Cost of Living5:15Zero dollar tip revenge When Alessandro Montelli was asked to tip when paying for a bottle of water at a local coffee shop, he knew something had to change with tipping culture. The Torontonian and recent university graduate had just finished a run and wanted to rehydrate. The barista behind the counter handed … Read more
Much of the film focuses on the mobile phone screen of a film crew member character. On the phone, the audience sees actual news reports and short videos that were posted during the Covid-19 pandemic in China between 2020 and 2022 – most of which were later removed by censors. Nationalist online commenters have argued … Read more
The U.S. plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment — an election-year move that’s likely to increase friction between the world’s two largest economies. The tariffs are unlikely to have much of an inflationary impact because of how they’re structured. Administration officials said they … Read more
One of the complaints – which snowballed into a debate that drew a response from state news agency Xinhua – came after a social media user found that some Beijing subway stations still required identity verification to issue tickets. “I want to make sure that it is implemented in accordance with a currently valid regulation,” … Read more
The average asking price for rent in Canada reached $2,196 in January, a 10 per cent increase from this time last year — marking another record high amid a deepening rental crisis. According to data released Wednesday by Rentals.ca and market research firm Urbanation, the average asking price of rent went up by 20 per cent (or $373 per month) compared to rental … Read more
Canadian manufacturers of masks and other equipment for protecting against COVID-19 are seeking more than $5 billion in damages from the federal government, saying Ottawa misled them about buying and helping to sell their products. In a statement of claim filed in Federal Court, the companies and their industry association allege the government made “negligent … Read more
Months after holding a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has opened North Korea to international tourists since closing the borders due to COVID-19 in May 2020, per reports by local Russian news outlets. According to Russian news agency TASS, Russian tourists will be among the first to visit … Read more
Some small business owners in Canada are asking for the federal government to reckon with the challenges they face as they confront a looming deadline to repay a portion of emergency government loans issued during the pandemic. Businesses face a Jan. 18 deadline to pay back up to $60,000 in loans received through the Canada Emergency Business … Read more
Let’s get the honourable mentions out of the way, first. Rihanna performed at the SuperBowl — and announced a pregnancy while she was onstage. The Beatles released a new song using an old demo from the late John Lennon, featuring additions by Paul McCartney, the late George Harrison and Ringo Starr, as well as a little help … Read more
