THE state-run weather bureau on Monday warned of much hotter days ahead and heat indexes at extremely dangerous levels that would last until the second week of May. Aside from the dry season, the soaring temperatures and heat indexes are being triggered by the El Niño phenomenon, although this has …
Read More »Speaker kicks Poilievre out of the Commons after he calls PM a ‘wacko’ in tense question period exchange
Trudeau accuses Poilievre of associating with white nationalists, Tory leader hits back Leader of the Conservative Party Pierre Poilievre rises in response to the Speaker asking him to withdraw language during Question Period, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Ottawa. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press) Speaker Greg Fergus kicked Conservative Leader Pierre …
Read More »Trump fined $9,000 US, ordered to take down some social media posts about trial
Donald Trump has been held in contempt of court and fined $9,000 US for repeatedly violating a gag order that barred him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and some others connected to his New York hush money case. If he does it again, the judge warned, he could …
Read More »NYPD officers arrest Columbia protesters after school asks for help ending occupation
Police officers took protesters into custody late Tuesday after Columbia University called in law enforcement to end the pro-Palestinian occupation on the New York campus. Across the country at UCLA, riot police have arrived after groups of protesters clashed. New York police move into Columbia University to arrest protesters Officers …
Read More »US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic shift, but it’ll remain controlled substance
Photo Credit: AP News WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press has learned, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects across the country. The proposal, which still must be reviewed by the …
Read More »McGill asks police for help as pro-Palestinian encampment enters fourth day
In a statement sent to McGill staff and students Tuesday, McGill University president Deep Saini said the university is resorting to the police after officials “failed to reach a resolution” with protesters Monday. Police say ‘no crime is being committed’ at the encampment. The president of McGill University says officials …
Read More »Canadian economy grew 0.2% in February
The Canadian economy grew 0.2 per cent in February, with gains made in transportation and warehousing, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday. January growth was helped by rebound after public sector strike ended in Quebec. The Canadian economy grew a modest 0.2 per cent in February, with early estimates for March …
Read More »Federal public servants to return to the office 3 days a week this fall
The federal government will expect public servants back in the office three days a week beginning later this year, a federal government source confirmed to Radio-Canada. Major public sector unions say news came without warning or consultation. The federal government will expect public servants back in the office three days …
Read More »Bear-tracking study celebrates citizen science in Alberta’s grizzly country
An Alberta study celebrates how citizen scientists can help researchers better protect populations of the elusive grizzly bear. But critics say that without more government action, the species will remain under threat. Conservationists say one app not enough to help endangered species. A new study suggests citizen science could help …
Read More »Ara Mina supports husband’s new ‘100% Filipino’ ride-hailing app
Married couple Dave Almarinez and Ara Mina/Ara Mina via Instagram MANILA, Philippines — Actress Ara Mina gives her full support to husband Dave Almarinez, who recently launched the new ride-hailing app PeekUp. During the press conference in SM Megamall, Dave said that he and his actress wife support each other’s …
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