Heat wave update: 486 sudden deaths reported in B.C. over 5 days
A staggering 486 sudden and unexpected deaths were reported across British Columbia over the past five days as the province suffered under a blistering heat wave, coroners said Wednesday.
‘Feels like a knife to the heart’: Bill Cosby’s release is met with outrage by #MeToo supporters
Comedian Bill Cosby, 83, was released from prison Wednesday. As the first criminal conviction of the Me Too movement was overturned, sexual assault survivors and allies took to Twitter to voice their frustration. A Pennsylvania appeals court overturned Cosby’s sentence, ruling that he was denied a fair trial, the New York Times reported . Cosby was first arrested in 2015 and was convicted in April 2018 on three counts of aggravated indecent assault against his former mentor Andrea Constand, which had occurred 11 years earlier. The convictio…
Popular YouTuber films self quitting Amazon over ‘toxic’ work environment
A popular vlogger filmed herself quitting her job at Amazon in a dramatic video uploaded to YouTube on Wednesday. Lynette Adkins, an influencer with close to 80,000 subscribers, announced that she had recently quit her position with Amazon Web Services over what she described as an unhealthy work environment . The footage chronicles Adkins weeks-long journey in which she outlines the downsides of the job before finally deciding to leave the employer for good. "My work environment is really toxic and I'm the only person of color o…
Trudeau dodges election call questions, as post-Parliament political posturing ramps up
Debuting a freshly-shaven face for the first time in many months, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau downplayed suggestions Wednesday that he's gearing up to call a federal election despite a ramp-up in post-Parliament political posturing.
‘It’s bullying’: Amazon pushes for FTC Chair Lina Khan to recuse herself from investigations
Amazon is pressing for Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Lina Khan to recuse herself from antitrust cases before the agency. Khan, who was named chair by President Joe Biden earlier this month after she was confirmed to the agency by the Senate, is an outspoken critic of big tech. She has also written about the retail giant and antitrust in a Yale Law Journal article. In a 25-page petition to the FTC, Amazon argued that under Khan's leadership the agency would not "be a neutral and impartial evaluator of the evidence d…
‘We can’t have the peasant making any extra money’: Chipotle app stops customer from tipping driver too much, sparking debate
The Chipotle app prevented a customer from tipping their delivery driver more than half of the order total, which prompted debates online after it was shared to Reddit. “Whoa, whoa, whoa. That is mighty generous of you, but tips can’t be more that [sic] 50% of your food’s total,” the notification said. A user shared the notification on the r/mildlyinfuriating subreddit after they attempted to tip over $5.45 on a food total of $10.90, sharing that they only wanted to help out the driver. The user told the Daily Dot they tipped the driver w…
‘Boost this to get more people to know’: Zoomers just discovered the Brock Turner case on TikTok
"This is dead-ass serious," says TikTok user @AsianLefty, instructing viewers to not scroll past his video. He then begins to share the story of Chanel Miller's assault in 2015, and the trial proceedings that sentenced her assailant, Brock Turner, to six months in prison and three years probation after he was convicted of three counts of felony sexual assault. Turner ultimately only served only three months. https://ift.tt/3xeGMLG @AsianLefty goes on to analyze the rationale of Judge Aaron Persky and Turner's father an…
'No guarantees' of papal apology for residential schools after Vatican trip: AFN
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde says there are no guarantees an Indigenous delegation travelling to the Vatican will lead to Pope Francis apologizing in Canada for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools -- but they must try.
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld dies at 88
Donald Rumsfeld, the two-time defense secretary and one-time presidential candidate whose reputation as a skilled bureaucrat and visionary of a modern U.S. military was unravelled by the long and costly Iraq war, died Tuesday. He was 88.
Can the COVID vaccine lower your sperm count?
