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Battle-of-the-bands raises funds for children in need
A battle-of-the-bands in support of Food4Kids, a non-profit that provides healthy food for kids in need, is happening this Friday. Roktoberfest IV is organized by lawyer Ted Key and Agro Zaffiro LLP, a local law firm. “This year’s event is in support of Food4Kids Hamilton. This is such an important cause, currently Food4Kids Hamilton has over 100 kids on a high-priority waiting list. Battle-of-the-bandsWhat: Battle-of-the-bands in support of Food4KidsWhere: Bridgeworks, 200 Caroline St. NWhen: Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.SHARE:
Source:CBC News
October 26, 2022 23:20 UTC
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Karl Wolf adds more layers to 15-year-old hit single ‘Africa’ with anniversary remix
TORONTO - Karl Wolf says much of his success is owed to his breakout hit “Africa,” which is why he’s decided to revisit the track with a new remix to mark its 15th anniversary. Compared to his original cover, the new version has a quicker tempo and a more pronounced layer of synths. The song arrives as Karl Wolf, born Carl Abou-Samah, embarks on his whirlwind countrywide tour starting on Nov. 24. Inspiration for the 2007 remix of “Africa” hit him while he was listening to dance hall in a taxi in Montreal. When he ventured away from Sky to become a solo act, he didn’t see much success on the charts until the original “Africa” remix took off.
Source:CBC News
October 26, 2022 23:02 UTC
Musicians worried for livelihoods after CBC contract ends with SiriusXM – Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News
SiriusXM said it is still committed to playing Canadian music in its programmingA photograph of the CBC building in Toronto on April 4, 2012. Musicians across the country are expressing concern for their livelihood after SiriusXM announced it would not renew their contract with CBC. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteMusicians across the country are expressing concern for their livelihoods after SiriusXM announced it would not renew its contract with CBC. SiriusXM said it is still committed to playing Canadian music in its programming. The changes to SiriusXM programming became effective on Oct. 1.
Source:CBC News
October 26, 2022 23:00 UTC
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Sloan’s Jay Ferguson on the key to band harmony and longevity
“I think that’s one of the ingredients that’s helped us.”Ferguson said that the milestone fills him with gratitude. “I don’t know what the statistics are for the same original members of bands and how long they last,” said Ferguson. It’s our 13th album: a lot of people probably don’t have more than two or three records by a band. “We’ve been able to make records basically on our own for 30 years, for better or worse,” said Ferguson. “Everybody kind of writes on their own in general in our band,” Ferguson said.
Source:CBC News
October 26, 2022 22:38 UTC
3rd area code coming to Manitoba by end of October
© Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press Increasing demand for phone numbers means Manitoba will get a third area code. A third area code, 584, will be introduced in Manitoba by the end of the month, the Telecommunications Alliance says. The introduction of the new area code is due to an increasing demand for phone numbers in the region. All local calls will still require 10 digits (area code plus local number). Businesses using communications systems that restrict long distance calls will need to add 584 as a local area code, the Telecommunications Alliance said.
Source:CBC News
October 26, 2022 21:32 UTC
U.S. midterms on Nov. 8 will decide control over Congress
CBC News published this video item, entitled “U.S. midterms on Nov. 8 will decide control over Congress” – below is their description. Political watchers in the United States are paying close attention to races in Pennsylvania and Georgia that could decide which party controls the Senate. CBC News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below.
Source:CBC News
October 26, 2022 20:16 UTC
Canadian Police Face Backlash For Using DNA to Create Digital Images of Unidentified Suspects
Black residents in the Edmonton region of Alberta, Canada, are calling out the local police for the use of phenotyping, a practice where DNA is used to create digital images of unidentified suspects. Earlier this month, Edmonton Police Service (EPS) announced plans to work with a U.S. company to begin the practice of DNA phenotyping. But after releasing an image of an unidentified suspect in a sexual assault case gone cold, the results garnered public backlash for how the image characterized a Black suspect. EPS Chief Operating Officer Enyinnah Okere apologized for how the image might’ve upset Edmonton’s Black community. “It is troubling to issue a generic image that renders large numbers of Black males suspect,” the letter states.
Source:CBC News
October 26, 2022 20:10 UTC
CBC Consults Agribusiness Researcher on Grocery Price Probe
Dr. Simon SomogyiDr. Simon Somogyi, an agribusiness researcher in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, appeared on a special edition of CBC Radio’s The Current, called “Eating the Costs”, to discuss the Competition Bureau’s investigation into grocery prices. Somogyi said the bureau should look at other industries and profiteering, noting the situation with grocers isn’t an isolated case but a trend. He also said the bureau’s investigation provides an opportunity for Canadians to better understand supply chains and the grocery industry. Recently, Somogyi made headlines while discussing food price inflation, vegetable oil prices and allegations of grocer price collusion. Somogyi, Arrell Chair in the Business of Food and professor in the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, researches agri-food value chain analysis and management.
