Some Newfoundland hydrogen companies fall behind in bills as industry hype 'boils off' / National Observer
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 9:21 am permalink
Recent reports highlight that several Newfoundland hydrogen companies are now behind on their land fee obligations, collectively owing millions. The financial strain comes as industry enthusiasm cools, casting doubt on overly optimistic projections and underscoring the challenges faced by green energy ventures in meeting their fiscal commitments.
permalink / 3 stories from sources in 3 days #energy #nl #failure #atlanticcanada
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 11:23 am permalink
Recent reports condemn Ottawa for lagging on critical measures to safeguard endangered species and their habitats. Critics warn that the slow pace in executing environmental commitments may jeopardize species recovery, sparking calls for an immediate, comprehensive overhaul of conservation strategies.
Bluesky: @ledevoir.com, @alexandreshields.bsky.social, @nationalobserver.com
permalink / 4 stories from sources in 5 days #environment #canada #animals #failure
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 10:22 am permalink
A recent report criticizes Ottawa’s climate adaptation program, launched in 2023, for failing to effectively prepare the nation for climate-related challenges. The initiative’s stumbling start has raised eyebrows among environmental advocates and policymakers, who wonder if the government’s promises were more visionary than actionable.
Bluesky: @theglobeandmail.com
permalink / 6 stories from sources in 5 days #federal #environment #climate #failure
F-35 costs soar nearly 50% amid delays, AG reports / Global
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 10:22 am permalink
An auditor general report reveals that Canada’s F-35 fighter jet acquisition is now burdened with nearly 50% higher costs and significant delays. Concerns over mismanagement and fiscal inefficiencies underscore a troubled defense procurement process that continues to test both legislators’ patience and the public’s skepticism.
permalink / 4 stories from sources in 5 days #federal #budget #failure #defence
‘Very rare’ Ozempic link to vision loss, EU drug regulator finds / Toronto Sun
Friday, June 6, 2025, 8:20 am permalink
European regulators have flagged a very rare case of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) in patients using semaglutide treatments such as Ozempic and Wegovy. This unexpected adverse effect has regulators scratching their heads—indeed, when a prescription drug surprises with side effects, you almost have to tip your hat to its audacity.
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 9 days #europe #EMEA #health #failure
Il n’y a pas eu de simulation avant d’implanter SAAQclic / Le Devoir
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 2:21 pm permalink
Authorities revealed that the SAAQclic contract was approved without any prior simulation tests. A selection committee had already flagged the absence of these tests before the contract was awarded, raising serious concerns over procedural oversight and product readiness.
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 12 days #federal #business #canada #failure
Ontario grocery stores stumble over empty booze return crisis
Friday, May 30, 2025, 8:21 am permalink
Ontario grocery outlets are facing scrutiny for largely ignoring their duty to accept empty alcohol containers, leaving the future of the deposit return program hanging in balance. Critics question enforcement and program sustainability as stores seem too busy to play their part.
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 16 days #business #ontario #food #failure
Study Reveals ChatGPT’s Unreliable Health Advice in Diagnostic Tests
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 2:21 pm permalink
A recent study has uncovered that ChatGPT’s responses to health-related diagnostic queries are alarmingly unreliable, with significant errors observed in nearly two‐thirds of the cases. The findings highlight potential risks of misinformation in medical self-diagnosis, underscoring the need for careful oversight of AI tools in health contexts.
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 17 days #health #failure #ethics
Victoria’s Secret hit by digital blackout amid security woes
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 1:21 pm permalink
The iconic lingerie brand experienced an abrupt online outage as its U.S. website went dark due to an unspecified security incident, impairing both digital and some in-store services. The mishap has left the retailer scrambling to patch up its cybersecurity, proving even the best can have a wardrobe malfunction in the tech realm.
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 17 days #business #security #failure
Quebec anti‑suicide legal challenge fails over door‑to‑door outreach
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 7:36 pm permalink
A Quebec religious group devoted to suicide prevention has seen its constitutional challenge crash and burn after being fined for door‑to‑door outreach in Waterloo. The court’s ruling, which critics wryly dismiss as a curb on community spirit, underscores an uneasy balance between free expression and public order.
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 18 days #quebec #law #health #failure