Category: Business
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More Than 2,200 London Children Still Need Holiday Sponsors: How the Community Can Help
A Growing Call for Compassion as the Season Approaches The holiday season often brings twinkling lights, warm gatherings and the anticipation of gifts tucked beneath decorated trees. But for many London families, December arrives with more worry than wonder. This year, more than 2,200 local children remain without a holiday sponsor—leaving organizations like LifeSpin working…
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New LHSC–Shriners Partnership Promises Less Travel and Less Pain for Children With Rare Bone Disorders
A Landmark Collaboration Aims to Bring Specialized Care Closer to Home for Families Across Southwestern Ontario Families in London and across southwestern Ontario who have long relied on specialized care in Montreal for rare bone disorders may soon experience fewer long-distance trips and improved access to local treatment. The next phase of a growing collaboration…
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Main Road Sidcup Crash: Motorcyclist in Critical Condition After Serious Multi-Vehicle Collision
Overview of the Incident A devastating road traffic collision on Main Road, Sidcup, has left a young motorcyclist fighting for his life after a serious crash involving three cars and a motorbike. The incident, which unfolded late on the evening of Friday, 21 November, has sparked widespread concern among local residents and renewed calls for…
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Former MasterChef Contender Launches Exciting New Asian Dining Destination in Putney
Putney’s evolving food scene has welcomed an exciting new addition with the opening of Cho Asia, a contemporary restaurant created by former MasterChef: The Professionals contestant and acclaimed chef Parminder Singh. Located on Lower Richmond Road, this vibrant dining space represents the culmination of Singh’s extensive culinary journey and his vision to bring together diverse…
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Old Kent Road Fatal Crash: Police Appeal for Witnesses After Cyclist Dies in Early Morning Incident
A tragic road traffic collision on Old Kent Road in Bermondsey has resulted in the death of a 34-year-old cyclist, prompting the Metropolitan Police to launch a full investigation and issue an urgent appeal for witnesses and members of the public who may have relevant information or video footage of the incident. The fatal crash…
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Brazil Designates Vast New Indigenous Lands Amidst Volatile Protests and Deadly Violence at COP30 Climate Summit
BELÉM, BRAZIL – In a move carrying profound symbolic and practical weight for global climate efforts, host nation Brazil has officially designated ten new Indigenous territories during the COP30 climate summit. The announcement comes at a moment of intense friction, as the critical role of Indigenous guardianship in protecting the Amazon clashes with a grim…
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Walmart Bets Big on Holiday Sales Amid Economic Uncertainty and Deal-Hungry Shoppers
As the United States heads into the critical holiday shopping season, a period that often determines the success or failure of retailers for the entire year, many chains are approaching the moment with caution and unease. Rising living costs, lingering inflation concerns, and uneven consumer confidence have created an atmosphere of uncertainty across the retail…
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US Labor Market Delivers September Surprise: Hiring Rebounds After Summer Slump, Complicating Fed Outlook
WASHINGTON D.C. — After nearly seven weeks of statistical silence caused by the recent government shutdown, the veil has finally been lifted on the state of the American economy. The first official data released by the Labor Department on Friday paints a picture of a resilient, albeit contradictory, labor market that has defied the gloomiest…
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Alberta Nursing-Care Workers’ Strike Called Off After Last-Minute Deal
A planned strike by Alberta nursing-care workers was abruptly halted after a tentative agreement was reached between the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) just minutes before the job action was set to begin. The union, representing approximately 16,000 nursing-care workers including licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and health-care aides, had…
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Legal Experts and Civil Rights Groups Sound Alarm Over Quebec’s Proposed Constitution
Quebec Premier François Legault’s introduction of a new proposed constitution (Bill 1) has triggered significant backlash from legal scholars, civil liberties groups, and the province’s legal community. While the government argues the legislation is necessary to protect Quebec’s common values, critics warn that the bill—introduced without prior public consultation—could severely weaken judicial oversight and infringe…