Free menstrual products to be available starting December at federally regulated workplaces

Federally regulated workplaces are expected to begin offering free menstrual products to workers starting in mid-December. Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan has announced changes to the Canada Labour Code that would ensure access to such products beginning Dec. 15. The Liberals promised in their 2021 election campaign to make free tampons and pads available in federally…

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NBA playoffs: James Harden leads 76ers to OT Game 4 win to even series despite Celtics comeback – Yahoo Sports

NBA playoffs: James Harden leads 76ers to OT Game 4 win to even series despite Celtics comeback  Yahoo Sports Celtics’ Grant Williams bloodied as head accidentally stepped on by Joel Embiid: ‘I really got curb stomped’  Fox News Here’s What Stood Out in Celtics’ Game 4 Loss vs. Sixers: Boston Falls One Play Short of 3-1 Lead  Sports…

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U.S. bank busts are prompting a closer look at deposit insurance — there and elsewhere

Bank failures are bad. Being unprepared for them is worse. In Canada and dozens of other countries, deposit insurance protects people’s money — up to a certain dollar value — when the worst happens and aims to provide financial stability. Three times this year, the United States has seen deposit insurance in action, when mid-size banks have failed —…

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