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.

September 14, 2023 17:38 UTC

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 16:45 UTC

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.

September 14, 2023 16:10 UTC

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.

September 14, 2023 14:00 UTC

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.

September 14, 2023 13:24 UTC





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.

September 14, 2023 12:18 UTC

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September 14, 2023 11:08 UTC

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?

September 14, 2023 06:26 UTC

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives notice that it will hold a Delegated Public Hearing on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 5:00 pm at the Westwold Community Hall, 5112 Hwy 97, Westwold, B.C., to consider proposed Temporary Use Permit 67, Bylaw 2816. What is Temporary Use Permit 67, Bylaw 2816? Temporary Use Permit (TUP) 67 would enable commercial …Public Hearing: Temporary Use Permit 67 (7229 Douglas Lake Rd) Read More

September 13, 2023 22:54 UTC

Coverage will also be available on radio-canada.ca/sports and the Radio-Canada info app, while international audiences can watch the draft on CBC Sports’ and Radio-Canada’s YouTube pages. A total of 90 players will be introduced as they are selected in the inaugural PWHL Draft presented by Canadian Tire Corp. (CTC). The six teams – Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Minnesota, New York and Boston – will draft their lineups throughout the 15 rounds. Minnesota won the first overall pick in the snake draft through a lottery process. “The inaugural PWHL Draft is a monumental event in our league’s history and a day the players have been waiting for with great anticipation and excitement,” said Jayna Hefford, PWHL senior vice president of hockey operations.

September 13, 2023 21:03 UTC

I saw something go flying 30 or 40 feet [about 9 to 12 metres], and the truck kept going on Hyde Park Road. Veltman is accused of deliberately striking Afzaal family members with his pickup truck while they were out for a late evening walk. Yumnah Afzaal, 15, her parents, Madiha Salman, 44, and Salman Afzaal, 46, and family matriarch Talat Afzaal, 74, were killed in the attack. I saw people getting out of their cars and then I heard a lot of sirens a few minutes later. The Crown and defence attorneys have agreed on a number of facts that won't be argued, including that the accused drove the black Dodge Ram pickup truck into the Afzaal family, striking all five members.

September 13, 2023 20:31 UTC

CBC News was given a behind-the-scenes look inside a school and hospital in Yellowknife. It has been one week since the evacuation order for Yellowknife was lifted and residents were allowed back home, but schools and hospitals are still working on the return to normal. Austin was one of several people CBC News spoke with during a behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for the return to school. CBC News was also given access inside Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife. Final preparationsJordan Martin, operations director for Yellowknife School District No.

September 13, 2023 19:48 UTC

(City of Montreal - image credit)Camillien-Houde Way, the road that winds up Montreal's iconic Mount Royal, will be closed to most vehicles by 2029, the mayor of Montreal announced Wednesday. Sightseers stand at the Mount Royal lookout and gaze over the skyline toward the east, where the Olympic Stadium can be seen. The view of the Montreal skyline from Mount Royal makes the mountaintop a popular spot for locals and tourists. A view of Montreal from Mount Royal. (Charles Contant/CBC)"By eliminating the Camillien-Houde highway, we can reunite sectors of Mount Royal Park that are currently landlocked.

September 13, 2023 19:35 UTC

The first-ever Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) draft is set to take place on September 18 at CBC Headquarters in Toronto. Coverage will also be available on radio-canada.ca/sports and the Radio-Canada info app, while international audiences can watch the draft on CBC Sports’ and Radio-Canada’s YouTube pages. A total of 90 players will be introduced as they are selected in the inaugural PWHL draft presented by Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC). The six teams – Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Minnesota, New York and Boston – will draft their lineups throughout the 15 rounds. “The inaugural PWHL Draft is a monumental event in our league’s history and a day the players have been waiting for with great anticipation and excitement,” said Jayna Hefford, PWHL Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations.

September 13, 2023 17:50 UTC

A new venue joins the festival’s roster of performance spaces this year: IE Creative Artworks on Granville Island. Events will also be held at the Norman and Annette Rothstein Theatre, Wosk Auditorium, and the Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery (the fest’s hub at the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver). The festival kicks off on November 2 with an Opening Night Special Event, The Debaters Live - Chutzpah! Edition, at the Norman and Annette Rothstein Theatre at 7 pm. The Best of Israeli Comedy, a Closing Night Special Event, wraps things up on November 23 at 8 pm at the Norman and Annette Rothstein Theatre.

September 13, 2023 16:19 UTC