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Firefighters respond to a first alarm fire that hit a commercial area at Tayuman Street corner Oroquieta Road in Sta. Cruz, Manila on June 15, 2024. (Raha Volunteer / Fire and Rescue Alert Responders)  MANILA, Philippines — A fire engulfed a religious article store in Sta. Cruz, Manila on Saturday …

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Saturday said that 21 of the 22 Filipino seafarers aboard a ship that was attacked by Houthi rebels had been rescued. During the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the rescue operation on the MV Tutor was …

The Russian-Ukrainian war has killed tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers. As it grinds on, and as Russia continues to strike Ukrainian cities with missiles, bombs and drones, there is a growing weariness among many Ukrainians, who are exhausted by fear and grief and struggle to see an end to …

Protecting military trainers in the event they’re deployed back into Ukraine is the top consideration for Canadian defence planners as France steps up pressure on allies to join its training initiative, Canada’s top military commander says.  Paris has been inviting allies to take part in a new training mission inside …

Officials continue to warn residents that Calgary could run out of water if the effort to conserve water isn’t their first priority. But what could running out of water actually look like in Alberta’s largest city?  Ominous warnings put water conservation in spotlight for residents, businesses, fire crews and hospitals. …

Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists as the Edmonton Oilers thumped the visiting Florida Panthers 8-1 on Saturday to cut the Panthers’ lead in the best-of-seven title series to 3-1. Edmonton chases Sergei Bobrovsky in 8-1 victory as series shifts back to Florida. Connor McDavid has dragged his …

Cleaning contaminated surfaces in hospitals is critically important to protect patients from drug-resistant superbugs, which are on the rise. But some infectious diseases experts say recent moves to outsource hospital services could compromise the standards of cleanliness and result in poorer infection controls. Hospital housekeeping staff are often seen as …

Budget airlines have a hard time staying in business in Canada, an issue the Competition Bureau is looking into. As the CEO of the country’s remaining ultra-low-cost domestic airline prepares to retire, Stephen Jones talks about what he thinks needs to change.  Stephen Jones tells CBC’s Ian Hanomansing why the …

In a fast-paced world, finding a sanctuary of like-minded, empowered women can be a ray of light. Beautiful Soul Sisters is exactly that — a group of remarkable women who have carved their path to success and now illuminate the lives of others with their generosity and spirit. Let me …

Kim Chiu is on a roll these days — her new endorsement deals continue to pour in while brands that have trusted her in years past continue to renew their partnership with the in-demand actress and host. One of them is Megasoft Hygienic Products Inc. — makers of Sisters Napkins …