Since October 2024, officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 1 District Community Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Unit have been investigating the illegal sale of controlled substances in the area of Queenston Street and Church Street in St. Catharines. Read more…
Archives
Human Trafficking Investigation Results in Arrest
In August 2024, the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Human Trafficking Unit initiated a human trafficking investigation. The investigation focused on the alleged trafficking of a female over the age of 18 which occurred throughout the Cities of Toronto and Niagara Falls. Read more…
Microsoft is now 50 years old
Microsoft cofounders Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975. | Image: MicrosoftFifty years ago today, Micro-Soft was founded by friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen. As the name implies, Microsoft was originally focused on microprocessors and software, and Gates and Allen created the company to develop software for the Altair 8800, an early personal computer.Founded on April 4th, 1975, Microsoft went on to strike a deal with IBM to provide software for its first PC in 1980. This became the foundation of MS-DOS, which dominated IBM-compatible PCs during the ’80s. Microsoft’s early success in…
Disgraced Kelowna teacher says sexual messages to student were taken out of context
A former Rutland Secondary School teacher says he told a student their Instagram photos turned him on “a lot” in order to teach a lesson about posting “basically naked” photos on the internet.Jeffrey Jennens’ trial began Monday and after two days of testimony from the all…
Canadian Retailers Embrace ‘Buy Canadian’ Movement, Impacting U.S. Product Sales
The escalating “Buy Canadian” movement has gained significant momentum, leading Canadian retailers to prioritize domestic products over American imports. This shift is a direct response […]
Roger Daltrey, lead singer of The Who, says he’s going deaf, blind
More than 60 years on stage as part of one of the world’s most successful rock bands has taken its toll on the singer.
Halifax wildfires: Residents of western suburbs want more escape routes
The wildfires in May 2023 destroyed 200 structures, including 151 homesThe post Halifax wildfires: Residents of western suburbs want more escape routes appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Can cyber insurers continue to control loss ratios?
Steady premium rate increases over the last few years mean Canada’s cyber insurance environment can be categorized as stable with some return to profitability.The post Can cyber insurers continue to control loss ratios? appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Low travel interest to the U.S. leads to WestJet suspending flights from YLW
‘Air Canada, WestJet, Porter, and Flair have changed their schedule, at least for the summer. They’re still going to most U.S. destinations, but with less capacity.’
Quebec premier says Europe’s rearmament ‘extraordinary opportunity’ for province
As the U.S. signals it may no longer be willing to protect Canada or the EU, Legault said in Germany that several Quebec sectors could contribute to Europe’s rearmament effort.