Facebook to rebrand as a metaverse company. What is that?
With news that Facebook Inc. is expected to rebrand as a metaverse company, the not-so-novel term has made its way into headlines around the world. Here's what it means, and how companies are hoping it will hook users.
Trudeau would have been 'better served' to listen to party's old guard, says Chrétien
Former Liberal prime minister Jean Chrétien says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would have been "better served" if he sought guidance from his party's elder statesmen, but that the current government has failed to reach out to him for advice.
What's on Queen Elizabeth's mind?
Very little is known about what Queen Elizabeth really thinks on issues of the day, political or otherwise, but rare moments may offer some insight.
Is it too late to correct the pronunciation of my name?
I’ve never been comfortable with the westernized pronunciation of my name, but I was afraid to stand up or feel like an inconvenience, writes Sabra Ismath.
Trudeau names his new cabinet Tuesday. Here are some of the perks and quirks of being a minister
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will unveil a cabinet Tuesday that he promises will have gender parity and “proper regional distribution.” Like all prime ministers, he is expected to make appointments that reflect the diversity of the country.
The pros, cons and unknowns of legal cannabis in Canada 3 years later
Three years after cannabis was legalized in this country, research suggests more Canadians than ever are using the drug. But some health experts worry the rapid growth of the industry combined with a lack of recent data about potential public health impacts means we could be missing warning signs.
Water purification unit and military personnel arrive in Iqaluit amid contamination crisis
The Canadian Armed Forces said one reverse osmosis water purification unit landed in Iqaluit on Saturday, and another is expected to arrive on Sunday, as it responds to a request from the government of Nunavut to help provide residents with clean water.
Canadian Coast Guard evacuating crew members from container ship off B.C. coast
The Canadian Coast Guard and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) in B.C. are evacuating crew members of a vessel that lost 40 of its shipping containers Friday, after reports of a fire on board Saturday morning.
Rust film crew voiced safety complaints before fatal shooting of cinematographer
The gun used in a fatal shooting on a movie set in New Mexico earlier this week had been declared safe to use by a crew member just before it was discharged, court records show. The shooting happened hours after some workers walked off the job to protest safety conditions on set.
Edward Rogers's attempt to name new directors goes against B.C. law, telecom says
Rogers Communications says it rejected a move by former chair Edward Rogers to name a slate of new directors because it contravened laws in British Columbia.