We swabbed GoodLife, Planet Fitness and Anytime Fitness locations to find the germiest piece of equipment

We swabbed GoodLife, Planet Fitness and Anytime Fitness locations to find the germiest piece of equipment

Sweat, heavy breathing, warm temperatures and lots of people — the gym is the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive in, which is why wiping equipment down is a normal part of gym etiquette.  But does a quick wipe really eliminate all those germs? CBC’s Marketplace swabbed equipment at several popular national gym chains to … Read more

What to stream for free over the holidays in Canada

What to stream for free over the holidays in Canada

If this was the year you decided to cut back on cable or one of your many streaming platforms, you may be looking for content to watch this holiday season for free. The CBC News Entertainment team has put together a short watchlist of free shows and films streaming in Canada — including our favourite … Read more

This Detroit street can charge EVs as they drive

This Detroit street can charge EVs as they drive

Crews have installed what’s billed as the first wireless-charging public roadway in the U.S. for electric vehicles. It’s beneath a street just west of downtown Detroit. Copper inductive charging coils allow vehicles equipped with receivers to charge up their batteries while driving, idling or parking above the coils. The segment of 14th Street will be … Read more