Researchers discover thousands of dinosaur footprints in Alaska
Scientists have found dinosaur tracks in the Denali National Park before, but never anything on this scale. '”Stewart is a lead author of the study that analyzed what researchers say is the largest known dinosaur track site in Alaska. “We were exhausted, and we were seeing there [was a] wall that had some dinosaur tracks on it. “That might explain why you’ve got basically the same dinosaur as in Alberta and Alaska,” he said. Stewart is optimistic there are even more tracks to be found at Denali National Park in the future.
Source:CBC News
August 24, 2023 17:26 UTC
What could Canada learn from Scotland's coercive control law?
A recommendations after the murders of three local women was to create a new offence in the Criminal Code that targets coercive control. (Alexander Behne/CBC - image credit)As Canada's government looks at Scotland's first few years of criminalizing coercive control, a Scottish advocate told CBC Radio's Ottawa Morning how the law works there. Experts in Canada and around the world define coercive control as a pattern of behaviours ranging from harassment and intimidation to isolating someone from family and social supports, all with the aim of keeping the victim under the abuser's control. One called on Ottawa to create a new offence in the Criminal Code that targets coercive control. Story continuesHe also said the government is monitoring how criminalizing coercive control is working in other jurisdictions, such as Scotland.
Source:CBC News
August 24, 2023 16:56 UTC
Bill C-18 and the CBC’s Self-Destructive Approach to Government Digital Policy
Yet the CBC’s approach to Bill C-18 and other government digital policies seems determined to do the opposite and, in doing so, threatens its future support. Simply put, the CBC should not be treated as an eligible news business under Bill C-18. Further, the CBC’s recent advocacy on Bill C-18 undermines both its mandate and the perception of its independence. This week’s public letter to Meta urging it to stop its compliance with Bill C-18 by blocking news links is a misstep on both counts. Much like its decision to join the weak Competition Act complaint, CBC management has gone out of its way to support the government’s position on Bill C-18 (and Bill C-11 before that).
Source:CBC News
August 24, 2023 16:24 UTC
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte turns 20, whether you like it or not
A Pumpkin Spice Latte drink rests on a table at a Starbucks in New York, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Great Wolf Lodge is featuring a Pumpkin Spice Suite at five of its resorts this fall, decked out with potpourri, pumpkin throw pillows and bottomless pumpkin spice lattes. Comedian John Oliver once called pumpkin spice lattes “the coffee that tastes like a candle.” There’s a Facebook group called “I Hate Pumpkin Spice” and T-shirts with slogans like “Ain’t no pumpkin spice in my mug.”The haters, though, appear to be in the minority. Last year, Starbucks said sales of its pumpkin spice drinks — including newer offerings like Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew — were up 17% in the July-September period. But she’s not a fan of pumpkin pie or pumpkin bread — and she has a particular dislike for pumpkin spice lattes.
Source:thestar
August 24, 2023 14:30 UTC
’Incredibly rare' fire tornado captured on video by B.C. wildfire crews
Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. Crews working on a wildfire in British Columbia captured footage of a rare fire whirl, or fire tornado, the B.C. To get a fire whirl, you need an intense wildfire, strong winds, and rotation and instability in the atmosphere, Mahdavi said. The Downton Lake wildfire is located 300 kilometres north of Vancouver, with Gun Lake being a popular recreational area in the summertime.
Source:CBC News
August 24, 2023 13:48 UTC
Fight against fake cheese goes high-tech with microtransponders on Parmesan
The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium (PRC), the industry organization overseeing its production, estimates that global sales of fake versions amount to roughly $2 billion each year. Each legitimate wheel bears marks of origin to help people ensure they’re buying the real deal, such as a “Parmigiano Reggiano” dotted inscription and a dairy identification number. “We won’t give up.”The PRC fixes a casein label to the rind during the first few hours of production, which contains edible microtransponders. “Parmigiano Reggiano is one of the world’s oldest and most famous cheeses, and it is a product that symbolizes Italian produce,” Nicola Bertinelli, president of the PRC, said in a statement. Of the G8 countries, Canada showed the biggest growth in imports with an unprecedented 36.8 per cent increase in demand.
Source:National Post
August 24, 2023 13:40 UTC
Ozempic For Weight Loss? Know The Risks Of Off-Label Prescriptions
Off-label drug use is inherently risky since the pharmaceutical product has not been proven safe or effective through Health Canada's strict regulatory process. Canadians who use Ozempic off-label for weight loss may be exposing themselves to several common and additional serious side effects. Health Canada alerts consumers that common side effects in Ozempic users include may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and constipation. Even in the face of all these potential risks linked to the drug, Ozempic users may not be able to achieve prolonged weight loss from their use of the medication. A 2022 study found most people taking Ozempic off-label gained much of their weight back within a year of stopping use.9Special thanks to Victoria Stephenson, Summer Law Student, who helped research this article.
