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CTV News
23-07-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
70 recommendations made in Medicine Hat inspection
A municipal inspection of Medicine Hat has been completed, resulting in dozens of recommendations. The city asked for the inspection in September 2024 after months of disagreements between the mayor, council and chief administrator. It was then ordered by the minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs. The final 207-page report was presented during a council meeting on Monday. 'The bottom line seems to be that the decision was that they contravene the Municipal Governance Act, and as a result, they have to have some consequences for that,' said Jim Groom, a political scientist based in Medicine Hat. Along with 70 recommendations, the report also included three directives from the minister of municipal affairs that must be followed. These include council and the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) reviewing the recommendations and reporting to the minister, as well as making the report publicly available. Council, the CAO and other designated officers must also complete respectful workplace training. 'There's less than 100 days left in this council, and I would not expect this to make any drastic changes in any way, shape or form, and it was evident by the council meeting last night that there's still a lot of animosity, still a lot of personality clashes,' said Groom. The report says council has been operating in a somewhat hostile environment since early on in its terms. That was highlighted by an exchange between Mayor Linnsie Clark and the city manager Ann Mitchell that led to council moving to sanction the mayor and cut her pay in half. A Calgary judge later reversed that decision. Council and others in city hall are working to repair those relationships. 'There's still some ambiguity about how do we get to the to the right area of correcting this? Whose fault it is isn't the right thing, but what was the precipice? How do we get past that? What's the crux?' said Medicine Hat city councillor Shila Sharps. The report says the residents of Medicine Hat did not lose out on programs or services because of council infighting, but it also called governance function of the city ineffective and noted that distrust made it difficult to make effective decisions. A new council will be elected this fall, and the hope is to start the new term on the right foot. 'We are making sure that we have a very robust orientation for the new council coming in in October,' said Mitchell. 'I've been a city manager for 20 years, so I've gone through a few orientations and so has our clerk, so knowing best practices is really important.' CTV news reached out to Clark and will update this article if and when a response is received. The full report can be read on the City of Medicine Hat's website.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun renews call for public inquiry into the Eagle Mine failure
The Eagle Mine review explains the causes of the mine's failure last year, and lists 50 recommendations for the future. But the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun says this review doesn't hold anybody actually accountable. Gabrielle Plonka reports.
CNET
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Nothing Good on Netflix? Use These Secret Codes to Find More Movies and Shows
Netflix is full of great new movies and classic cult TV shows that the service promotes on its home screen and via your personalized recommendations. But if you use Netflix a lot, it's not hard to find yourself stuck in a rut. Luckily, there's a better way to discover content you'll actually enjoy. Netflix has a library of secret category codes that let you browse by ultra-specific genres. Think campy horror, "short-ass movies," vintage thrillers or feel-good '90s comedies. Once you know how to use Netflix's secret codes, it's easier to skip the fluff and jump straight into something fresh and worth watching. For more, check out our favorite sci-fi movies on Netflix and learn how to share your favorite Netflix clips via text message or social media. What are Netflix secret category codes? Netflix codes are a set of unique numerical identifiers that can help you find specific genres or sub-genres in the Netflix library on the streamer's website (not the app). Typically, you're constrained to the genres available via the main Netflix menu. There's no way to choose by specific category other than what's been chosen for you when you log on. Using these codes opens up an entire library of options for you to choose from that can help you better settle on what to watch for the night. It can even help you discover shows and movies. Adding these codes to the ends of Netflix URLs lets you directly access collections of movies and TV shows that fall under your chosen category. For example, if you're short on time and want to queue up a shorter movie, you could check the 90-Minute Movies category with the code 81466194. Looking for something for your entire brood to enjoy? The "Family Movie Night" collection, accessed with code 2013975, is chock-full of favorites even Grandma can get into. There are more than 36,000 codes to choose from so don't worry about memorizing them or trying random sequences. Resources like have an entire directory to sift through so you can search for what you'd like to watch there and find corresponding codes in no time. The Netflix-Codes site has a full directory of all the available categories on Netflix. by CNET How do I find Netflix's secret menus of movies and shows? There isn't an all-encompassing Netflix secret menu per se. Instead, you will use URLs with special codes to display certain curated collections of movies and shows. has a good list of the streaming platform's hidden genre categories and subcategories. In total, there are about 20 top-level categories covering genres like animation, foreign films and classic movies. Within those main genres are many more hyper-specific subgenres denoted by numeric codes. All you need to do is find the category you want, copy the related code and append it to the end of a Netflix URL. What kinds of categories does Netflix offer? There's much more to Netflix than what you've been scrolling through. At last count, there were more than 36,000 unique categories to explore. The entirety of the categories available on Netflix starts with broad main genres like Action, Comedy and Drama, but they get more specific as you dive even deeper. There are straight-to-the-point collections like Movies Directed by Women (code 2974953), or more specifically targeted curated lists, like Supernatural Soaps (code 81238162), just in case you like your werewolves with a side of angst and romance. Feeling "Very Demure, Very Mindful?" The very queen of that TikTok trend, Jools Lebron, has a collection just for you. Likewise, if you're missing football in the off season, check out Touchdowns, Triumphs & Trials. Rather than relying solely on the standard homepage categories or Netflix's algorithm, you can use these secret codes to pinpoint and explore different nooks and crannies of the catalog to find hidden gems. Netflix codes for award-winning movies and shows Netflix secret codes are exactly that -- secret. There's no official directory, and it's hard to get a full list, as categories will go empty as movies and shows move on and off Netflix. The names of categories will also change often as well so you'll want to be vigilant when you go searching for what you want to watch. To make it easier for you, there are even categories that you can use to find all the award-winning movies and shows to be discovered on the streamer. Award-winning movies: 89844 Award-winning TV programs: 89814 Award-winning documentaries: 93108 How do I find more Netflix codes? If you're not comfortable with editing Netflix URLs, you can use a browser extension to access the secret menus. The Better Browse for Netflix extension for Chrome is a great choice. Here's how to use it: 1. Go to the Chrome Web Store and search for "Better Browse for Netflix." (Note that this extension is unavailable for Firefox users.) 