[ Good afternoon Insiders, Jesse Whittock back again. Lots to take you through from around the world this week, buckle up. Baby Reign-deer Richard Gadd in Baby Reindeer Netflix Crown of antlers: Baby Reindeer, Netflix’s lightly fictionalized story of a comedian being pursued by a creepy stalker, has reigned over the cultural conversation in the … Read more
[ UPDATED, 8.07 a.m. PT with CMPA response: Last year it was strike action in Hollywood, now it’s Canada. The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) has “overwhelmingly” voted in favor of authorizing strike action if there is no resolution to the ongoing talks with the Canadian Media Producers Association. Some 96.5% of voted in favor … Read more
[ This story originally appeared on Canada’s National Observer and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A plan to charge Toronto homeowners and businesses for paved surfaces on their properties is creating a public backlash, a deluge of negative international media attention, and even derisive comments from Donald Trump Jr. The outcry reached such … Read more
[ EXCLUSIVE: Tony Hawk long ago conquered the skateboarding world and next up on his list of tricks is animation. The legendary skateboard champion has teamed with Montreal’s Laughing Dragon Studios to develop Skatebirds, an animated TV series aimed at kids aged 6-11. The series, inspired by Hawk’s ‘Birdman’ nickname, will aim to “celebrate skateboarding’s … Read more
[ MUMBAI: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has bolstered its global partnerships by signing four Memorandums of Understanding with renowned international educational institutions. On 3rd March 2024, the institute took a significant step towards enhancing knowledge exchange by formalizing collaborations with Dalhousie University, Canada and Gifu University, Japan.All the MoUs have been signed for a … Read more
[ EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of its world premiere at SXSW on Saturday (March 9), feature doc Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics has found an international distributor in the UK’s Rainmaker Content. The 90-minute film from Canada‘s White Pine Pictures investigates the global addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics to human health. … Read more
[ NEW DELHI: Canada has recently implemented significant changes to its Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, impacting international students, including those from India, seeking to study and work in the country. One of the key changes is the extension of the PGWP duration to three years for all master’s graduates, regardless of the program duration.This … Read more
[ Canada PGWP extended: The Government of Canada has updated its Post Graduate Work Permit policy, to promote sustainable, long-term population growth in Canada and improve the reliability of the system, all while ensuring a positive experience for international students in the country, according to the official website.The department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada … Read more
[ Air Canada must pay a Vancouver man a partial refund for his flight ticket that was promised by the site’s chatbot, a Canadian tribunal ruled Wednesday, in what could be a landmark case for the use of artificial intelligence in business. Jake Moffatt asked the airline’s artificial intelligence support chatbot whether the airline offered … Read more
[ Canada, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and diverse cultural heritage, is also home to a rich culinary tapestry that reflects its vibrant multicultural fabric. Amidst the array of delectable dishes, several nutritious options showcase the country’s commitment to wholesome ingredients and innovative cooking techniques. Canada‘s culinary landscape is as diverse as it is delicious, … Read more
