France made smoking sexy. Now it’s banning the habit in public spaces
Open this photo in gallery: A smoking ban in parks is part of France’s move to address second-hand…
Former Graphite Ventures analyst to launch new Vancouver incubator Althra
Althra aims to create more space for early-stage, generalist tech founders to build.
This fall, Vancouver is…
Lost wills, late changes and surprise disinheritances: They’re more common than you think
Open this photo in gallery: Keeping your will at your lawyer’s office is always a good idea so…
Photonic to open UK quantum R&D centre to aid international expansion
BC quantum computing startup already has backers on both sides of the Atlantic.
British Columbia (BC) quantum…
Purdue Pharma wins broad support from U.S. states for $7.4-billion opioid settlement
Open this photo in gallery: A proposed US$7.4-billion settlement is intended to resolve claims that Purdue Pharma’s pain…
Brookfield to buy internet provider Hotwire for about $7-billion, sources say
Open this photo in gallery: The headquarters of Brookfield Asset Management in New York in May. Brookfield Infrastructure…
Germany embraces militarism for the first time since the Second World War
Open this photo in gallery: Members of German army Bundeswehr conduct a military exercise during a presentation to…
Is ‘immersive reading’ the ideal new way to experience books?
Open this photo in gallery: Listening to an audiobook while following along with a physical copy, known as…
Move over, protein – a high-fibre diet is the latest healthy-eating trend
Open this photo in gallery: More attention is being turned to the health benefits of fibre, with some…
Strong Borders Act would give law enforcement access to internet subscriber information without a warrant
Open this photo in gallery: A truck drives past the passenger entry point at the U.S. and Canada…