“Consumption of milk per capita has gone down every year over the last 30 years,” says Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. “Actually, it’s gone down by more than 20 per cent since 2015.”...
[…] being able to say, “wherever you get your podcasts” is a radical statement. Because what it represents is the triumph of exactly the kind of technology that’s supposed to be impossible: open, empowering tech that’s not owned by any one company, that can’t be controlled by any one company, and that allows people...
Apple CEO Tim Cook told CNBC in a statement shared on live television that Apple has no intention to license Masimo’s patents. While it seemed likely that was the case, the company hadn’t said as much publicly until now....
On April 8, 2024, a spectacular and rare celestial event is set to unfold over Canada, the United States and Mexico – a total solar eclipse. As the Moon aligns perfectly between Earth and the Sun, temporary darkness will sweep across parts of the country, captivating countless spectators.
A Casey Neistat Vision Pro video posted over the weekend was, he says, simply intended to be a piece of silly fun – wearing the device while catching metro trains and walking through Times Square....
Apple has released a guided tour of Vision Pro on its website that walks through a bunch of its features. Whether or not you’re planning to purchase Apple Vision Pro, this video is worth taking the time to watch.
The report notes that residents in the capital should be making $129,320 per year – as of February, 2024 – to qualify for a mortgage to purchase the average priced home. The income needed to prequalify has risen by $480 from January to February....
Apple Music Classical was updated today with CarPlay support, which will allow users to access the app from their vehicle’s infotainment screen when an iPhone is connected. However, the app does not appear to be functional yet when opened.
An Ottawa surgeon has been ordered to take a remedial course on ethics and boundaries after sharing with several patients his controversial opinions about the prevention and treatment of COVID-19....
Before joining Mastodon I remember reading about how instance owners could potentially have access to their user’s chats and messages. I don’t think I ever saw this about Lemmy, or at least never looked into that much. Is that also the case here? How much info is accessible by the owners here?...
A police operation at the Port of Montreal led to the recovery of 598 stolen vehicles since December, many of them stolen from southern Ontario and slated for sale overseas....
The incident took place around 10 a.m. Thursday. In a statement, the museum said security staff followed procedures to “ensure the safety of visitors,” and called police, who took the activist into custody....
The federal government says it is providing $121 million for police in Ontario to target gun and gang violence with a particular focus on the surge in auto thefts and carjackings.
Ontario’s health care spending was the lowest in Canada per capita and below the average of other provinces in the 2022-2023 fiscal year, according to a new report by a government watchdog....
Changing consumer habits could spell the end of bagged milk (ottawa.ctvnews.ca)
“Consumption of milk per capita has gone down every year over the last 30 years,” says Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. “Actually, it’s gone down by more than 20 per cent since 2015.”...
“Wherever you get your podcasts” is a radical statement (www.anildash.com)
[…] being able to say, “wherever you get your podcasts” is a radical statement. Because what it represents is the triumph of exactly the kind of technology that’s supposed to be impossible: open, empowering tech that’s not owned by any one company, that can’t be controlled by any one company, and that allows people...
Test Yourself: Which Faces Were Made by A.I.? (www.nytimes.com)
Apple won't license Masimo's patents despite Apple Watch import ban | AppleInsider (appleinsider.com)
Apple CEO Tim Cook told CNBC in a statement shared on live television that Apple has no intention to license Masimo’s patents. While it seemed likely that was the case, the company hadn’t said as much publicly until now....
'All our dreams are gone': Ottawa couple scammed out of $177k (ottawa.ctvnews.ca)
It all started with an online video of what appeared to be Elon Musk promoting a new investment opportunity…
Frieren Knocks Full Metal Alchemist Out of the Top Spot on Both MAL and ANN (www.animenewsnetwork.com)
Map showing the path of totality of the solar eclipse in Canada on April 8, 2024 (www.asc-csa.gc.ca)
On April 8, 2024, a spectacular and rare celestial event is set to unfold over Canada, the United States and Mexico – a total solar eclipse. As the Moon aligns perfectly between Earth and the Sun, temporary darkness will sweep across parts of the country, captivating countless spectators.
