Thanks, But No Thanks: Kazakh President Rejects Belarusian President’s Offer to Join Union State
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has firmly rejected Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s recent offer for Kazakhstan to join the Union State of Russia and Belarus. Speaking during a visit to the North Kazakhstan region, President Tokayev dismissed Lukashenko’s proposal, stating that there was no need for Kazakhstan to join the Union State since there are already […]
Ottawa Resets Assessment Process For Ring Of Fire
Ottawa is rethinking its approach to the federal Regional Assessment process for the Ring of Fire. This week, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IACC) issued information on how stakeholders can participate in the terms of reference process for assessing the cumulative consequences of industrial expansion in Ontario’s Far North. Former federal Environment Minister Jonathan […]
S&P Global Withdraws Canopy Growth’s Credit Ratings At Company’s Request
S&P Global Inc. has complied with a request from Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX: WEED) to withdraw its credit ratings following the cannabis company’s decision to amend a 2022 credit agreement. The New York-based ratings and research firm had previously given Canopy a “selective default” rating on its long-term issuer credit, indicating the company had failed […]
‘MAGA Rap’ Pioneer Forgiato Blow Has Song Against Bud Light
A white rapper named Kurt Jantz, a.k.a. Forgiato Blow and “mayor of MAGAville” (the actual title of one of his albums), recently unveiled a new song that targets Bud Light. Jantz believes the new track is his way of doing service to the public, and told Fox News that “somebody has to stand up for […]
The Quiznos Story: From Huge Success To Huge Bust
Remember Spongemonkeys? The bizarre, screeching rodents known for singing the praises of Quiznos subs. Today, we’re diving into the story of Quiznos, the brand that dared to look a cold sandwich in the eye and say, “You need a good toasting.” A tale that’s as much about toasted subs as it is about resilience, innovation, […]
Lawyer Used ChatGPT For Court And Now He’s In Trouble
A New York lawyer is facing his own court hearing after his business utilized the artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT for legal research. In a lawsuit filed against the airline Avianca by Roberto Mata, the plaintiff claims he was wounded when a metal service cart hit his knee on a flight to New York. When Avianca […]
Singh Suddenly Sees The Bias In Johnston Report, Now Also Calls For Special Rapporteur To Resign
It seems it’s just dawning on New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh what the impact of the situation is related to the recently released independent report by Special Rapporteur David Johnston on the alleged interference by the Chinese Communist Party during the national elections in 2019 and 2021. In a press conference, Singh announced that […]
Condo Investors “Losing” Money Could Spell Trouble For Toronto Renters
According to a recent joint report by market research firm Urbanation and CIBC Capital Markets, rising interest rates are pushing the Greater Toronto Area’s new construction condo market to a tipping point. For the first time, more than half of investors who purchased pre-construction flats as rental properties reportedly lost money last year. Three-quarters of […]
Alberta Reelects Danielle Smith But Party Seats Declined
Alberta voted and the United Conservative Party (UCP) is keeping the provincial leadership for the second term, with Premier Danielle Smith still at the top. Elections Alberta had counted only 1.1 million votes out of 2.8 million eligible voters by the time the UCP was announcing a majority victory shortly after 11 p.m. The UCP […]
Canopy Growth Takes 19.99% Stake In Indiva As Part Of Wana Licensing Deal
Despite the downturn in the cannabis market, Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) is working to stop the bleed of its market share. The firm this morning revealed a transaction that will see it take control of the Wana brand across North America. Canopy Growth has reached a deal with Indiva Limited (TSXV: NDVA) that will see […]