5 things to know for Thursday, July 2, 2015

CTVNews.ca Staff
Here are the five things you need to know this Thursday: confusion reigns in Greece as talks between the country and its creditors have been stopped until after a weekend referendum; former sergeant-at-arms Kevin Vickers made a memorable return to Parliament Hill; Loblaws has issued a recall for No Name brand chicken burgers over salmonella fears; a robot killed a contractor at a Volkswagen production plant in Germany; and some stunning views from the Great Barrier Reef have been released to highlight the plight of turtles.

Plus, today’s "Life Hack Thursday" tips will help you reduce the strain on your eyes if you spend long hours staring at screens.
1. Back on the Hill: Former sergeant-at-arms Kevin Vickers soared in the cockpit of a Canadian Forces Snowbird plane as part of the aerobatic team's traditional Canada Day flyby of Parliament Hill. The ambassador to Ireland was honoured for his leadership and dedication to Canada's security.
2. Chaos expected: Talks between Greece and its creditors have been suspended, leaving many banks in the country still closed. A referendum is due to be held this weekend but citizens say they are worried the situation could become worse.
3. Chicken burger recall: Loblaws is recalling its No Name brand chicken burgers sold in Atlantic Canada, Ontario and Quebec because of a possible salmonella contamination.
4. Tragic human error? A robot killed a 22-year-old contractor at a Volkswagen production plant in Germany on Wednesday. A spokesman for VW said that he was part of a team that was setting up the stationary robot when it suddenly grabbed him. Police are unsure whether to bring charges -- and if so, whom they would charge.
5. View from the deep: The World Wildlife Foundation of Australia has released breathtaking footage of a turtle exploring the depths of the Great Barrier Reef. The footage was filmed as part of a study to investigate how pollution was affecting turtles.

And one more thing for "Life Hack Thursday"…
Some work days can be nothing but headaches, but if you’re consistently ending the day with a pounding head, itchy, dry eyes and blurry vision, you could be suffering from the modern scourge of Internet use: CVS.



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