Human Interest

Hot dog champs repeat as July 4 gluttony fest moves indoors

The coronavirus outbreak moved the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest from the Coney Island boardwalk to an undisclosed indoor location but the results were familiar: Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo repeated as men's and women's champions of the annual gluttony fest on Saturday.

After 16-year wait, South Koreans finally get new Chex flavour

South Koreans have waited 16 long years for a savory, crispy bite that would satisfy their taste buds and right an infamous wrong. This week, they finally could fill a bowl with the cereal they wanted all along: green onion-flavoured Chex.
Pandemic takes a bite, Chuck E Cheese files for bankruptcy

Chuck E Cheese, the restaurant chain that became a Mecca for children and a crucible for many of their parents, is filing for bankruptcy protection.
McGill student who led fight to drop offensive team name chosen as valedictorian

The Indigenous student who led the fight to convince McGill University to drop an offensive name for its men's varsity sports teams used his speech as valedictorian to call on his fellow graduates to fight systemic discrimination.
Starbucks adds plant-based meat to U.S. menu

Starbucks is adding plant-based meat to its U.S. menu for the first time.
Tongan flag bearer leads off 23 fellow Olympians in 'Olympic Day' workouts

Pita Taufatofua decided to leave his shirt on Tuesday when he led a group of 23 fellow Olympians in a home workout video to help celebrate Olympic Day across 20 time zones.
Canadians working from home permanently should expect salary changes: experts

When Mark Zuckerberg hosted a townhall in late May with Facebook's 48,000 employees, some were tuning in from new cities they had scrambled to move to as the pandemic hit.
Amani: Toronto Zoo names Masai giraffe calf

A Masai giraffe born at the Toronto Zoo last month finally has a name.
Solar eclipse wows stargazers in Africa, Asia, Middle East

Stargazers in Africa, Asia and parts of the Middle East looked to the skies this weekend to witness a partial social eclipse.
Mission accomplished: Malala gets Oxford degree

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager shot by the Taliban for daring to want an education, has completed her degree at Oxford University.
Aunt Jemima brand retired by Quaker due to racial stereotype

Quaker Oats is retiring the 131-year-old Aunt Jemima brand, saying the company recognizes the character’s origins are “based on a racial stereotype.”
Hal Johnson says popular 'Body Break' series was created to battle racism

Television personality Hal Johnson, who co-hosted the Canadian health and fitness segment “Body Break,” said the long-running series was started to combat racism. 1
Backyard Camp provides easy summer activities for kids to do at home

Backyard Camp helps parents with activity ideas for kids to do at home this summer. 1
Feds planning to take Canada Day completely online with apps, videos, virtual fireworks

Canadians are being offered a buffet of online videos, crafts and even a stop-motion animation app to celebrate Canada Day from home.
Kitchener man diagnosed with brain tumour while on vacation in Thailand dies

A Canadian man who was diagnosed with a brain tumour in Thailand last winter and fought with his insurance company to get home for surgery has died.
Migrant workers hold virtual rally seeking full immigration status

A group supporting migrant workers held a virtual rally Sunday that called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and MPs to immediately extend full immigration status for all non-permanent residents.
Pandemic leads to a bicycle boom, and shortage, around world

Fitness junkies locked out of gyms, commuters fearful of public transit, and families going stir crazy inside their homes during the coronavirus pandemic have created a boom in bicycle sales unseen in decades.
Toronto Public Library curbside pickup gaining in popularity after just one week

Dozens of rows of brown paper bags are lined up on a table with orders stapled to them. A friendly staff member greets customers, handing over their orders with gloved hands and a smile in her eyes -- and presumably one under her mask.
Ontario increases limits on number of people allowed to attend weddings and funeral ceremonies

More people will now be allowed to attend weddings and funerals, as the government continues to loosen some of the restrictions put into place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Starbucks plans to close up to 200 Canadian locations over two years

Starbucks is planning to close up to 200 coffee shops across Canada as it responds to changes of consumer habits in the COVID-19 pandemic.
After COVID-19 lockdown, fitness fans reconsider returning to the gym

Like many Canadians, Erin Riediger cancelled her gym membership when the country went into lockdown in March.

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