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Please listen to this story. Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android.What browser are you using? element is not supported.Central banks have embarked on monetary austerity measures to curb inflation. From bond markets to commercial real estate to the health of banks, there are always concerns about the financial system. Roughly 4 billion people will head to the polls this year, and the results are unpredictable. Most worryingly, the world is aflame with conflicts from Ukraine to Israel to the Red Sea. Other wars, especially those on Taiwan, don't feel so far away. No wonder analysts talk about…

In the Quebec City region, public health authorities have reported the emergence of a highly potent opioid, protonitazepyne, which is 25 times more powerful than fentanyl. This substance poses a significant risk of overdose, potentially necessitating multiple administrations of the antidote naloxone. Health Canada has recorded 25 instances of this substance nationwide in 2023. Moreover, since the onset of this year, its presence has been increasingly detected in the Montreal area. The Quebec City regional public health authority has identified protonitazepyne in pale green tablets that resemble other prescription opioids. It is noteworthy that this substance does not register on…

A Canadian man was apprehended in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai after purportedly opening the door of a commercial plane and activating the evacuation slide prior to takeoff. The incident occurred on the evening of February 7, as reported by Chiang Mai International Airport. According to the airport’s statement, the air traffic control tower was alerted at 10:05 p.m. that Thai Airways flight TG121, bound for Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport, was positioned on the runway awaiting departure when a passenger accessed one of the aircraft’s doors, resulting in the deployment of an evacuation slide. As a consequence, the…

Freddie Highmore “The Good Doctor” ABC/Jeff WedelThe Good Doctor is officially retiring after its upcoming seventh season, so we hope Dr. Sean Murphy (Freddie Highmore) likes golf. Ahead of the season premiere, ABC released a trailer for the final episode, giving a glimpse of how Sean juggles his job and his fatherhood.As season 7 approaches, we answer all your questions, including when 'The Good Doctor' will premiere, who will be appearing on 'The Good Doctor' Season 7, and where you can watch and stream 'The Good Doctor' now. I would like to answer. “The Good Doctor” Season 7 Latest NewsAt…

MONTREAL – A Delta flight originating from New York was compelled to conduct an emergency landing at Montreal’s Trudeau airport on Friday afternoon. Anne-Sophie Hamel, spokesperson for the airport authority, attributed the emergency landing to the presence of smoke onboard, assuring that no injuries were reported. Hamel clarified that the airport authority received information indicating that the incident was not associated with mechanical malfunctions. Anthony Black, representing Delta, stated that the flight crew declared an emergency and executed the landing smoothly. As a precautionary measure, passengers were disembarked onto the tarmac. Black added that an investigation into the cause of…

Public computers are once again available for use at Toronto Public Library branches following months of disruption caused by a cyberattack, although printing services remain unavailable. The Toronto Public Library (TPL) recently announced the reinstatement of its computer workstations across all branches, allowing visitors to reserve time in advance through the online reservation system, by phone, or in person. While most public computers are operational, Mac computers are currently offline, and the availability of children’s computers is forthcoming. Despite the resumption of computer services, printing remains suspended, with no specified date for its restoration provided by TPL. TPL customers awaiting…

The Ontario Government has announced another freeze on the tax incorporated into the price of beer and wine, opting to maintain it at current levels rather than allowing for adjustments due to inflation. Although this tax is not explicitly listed on receipts during checkout, it is factored into the prices displayed on store shelves. Scheduled increases in the beer basic tax and LCBO mark-up rates, projected to rise by approximately 4.6 percent on March 1, have been halted by the province as of Friday’s announcement. Premier Doug Ford emphasized the government’s commitment to curbing costs for both businesses and families…

Ontario’s public high school and elementary teachers are set to receive additional retroactive salary increases to offset constrained wages imposed by Bill 124. Following negotiations between the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF), and the provincial government, certain unresolved issues were deferred to arbitration. As part of the agreement, both parties agreed to an extra 0.75 percent raise for each of the first two years of the previous contract to address income limitations under Bill 124. However, the compensation for the third year was subject to arbitration. Recently, the arbitrator awarded an additional…

TORONTO – Canada Post is proposing an increase in the cost of sending letters by seven cents, bringing the price of stamps purchased in booklets, coils, or panes to 99 cents, which constitute the majority of sales. The price of individually purchased stamps for domestic letters would rise from $1.07 to $1.15. This adjustment would also affect other products such as U.S. and international letter-post, as well as domestic registered mail. The proposed rate changes were announced today for public feedback and, pending regulatory approvals, are scheduled to take effect on May 6. Canada Post notes that domestic letter mail…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has criticized BCE Inc.’s recent widespread layoffs, referring to the decision as “garbage.” Trudeau expressed his frustration over Bell Media’s termination of multiple television newscasts, stating that the corporation should have made a more responsible choice. The cuts were announced on Thursday following the parent company’s announcement of job reductions and the sale of 45 out of its 103 regional radio stations. Trudeau highlighted the trend of large corporations acquiring radio stations, small community newspapers, and local outlets, only to subsequently lay off journalists and alter the quality of their content. He emphasized that this cycle…