Ron Scorsese

Canadian Business

Google Commits to $100 Million Annual Payments to Canadian News Outlets

Agree to negotiate with a single group representing all media

November 29, 2023

Inflation in Canada hits 4%, largely due to gasoline price hikes and housing costs, piling on financial stress for Canadians as they grapple with escalating living expenses.

Canadian Business

Inflation’s Toll: Canadians Feel the Squeeze as Rates Surge to 4%

Gasoline Prices Fuel Inflation Surge

September 19, 2023

General

Economic Uncertainty Reduces Investment Appetite Among Canadians

TORONTO, Sept. 7, 2023 – The ongoing economic upheavals of the last two years have significantly impacted Canadians’ investing habits. A recent survey has unveiled

September 7, 2023

Steve Clark, Ontario’s Housing Minister, steps down following a report by the integrity commissioner on the Greenbelt land swap scandal. Premier Doug Ford announces a cabinet reshuffle.

Politics

Doug Ford Directs Review of Greenbelt Following Housing Minister’s Resignation, Warns Against Bank of Canada’s Interest Rate Hikes

Ontario’s Housing Minister, Steve Clark, has resigned amid questions raised by the integrity commissioner regarding the Greenbelt land swap. Clark felt that the situation could

September 5, 2023

Canada's Bill C-18, the Online News Act, was passed into law this spring with the intent to ensure that dominant digital platforms fairly compensate news businesses when their content appears on these platforms. The Act establishes a mechanism for tech giants, like Google and Meta, to strike commercial agreements with Canadian news publishers. However, in response to the enactment of Bill C-18 in June, Google and Meta have shown resistance, with moves suggesting Canadians might soon be unable to access Canadian news content on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Google.

General

The Battle of Digital News: How Canada’s Bill C-18 Shakes Up Tech Platforms

Government of Canada outlines proposed regulations for the Online News Act

September 1, 2023

British Columbia Receives Third Federal Assistance Amidst Escalating Wildfire Crisis

Biotechnology

Canadian Armed Forces Join Battle Against Extreme Wildfires in British Columbia

Escalating Crisis in British Columbia

August 27, 2023

Aerospace

Telesat and MDA Pioneer 198-Satellite LEO Network Project

Canadarm maker MDA to Spearhead Manufacturing for Telesat Lightspeed’s LEO Satellite Constellation

August 11, 2023

Artificial Intelligence

IBM Report Reveals Soaring Costs of Data Breaches in Canada: AI and Automation Emerge as Solutions

Rising Tide of Cyberattacks in Canada

August 5, 2023

Climate change's grip tightens in 2023 as alarming weather extremes become evident globally. From record-breaking temperatures to unprecedented sea-surface warmth, this overview delves into the concerning trends and data. Explore how these anomalies are impacting our planet and what they signify for the future.

General

Unprecedented Climate Extremes in 2023: A Wake-up Call to Global Crisis

Record-Breaking Heatwaves Engulf the Globe

July 30, 2023

General

Tornado Touchdown in Ottawa Suburb of Barrhaven: Emergency Services Respond

OTTAWA – A tornado touched down this afternoon in the quiet suburb of Barrhaven, leading to a state of emergency. Ottawa Police were quick to

July 13, 2023