How Airbnb is fuelling gentrification in Toronto
The average asking price for a rental unit in Canada reached $2,042 in June, marking a 10.2 percent increase from 2022. Metropolitan districts are particularly affected by rising rental costs, with some local families forced to relocate due to a lack.....»»
Airbnb study sheds light on whether incentivizing customer reviews makes a difference
New research focused on whether incentivizing would-be online reviewers to post reviews can make a difference for the seller has shed new light on the role those reviews play in sales and revenue outcomes......»»
Unifor launches strike at 3 GM Canada operations; GM now faces major strikes in two countries
The strike includes more than 4,200 hourly workers at GM’s Oshawa Assembly Plant east of Toronto, its powertrain plant in St. Catharines and its Woodstock Parts Distribution Center. GM now must grapple with major labor disruptions in Canada and the.....»»
Unifor launches strike at 3 GM Canada operations after parties fail to reach new contract
The strike includes more than 4,200 hourly workers at GM’s Oshawa Assembly Plant east of Toronto, its powertrain plant in St. Catharines and its Woodstock Parts Distribution Center......»»
When rentals go wrong: Study explores sharing economy and ways to boost good customer behavior
Consumers are increasingly paying for temporary access to products and services through companies like Rent the Runway, Netflix, Airbnb, and Uber—creating an "access-based industry" that's expected to grow to $335 billion by 2025. But, in exchange.....»»
Relatable, welcoming cities play large role in migrant success, finds study
Just how welcoming Toronto and other global cities are to migrants can play a large role in their success at navigating physical and social barriers to reestablish their careers, found York University researchers......»»
US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech
The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms......»»
Researchers challenge long-standing theory guiding nanoparticle treatment of tumors
Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a new theory to explain how nanoparticles enter and exit the tumors they are meant to treat, potentially rewriting an understanding of cancer nanomedicine that has guided research for nearly fou.....»»
Discriminatory policing is denying Black youth their childhood, say researchers
A class-action lawsuit was brought against the Toronto Police Service in August over the force's historic use of street checks, known as carding. The lawsuit highlights the damaging and discriminatory impacts of carding, which has disproportionately.....»»
Researchers reveal the hidden world of Toronto"s urban predators, and their prey
Raccoons may be Toronto's unofficial mascot, but the furry creatures that plunder our green bins are far from the only wild animals that live among us......»»
11 films you"ll want to see out of TIFF 2023
Sensitive vampires, lovable losers, gay cowboys, Chris Pine, and much more await! Here are some highlights out of the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. Today marks the start of 2023's Toronto International Film Festival, and Mashable is.....»»
Canada’s Alpha Auto Group nears $636M deal for U.K."s Lookers group after vote
The all-cash takeover will supersize Toronto-based Alpha Auto, adding 147 U.K. locations to its 15 new-vehicle stores in Canada and the United States......»»
UN experts challenge Saudi Aramco over climate change
UN experts have written to oil firm Saudi Aramco and its financial backers challenging them on allegations that their activities are fuelling climate change-related negative impacts on human rights......»»
How Airbnb is fuelling gentrification in Toronto
The average asking price for a rental unit in Canada reached $2,042 in June, marking a 10.2 percent increase from 2022. Metropolitan districts are particularly affected by rising rental costs, with some local families forced to relocate due to a lack.....»»
New photoreactor technology could pave the way to a carbon-neutral future, researchers say
An international team that includes researchers from the University of Toronto has designed and implemented a new model for photoreactors, a solar-powered technology for converting water, carbon dioxide, methane and nitrogen into greener chemicals an.....»»
How each Detroit 3 automaker is positioning itself to bargain with Canada"s Unifor
Canadian union Unifor officially opens talks with the Detroit 3 in Toronto on Aug. 10......»»
How platforms like Airbnb turn users into narcissistic entrepreneurs
When browsing Airbnb listings for a weekend getaway, you would not only check cottage amenities but also scroll through previous guest reviews. And if you put up your house for rental on the same platform, you would scrutinize prospective guests befo.....»»
New type of treatment discovered for attacking fungal infections
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Research Science (CSRS) and the University of Toronto have discovered a new way to attack fungal infections......»»
Researchers find common cognitive foundation for child language development and language evolution
Cognitive and computer scientists at the University of Toronto, Universitat Pompeu Fabra and the Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies have found child language development and the historical evolution of the world's languages share a.....»»
An expert in the uncanny explains why Barbie’s IRL DreamHouse is so creepy
Here’s why Airbnb’s topsy-turvy iteration of the Barbie DreamHouse evokes uncanny emotions. A mass of hot pink emerges violently amid the green foliage, palm trees, and shrubbery. Located in Malibu, the oceanfront Barbie DreamHouse cre.....»»
Improved stability could help perovskite solar cells compete with silicon
An international team that includes researchers from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering has created a perovskite solar cell that can stand up to high temperatures for more than 1,500 hours—a key milestone as this e.....»»