The Ugandan school where attackers killed dozens of students Friday was built with the help of a B.C.-based non-profit, the group’s co-founder and former vice-president Peter Hunt confirmed to CBC News. B.C.-based group helped build school in Mpondwe between 2010 and 2011. The Ugandan school where attackers killed dozens of …
Read More »To keep its air clean, U.S. is sending wildfire-detection data to Canada
The U.S. Department of Defence has begun sending real-time satellite and sensor data to Canadian authorities, technology it said would help more quickly identify new fires as Canada endures one of its most destructive early wildfire seasons. Satellite data will help Canada more quickly identify and suppress new fires, U.S. …
Read More »Grizzlies star Morant suspended 25 games for latest gun video
Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies warms up before play against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. AFP PHOTO LOS ANGELES: Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was suspended for 25 …
Read More »Senate committee urges Cannabis Act overhaul to address exclusion of First Nations
The federal health minister should amend the Cannabis Act to recognize First Nations’ right to govern the possession, sale and distribution of cannabis on their lands, says the Senate committee on Indigenous Peoples. Committee chair says situation ‘yet another example of how Indigenous Peoples are being let down by Canada.’ …
Read More »Stay or go home: PNVF to decide on De Brito’s contract
Will Jorge Edson Souza de Brito get a contract extension as the Philippine women’s volleyball head coach? The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) is set to decide on the matter when the de Brito-led national team returns to the country after the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women …
Read More »Where to take dad on Father’s Day
Make Father’s Day weekend extra special for the family’s superhero with the following offers and promotions from the city’s top hotels. @Belmont Hotel Manila Café Belmont is hosting “Dinner and Music with Dad” on June 16 and June 17 (Friday and Saturday), featuring a buffet with international cuisines, live acoustic …
Read More »Double the dazzle for Rabiya Mateo at LVNA boutique opening
When LVNA By Drake Dustin opened its newest home at the Shangri-La Plaza Mall, it glistened not only with the precious diamond pieces on display but the radiant celebrities who attended the exclusive event. Touted to be its most spacious boutique to date, LVNA’s trio of captivating brand ambassadors — …
Read More »‘Bleisure’ beckons at Belmont Hotel Mactan
On June 13, homegrown brand Belmont Hotel officially opened its doors at the sprawling Mactan Newtown township in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, making the “bleisure” — business and leisure — experience available for both tourists and working travelers. The hospitality concept is undoubtedly perfect for Lapu-Lapu City, which, in 2022 alone, …
Read More »Ticketmaster announces all-in pricing option during Biden junk fees meeting
U.S. President Joe Biden hosted executives from Live Nation, Airbnb and other companies at the White House on Thursday to highlight his administration’s push to end so-called junk fees that surprise consumers. SeatGeek to unveil similar feature that displays true cost of tickets up front. U.S. President Joe Biden highlighted …
Read More »Perfect Father’s Day gifts for dads
Father’s Day is a time to honor and show appreciation for all the hard work and effort fathers put in to making sure their families have everything they need. There are plenty of gift options dads will sure to love. From gadgets, clothes to food, finding the perfect Father’s Day …
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