Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he has been tasked with consulting opposition leaders to hear how best to replace David Johnston, including around what a public inquiry might look like. David Johnston will leave no later than end of June after delivering brief final report. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic …
Read More »Obiena breaches 6 meters, wins gold in Norway
Ernest John Obiena For many years, clearing the six-meter mark in pole vault has been the exclusive domain of 23 athletes in Europe, the United States and Australia. On Saturday, a Filipino joined that elite group. Ernest John “EJ” Obiena’s seven-year quest finally bore fruit as he jumped 6.0 meters to …
Read More »New federal fuel regulations are coming soon — here’s what you can expect
The federal government’s clean fuel regulations will make gasoline more expensive eventually — but that doesn’t make them a tax on fuel. Some premiers want Ottawa to suspend new regulations critics are calling the ‘carbon tax 2.0.’ In just three weeks, new federal regulations will begin slapping surcharges on the …
Read More »Canada’s Nick Taylor sets course record, sits 3 shots off lead at RBC Canadian Open
Nick Taylor, from Abbotsford, B.C., fired a 9-under 63 to set a new course record at Oakdale Golf and Country Club to rocket up the leaderboard into a four-way tie for sixth at the RBC Canadian Open on Saturday in Toronto. Taiwan’s C.T. Pan holds 2-stroke lead, McIlroy in 6-way …
Read More »Miami Heat mascot hurt after McGregor promo skit
MIAMI: The Miami Heat’s team mascot needed medical treatment after a staged ‘fight’ with former UFC mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor. The Irishman took to the court with a Heat compere during a timeout during game four of the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets for a pre-planned promotional …
Read More »Mavy and Kyline create intangible connection on TV screen
Good chemistry is often achieved through a combination of factors such as talent, understanding of the characters, shared experiences, trust, and effective direction. In GMA’s latest offering, LUV IS: Love at First Read, premiering today at 5:40, lead stars Mavy Legaspi and Kyline Alcantara exhibit intangible connection and rapport on …
Read More »Miss Manila celebrates ‘Women of Worth’
Miss Manila is making a grand comeback this year with 20 Manileñas competing for the crown and proving themselves as “Women of Worth.” Over 50 beautiful women underwent screening to be part of this year’s edition. Still, only 20 candidates received their official sashes from Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan and …
Read More »Canada’s visaless entry system crashes, leaving many travellers stranded
The collapse of the website that processes Canada’s Electronic Travel Authorizations has caused missed flights, stress and financial pain for many travellers trying to reach Canada or even just transiting through the country. They say little has been done to fix the problem so far. Travellers furious over missed flights, …
Read More »Children ate cassava flour, berries during 40 days in Amazon jungle after plane crash
Four Indigenous children survived an Amazon plane crash that killed three adults and then braved the jungle for 40 days before being found alive by Colombian soldiers, bringing a happy ending to a search-and-rescue saga that captivated a nation and forced the usually opposing military and Indigenous people to work …
Read More »Multiple British soldiers faint from sweltering heat at Prince William military parade
At least three guardsmen fainted during the military parade known as the Colonel’s Review, in which more than 1,400 soldiers of the Household Division and the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery were reviewed by the heir to the throne, who is honorary Colonel of the Welsh Guards. Troops wore woolen …
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