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CANADA: Companies adopt 'stay interviews' as workers rethink careers

CANADA: Companies adopt 'stay interviews' as workers rethink careers

Some companies have been hosting such meetings for years, but many more adopted the practice over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic as the health crisis caused workers to rethink their careers or seek more flexibility, advancement or support from their employers
CANADA: Plan for fate of crumbling 24 Sussex expected by fall

CANADA: Plan for fate of crumbling 24 Sussex expected by fall

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family have not taken up residence in the mansion, which was closed to staff last fall due to its worsening condition, including a rodent infestation
BEYOND LOCAL: Eight Canadian divers qualify for world championships

BEYOND LOCAL: Eight Canadian divers qualify for world championships

This year's World Aquatics Championships take place from July 14-22 in Fukuoka, Japan
CANADA: Weather Network summer forecast

CANADA: Weather Network summer forecast

While residents in the East can expect a relatively cooler summer, chief meteorologist Chris Scott said those out West will see warmer-than-normal temperatures, with near normal precipitation in British Columbia and Alberta
CANADA: New Canadian babies born via birth tourism less than one per cent of all births

CANADA: New Canadian babies born via birth tourism less than one per cent of all births

But it is enough of a problem that hospitals in Calgary ask for a $15,000 deposit up front
ONTARIO: Monty Python co-founder makes surprise Stratford appearance

ONTARIO: Monty Python co-founder makes surprise Stratford appearance

Eric Idle called the Stratford Festival's rendition of his show 'Spamalot' wonderful after showing up at the Saturday performance
CANADA: A capsule look at the 2023 Memorial Cup

CANADA: A capsule look at the 2023 Memorial Cup

The tournament runs until June 4
BEYOND LOCAL: Spring flood risks highlight lack of insurance for Canadian homeowners

BEYOND LOCAL: Spring flood risks highlight lack of insurance for Canadian homeowners

Flooding is the biggest under-insured climate risk in Canada, said Victor Adesanya, vice-president of insurance at DBRS Morningstar, especially during the spring thaw
BEYOND LOCAL: Cirque du Soleil and Gamefam to launch Roblox experience

BEYOND LOCAL: Cirque du Soleil and Gamefam to launch Roblox experience

The company said it hopes to tap into some of the more than 66 million daily active Roblox users and attract a new fan base
BEYOND LOCAL: Unsettled and disappointing time across Toronto's pro sports scene

BEYOND LOCAL: Unsettled and disappointing time across Toronto's pro sports scene

Coincidence or not, the heady days of yesteryear seem like a distant memory for many of Toronto's franchises