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Instead of sending in the troops to deal with what promises to be another dangerous wildfire season, Public Safety Canada is testing the capabilities of a civilian-led firefighting force as first responders and relief providers.  Emergency preparedness minister says the military is ‘not the best resource to deal with a …

Progressive groups hold protest along Padre Faura Street in Manila, as the Supreme Court held its first session of oral arguments on Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 on February 2. (Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas / release)  MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomed the recent decision of the …

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro  Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday said that the next edition of the annual US-Philippines “Balikatan” exercises will see more heightened action through realistic scenarios and full-battle simulations. In his speech at the closing rites in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, the defense …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. AFP Marcos says no politicking in the active service President Marcos said he has not received any reports of a destabilization plot involving active police officials even as he did not rule out the possibility that some retired officers might be part of the efforts against …

The Biden administration said Friday that Israel’s use of U.S.-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law, but wartime conditions prevented U.S. officials from determining that for certain in specific airstrikes.  But wartime conditions prevented officials from determining that for certain in specific airstrikes. The Biden administration said Friday …

The UN General Assembly has voted by a wide margin to grant new ‘rights and privileges’ to Palestinian representatives and called on the Security Council to favourably reconsider their request to have a Palestinian state become the 194th member of the United Nations.  Trudeau says country is committed to two-state …

A geomagnetic storm brought colourful auroras overnight in southern Canada, the northern United States and parts of Europe. It could also cause some disruptions to communications over the weekend.  Geomagnetic storm offers a chance to see colourful auroras, but authorities are taking precautions. A series of powerful solar storms made …

Canadians have grown increasingly frustrated over the price of groceries in recent months. Many are taking part in a Reddit-led boycott of stores affiliated with grocery giant Loblaw, which has just reported yet another increase in profits, in favour of smaller, independent and cheaper alternatives. Inspired by this groundswell, popular …

A group headed by Toronto billionaire Larry Tanenbaum has been granted an expansion franchise with the WNBA, CBC Sports has learned.  Larry Tanenbaum’s Kilmer Sports group to run league’s 14th franchise. Women’s professional basketball is coming to Toronto. CBC Sports has learned that Kilmer Sports Inc., headed by Toronto billionaire …

Photo: PBBM Facebook Page  President Marcos expressed confidence in the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) amid reports of a destabilization plot against his administration. Unperturbed by the rumors, the Chief Executive urged the police and military to stay dedicated to their oath and …