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Turkey earthquake death toll exceeds 500
Reading Time: < 1 minute More than 500 people have been killed by a strong earthquake in Gaziantep, Turkey, near the Syrian border. Foreign media reported that it could be the biggest earthquake in Turkey and that among the dead, there were Syrians as well as Turks. About 40 aftershocks occurred after this 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Syrian media have reported that Read More…
China’s National Economy Reached New Levels in 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes China’s economy remained stable in 2022 with steady growth. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the gross domestic product (GDP) was 121,020.7 billion yuan in 2022, an increase of 3.0 percent over last year at constant prices. Imports and exports of goods totaled 42,067.8 billion yuan,up 7.7 percent from the year before.The Read More…
Toronto School Board Approves Mandatory Indigenous English Curriculum For Grade 11
Reading Time: 2 minutes Trustees of the Toronto District School (TDSB) Board have recently decided to require secondary students in the TDSB to take the Grade 11 English course: Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis and Inuit Voices. This decision, which was made during a Regular Meeting, replaces the current mandatory Grade 11 English course, marking a significant shift in Read More…
How Much Wood Did The Woodchuck Chuck?
A woodchuck is a type of marmot, better known as a groundhog, with its name originating from Algonquian "wejack." The phrase "How much wood would a woodchuck chuck" is a tongue twister that has been used for centuries as a way to practice pronunciation and to improve verbal dexterity. The phrase is believed to have originated in the United States, although the exact origins are unclear. The phrase "how much wood would a woodchuck chuck" is often followed by the phrase "if a woodchuck could chuck wood," which refers to the ability of the woodchuck, a type of small, burrowing mammal, to
Ottawa Steps Up It’s Daily Dose Of Divisive Political Rhetoric
Politicians have a significant role in shaping society and influencing people's opinions. Unfortunately, many politicians resort to divisive tactics and multiply their rhetoric, causing harm to society. Divisive rhetoric refers to language that creates a clear division between different groups of people. Politicians often use this type of language to gain support and attention from their base. For instance, they may use language that demonizes a particular group, such as immigrants or political opposition. This type of language creates an "us vs. them" mentality, which harms society as it fosters hatred and intolerance towards those who are different. One of the most
Shorten Your Job Search by Writing a Compelling Value Proposition Letter Part 1
This is part one of a two-part series on writing a compelling value proposition letter. There are many activities involved in job searching, such as networking, having an active result-oriented LinkedIn profile and resume, applying to jobs, interviewing, etc., to name a few. Aside from these job search activities, have you considered sending an unsolicited value proposition letter to potential employers? What I am proposing is a networking technique that you should find comfortable. It is especially effective if you work in a niche industry (e.g., biofuels, pet insurance, medical tourism, hydroponic farming) where there are few players or if you possess
Illegal Truck Convoy Organizers Have Sudden Change Of Heart, Hogwash!
Reading Time: 2 minutes The illegal truck convoy held Ottawa and cities across Canada hostage for weeks, and now they expect sympathy from Canadians Listening to one of the truck Convoy organizers, Chris Barber, testify in front of the Parliamentary committee as he recounts his version of the illegal blockade that held Ottawa hostage was laughable. His sudden change Read More…
Nova Scotia Increases Minimum Wage To $15/hr
Reading Time: 2 minutes Today, the province of Nova Scotia has made the decision to adopt the recommendations of the Minimum Wage Review Committee. One of the key recommendations was to set the minimum wage at $15 an hour, effective October 1st of this year. This means that the minimum wage will increase twice in the current year, first Read More…
Tropic Storm Fiona, Makes Landfall In Atlantic Canada
Reading Time: < 1 minute More than 500,000 people are without power Tropical storm Fiona made landfall in Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada, around 4 am. After contacting the mainland, Fiona moved west over the Atlantic and became a tropical storm. By this time, Fiona has become one of the most powerful Tropical storms ever to strike the Canadian Atlantic provinces. Read More…
Home Depot Gives Facebook Canadian Purchasing Data, Without Consent
Reading Time: 2 minutes In November 2021, the Canadian Privacy Commission (CPC) announced that it had found Home Depot to be in violation of Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) for knowingly turning over users’ data and email addresses to Facebook. The information was gathered from point-of-sale receipts at Home Depot stores. According to the CPC, Read More…
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America’s Economy Added 517,000 Jobs In January 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes January 2023 saw the US economy surge ahead, surpassing all analyst expectations and marking a major milestone in the country’s recovery from the pandemic. According to the latest reports, the US added 517,000 domestic jobs in January, marking the highest job growth since the restart of the economy. This is a significant achievement, given the Read More…
