No, You Aren’t Getting a Bonus. Your Company Is Just Testing You.
October 10, 2023
Companies are getting creative with phishing tests. Employees are getting annoyed.
International
What Thailand’s new coalition government means for the cannabis market
October 10, 2023
Thailand is the first country in Asia to decriminalize marijuana, allowing it to be grown and consumed freely but turning the weed market into a free-for-all.
Dow closes nearly 200 points higher, as investors shake off rising oil prices from Israel-Hamas war: Live updates
October 10, 2023
Stocks staged a comeback Monday as investors shook off pressures driven by the deadly Israel-Hamas conflict.
Saudi oil giant Aramco announces pilot project to suck CO2 out of the air, but some scientists are skeptical
October 10, 2023
Experts say that direct air-capture technology is too expensive and cannot be adequately scaled to remove the necessary amount of carbon from the atmosphere.
Cruise prices are way up as operators meet surging travel demand
October 10, 2023
Ticket prices for cruises are surging as operators say they're meeting higher demand for post-pandemic vacations.
Nvidia cancels AI Summit in Tel Aviv following Hamas attack on Israel
October 9, 2023
Nvidia canceled its AI conference in Tel Aviv next week due to safety concerns as the death toll rises in Israel and the Gaza Strip.
Big Tech Struggles to Turn AI Hype Into Profits
October 9, 2023
Microsoft, Google, Adobe and other companies are experimenting with an array of tactics to make, market and charge for AI.
WFP resumes ‘vital’ food distributions to refugees across Ethiopia
October 9, 2023
The World Food Programme (WFP) has begun rolling out food distributions to nearly 900,000 refugees in Ethiopia following a full revamp of its refugee operations.
Mental health care ‘barriers’ must end, urges Guterres
October 9, 2023
Three in four people suffering from a mental health condition receive inadequate treatment – or none at all – UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday, as he urged countries to “break down the barriers that prevent people from seeking suppo...
UN calls for closing internet connectivity and digital governance gap
October 9, 2023
Against a backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions, proliferating crises and widening inequalities, the challenges facing the global community in reaching the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are vast, the UN said on Monday.
Ukraine: Civilians endure ‘unbearable’ toll amid ‘unrelenting’ attacks
October 9, 2023
Senior UN officials on Monday strongly condemned recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian towns and civilian infrastructure, emphasizing the need for accountability for those harming civilians during hostilities.
World News in Brief: Displacement in Gaza and Israel, Afghan earthquake response
October 9, 2023
The escalating conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups has displaced hundreds of thousands of people, the UN reported on Monday.
Middle East crisis: Guterres appeals for end to ‘vicious cycle of bloodshed, hatred and polarization’
October 9, 2023
The UN Secretary-General on Monday said that he recognized the legitimate grievances of the Palestinian people and the legitimate security concerns of Israel, but underlined his rejection of terrorist acts and upheld the need to protect civilians.
UN rights expert urges key reforms in Cambodia
October 9, 2023
A UN independent human rights expert on Monday called for urgent structural reforms in Cambodia following the “restricted” general elections earlier this year.
China targets 50% boost in computing power as AI race with U.S. ramps up
October 9, 2023
Technologies like AI, which require high computing power, have become key battlegrounds in the rivalry between the U.S. and China.
How to invest $1 million for the next decade, according to private bankers and wealth advisors
October 9, 2023
The next decade will be unlike the last two for investors, according to the pros. Here's how they suggest investing $1 million.
Israel facing security ‘earthquake’ and ‘battle for national survival,’ expert says
October 9, 2023
A former deputy national security advisor in Israel is calling the attack by Hamas this weekend an "earthquake" for the country and people's sense of security.
Penticton RCMP asking public for help in search for missing man
October 9, 2023
Johnson is described as 6ft tall, 200 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. Police are concerned for his well being, and are urging the public to contact them if they have any info.
B.C. volunteers race to rescue stranded salmon in Fraser Canyon by hand
October 9, 2023
Xwísten (Bridge River Indian Band) Chief Ina Williams could not thank the group of volunteers enough for their hard work.
