Coronavirus closure is ‘nuclear bomb’ – German researcher
“The higher the number of people surrounding the infected person, the more the virus will spread,” explained Prof. Andrei Sommer.
Electric car driver discovers fast charge costs more than gas
Electric-powered cars are now the rage. Tesla’s market capitalization is seven times larger than that of General Motors and fourteen times larger than Ford’s, though it builds a fraction of the vehicles that those companies do. Many politicians are even considering banning gasoline-powered cars within a few years in favor of electric vehicles (EVs), all in the name of saving the planet.
Iran says ready to start enriching uranium to 20% ‘as soon as possible’
His comments followed an earlier report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that Iran had notified the UN watchdog of its intention to enrich nuclear fuel to that mark at its facility in Fordo.
“Our fingers are on the trigger. The commander just needs to issue an order,” Salehi said.
CHAUDHRI: Rod Phillips’ tropical treachery offers lessons for employees in 2021
Most of us have now heard about the sudden resignation of finance minister Rod Phillips following his two week trip to St. Barts over the holidays as COVID-ravaged Ontario entered a province-wide lockdown.
Ontario alone has seen a dramatic rise in daily COVID-19 cases — topping 3,000 in recent days — beyond what many modeling projections have suggested. Now is not the time for members of leadership to take vacations.
Quebec shoppers and retailers frustrated and confused about what is an ‘essential product’
As Quebecers start 2021, many are scratching their heads or voicing frustrations about what they’re allowed to shop for until Jan. 11 when the province’s “circuit breaker” lockdown is set to end.
Canadians’ paycheques to shrink as CPP payroll tax increases 9.3% in 2021
Canadians could lose hundreds of dollars from their paycheques as the government plans to increase the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contribution tax in 2021.
