As Canada weighs the use of domestic COVID-19 vaccine passports, some business leaders and entrepreneurs are calling on Ottawa and the provincial governments to step in quickly with a system. In addition to providing the technology to verify whether someone is vaccinated against COVID-19, policymakers must establish clear rules and requirements for businesses to follow,…
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The rise of period pants: are they the answer to menstrual landfill – and women’s prayers?
It was December 2020 and Janet (not her real name), a 53-year-old IT consultant from Edinburgh, was doing her weekly shop in the Sainsbury’s closest to her house.In went the toilet roll, meat and vegetables.She wheeled her trolley on to the feminine hygiene aisle and saw a pair of period knickers.They were £12.Janet frowned and…
Brexit LIVE: Brexit superwoman strikes again as Truss nears £2.3billion New Zealand deal | Politics | News | Express.co.uk
Brexit: UK ‘may need a big row with EU’ says Hoey The Lloyds Bank Business Barometer survey also revealed UK companies were more optimistic about what is in store for the British economy over the next 12 months. Alongside this, a record number of UK businesses were planning to increase salaries and economic optimism rose…
South Lake Tahoe residents urged to leave in middle of night as Caldor Fire draws near
The Caldor Fire burns homes along a ridge on August 30, 2021 near South Lake Tahoe.- Updates: Get info on the Caldor Fire from the Eldorado National Forest . – Information line: 530-303-2455 – Evacuations: Get the latest info from the U.S.Forest Service and from a map posted by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office.…
A record-breaking 44 container ships are stuck off the coast of California
Forty-four container ships are stuck outside California ports, worsening shipping delays and costs .This tops the previous pandemic record, set in February, of 40 ships.The ports account for about one-third of US imports, serving as a main source of trade with China.10 Things in Tech: Get the latest tech trends & innovations Forty-four freight ships…
U.S. regulator to step up enforcement of oil and gas conglomerates – The Washington Post
A previous version of this article misspelled the name of Julia Coronado.The article has been corrected.Senior Biden administration officials, alarmed by the rising costs of consumer staples, are ramping up efforts to police corporate monopolies and alleged collusion by big companies, arguing a crackdown on corporate malfeasance will translate into cheaper goods.In response to requests…
An airline is offering up to more than $180,000 in bonuses to recruit and retain pilots amid a massive shortage
American Airlines’ wholly-owned subsidiary Piedmont Airlines is offering up to $180,000 in retention bonuses.Captains and upgrading first officers will receive a $30,000 bonus, according to the carrier.Envoy Air and PSA Airlines are also offering hefty bonuses, with $150,000 in potential earnings.10 Things in Tech: Get the latest tech trends & innovations Loading Something is loading.…
New Orleans hit by LOOTING in wake of Hurricane Ida – including ATM thieves caught by DRONE | Daily Mail Online
Louisiana has been hit by looting in the wake of Hurricane Ida – amid fears crime could spiral in New Orleans and other cities after energy suppliers warned that power will be out for around three weeks as utility crews work to restore more than 2,000 miles of downed energy lines across the state.A group…
Definitely not Brexit! US, Germany, France and Spain ALL reporting driver shortages
Andrew Pierce calls for HGV drivers to be paid more Due to issues with shipping from Asia, shoppers could face a reduced range of products including best-selling items such as PlayStation 5 and Barbies.To add to the problem, meat processors are at least six weeks behind preparations due to labour shortages as a result of…
Taste for takeaways outlasts Covid lockdowns – BBC News
Taste for takeaways outlasts Covid lockdowns By Elisabeth Mahy Wake Up to Money, BBC Radio 5 Live Published 21 hours ago comments Comments Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic image source Carol Deeney image caption Cafe owner Carol Deeney says 50% of sales are now via delivery app If any of Carol Deeney’s customers fancy a bacon…