Three-quarters of Canadians want legislative fix for hard-to-repair electronics: poll
A recent poll found most Canadians want manufacturers to release repair information to make it easier to fix broken electronics. Continue reading
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Uncovering D-Day: Canadians unearthing, preserving Hitler’s Atlantic Wall as reminder of war
By Jeff Semple Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist
Most of the so-called Atlantic Wall was destroyed on D-Day, but its remains are still visible more than 70 years later. Continue reading
Crime in Regina up more than 12 per cent over the past 10 years
There were over 24,000 police-reported crimes in Regina in 2018, which is an 8.9 per cent increase than 2017 and a 12.3 per cent increase when compared to 10 years ago. Continue reading
Cold weather is a factor for decline in crimes: Regina police
Regina police say cold weather is playing a role in the decrease of certain crimes around the city. Continue reading
Vancouver Park Board commissioner wants battery-powered landscaping equipment
Commissioner Dave Demers says the gas-powered equipment currently in use produces astonishing levels of pollution, among other problems. Continue reading
Battery fires: The potential danger hiding in your kitchen junk drawer
Health Canada says it received more than 100 consumer reports over the last year involving batteries – everything from overheating to starting fires. Continue reading
Battery explodes in woman’s purse interrupting Nevada city council meeting
A battery inside a woman’s purse burst into flames during a Nevada city council meeting on Tuesday. Continue reading
London non-profit urban garden falls victim to theft
The roughly $300 piece of equipment powers a fence that keeps out deer and other animals. Continue reading
Caught on Camera: E-cigarette explodes inside man’s pants at Kentucky gas station
Security cameras at a Kentucky gas station captured the shocking moment a battery from an e-cigarette caught fire inside a man’s pocket. Continue reading
Ontario boosts incentives to people who buy electric cars
Ontario is offering additional incentives to people who buy electric cars, up to a maximum of $14,000. Continue reading