2. Click Add to Chrome. 3. Click Add Extension. 4. Log into your Netflix account in a new tab. If the extension is installed, you'll see a Browse All option at the top of your Netflix home screen next to My List. Click it to scroll through the subgenres or to search through specific categories. Adding the Better Browse for Netflix extension to Chrome gives you a drop-down menu with Netflix categories. Screenshot by CNET Alternatively, you can use the FindFlix: Netflix Secret Category Finder browser extension for Chrome or Firefox. This add-on will create a drop-down menu complete with Netflix categories for your browser that you can scroll through by clicking on the FF icon that will appear on the top right of your screen. There's no need to scroll Netflix natively with this add-on and it features 7,500 categories alphabetized for your convenience. A third way is through the Netflix Codes website. Here's how: 1. Visit in any PC or mobile browser. 2. Find the genre or subgenre you want to explore. 3. Tap the code next to the genre or subgenre you want. 4. If you're on a device that has the Netflix app installed, the app should open and take you directly to the genre or subgenre you chose. If you don't have the app installed, it'll open Netflix through the browser and you can view the specific movies and shows available. 5. Tap the title you want to watch and it'll start playing. Finally, if you're comfortable with creating custom URLs, you can use Netflix codes manually in your browser. Here's how: 1. Visit on any PC or mobile browser. 2. Find the genre or subgenre you want to explore. 3. In another tab, type in but replace INSERTNUMBER with the specific genre or subgenre code. For instance, will take you to "90-Minute Movies." 4. If done correctly, you'll be taken to Netflix to peruse the titles available in that section. Simply repeat this process the next time you find a code for a Netflix category you'd like to explore. You can do this as many times as you'd like. For more Netflix tips, learn how to get the most out of Netflix on your phone or mobile device and how to improve picture quality on streaming services.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
RCMP say they're ready for bigger role in Nova Scotia
The province's commanding officer says the force has been working to address recommendations made by the public inquiry into the mass shooting of 22 people five years ago. Gareth Hampshire has the story.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is It Worth Investing in Silicon Motion (SIMO) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter? Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Silicon Motion (SIMO). Silicon Motion currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.17, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by nine brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.17 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy. Of the nine recommendations that derive the current ABR, seven are Strong Buy and two are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 77.8% and 22.2% of all recommendations. Check price target & stock forecast for Silicon Motion here>>> The ABR suggests buying Silicon Motion, but making an investment decision solely on the basis of this information might not be a good idea. According to several studies, brokerage recommendations have little to no success guiding investors to choose stocks with the most potential for price appreciation. Are you wondering why? The vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover often results in a strong positive bias of their analysts in rating it. Our research shows that for every "Strong Sell" recommendation, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations. This means that the interests of these institutions are not always aligned with those of retail investors, giving little insight into the direction of a stock's future price movement. It would therefore be best to use this information to validate your own analysis or a tool that has proven to be highly effective at predicting stock price movements. With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, which classifies stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), is a reliable indicator of a stock's near-term price performance. So, validating the Zacks Rank with ABR could go a long way in making a profitable investment decision. Although both Zacks Rank and ABR are displayed in a range of 1--5, they are different measures altogether. Broker recommendations are the sole basis for calculating the ABR, which is typically displayed in decimals (such as 1.28). The Zacks Rank, on the other hand, is a quantitative model designed to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5. Analysts employed by brokerage firms have been and continue to be overly optimistic with their recommendations. Since the ratings issued by these analysts are more favorable than their research would support because of the vested interest of their employers, they mislead investors far more often than they guide. In contrast, the Zacks Rank is driven by earnings estimate revisions. And near-term stock price movements are strongly correlated with trends in earnings estimate revisions, according to empirical research. In addition, the different Zacks Rank grades are applied proportionately to all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide current-year earnings estimates. In other words, this tool always maintains a balance among its five ranks. Another key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank is freshness. The ABR is not necessarily up-to-date when you look at it. But, since brokerage analysts keep revising their earnings estimates to account for a company's changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in indicating future price movements. In terms of earnings estimate revisions for Silicon Motion, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 0.2% over the past month to $3.41. Analysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to soar in the near term. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) for Silicon Motion. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> Therefore, the Buy-equivalent ABR for Silicon Motion may serve as a useful guide for investors. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
