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Some businesses in Canada who took out a CEBA loan may be hoping in vain for a last-minute reprieve and one more chance at free money from the federal government, but others involved say it’s time to move past trying to shift the deadlines for repayment. Trudeau confirms no extension, …

The high-profile lawyer who was expected to represent disgraced fashion mogul Peter Nygard in a criminal case in Winnipeg is withdrawing from the position for “ethical reasons,” he said. Brian Greenspan told Manitoba provincial court Judge Stacy Cawley over the phone from Toronto Friday there was “an irreconcilable breakdown in …

Newly unredacted documents from New Mexico’s lawsuit against Meta underscore the company’s “historical reluctance” to keep children safe on its platforms, the complaint says. Recently unredacted complaint shows Meta aware of issues but dragged feet on addressing concerns. Newly unredacted documents from New Mexico’s lawsuit against Meta underscore the company’s …

A prosecutor investigating a dramatic attack broadcast live on a public TV channel last week was shot to death Wednesday in Guayaquil. Authorities have declared a state of emergency in the country, which has been rocked by a series of attacks in the wake of a notorious gang leader’s apparent …

On 31 August 2006, the Comelec promulgated the resolution denying due course and dismissing the PI petition. The Commission on Elections is compelled to reject the People’s Initiative, or PI, petitions when these are presented, based on a precedent ruling. On 25 August 2006, Raul Lambino and Erico Aumentado filed …

Eight in 10 Filipinos believe that the administration should work with the United States amid continuing tensions in the West Philippine Sea, a recent Pulse Asia survey commissioned by international think tank Stratbase Institute showed. Seventy-nine percent of Filipinos said they want the government to work with the United States, …

Despite congressional support for a constituent assembly to amend the Constitution, organizers of a controversial people’s initiative said they will continue their own efforts to push Charter change. Former legislator Alfredo Garbin Jr., who heads the group Movants of People’s Initiative, said they welcomed a Senate resolution calling for the …

United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) Irene Khan’s 10-day visit to the Philippines will focus on learning about the Marcos administration’s efforts in upholding freedom of opinion and expression, and is not connected to the International Criminal Court (ICC) drug war investigation, a Palace official said. UN  Special Rapporteur (UNSR) freedom …

This photo shows a screengrab from a video aired on television about the 1987 Constitution. MANILA, Philippines — Minority lawmakers have raised concerns about the true intentions of those behind the campaign to change the 1987 Constitution, questioning both the timing and legitimacy of the push to liberalize economic provisions …

ROADBLOCK. Policemen block the convoy of the transport groups Manibela and Piston along España Ave. in Manila on Tuesday as jeepney drivers and operators protest against the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program. Other members of PISTON also held protests in cities like Cebu (photo below). Norman Cruz and Alan Tangcawan  …