Sexual misconduct can be fatal. A heartbreaking reminder of that reality came in July with the sudden passing of Krista Carle, a former RCMP constable who took her own life after battling the trauma of sexual harassment at the hands of Canada’s iconic police force. It’s a measure of just how hideous sexual harassment can…
VANCOUVER — Amazon has announced plans to open a new Metro Vancouver shipping warehouse on Tsawwassen First Nation land in Delta, B.C. Amazon spokesperson Lauren Lynch said Thursday that the 41,800-square-metre facility will create more than 700 full-time jobs and is expected to open in time for the Christmas holiday season next year. The facility…
When I was growing up, my mom said, “Kathleen, just because a boy wants to date you does not mean you want to date him. Do what is best for you — not him.” The same can be said for pieces of exercise equipment and workout styles. It’s a company’s job to “court you.” They…
Human Rights Watch has demanded an investigation into the horrific deaths of two Thai activists whose bodies were found stuffed with concrete in the Mekong river in Laos after they disappeared in December. The suspicious deaths of Chatcharn Buppawan, 56, and Kraidej Luelert, 46, who were among dozens who fled Thailand after the 2014 military…
OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in July were up 1.9 per cent compared with June. The increase was led by the Greater Toronto Area, while more than half of all local housing markets reported an increase in sales from June to July. Compared with a year ago, sales in July…
Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds paused mid-song during a concert at New York City’s Madison Square Garden to share an important message about mental health. “We have a stigmatization in our society today that is hurting our youth, even killing our youth,” the 30-year-old singer said on Tuesday to more than 20,000 fans. “We cannot…
Inside Europe’s oldest casino on the fabled shores of Lake Lugano, hundreds of roulette, black jack, baccarat and poker tables sit dark and silent, gathering dust since last July. Fearing it might be game over forever for the historic Casinò di Campione, more than 200 creditors are taking their cases before a Como court on…
Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities. Most toothpastes already contain fluoride. While health authorities recognize fluoride as a cavity blocker, the internet is dotted with claims, often from “natural” toothpaste marketers and alternative…
We’ve all had teachers who have made an impact on our lives. Teachers we remember fondly who gave us a boost of confidence when it was most needed. As we round out another school year, I can’t help but marvel over the many ways that teachers impact the lives they touch; the way that a…
The United States is demanding that South Korea pay an annual $1.2 billion (£918 million) to continue stationing troops on the peninsula, an increase of more than 40 percent on the amount that Seoul presently pays towards the 28,500 US troops deployed in the South. Washington’s demand, put to officials in Seoul during their latest…