From our friends at Nautilus . Some of the most common myths involving the COVID-19 vaccines revolve around infertility and pregnancy risks in women. These myths have largely been debunked , but until recently no studies or clinical trials had been initiated to determine if the COVID vaccine could affect sperm count in men. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintains that there is no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines can cause male or female infertility. The only fertility studies published on the CDC website exclusively exa…
This week in streaming: Jennifer Coolidge on that ‘White Lotus’ boat scene
Hello! Every week, our internet culture staff will discuss the world of streaming entertainment in this newsletter. In this week’s edition: Jennifer Coolidge on her White Lotus character LFG and the USWNT's fight for equal pay Netflix's new dating show gets memed Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox . COMING SOON Jennifer Coolidge puked through the best scene in The White Lotus Jennifer Coolidge owns every part she plays; no one else can do Jennifer Coolidge. Her role as the wealthy, grieving, and oblivious…
TikTok influencer’s keto lunch for her 11-year-old receives backlash
"My 11-year-old daughter is keto," says House of Keto influencer Abby Durlewanger in a TikTok video posted in June. The video shows viewers what Durlewanger packs her daughter for lunch. The meal consisted of a lettuce wrap, berries, watermelon—which Durlewanger says will be a "nice surprise" because it has more "carbs and sugar" than the family normally eats—a hard-boiled egg and two slices of cheddar cheese. https://ift.tt/2TmWYeX? "Our entire family eats this way," says Durlewanger, "includ…
Toronto man who allegedly poisoned toddler's cereal now facing first-degree murder charge
The man arrested in the death of a Toronto toddler who died suddenly after eating breakfast at a sleepover is now facing a first-degree murder charge.
Health Canada updates Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccine labels to include rare side effects
Health Canada has updated the labels for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to include information on myocarditis and pericarditis after reports of rare side effects after vaccination.
How this nurse graduated with top marks while guiding her family out of homelessness
Recent nursing graduate Homayra Ahmed helped her family overcome domestic abuse and homelessness during the pandemic – all while finishing her degree, juggling three jobs, and advocating for better conditions for Canadian front-line workers.
Review: ‘Black Widow’ is a copycat spy thriller, failing to engage with Natasha Romanoff’s dark side
Like several recent MCU hits, Black Widow combines Marvel' s action-comedy brand with a secondary genre. This time around, the experiment fails. Directed by Cate Shortland with a screenplay by Eric Pearson, Natasha Romanoff's long-awaited solo movie is a derivative spy thriller, delving into Natasha's backstory as a Russian agent. Despite a promising introduction, it struggles to find a balance between its darker themes and Marvel's perky blockbuster tone. Black Widow RELEASE DATE: July 9, 2021 DIRECTOR: Cate Short…
‘This is the world that we live in’: Viral TikTok of elderly McDonald’s worker sparks outrage
A viral TikTok video has sparked outrage after it showed a senior citizen seemingly struggling to work at McDonald's. The worker's name is Gregorio, who a concerned patron discovered sweeping the Connecticut fast-food restaurant's grounds in the summer heat. But with her help, the gentlemen gained support from fans all over. Filmed and posted by @kandykaine92, with over 2.2 million views, the video shows Gregorio working in the sun. https://ift.tt/362zMFt? "I'm at the McDonald's in Bloomfield, Connecticut,&quo…
‘Girls Next Door’ star Holly Madison claims Playboy Mansion is haunted in viral TikTok
Once home to Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and many of the infamous parties he would throw over the decades, the Playboy Mansion contains a plethora of stories within its walls. But according to one of the people who lived there, it might also contain a ghost or two. The story behind the haunting of the Playboy Mansion wasn’t something that Holly Madison, who dated Hefner from 2001 to 2008 and was one of the stars of The Girls Next Door , addressed out of nowhere. The topic of ghosts first came up in a TikTok video after @gothicparainvestigat…
Freeland 'disturbed' military allowing Navy commander to stay on after golf game with Vance
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says she was "surprised" and "disturbed" by the acting defence chief's decision to allow Vice-Admiral Craig Baines to keep his position as head of the Royal Canadian Navy following a recent golf game with Gen. Jonathan Vance.
Video: Lightning strikes family’s car during thunderstorm
A wild TikTok video, that is also trending on science Reddit , shows a family's car suddenly struck by lightning while on a highway near Waverly, Kansas, on June 25. Posted by popular meteorology TikTok account @pattrn , the video—filmed by storm tracker Carl Hobi—shows cars in a torrential thunderstorm in Kansas. Hobi, in the vehicle behind, films a bolt of lightning hitting a loaded SUV directly. https://ift.tt/3hmxG8L Some commenters believe the tires assisted in keeping passengers in the car safe, as they acted as grounding for…
Remains of 182 people found in unmarked graves near former residential school outside Cranbrook, B.C.
Another Indigenous community in B.C. says ground-penetrating radar has found human remains near a former residential school.
Bill Cosby's sex assault conviction overturned by court
Pennsylvania's highest court overturned Bill Cosby's sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.
