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New personal support worker tax credit coming in Budget 2025, minister says – National
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New personal support worker tax credit coming in Budget 2025, minister says – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 27, 2025 11:29 am Updated October 27, 2025 11:51 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the upcoming federal budget will include $75 million over the next three years to boost an apprentice training program focused on the building trades. The proposed funding for the Union Training and Innovation Program in the 2026-27 fiscal year is part of a suite of jobs programs Hajdu is announcing this mornin...
Jacob Elordi’s first look from ‘Frankenstein’ revealed ahead of global release
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Jacob Elordi’s first look from ‘Frankenstein’ revealed ahead of global release

The makers of Frankenstein have finally released the first look poster of Jacob Elordi`s character from the film. A first look at the actor in character as `the Creature` has been revealed ahead of Guillermo del Toro`s new Frankenstein global release on Netflix on November 7. According to People, actor Elordi plays the role of Mary Shelley`s revived-from-the-dead monster to Oscar Isaac`s Victor Frankenstein. The streaming giant Netflix shared the official character poster for Jacob Elordi`s character for fans eagerly awaiting the film`s global release on Netflix. Trailers and an official poster for the film had previously offered only glimpses of the dramatic transformation that renders Elordi unrecognisable. As per the poster, the Australian star appears to have pale, cadaverous skin...
The Eufy SoloCam S340 Is Over $100 Off Right Now
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The Eufy SoloCam S340 Is Over $100 Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Eufy SoloCam S340 is designed for individuals who want complete control over their home’s security without a monthly subscription commitment. Now $223.99 at Walmart, down from $349.99, which is about $55 cheaper than Amazon’s current price of $279.98 (and an all-time low, according to price trackers), this outdoor home security camera delivers 3K resolution, 360-degree coverage, and solar-powered operation. Its two-lens setup captures both wide-angle and zoomed-in footage with surprising clarity. You can easily mount it anywhere—the solar panel connects via a 10-foot USB-C cable or sits neatly on top—so setup is as simple as pick...
Trump says he won’t meet Carney ‘for a while’ over anti-tariff ad – National
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Trump says he won’t meet Carney ‘for a while’ over anti-tariff ad – National

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters he won’t be meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney “for a while” after cutting off trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff advertisement run by the Ontario government that he called “egregious.” On Saturday, Trump declared that he would add a 10 per cent tariff on top of existing levies on Canada because an ad featuring former U.S. president Ronald Reagan speaking about the risks of using tariffs was still running.Trump on Monday was asked when those additional tariffs will kick in.“I don’t know when it’s going to kick in,” he told reporters on board Air Force One. “We’ll see.” 0:59 The Ontario anti-tariff ad which lead Trump to end trade talks wi...
Drake joins Vybz Kartel for historic Canadian show
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Drake joins Vybz Kartel for historic Canadian show

TORONTO – When Drake was a teenager, he’d stand outside Toronto’s long-gone Escape Nightclub handing out flyers just to get inside and lose himself in Vybz Kartel’s music. On Sunday night, he came full circle, recalling that memory on stage as he welcomed the dancehall star for his first-ever Canadian concert at Scotiabank Arena. Kartel, dressed head to toe in Blue Jays gear, kicked off night one of three sold-out Toronto shows at the venue, becoming the first Jamaican artist to achieve the milestone.“Look at all these people right here, how much time we’ve spent with this man’s music right here,” Drake told a frenzied crowd.Moments earlier, the Toronto rapper made a surprise appearance, performing a string of hits — including 2016’s “Controlla” and this year’s “Nokia” — from a balcony in ...
Mumbai doctors save life of elderly man after dental cap enters right lung
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Mumbai doctors save life of elderly man after dental cap enters right lung

Mumbai doctors have successfully treated an elderly man who inhaled a dental cap during a routine procedure but did not realise until it turned critical. It all started when the patient, a 78-year-old resident of Mumbai, had gone for a simple cap fitting, a routine procedure that unexpectedly turned into a life-threatening emergency. During the process, the dental cap suddenly slipped and was accidentally inhaled, finding its way into his windpipe. With his throat numb from local anesthesia (Lignocaine spray), he felt no immediate discomfort, unaware that the tiny metallic cap had traveled deep into his airway. All that followed was a frightening turn of events. As he began feeling uneasy, a CT scan revealed the shocking truth: the dental cap was lodged inside his right main bronchus, da...
What the Science Says About Red Light Therapy for Athletic Recovery (so Far)
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What the Science Says About Red Light Therapy for Athletic Recovery (so Far)

Red light therapy devices are everywhere—from lamps, to full-body mats, to those glowing face masks flooding my social media feed. I usually see red light therapy advertised for "younger-looking skin," but I'm not interested in these devices as a means to slow down aging—I'm interested in them as a recovery-obsessed athlete with very sore muscles.These gadgets promise to boost athletic performance, speed muscle recovery, and reduce inflammation, all by bathing your body in specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light. But do these trendy tools live up to the hype, especially for muscle recovery?What red light therapy advocates claimRed light therapy devices typically emit light in the red (620-670 nanometers) and near-infrared (800-850 nanometers) spectrum. Manufacturers claim these...
Study shows earlier menopause, poor heart health can affect brain performance
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Study shows earlier menopause, poor heart health can affect brain performance

Women experiencing earlier menopause can affect heart health, and can together affect brain and cognitive performance, according to a study on Tuesday, October 21.  While previous studies have established that earlier menopause is associated with a higher risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s dementia later in life, little is known about the combined impact of earlier age at menopause and reduced cardiac function on brain and cognitive outcomes, the team said. Reduced cardiac function can affect brain health by limiting the essential supply of oxygen and nutrients to the brain. This reduced blood flow can damage brain tissue, contribute to silent strokes, and increase the risk of dementia, underscoring the critical connection between heart and brain health. The new study suggests th...
Why the term ‘mainstream music’ is outdated – National
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Why the term ‘mainstream music’ is outdated – National

Before the internet really exploded around 2000, our access to music was limited. It began at the record label level. Without a deal, getting distribution of your music was nearly impossible. Even if you did, your music was run through other filters: radio, music video channels, record stores and music magazines. The entire time, you competed with all the other new songs out there, along with older established favourites.Getting the public’s attention was hard. Getting them to part with their limited disposable income to buy your music was even harder.But because the initial supply was small and the winnowing process so stringent, rewards awaited the lucky few who came out the other side of the star-making machinery system. We lived in a monoculture, driven largely by radio airplay. In tho...
Post May ban, Zee 5`s Pakistani shows get acquired by a new platform
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Post May ban, Zee 5`s Pakistani shows get acquired by a new platform

In May, after Operation Sindoor, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting had issued an advisory directing Indian OTT platforms to remove all streaming content originating from Pakistan (This link is broken, May 9). As a result, Zee5 had pulled the plug on its Pakistani shows and Indo-Pak collaborative productions. Five months on, some of those acclaimed shows have found a new home in the Middle East. Executives based in Dubai tell mid-day that several Indo-Pak joint productions, which were formerly housed under Zee Entertainment’s cross-border entertainment vertical Zindagi, have now been acquired by Begin. Watch.  Launched in 2022, Begin.Watch is a Pakistan-based streaming platform. In recent months, it not only expanded its presence in the Middle East, but also secured rights to ...