By Nick Toscano February 20, 2022 — 3.49pm Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later.Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size Advertisement Tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has teamed up with international fund manager Brookfield to launch an audacious takeover bid for Australian […]
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Feds announce $20m support to Ottawa businesses impacted by convoy blockade | Globalnews.ca
The federal government has announced $20 million in support for local businesses in Ottawa that have been impacted by the ongoing blockade due to protests against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other public health measures. Several businesses have been forced to shut down amid the demonstrations by the so-called “ Freedom […]
This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” February 20, 2022: Blinken, Antonov, Markarova, Krebs, Stoltenberg, Schlesinger – CBS News
“Face the Nation” Guest Lineup: Antony Blinken – Secretary of State Anatoly Antonov – Ambassador of Russia to the United States Oksana Markarova – Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States Chris Krebs – CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst Jens Stoltenberg – NATO Secretary General Jill Schlesinger – CBS […]
Black Canadians seeing progress in the corporate sector but want more senior roles – National | Globalnews.ca
As a woman of colour working in an industry dominated by white men, Polly Watkis is all too familiar with facing surprised looks at high-level meetings. Watkis, a performance consultant at Cox Automotive , said for years she has suffered from what she called “imposter syndrome” having to justify why […]
Mask Mandates Don’t Need to Make Sense – The Atlantic
When the mayor of Washington, D.C., announced changes to the city’s mask mandate last week, spit hit the fan.As of March 1, District residents will need to cover up in order to attend school, go to a library, or ride in a taxi.But gyms, sports arenas, concert venues, and houses […]
Downtown Vancouver businesses see light at end of tunnel as COVID-19 restrictions lift
It’s been nearly two years since the dance floor at Mango’s Lounge in Vancouver has seen any action. Friday afternoon, DJ and business owner Hugo Cachete was busy doing a final sound check and making sure everything was ready to welcome the community back. “We’re still alive.And I thank (them […]
Robot dogs that could patrol the US-Mexico border would not ‘take over’ due to their 4-hour operating capacity, CEO says
Robot dogs could potentially patrol the US-Mexico border, capturing evidence in remote areas.The CEO of their manufacturer, Ghost Robotics, said they would not “take over anything.” The project remains in the research and development phase, CNN reported.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released images of robot dogs, which they […]
Trump’s social media platform Truth Social is set to be released on Presidents’ Day
Former President Donald Trump’s new social media platform is set to be released in the Apple App Store on Monday, Reuters reported.In October, Trump announced he was launching the platform , called Truth Social , to “stand up to the tyranny of Big Tech.” It’s being launched under the recently […]
Upmarket restaurant bans visible tattoos, designer labels
An upscale restaurant in Sydney’s Double Bay has implemented a new dress code banning certain clientele from entering.A note clearly visible in the front window outlines Bedouin’s house policy.”No visible tattoos, no designer labelled apparel, no heavy jewellery,” the sign states.The Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant also operates as a bar and […]
The Conversation: Covid 19 pandemic exposes NZ’s supply chain vulnerability – NZ Herald
OPINION: You don’t have to be an economist to know New Zealand faces its highest annual inflation rate in 30 years – 5.9 per cent as of December 2021.Visit a supermarket or petrol station and the evidence is right before your eyes. The average price of petrol per litre is […]