Casey Neistat Vision Pro – from fun video, to feeling like the future (9to5mac.com)
A Casey Neistat Vision Pro video posted over the weekend was, he says, simply intended to be a piece of silly fun – wearing the device while catching metro trains and walking through Times Square....
Apple Releases a Guided Tour of Vision Pro and Shares a Making Of Video (www.macstories.net)
Apple has released a guided tour of Vision Pro on its website that walks through a bunch of its features. Whether or not you’re planning to purchase Apple Vision Pro, this video is worth taking the time to watch.
Self-host personal Mastodon instance and Plex server
Are there any technical/performance reasons why I couldn’t create an instance for myself and host a Plex server off of the same machine at home?...
You need to earn more than $129K to buy a home in Ottawa: Report (ottawa.ctvnews.ca)
The report notes that residents in the capital should be making $129,320 per year – as of February, 2024 – to qualify for a mortgage to purchase the average priced home. The income needed to prequalify has risen by $480 from January to February....
Ottawa senior says he was denied a car rental because he was 'too old' (ottawa.ctvnews.ca)
“I stepped up to the counter to pick up my car and they said, ‘You’re over 74, You can’t have a car,’” he said....
Apple Music Classical Expanding to CarPlay (www.macrumors.com)
Apple Music Classical was updated today with CarPlay support, which will allow users to access the app from their vehicle’s infotainment screen when an iPhone is connected. However, the app does not appear to be functional yet when opened.
Ottawa surgeon not 'free' to share dissenting COVID-19 views with patients: college (ottawacitizen.com)
An Ottawa surgeon has been ordered to take a remedial course on ethics and boundaries after sharing with several patients his controversial opinions about the prevention and treatment of COVID-19....
Don't stare at the sun
Friendly reminder never to stare at the sun during the eclipse or ever in general....
Accessible user info by instance owner?
Before joining Mastodon I remember reading about how instance owners could potentially have access to their user’s chats and messages. I don’t think I ever saw this about Lemmy, or at least never looked into that much. Is that also the case here? How much info is accessible by the owners here?...
Are you changing your winter tires early this spring?
With the upcoming onslaught of warm weather this week are you changing your winter tires early this spring?
Police operation at Montreal port leads to recovery of nearly 600 stolen vehicles (www.cbc.ca)
A police operation at the Port of Montreal led to the recovery of 598 stolen vehicles since December, many of them stolen from southern Ontario and slated for sale overseas....
Activists spray paint on a replica dinosaur skeleton at Canadian Museum of Nature (ottawacitizen.com)
The incident took place around 10 a.m. Thursday. In a statement, the museum said security staff followed procedures to “ensure the safety of visitors,” and called police, who took the activist into custody....
Minecraft Dungeons and Legends 50% off (store.steampowered.com)
I can’t remember the last time I found these on sale, so I wanted to share in case anyone else was waiting on a discount.
Ottawa couple out $13k after scammer posing as TD Bank steals credit card info (ottawa.ctvnews.ca)
An Ottawa couple is reeling after a scam phone call from who they thought was a representative from TD Bank cost them $13,000....
Ottawa's $450M question: To burn our trash or not to burn our trash? (www.cbc.ca)
Staff at the City of Ottawa are working on a fast-tracked feasibility study for an incinerator, set to return to council by mid-2025....
Fanfiction Community Rocked By Etsy Sellers Turning Their Work Into Bound Books (www.404media.co)
cross-posted from: slrpnk.net/post/7150449...
Federal government giving $121M to Ontario police to crack down on auto thefts (www.cbc.ca)
The federal government says it is providing $121 million for police in Ontario to target gun and gang violence with a particular focus on the surge in auto thefts and carjackings.
Ontario's health spending lowest in Canada in 2022-2023: report (www.cbc.ca)
Ontario’s health care spending was the lowest in Canada per capita and below the average of other provinces in the 2022-2023 fiscal year, according to a new report by a government watchdog....