1 in 3 children are now nearsighted globally. What’s behind the rise? | EnvoyPost
Canada
September 27, 2024
1 in 3 children are now nearsighted globally. What’s behind the rise? | EnvoyPost
The study said the increase was ‘notable’ after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, pointing to lockdowns that sent many…
Regina Crime Stoppers celebrates 40 years of service | EnvoyPost
Canada
September 27, 2024
Regina Crime Stoppers celebrates 40 years of service | EnvoyPost
Since its inception, Regina Crime Stoppers has received 26,177 tips, which have led to 2,329 arrests and 4,216 cases cleared.
Nova Scotia tourism hurt by ferry cancellations as tourist season winds down: mayor | EnvoyPost
Canada
September 27, 2024
Nova Scotia tourism hurt by ferry cancellations as tourist season winds down: mayor | EnvoyPost
Northumberland Ferries says repairs to its main engine have yet to be completed, and the ship won’t be ready for…
Foreign states turning to ‘big data’ to aid influence campaigns: intelligence official | EnvoyPost
Canada
September 27, 2024
Foreign states turning to ‘big data’ to aid influence campaigns: intelligence official | EnvoyPost
Officials from the Communications Security Establishment told the foreign interference inquiry that threats aren’t limited to election periods.
A U.S. port shutdown is nearing. The impact on Canada could be ‘severe’ | EnvoyPost
Canada
September 27, 2024
A U.S. port shutdown is nearing. The impact on Canada could be ‘severe’ | EnvoyPost
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says $3.6 billion worth of goods cross the U.S.-Canada border every day, which is now…
Nova Scotia government says offer rejected by wine industry is ‘fair’ | EnvoyPost
Canada
September 27, 2024
Nova Scotia government says offer rejected by wine industry is ‘fair’ | EnvoyPost
The Nova Scotia government says its offer of financial aid to the province’s wine industry is still on the table,…
The Federal Court has a new plan to review surge of rejected student visas | EnvoyPost
Canada
September 27, 2024
The Federal Court has a new plan to review surge of rejected student visas | EnvoyPost
Federal Court Chief Justice Paul Crampton said the pilot project will not require a hearing and will allow judges to…
Ontario standardized literacy test scores down, math results steady or improving | EnvoyPost
Canada
September 27, 2024
Ontario standardized literacy test scores down, math results steady or improving | EnvoyPost
The Education Quality and Accountability Office results from the 2023-24 school year show that results in math are steady or…
Southwest to end open seating for 2026 flights, offer more legroom and red-eye bookings
Business
September 27, 2024
Southwest to end open seating for 2026 flights, offer more legroom and red-eye bookings
Southwest Airlines on Thursday announced changes to its longtime business model in the hopes of reversing turbulence from declining profits…
Long-term mortgage rates drop to 2-year low
Business
September 27, 2024
Long-term mortgage rates drop to 2-year low
Mortgage rates barely moved this week, but long-term notes declined to the lowest levels Americans have seen since 2022. Freddie…