As many pledge to undertake a “Dry January” as a booze-free antidote to the excesses of the holidays, B.C. researchers have launched an online tool they say measures the costs of alcohol consumption and the benefits of cutting back.
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Quebecers waiting years to be reunited with loved ones due to family reunification cap
Nearly 40,000 people stuck in a backlog of family reunification applications in Quebec.
Athabasca ‘chop shop’ bust yields millions in stolen vehicles, heavy equipment: RCMP
RCMP have made what they call a “major recovery” of stolen property in Athabasca.
More pet parents considering their four-legged friends when drawing up wills
More and more pet owners are considering their animals when drawing up wills, so they will be cared for in case of tragedy.
Factor a Screening of ‘Sons’ Into Your January Schedule
On January 18th, The Cinematheque is hosting a PWYC community screening of a new documentary about positive masculinity, that should offer up some thought-provoking content for discussion.
Calgary army reservist and museum curator killed while ice climbing in B.C.
A Calgary army reserve officer was killed in an ice-climbing accident in eastern British Columbia over the holidays.
Gentex Lifts Boehm to COO
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) today announced the promotion of Chief Technology Officer Neil Boehm to Chief Operations Officer, a move designed to help better align the company’s business operations with its innovation and product strategies.Gentex is a technology company and long-time supplier of electro-optical products for the global automotive, aerospace, fire protection and medical industries. The company is best known for automotive electronics, but continues to grow its capabilities in vision systems, sensing, AI development, biometrics, home automation, and more.“As an actively…
Unloading of grounded ship in the St. Lawrence to begin on Thursday
The unloading of the cargo of corn from the Cypriot ship that ran aground on Christmas Eve in the St. Lawrence River, in the Verchères sector of the Montérégie region of Quebec, is due to begin on Thursday.
Downtown stabbing sends 1 to hospital with life-threatening injuries
One man was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a stabbing in the downtown core early Thursday morning, Toronto paramedics say.
B.C. landlord must pay over $2K for ‘severe’ rat infestation – Vancouver Is Awesome
B.C. landlord must pay over $2K for ‘severe’ rat infestation Vancouver Is Awesome
