SEARCH CONTINUES. This image courtesy of Dirty Dozen Productions shows British businessman Hamish Harding ahead of the start of the RMS Titanic Expedition Mission 5 on the morning of June 18, 2023. The 21-foot (6.5-meter) craft, operated by OceanGate Expeditions, began its descent on Sunday but lost contact with the …
Read More »Cynthia Arre advocates forest conservation through art
Cynthia Bauzon-Arre grew-up in a home surrounded by mother nature. Little did she know that her exposure to the environment would play a huge role in the career and advocacy she would take later in life. Cynthia is an illustrator and graphic designer since 2018. She has been creating art …
Read More »Telus scraps 1.5% credit card surcharge on customer bills
Telus has reversed its decision to charge an extra fee to customers who use a credit card to pay their bills. Telecom company floated new fee last fall. Telus has reversed its decision to charge an extra fee to customers who use a credit card to pay their bills. Last …
Read More »At least 41 killed in riot at women’s prison in Honduras, officials say
A riot Tuesday at a women’s prison in Honduras killed at least 41 women, most of whom burned to death, in violence linked to gang activity, authorities said. Most victims burned to death, others suffered gunshot and knife wounds. A riot at a women’s prison in Honduras Tuesday left at …
Read More »Prime minister pushes idea of hydro loop connecting Quebec, Atlantic region
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he remains confident his government will eventually support a connected loop of Atlantic and Quebec electricity, allowing the Maritimes to end its reliance on coal. But the promise was quickly criticized by Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, who said Ottawa hasn’t put enough money …
Read More »‘Harry Potter in Concert’ brings the magic back to Manila
Get a chance to relive the magical experience of being a Potterhead with the upcoming Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert at The Theatre at Solaire on August 19 and 20. It’s the second leg of the Harry Potter in Concert series, coinciding with the original line-up, after Harry Potter and …
Read More »Cut phone lines and looted hospitals: What’s slowing aid in Sudan
Canada is sending an additional $40 million in aid to Sudan, as the country sinks deeper into crisis. But Doctors without Borders says getting that aid out on the ground is proving to be challenging. Some Sudanese Canadians say they haven’t been able to reach their family for a month. …
Read More »Tech giant Alibaba names next CEO
CHINESE tech giant Alibaba said on Tuesday it will replace its top boss in a surprise move at the e-commerce titan as it looks to recover from years of slow growth caused by weak consumer spending and a crackdown by authorities. The move comes as the market leader prepares to …
Read More »National Indigenous Peoples Day kicks off with sunrise ceremony in St. John’s
Dozens gathered for the annual sunrise ceremony in St. John’s to mark the beginning of National Indigenous Peoples Day on Wednesday — despite the cold, foggy weather. The ceremony began with smudging, drumming and prayers from Indigenous elders. Ceremony includes smudging, drumming, music and prayers. More than 100 people gathered …
Read More »N.S. mayor calls for change after patient dies in hospital with no doctor present
Paramedics and firefighters responded to a call about a patient in cardiac arrest last Thursday while the doctor on call wasn’t on site. Town officials say it’s a symptom of a failing system, but the health authority says staff followed the proper procedure. Nova Scotia Health official says proper protocols …
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