, homelessness help hub By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:11:36 EST Administration initially said that negotiations had failed and the land would be expropriated within four to eight months. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
v 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
v 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
v Proposed police budget adds $20 to average tax bill By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:08:44 EST The Ottawa Police Services Board tabled a net operating budget of $388.7 million Wednesday morning, up $16.3 million from 2024. Full Article News/Canada/Ottawa
v 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
v 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
v 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
v Pacific Highway border crossing to add 4 more vehicle lanes in $33M US expansion By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:33:02 EST The United States is expanding the number of lanes at the Pacific Highway border crossing from Surrey, B.C., to Blaine, Wash. The $33 million US ($46 million) contract will increase the number of entry lanes from six to 10. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
v B.C. community angry over proposed gravel pit mining operation By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:54:51 EST In the district of Summerland in the southern Interior, local First Nations, environmental groups and hundreds of neighbours have all banded together to oppose a provincial permit to mine in a hillside within the picturesque Garnet Valley. But as Tom Popyk reports, they’re running out of appeals. Full Article
v 1st case of avian flu in Canada confirmed. Health Canada says there are vaccines By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:59:59 EST Experts and health authorities say that while the risk of human infection with the H5N1 strain of avian influenza remains low, people should avoid contact with sick or dead birds. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
v Vancouver officer sexually assaulted colleague, but police group chat targeted victim: investigation By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:52:00 EST The decision against Narinder Dosanjh, obtained by The Canadian Press, includes the running commentary on the woman's testimony — apparently written by someone inside the courtroom — that calls her a "bad drunk" and says there was "no way" her case would be proved. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
v Boil water advisory lifted for almost 10,000 people in Abbotsford, B.C. By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:45:29 EST Nearly 10,000 people in Abbotsford, B.C., have been told to boil their water after the E. coli bacteria was detected in a private provider's water system on Thursday. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
v RCMP investigate 'disturbing' letters sent to B.C. teachers By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:40:11 EST Teachers and staff at an elementary school in Vanderhoof, B.C., have received what RCMP are calling 'disturbing' letters. They arrived just weeks after a rainbow crosswalk in the same community was targeted for vandalism. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
v There will never be an Apple Ring, says rival with crossed fingers By appleinsider.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:58:58 +0000 The CEO of smart ring firm Oura has detailed the reasons there shouldn't be an Apple Ring, but sounds like he's hoping Apple is listening.Render of a possible Apple RingOh, just bring out a ring already. Apple Ring has been rumored for years, but in the last few months we have had absolutely certain claim that the project is dead. But that claim was followed only hours later by another one saying that Apple's smart ring would be out in 2026.Now Tom Hale, CEO of the Oura Ring company, has told CNBC that it won't happen. For one thing, an Apple Ring would undercut the Apple Watch, and for another, making smart rings is so hard that Apple can't just walk in and do it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums Full Article
v Apple & A24 sign Lena Dunham to write movie about FTX crypto implosion By appleinsider.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:01:05 +0000 Apple and A24 are working on a film adaptation about Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX crypto scandal, with the script set to be written by Lena Dunham.A representation of Bitcoin - Image Credit: Pixabay/Michael WuenschThe two studios are in the early stages of developing the film based on the New York Times bestseller "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon" by Michael Lewis. The book covers the rise of Bankman-Fried, followed by the eventual discovery of missing funds at the cryptocurrency exchange and subsequent fraud charges.Lena Dunham has been attached to the film, reports Variety, having previously starred and produced the HBO series "Girls," as well as "Camping" and "Generation." Her work on "Girls" led to eight Emmy Award nominations, as well as one Golden Globe. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums Full Article
v iPad is still Apple's second biggest device despite long term decline By appleinsider.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:09:07 +0000 A new report claims that despite overall sales declining, Apple's iPad continues to sell steadily, and is second only to the iPhone.iPad Air 2024While the iPad dominates the US market, overall it's sales have been declining, and the latest models reportedly failed to reverse that trend. Nonetheness, the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) says in a new report, that iPad sales are chiefly stable.Apple does not release detailed sales data, so information such as CIRP's has to come from surveys. CIRP also does not give actual sales figures though, so its use solely of percentages is only illustrative of the differences between the iPad models. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums Full Article
v M4 Mac mini review: The first redesign in years hides incredible computing power By appleinsider.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:31:15 +0000 Apple's long-overdue overhaul of the Mac mini shrinks an already great package even more, yet it still punches far above its weight class.M4 Mac miniI've owned a Mac mini since the very first G4 model. In an era of bulky towers and a G4 Cube just years before that impressed but didn't deliver, the little box brought Apple power to a small desktop package, and I was enthused.And since then, I've had one in service 24/7 constantly. Even now with a Mac Studio on my desk, there's one upstairs in use with a family member, one in the other room silently humming away acting as my network attached storage and test platform, and a few more on my shelf that I've hoarded over the years, just waiting for an application. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums Full Article
v Eligibility of Basis Trade at Index Close (“BTIC”) for Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Duration-Hedged Index Futures By www.cmegroup.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:46:00 -0600 Full Article Interest Rates SER
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v 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