Beware of CBD gummy ads exploiting household names to defraud consumers, experts warn
Experts are warning consumers to be wary of online ads that exploit household names to sell cannabidiol (CBD) products. In an online exclusive, CTVNews.ca spoke with some victims who have fallen prey to these schemes.
‘Capitalism supports LGBT rights when there is an opportunity to make more money’: People are divided over IKEA’s Pride-themed loveseats
IKEA presented 10 Pride-themed loveseats designed by LGBT and LGBT ally artists that are receiving mixed reviews from people online. From a pink, purple, and blue loveseat covered in handprints inspired by the bisexual flag to one covered in clouds with a blue, pink, and white rainbow for the transgender flag, the loveseats were designed to celebrate LGBT identities and stories of love. “That asexual couch is maybe the least asexual couch I have ever seen,” one user commented. “Like, okay, you may not be interested in sex, but your couch…
Third wave would have killed more people in Canada without vaccines: Tam
Canada's chief public health officer says without vaccines the third wave of COVID-19 in Canada would have been much deadlier.
Nova Scotia to enter Phase 3 of reopening plan, allowing travellers from outside Atlantic Canada
Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin announced Tuesday the province will move into Phase 3 of the government's five-step reopening plan, which eases numerous health orders, including on travel, restaurants and spas.
Virtual Canada Day plans to go ahead with Indigenous involvement: heritage minister
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault says the department's virtual Canada Day plans will go ahead despite calls to cancel celebrations altogether in light of the recent discoveries of unmarked graves at former residential schools.
Fate of priority Liberal bills in limbo as Senate begins final sitting day
The Senate is set to adjourn for its summer break Tuesday, and it is still deliberating on key priority pieces of government legislation, prompting the federal government to ask senators to 'do what is necessary' to see these bills pass.
Video: Classmates stomp on nonbinary middle schooler who wore rainbow Pride flag
A viral video shows classmates harassing a 12-year-old nonbinary student for wearing a rainbow Pride flag to school. The incident occurred at Seminole Middle School in Florida on May 28 but received traction in June when the video went viral with more than 236,000 views. The older sister of the students demanded #JusticeForLeo on Twitter and asked followers to call the school. https://twitter.com/Mermaid_Lover_/status/1399769649538084871 The 45-second video shows two groups of students wrestling over a rainbow Pride flag in a shout-fil…
25 sudden deaths in 24 hours in Burnaby; heat believed to be a contributing factor in most
Mounties in Metro Vancouver say there were more than two dozen reports of sudden deaths in a 24-hour period in just one city.
Unvaccinated employees could face masks, segregation upon return to office: Experts
Unvaccinated workers returning to the office could be required to continue wearing masks, steer clear of common areas and face a staggered workday -- or may even be asked to stay home, experts say.
Pilot fighting wildfire killed in helicopter crash west of Edmonton: RCMP
A helicopter pilot helping fight a wildfire west of Edmonton is dead after a crash in a remote area Monday night.
Government report finds 20 different agencies use facial recognition
A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that 20 federal agencies either own or use facial recognition technology. The GAO report, which was published on Tuesday , surveyed a total of 42 agencies and found that three federal agencies owned a facial recognition technology system: the Department of Veterans Affairs Police Service, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Office of Protective Services. Twelve agencies used another entity's facial recognition…
‘She deserves all of the freedom possible’: Christina Aguilera tweets her support of Britney Spears
The public support has been pouring in for Britney Spears since she publicly testified last week about what it’s been like to live under a conservatorship for the past 13 years, and now Christina Aguilera, Spears’ former co-star on The Mickey Mouse Club —and one of her contemporaries—is among them . On Monday night, Aguilera posted a thread sharing her thoughts about Spears and what she’s going through. While Justin Timberlake, another one of their Mickey Mouse Club co-stars, posted a message of support immediately (which he was then drag…
#FindSarah is trending after daughter of Twitch streamer Mikey Perk goes missing
A Twitch streamer is using social media to try to find his 17-year-old daughter who has been missing since June 25. Mikey Perkins, who goes by the name MikeyPerk on social media, went public about his daughter Sarah’s disappearance on June 26. He says he was able to ascertain that she “snuck out to go to a hotel with over age people (20-21)” the night before and was last seen in the Franklin, Ohio area. https://twitter.com/mikeyperk/status/1408979388457234435 “I keep thinking in my mind like, what have I done wrong?” he said in an emoti…
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