Light wind, some sun and a warming trend for the Edmonton area today and Saturday.
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Toronto drivers to be impacted by slew of road closures this weekend
Drivers in Toronto may have to navigate multiple road closures this weekend as a result of construction, special events and filming.
Older adults’ brains ‘rewarded’ by music they don’t even like, B.C. researcher finds
The brains of older adults feel a sense of reward when listening to music, even if it’s a song they don’t particularly like, a researcher at British Columbia’s Simon Fraser University says.
Friday’s Biggest Stock News: Apple Monster Buyback, Jobs Report, and Asian Stocks
Over a year ago when investors started losing confidence in Meta Platforms (META), the social networking giant announced a massive stock buyback plan. After Apple (AAPL) posted a 10% drop in iPhone sales and revenue falling by 4% as expected, it did the same. Apple’s board authorized $100 billion in share buybacks, the biggest in the firm’s history.While skeptics may criticize Apple for its use of free cash, the stock repurchase boosts EPS even if revenue keeps falling. The smartphone giant does not have any positive growth initiatives for now. It canceled the electric vehicle project and…
Montreal baker reinvents her craft after Celiac disease diagnosis
Eight years ago, Lauren McGowan found out she had Celiac disease. As a baker, the Montrealer says the diagnosis didn’t just change her life personally — but also professionally.
Alberta boy embraces Curly Hair Day while living with rare disorder
Fewer than 100 people in the world are diagnosed with giant axonal neuropathy (GAN), two in Alberta. Curly Hair Day is dedicated to raising awareness about the rare disease.
Both drivers in hospital with critical injuries after head-on crash in Milton
Two men were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a head-on collision in Milton Thursday evening.
Inquest announced 15 years after Brantford man killed in jail
It’s been almost 15 years since Brantford-raised Jeff Munro was beaten to death in the Don Jail during an argument over a bag of potato chips but an inquest into his death has finally been announced. Munro, a talented and world-travelling former dance, died on Nov. 7, 2009 at 31 years old. “It was initially […]
Two Ontario LTC homes closing in part due to requirement for sprinkler system
Residents of a Guelph, Ont., long-term care home and their loved ones are shocked and afraid, says a representative of the families, after the home announced it’s closing in part because it won’t be able to meet an impending requirement to install a sprinkler system.