Inflation Takes a Dip, But Grocery Prices Remain High Canadians continue to grapple with rising grocery prices despite a slight reduction in Canada’s inflation rate, with a 3.4% year-over-year increase in May 2023 compared to April’s 4.4% rise. The inflation data from…
Kids Help Phone, a national support line for children and adults in Canada, has announced its collaboration with the Toronto-based Vector Institute to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in responding to the increasing demand for mental health assistance among young people. The organization…
Travel Challenges for WNBA Players Navigating a day in the life of a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) player can reveal a stark reality beyond the court – the logistical challenges these athletes face while travelling. More than just an inconvenience, these…
Social media giant Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is slated to debut its latest application, Threads, to compete with Twitter directly. The application, Threads, which can be pre-ordered from the Apple App Store, will be linked with Meta’s Instagram platform. Preview images…
Earlier this year, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised to cut inflation in half by year-end, eyeing the crucial 2024 general elections. At the time, the annual consumer price inflation was at 10.1%, and many economists believed that this figure would naturally…
Former Curling Canada executive Katherine Henderson has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Hockey Canada, marking a transition from one winter sport to another. The decision comes as Hockey Canada aims to rebuild its reputation following a series of…
South Korea’s military has confirmed that the satellite launched by North Korea, which failed to reach orbit, lacked the advanced technology necessary for conducting military reconnaissance from space. After an extensive operation involving navy ships, aircraft, and divers, the wreckage of the…
In the realm of personal finance, determining the optimal amount to have in your savings account can be a challenging task. While it’s crucial to have a safety net for emergencies and upcoming expenses, hoarding excessive funds in a savings account could…
In an effort to prevent unauthorized scraping of valuable data from the platform, Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, has imposed daily limits on the number of tweets users can view. This marks a significant departure from Twitter’s longstanding practice of allowing…
Investing in the stock market doesn’t require a large sum of money. Even if you have a modest amount to spare, consistent investments can yield significant returns over time. For instance, consider the example of Amazon stock. If you had invested $100…