Author: wrowan

New condominium sales plummeted to a 27-year-low during the first six months of 2024 as a “sharp downturn in construction starts” in Toronto continued to impact inventory levels, a new report by a real estate research group suggests.

Shoppers could soon see an expanded selection of alcoholic beverages at their local grocery store, as a strike by LCBO workers continues to drag on.

Best Post-Prime Day Headphone Sales That Will Save You Hundreds on the Best Headphones From Sony, Bose and Others  CNETAmazon announces record-breaking sales for 2024 Prime Day event  About AmazonThese Prime Day headphone deals are some of the best I’ve ever seen — and they’re almost gone  CNN UnderscoredI’ve Tested Nearly 2,000 Pairs of Headphones and Earbuds. These Are the Best Ones to Buy This Prime Day.  The New York TimesBose QuietComfort Noise-Canceling Headphones are $150 off for Prime Day  SFGate Shopping

Anti-tourist backlash in Europe causes cruise ships to change course  FortuneWhy are Barcelona residents protesting against tourists?  Al Jazeera EnglishDoes Barcelona Hate Tourists? Why Locals Are Spraying Visitors With Water Guns  AFAR Media

A Toronto rapper’s firearm charges have been dropped after a judge found police breached his Charter rights and gave ‘tailored; testimonies while on the stand.

Stegosaurus skeleton nicknamed Apex sells for record $44.6m  Al Jazeera EnglishLargest, most intact stegosaurus fossil ever found sells for $44.6m  The GuardianDinosaur skeleton fetches record $44.6m at New York auction  BBC.comKen Griffin buys stegosaurus named ‘Apex’ for record $44.6mn  Financial TimesStegosaurus sells for almost $45 million at Sotheby’s auction, the most for any dinosaur fossil  CBS News

As the summer heat wears on, enjoying some time on your lawn can be a nice way to spend the day.

Blood thinner could be used to treat cobra venom, global study suggests  The GuardianCommon blood-thinning drug neutralises cobra venom  BBC.com

The Goods from ¿CóMO? Taperia Vancouver, BC | ¿CóMO? Taperia’s executive chef Rafael Racela is stepping out of the kitchen and into the ring next month as a contender in Eastside Rumble 2024 (formerly Aprons for Gloves), a community event supporting the Eastside Boxing Club’s mission to provide a safe space, mentorship, and free boxing […]

Calgary could drop down to its lowest level of outdoor water restrictions early next week if the recently repaired feeder main remains stable through the weekend.