Iginla impressive in Rockets win over Spokane, Warriors blank Silverbacks
October 9, 2023
Kelowna Rockets forward Tij Iginla recorded his first-ever WHL hat trick. He also set a new career high for points in a single game.
24-hour-a-day construction extended at north London, Ont., intersection
October 9, 2023
Construction work underway at the Fanshawe Park Road and Richmond Street intersection will resume on Monday and continue on a 24-hour schedule until Oct. 13.
Leafs send Lafferty to Canucks for 2024 draft pick
October 9, 2023
The Toronto Maple Leafs have sent forward Sam Lafferty to the Vancouver Canucks.
Recipe: Creamy West Coast clam chowder
October 9, 2023
In advance of the Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown, 7 Seas Fish Market chef James Heras shows how he makes his West Coast clam chowder.
B.C. man missing in southern Israel amid Hamas attacks on region
October 9, 2023
The man was first reported missing through a social media post by his former high school, King David High School in Vancouver. A Canadian advocacy group confirmed the report.
Biden faces GOP criticism as Hamas attack thrusts him into Mideast crisis
October 9, 2023
The potential for prolonged and expanding violence could test President Joe Biden's leadership on both the world stage and at home.
Maple Leafs look ahead after summer of change
October 9, 2023
Brad Treliving wasn't looking to change his new team's identity.
Do We Need to Wear Noise-Canceling Headphones and Earbuds This Much?
October 8, 2023
Some people are rethinking their relationships with their sound-blocking headphones.
INTERVIEW: Planning the post-invasion return of citizens to Ukraine
October 8, 2023
Millions of Ukrainians have fled the country since Russia’s full-scale invasion in early 2022, and now the authorities in Ukraine with the support of the United Nations are planning ahead for their eventual return.
Middle East crisis: UN engages parties as Security Council meets
October 8, 2023
Top UN officials engaged key actors amid the spiraling Israeli-Palestinian conflict while UN peacekeepers detected rocket and artillery fire exchanged across the Israel-Lebanon border ahead of Sunday’s Security Council emergency closed-door meeting on ...
Afghanistan: Aid efforts rapidly expand as post-quake death toll rises
October 8, 2023
The death toll from the major earthquake that pummelled western Afghanistan soared to more than 1,000 overnight as rescue operations continued to fan out over affected villages, UN agencies said on Sunday.
‘On my hands and knees praying’: B.C. woman shares experience of Israel attacks
October 8, 2023
'A siren happened and I had to run to a bomb shelter,' said Vancouver's Shauna Osten, who is on a trip to Israel. 'Things escalated really fast.'
5 things to know about Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel
October 8, 2023
Here are some key takeaways from the multi-pronged and deadly attack that has suddenly plunged Israel and Gaza into battle.
B.C. weather: Records could fall in some parts as forecast calls for warm Thanksgiving
October 8, 2023
The weather office says it could feel like 30 C in Port Alberni on Saturday, while cities throughout the Interior are all forecast to reach or exceed 20 C on Sunday.
Traffic stop leads to weapons charges in Regina
October 8, 2023
Regina police made a traffic stop on Friday after passengers were seen with a cross bow. A search of the vehicle turned up more weapons, ammunition and an illegal substance.
Powerful earthquakes kill over 100 in western Afghanistan
October 8, 2023
An estimated 500 people are injured after two earthquakes struck Herat, Afghanistan Saturday, the country's national disaster authority said.
Public input wanted on trail development in North Okanagan
October 8, 2023
Early plans for the Coldstream Ranchlands include a looping trail just under seven kilometres in length with connections to existing and future trail networks.
Vancouver police increase presence near places of worship amid Israel attacks
October 8, 2023
Police agencies in Vancouver are increasing their presence at places of worship and community centres as a result of attacks in Israel.
Collision claims lives of two teens west of Hinton, Alta.
October 8, 2023
Alberta RCMP said Saturday they are investigating a collision in an area is west of Hinton that led to the deaths of two 14-year-old boys.