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Many more Canadians will begin receiving Ottawa’s climate action incentive payment starting Friday. Between July 14 and July 21, Canadians in Atlantic Canada, as well as in Ontario and the Prairies, will get the tax-free payment through the Canada Revenue Agency, which is meant to offset the cost of federal …
Read More »At Rolling Loud, Canadian rappers fighting for radio play and stage time find space to perform
Toronto rapper Smiley’s welcoming energy precedes him. Standing outside his trailer handing out cups and drinks, he takes the time to ask his team if they need anything moments before he hit the main stage at Rolling Loud, an international hip-hop festival held in Canada for the first time last weekend. Smiley was grateful for the chance to …
Read More »B.C.’s COVID-19 fall booster program begins rolling out next week. Here’s what you need to know
The rollout of British Columbia’s fall COVID-19 booster program is expected to begin next week, according to provincial health authorities. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said everyone five and older is encouraged to get a fall booster six months after their last shot. For those who developed COVID-19 after their last …
Read More »China drought leads to factory closures, rolling blackouts
Factories in China’s southwest have shut down and a city imposed rolling blackouts after reservoirs to generate hydropower ran low amid a worsening drought, adding to economic strains at a time when President Xi Jinping is trying to extend his hold on power. Companies in Sichuan province, including makers of …
Read More »LG slowly starts rolling out its 2021 OLED and LCD 4K TVs
Last month LG officially took the wraps off of its 2021 TV lineup during the virtual CES 2021 event, and now the company is announcing the beginning of their global rollout. That includes its new high-end LCD line of QNED 4K and 8K TVs that combine quantum dot tech with …
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