LOS ANGELES, California: “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” slung its webs back to the top of the box office while “The Flash” saw a drop faster than its speedy character. The Spidey animated sequel, starring Shameik Moore as the teenage webslinger Miles Morales, reclaimed the No. 1 spot in its fourth …
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo’s second album ‘GUTS’ out in September
LOS ANGELES, California: Buckle up for a sad girl fall. Olivia Rodrigo, the Filipino-American Grammy winner best known for her 2021 smash single “drivers license,” will release her highly anticipated sophomore album in September. The singer-actor is reteaming with her close collaborator Dan Nigro for “GUTS,” to be released on September …
Read More »Potential court case looms as First Nations dispute territorial history of key Chilcotin fishing site
Long-standing tensions are flaring between neighbouring First Nations over the status and use of Farwell Canyon in B.C.’s Chilcotin Plateau. Both Williams Lake First Nation and the Tŝilhqot’in National Government are claiming it as part of their traditional territory. Both Tŝilhqot’in and Williams Lake nations claim Farwell Canyon is part …
Read More »Sri Lanka to restructure domestic debt
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan authorities have declared a five-day closure of financial markets from Thursday ahead of a controversial move to restructure the government’s domestic debt amounting to more than $51 billion. The restructuring affects government bonds in line with an IMF bailout agreed in March after Sri Lanka defaulted on …
Read More »Asian shares mixed, oil prices flat
TOKYO: Asian shares are mixed after a short-lived armed rebellion in Russia added to uncertainties over the war in Ukraine. Benchmarks rose in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul and fell in Shanghai and Sydney. US futures rose and oil prices were little changed. The rebellion by mercenary soldiers who briefly …
Read More »Auto shop owner in London, Ont., loses customers for flying pride flag
Wortley Village Service owner, Matt Smith, 43, is speaking out about the hate his London, Ont., business has received since flying the pride flag. This is the second year Wortley Auto Service owner, Matt Smith, 43, has flown the flag during pride month. Wortley Auto Service owner, Matt Smith, 43, …
Read More »Hydration boosted with vitamin E
An icon since the 70s, The Body Shop’s Vitamin E range is so beloved. It’s a hydration hero, packed full of skin-loving ingredients, that’s suitable for every skin type, tone and texture. Today, it remains a cross-generational hero as its full range has a bit of a make-over. Not only …
Read More »After the flood: Alberta communities assessing damage as water levels recede
Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara said Monday about 60 homes and businesses in the community have flooded basements. Parts of one of Edson’s main streets are closed after water damage. West-central Alberta communities are assessing damage and making repairs as flood waters recede. In the town of Edson, 100 kilometres west …
Read More »Grasshoppers threaten to devour Alberta crops following extreme heat
Driven by drought, heat-loving grasshoppers are thriving in Alberta, threatening to devour crops in central and southern parts of the province. Pest species taking wing early this year following hot, dry spring weather. Driven by drought, heat-loving grasshoppers are thriving in Alberta, threatening to devour crops in central and southern …
Read More »Canada’s grocery business doesn’t have enough competition — and shoppers are paying the price, report finds
Canada's grocery business is controlled by large players and needs government assistance to encourage new entrants to bring down prices, a report from Canada's Competition Bureau says. Report is the results of months-long probe by competition watchdog Canada's grocery business is controlled by large players and needs government assistance to …
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