Mavx Productions showcased its highly anticipated film “Pangarap Kong Oskars” on June 23 with a glamorous red carpet event at Cinema 3, The Block, SM North Edsa in Quezon City. The affair drew a crowd of industry insiders, who came out in full force to show their support for the …

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The American consumer’s confidence jumped in June to its highest level in 18 months as a strong labor market continues to buoy the US economy. The Conference Board reported on Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose to 109.7 in June from 102.5 in May. That’s the highest …

TAIPEI: New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins discussed his country’s interest in boosting economic ties with China during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday. Hipkins said the focus of his meeting with Xi was to “reaffirm our close economic relationship by supporting businesses [to] renew …

Toronto police have charged a 42-year-old man in connection with an alleged mortgage fraud scam targeting short-term rental homes. Investigators believe he’s part of a larger criminal group. Toronto police arrest 42-year-old last month who investigators allege is part of larger criminal group. Imagine temporarily renting out your home on …

For British Columbians depending on government assistance, it came as no surprise to learn poverty was the biggest risk factor for death during the 2021 heat dome, according to unpublished research from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control. 2 years after extreme heat killed 619, advocates call for permanent program …

Even with UCP re-elected, close result marks the end of decades of conservative dominance. Competitive politics is likely here to stay. UCP won, but close result spells end to decades of conservative dominance. This opinion piece is by Doreen Barrie, a political scientist at the University of Calgary. For more …

For British Columbians depending on government assistance, it came as no surprise to learn poverty was the biggest risk factor for death during the 2021 heat dome, according to unpublished research from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control. 2 years after extreme heat killed 619, advocates call for permanent program …

After Alberta experienced its deadliest month on record for opioid deaths, some health researchers are calling for the province to return to releasing neighbourhood-level data, arguing that doing so could help save lives. Province says some data isn’t released to protect privacy and prevent stigmatization. After Alberta experienced its deadliest …

A Calgary mom and dad are reeling after discovering a stranger has been taking photos of their young daughter from the family’s social media accounts and, police say, using them to convince others he’s a single father who is struggling financially. Calgary police lay several charges, say more could be …

When Martene Sementilli and her husband purchased a town home in Amherstburg, Ont., they were hoping to give their children a leg up in the housing market years from now. Instead, the couple will sell their property this summer after their tenants allegedly defrauded them, resulting in criminal charges from …