Systemic racism and inequity in health care may be contributing to why First Nations patients in Alberta disproportionately leave emergency departments without being seen, or against medical advice, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. A Siksika Nation councillor says the study reflects community members’ …
Read More »House passes legislation vs TikTok
WASHINGTON D.C.: The US House of Representatives passed legislation Saturday (Sunday in Manila) that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon. The decision by House …
Read More »Elon Musk’s X, Australia government clash over order to take down church stabbing video
Elon Musk lashed out at Australia’s prime minister on Tuesday after a court ordered his social media company X to take down footage of an alleged terrorist attack in Sydney, and said the ruling meant any country could control “the entire internet.” Musk asks: ‘Does the PM think he should …
Read More »Investigation underway after CP Rail cars catch fire, roll through downtown London, Ont.
London Fire says no one is hurt after five train cars caught fire travelling eastbound through downtown London, Ont. late Sunday night. There were no injuries and damage is estimated at $25,000. London Fire says no one is hurt after five train cars caught fire travelling eastbound through downtown London, …
Read More »Alberta liquor retailers reject idea of expanding alcohol sales to groceries, corner stores
The provincial government has assembled a panel of MLAs to study the possibility of allowing alcohol sales in grocery stores, following Ontario’s move to allow beer, wine and coolers in supermarkets and corner stores starting in 2026. Panel of UCP MLAs looking into the concept, similar to a move adopted …
Read More »Celine Dion gives health update in rare interview
Montreal, Canada – Canadian pop megastar Celine Dion, who suffers from a rare neurological disorder, said in her first interview since announcing the career-sidelining diagnosis that she is well, but taking life “one day at a time.” Dion, 56, first disclosed in December 2022 that she had been diagnosed with …
Read More »Panlilio: Gilas found ‘the right guy’ in Boatwright
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio felt the federation has found “the right guy” in San Miguel Beer import Bennie Boatwright as he becomes the next Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player and one of the foundations of the program in the future. Panlilio finally met Boatwright in a meeting that …
Read More »Imelda Papin removes ‘loyalista’ word from her biopic
Imelda Papin (middle) is flanked by her grandson, Zac Papin (left), and director Gabby Ramos during a recent movie screening. Previously, we wrote about “Loyalista,” the movie, and how it gives the public a rare glimpse of the Marcoses’ life in exile in Hawaii with Imelda Papin. Recently, the famous …
Read More »From Manila to Milan: Seameo Innotech artists set to bring Filipino artistry to Europe
A first international exhibition of Seameo Innotech resident artists Seameo Innotech resident artists with The White Room Gallery Curator Professor Ruben DF Defeoand Innotech Center Director Leonor Magtolis Briones The White Room Gallery is set to bring Filipino artistry to Europe, a first international exhibition of Seameo Innotech resident artists, …
Read More »Federal labour minister announces inquiry into B.C. port strike
Seamus O’Regan says workers and businesses need “long-term solutions” and the inquiry commission will present its findings next spring. Seamus O’Regan says workers and businesses need ‘long-term solutions’ to disputes. Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan says he has appointed an Industrial Inquiry Commission to dig deeper into the underlying causes …
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