Close to 4,400 WestJet flight attendants represented by CUPE Local 8125 could walk off the job as early as Aug. 2 at 12 a.m. mountain time after the union issued a 72-hour strike notice to the airline, prompting WestJet to respond with a lockout notice. WestJet and CUPE Local 8125 Exchange Formal Notices Both WestJet … Read more
Talks between WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 8125 are progressing under the guidance of federal mediators as a strike deadline approaches, according to the federal transport minister. Close to 4,400 flight attendants represented by the union could walk off the job as soon as Sunday, Aug. 2, unless both sides … Read more
Meta Platforms plans to build a $13 billion data centre in Sturgeon County, Alberta, marking one of the largest private sector investments in Canadian history. According to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Meta’s vice-president of Data Centres, Gary Demasi, the facility will create 3,000 construction jobs, and generate 300 permanent positions once operational. How will … Read more
Total Nutrition, Inc. has issued a recall for two moringa-based supplement products due to potential Salmonella contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The affected items, sold through major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target, and TikTok Shop, pose health risks to consumers. Customers are advised to stop using the products immediately and … Read more
For decades, the ritual has been the same: a daily calcium tablet and a vitamin D capsule, often swallowed with the quiet confidence that they are building a fortress around our bones. But a seismic shift is occurring in medical science. Recent large-scale analysis published in The BMJ has challenged this “supplement-first” orthodoxy, suggesting that … Read more
The Digital Ticket Trap: Why Sports Fans Are Becoming Prime Targets for Scammers For die-hard sports fans, the thrill of the playoffs often outweighs the pain of high ticket prices. But as demand skyrockets, so does a sophisticated, predatory ecosystem of online ticket fraud. When Greensboro resident Rebecca Cornwell attempted to secure seats for the … Read more
The Fish Oil Paradox: Why Your Supplement Might Not Be Doing What You Think Walk into any pharmacy or health food store, and you’ll see the same thing: shelves packed with amber-colored bottles promising “heart health,” “brain support,” and “reduced inflammation.” Fish oil has become a staple in the American medicine cabinet, yet a recent … Read more
The Buy Now, Pay Later Boom: A Growing Trend of Late Payments and Essential Purchases The convenience of “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) services is undeniable. Splitting purchases into smaller installments, often interest-free, has develop into increasingly popular. However, a new trend is emerging: more consumers are struggling to keep up with these payments, and … Read more
FDA Scrutinizes Novo Nordisk: Reporting Lapses and Rising Safety Concerns with Ozempic & Wegovy The FDA recently issued a warning letter to Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Ozempic and Wegovy, citing failures to adequately report potential adverse effects and deaths linked to the popular GLP-1 medications. This action underscores growing scrutiny surrounding these drugs as … Read more
Middle East Conflict Fuels NZ Fuel Price Worries: What’s Coming Down the Line? Recent Zealanders are bracing for higher prices at the pump, and beyond, as the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global supply chains. Recent days have seen diesel prices spike by 44 cents a litre, and economists warn petrol could … Read more