The federal government plans to expand early pension eligibility to more front-line workers, Treasury Board President Anita Anand announced in Ottawa on Thursday. In a statement, Anand said the government will introduce legislative changes this fall that will allow more public safety workers to retire after 25 years of service …
Read More »Shake Shack opens 1st Canadian location in Toronto
If you fancy a burger and crinkle-cut fries, U.S. fast-casual joint Shake Shack is dipping a toe into the Canadian market — but its success could depend on customers willing to fork out higher prices. Restaurant expansion into Canadian market ‘requires good planning,’ says analyst. If you fancy a burger …
Read More »Most jurisdictions don’t track deaths of homeless people — but that could soon change
A new national process that spells out how to track more information on the deaths of homeless people could provide vital information to governments and people on the front lines of the housing and toxic drug crises. New national process could provide vital information to governments and people working on …
Read More »‘Inside Out 2’ breaks Philippine cinema records after wide release
A scene from ‘Inside Out 2’/Disney – Pixar MANILA, Philippines — Pixar’s latest entry, “Inside Out 2,” broke several records in the Philippines after premiering nationwide last June 12. Disney Philippines announced that the sequel to the Oscar-winning 2015 movie recorded the third biggest opening day of all time in the Philippines. …
Read More »MIss Universe Philippines addresses allegations of unpaid trophies
The candidates of the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 beauty pageant (Facebook) The Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) Organization has released a statement addressing allegations made by artist Jef Albea, claiming that the organization did not pay for the trophies he supplied. The MUPh also said that it will not hesitate to pursue …
Read More »Megabus Canada’s parent company files for bankruptcy protection in U.S.
Coach USA, the operator of Megabus and other commuter bus lines in the U.S. and Canada, filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware late Tuesday, seeking to sell its assets and shed debt incurred in an ill-timed 2019 private equity buyout. Megabus says its operations won’t be affected, bus routes will …
Read More »Taylor Swift made ‘ground shaking’ UK debut—seismologists
Grammy-award winning singer Taylor Swift London, United Kingdom—Taylor Swift fans literally made the earth move as the US singer-songwriter began her UK tour, the British Geological Survey said on Thursday, with seismic activity recorded six kilometers (nearly four miles) away. The American pop sensation kicked off the UK-leg of her …
Read More »Leonard Grospe shatters own national high jump record in Thai meet
Leonard Grospe soared to new heights anew after shattering his own national record in high jump at the 2024 Thailand Track and Field Championships on Friday, June 14. Leonard Grospe soars to a new Philippine record anew in men’s high jump. (File Photo/PATAFA) Pending ratification, the Mapua University triple gold …
Read More »It’s ‘All About Dad’ at Sheraton Manila Bay
Inviting all dads, grand-dads, step-dads, single dads, first-time dads, uncle-dads, dads-to-be, career dads, friend dads — no matter what kind of dad, they are all worth celebrating for their incredible love and strength. Sheraton Manila Bay has organized a special for all dads. The Manila Bay Kitchen will be “All …
Read More »BPC winner Fajardo credits teammates
EVER humble, San Miguel Beer’s star center June Mar Fajardo reiterated that any individual accolade takes a backseat as team championship is the one that truly matters to him. “I was motivated because we were down, 1-2 in the series, but the BPC (Best Player of the Conference), that’s just …
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