The world’s longest conveyor belt is around 61 miles long (Image: jbdodane/ Flickr creative commons ) The longest conveyor 61 miles and is the equivalent length of 30,000 supermarket checkout belts put together end-to-end. It would take an awfully long time to reach the bagging area with this enormous motorised transport line with carries phosphates … Read more
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have added a furry new member to their family. In an Instagram post shared on Sept. 26, Stefani revealed that she and her husband have a new kitten named Corn Shelton, giving him the “Boys ‘Round Here” singer’s last name. Stefani explained that they found the cat in poor shape, … Read more
Three buzzed-about beauty products we tried this week. GUERLAIN Parure Gold Skin Diamond Micro-Powder.GUERLAIN Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from … Read more
The Toronto Raptors have confirmed that Vince Carter’s No. 15 will be the first number to be retired by the NBA franchise. The Raptors said in a release Friday that Carter’s jersey will be lifted to the rafters at Scotiabank Arena at halftime of the team’s Nov. 2 game against the Sacramento Kings. Carter was … Read more
Craig Brown sheds fresh light on the late Monarch in his brilliant new book. (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images) So you think you know everything about Queen Elizabeth II – the most written-about sovereign in the history of Britain, if not the world? If so, you’re in for a surprise. There are still apparently a million … Read more
Kathie Lee Gifford has joined in the many friends, celebrities and fans wishing Hoda Kotb well after she announced she will be leaving TODAY in early 2025. Kathie Lee, who hosted TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda from 2008 to 2019, reacted to the news on social media Sept. 27, the day after Hoda made … Read more
Vancouver is a rainy city. Vancouverites covet umbrellas. When it rains, umbrellas soar in value. Some research firms put the global umbrella market value at around $7 billion US, and they all show it reliably trending upwards for the foreseeable future.Photo by NICK PROCAYLO /PNG Pssst. A bug in your ear. You know what sector … Read more
The 41-year-old from Burnaby said in a post on Instagram that she will finish out the National Women’s Soccer League campaign with the Portland Thorns, who are scheduled to finish out the regular season on Nov. 1. Canada’s national women’s soccer team captain Christine Sinclair reacts as she walks onto the field with her nieces … Read more
Travellers can expect a series of disruptions in October (Image: Getty) As September comes to a close and the summer travel peak winds down, typically enjoy fewer disruptions. However, as October begins, air travellers are bracing for a wave of new challenges across and beyond. One of the most significant disruptions will occur on 1 … Read more
Maggie Smith, known for her decades of acting and standout roles in “Downton Abbey” and “Harry Potter,” has died at 89. Smith was responsible for some of “Downton Abbey’s” most memorable lines — enough to fuel a video compilation with the title “Maggie Smith Moments That Make Me Spit Out My Tea” that has garnered … Read more
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