Source:CBC News
August 24, 2023 13:34 UTC
SweetWater Music Festival Announces Full 20th Anniversary Festival Line-up
SweetWater Music Festival has announced its full line-up of concerts for their 20th Anniversary Festival which takes place from September 12 – 17 in Owen Sound, Leith, and Meaford. “For 20 years, SweetWater Music Festival has been captivating and enriching the communities of Owen Sound and Meaford by spreading the joy of music. The theme of the 20th Anniversary Festival is Baroque & Beyond. The sold-out 20th Anniversary Gala will take place at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery on September 13 and will be hosted by Tom Allen of CBC Radio. The entire audience will be invited to celebrate SweetWater’s 20th anniversary at a reception after the concert.
Source:CBC News
August 24, 2023 12:54 UTC
Triton Digital Releases the July 2023 Canada Podcast Ranker
NEW YORK, August 23, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triton Digital®, the global technology and services leader to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries, announced today the release of the latest Canada Podcast Ranker for the July 2023 reporting period (July 3, 2023 – July 30, 2023), as measured by Triton’s Podcast Metrics measurement service. Our Canada Podcast Ranker is available on our interactive website, www.TritonRankers.com, for an easy way to navigate monthly performance trends and filter by podcast category, publisher and time period. Story continuesAny sales network or publisher with an audience in Canada is eligible to participate in the Canada Podcast Report. About Triton DigitalTriton Digital® is the global technology and services leader to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries. In addition, Triton powers the global online audio industry with Webcast Metrics®, the leading streaming audio measurement service and Podcast Metrics, one of the first IAB certified podcast measurement services in the industry.
Source:CBC News
August 24, 2023 10:26 UTC
No car? No problem. Antigonish offers free transport to recreational sites
Residents of Antigonish can use a free transportation service this month to visit sports fields, recreation centres and beaches, including Pomquet Beach Provincial Park, above. (Rebecca Martel/Radio-Canada - image credit)A pilot project in Antigonish County is offering free transportation to recreational sites and outdoor activities to encourage residents to be more physically active. Boucher said the project is offered in conjunction with the municipality, the province and local transit service. Municipality of the County of Antigonish Warden Owen McCarron with Town of Antigonish Mayor Laurie Boucher. Municipality of the County of Antigonish Warden Owen McCarron with Town of Antigonish Mayor Laurie Boucher.
Source:CBC News
August 23, 2023 19:23 UTC
Transport closures empty shelves, leaving some N.W.T. communities without groceries
For Łútselk’e, N.W.T. communities of Łútselk’e, Whatı̀, Wekweètı̀ and Gamètı̀ as part of its regular service. The airline is still operating and says it is continuing to fly groceries into communities. Yatkowski said a 3,100-kilogram food shipment — about 7,000 pounds — would normally cost about $5,000 before the Nutrition North subsidy. “We’re not asking for much, we’re asking for food at a reasonable price.”Related stories from around the North:Canada: N.W.T.
Source:CBC News
August 23, 2023 18:16 UTC
COVID-19 on the rise: What you need to know
In This Story: CanadaCanada is a country in the northern part of North America. It extends from the Atlantic to the Pacific and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering 9.98 million square kilometres (3.85 million square miles), making it the world’s second-largest country by total area. Its southern and western border with the United States, stretching 8,891 kilometres (5,525 mi), is the world’s longest bi-national land border. As a highly developed country, Canada has the seventeenth-highest nominal per-capita income globally as well as the thirteenth-highest ranking in the Human Development Index. Its advanced economy is the tenth-largest in the world, relying chiefly upon its abundant natural resources and well-developed international trade networks.
Source:CBC News
August 23, 2023 16:03 UTC
Beloved Scarborough restaurant forced to close last year reopens
George Mihail, Owner of The Real McCoy, stands outside the new location of his restaurant in Scarborough on opening day. (Martin Trainor/CBC - image credit)A beloved family-owned Scarborough restaurant forced to close late last year for a residential development has reopened. We've had so many phone calls," Mihail told CBC Toronto in an interview outside the restaurant before its official reopening. "It was a staple in the Scarborough community, specifically. "This is something special," Sathiyakumar told customers.
Source:CBC News
August 23, 2023 15:19 UTC
CBC Gem Now Available on the Roku Platform in Canada
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Roku and CBC announced the national public broadcaster’s streaming service, CBC Gem, is now available on the Roku platform in Canada. The addition of CBC Gem gives Roku users access to more than 6500 hours of live and on-demand programming for free on their Roku streaming player or Roku TV. “CBC Gem is an important addition to the library of fantastic Canadian content on the Roku platform,” said Mary-Anne Taylor, Head of Content Distribution, Canada at Roku. AvailabilityRoku users can add the free CBC Gem app to their home screen directly from the Channel Store on the Roku platform. Roku TV™ models, Roku streaming players, and TV-related audio devices are available in various countries around the world through direct retail sales and/or licensing arrangements with TV OEM brands.
Source:CBC News
August 23, 2023 13:18 UTC