Source:CBC News
October 26, 2022 18:10 UTC
Ontario Health Coalition: The Ford government lied to the public re. their privatization of public hospital services: Health Coalition demands Ford stop their privatization of our hospitals, kicks off
Ontario Health CoalitionTORONTO, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Health Coalition released a brief today charging that the Ford government lied to the public about its privatization of Ontario’s public hospital services. The Coalition also launched a major public campaign to mobilize Ontarians to save our local public hospitals and stop Ford’s privatization. It was an odd thing to say because the Private Hospitals Act banned private hospitals in Ontario starting 50 years ago—for good reason. The Private Hospitals Act grandfathered-in the existing private hospitals and banned any new ones. Examples:“These claims are categorically false…To be clear, the government is committed to supporting the province’s public health care system.
Source:CBC News
October 26, 2022 18:02 UTC
More Immigrants are choosing Northern Ontario, however numbers are still small
Northern Ontario has been proven to be the destination of choice for more immigrants over the last five years, however in comparison to other parts of the country, the numbers are small. Statistical information from the 2021 census which was made public on Wednesday, 3,830 immigrants relocated to the five major cities of northern Ontario between the years of 2016 and 2021. Breaking this down, Greater Sudbury became home to 635 more immigrants over this time period, while here in Sault Ste. For example, Greater Sudbury showed that 103,785 people identify as Christian, while another 54,065 indicated that they are not tied to any organized religion in this moment. Other identified religions that were captured in the Greater Sudbury area included Muslim (1,545) and Hindu (1,325).
Source:CBC News
October 26, 2022 17:09 UTC
Baseball Canada welcomes (back) Kelsey McIntosh to national office
OTTAWA - Baseball Canada is pleased to announce that Kelsey McIntosh will serve the role of Director of National Programs beginning in November at the federation’s Ottawa offices. This will be McIntosh’s second stint with Baseball Canada as he worked with the organization as Program Coordinator from 2010 to 2018 before moving to Ringette Canada where he’s fulfilled the role of Program Director for the last four years. “I look forward to rejoining the Baseball Canada team and am excited to work with all stakeholders in designing, delivering and implementing quality programming for athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers,” said McIntosh. “With Baseball Canada working on a new strategic plan, I’m eager to play a role in shaping the future of the organization and baseball in Canada.”In his time away from a Baseball Canada office role, McIntosh has stayed connected to the organization through work as a Baseball Canada representative during national championships. The new position of Director of National Programs will see him manage Baseball Canada’s coach education, national championship, officials and grassroots programming efforts.
Source:CBC News
October 26, 2022 16:46 UTC
South Africa to let Russian billionaire’s superyacht dock
South Africa to let Russian billionaire’s superyacht dockCAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Cape Town port is ideally suited to host a $500 million superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov, a South African official said Wednesday, after the country announced its intention to let the vessel dock there despite a bid by the city's mayor to block its entry. The South African government made the announcement Tuesday amid claims steel and mining magnate Alexey Mordashov is seeking a new harbor to shield the superyacht from seizure. South Africa abstained from a U.N. vote condemning Russia’s actions and called, instead, for dialogue and diplomacy. The Nord flies a Russian flag, is 141.6 meters (465 feet) long and has two helipads, a swimming pool and 20 cabins. Russian oligarchs have been looking for suitable harbors for their luxury yachts since they were targeted by American and European sanctions over the war in Ukraine.
Source:CBC News
October 26, 2022 13:21 UTC
UK Treasury chief delays detailing new economic plans
UK Treasury chief delays detailing new economic plansLONDON (AP) — U.K. Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday delayed his much-anticipated economic statement until Nov. 17, giving new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak a chance to weigh in on policies meant to stabilize the country’s finances after his predecessor’s tax-cutting plans triggered market upheaval. Financial markets have recovered since Hunt became Treasury chief two weeks ago and threw out most of Truss’ economic plan. The British currency and government bonds held on to recent gains after the economic statement was delayed, suggesting investors are willing to give Hunt time to make sure he and Sunak agree on the new government’s economic policies. The delay means the Bank of England will have to make its next interest rate decision before it knows the details of the government’s tax and spending plans. “I fully appreciate how hard things are,” Sunak said outside the prime minister’s official residence at 10 Downing Street.
Source:CBC News
October 26, 2022 12:13 UTC
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‘Clearly we were not as ready.’ Maple Leafs still finding goals hard to come by, fall to Golden Knights
LAS VEGAS—The only good thing about the Maple Leafs’ 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night was that they didn’t lose John Tavares as well. The play went on, back to the Leafs end, as Tavares writhed in pain in front of Vegas goalie Logan Thompson. The Matthews line spent a minute in the Vegas end on one shift. But the Leafs perked up toward the end of the period again and Nylander got the tying goal, fed by Tavares. It was Tavares’s hard work along the boards at the Golden Knights’ blue-line that earned him the puck.
Source:thestar
October 26, 2022 04:49 UTC