Category: Industry

Ontario to reduce the price of hydro as residents work from home

COVID-19 is affecting almost every manner in which we live our lives. The most profound, perhaps, is in our relationship to work. For many Canadians, that means working from home. That also means more electricity consumption. Sure, a laptop and second monitor won’t make all that much of a difference,

How far down can the coronavirus drag the global economy?

It’s been just over two months since symptoms of the deadly coronavirus were first reported in Wuhan, China. Yesterday, the death toll exceeded 1,000. Two-thirds of international flights from China have been cancelled. Chinese citizens are experiencing a wave of racism, just as they did during the SARS outbreak. Chinese

Europe demands one charger for all smartphones ASAP

The European Parliament wants tech companies to issue a universal charger for products like smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. URGENTLY. Like, hella quick. Why? The environment, duh. Europeans generate almost 17 kilograms of e-waste per inhabitant. While individual chargers probably aren’t responsible for a difference-making amount of that, getting tech companies on

Rents in Canadian cities will rise up to 7 per cent this year

Paying rent in Canadian cities is a tragedy. And it’s going to get worse! According to a trio of reputable sources, average rents in Canada are expected to increase by 3% in 2020. Most affected will be residents of Toronto, which could see rents rise by up to 7%. Even

Remember to put aside an extra $500 for food next year

The other day I was looking at old film photos, from around 1997, and was struck by one thing in particular: street meat. One photo featured a BBQ stand with a price list: $1 for a hot dog; $1.50 for a burger; 75 cents for a Coke. These things would