'We are at war against the fires': 32,000 flee flames in peak tourist season in Greece; updates
July 24, 2023
Thousands more residents and tourists in Greece fled wildfires fueled by high winds and an unrelenting pattern of brutal heat waves.
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By the time Christmas Day arrives, Hilda Baybay will have been celebrating the holiday in one way or another for nearly four months.Every year, her tree goes up on Sept. 1. In October, she gives the counterfeit conifer a spooky makeover befitting the Halloween vibe of her East Vancouver neighbourhood. Then, at dawn on Nov. 1, Christmas returns.
December 21, 2025 - 09:00 | Mike Hager | The Globe and Mail
The cost of doing business is set to go up, dramatically, for companies that don’t keep a close eye on anti-money laundering obligations. A broad range of firms that handle large transactions, from jewellers to big banks, face potential penalties 40 times higher than existing rates. The changes are part of Bill C-12, which passed in the House of Commons on Dec. 11 and is waiting for a final stamp of approval from the Senate. “That legislation, if enacted, will significantly transform the enforcement framework,” said Vladimir Shatiryan, a partner at Blakes who focuses on financial...
December 21, 2025 - 08:39 | Ian Bickis | The Globe and Mail
Federal public servants are expected to learn about job cuts in their departments when they return from their holiday break.Departments such as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Environment and Climate Change, and Employment and Social Development have told their staff already that news on job cuts will be shared in the new year.
December 21, 2025 - 07:56 | Catherine Morrison | The Globe and Mail
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