Canada’s population is expected to surpass 40 million people today, says Statistics Canada. Population growth rate currently at 2.7 per cent, the highest since 1957. Canada’s population is expected to surpass 40 million people today, says Statistics Canada. The federal statistics agency’s “population clock” uses modelling to estimate Canada’s population …
Read More »Public safety minister sidesteps questions about returning Paul Bernardo to maximum security prison
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said Thursday the Correctional Service Canada’s decision to transfer convicted murderer Paul Bernardo to a prison with fewer restrictions “does not sit well” with Canadians — but he stopped short of saying he would attempt to force the agency to reverse course in the face …
Read More »Justice Department looking into PGA Tour deal with LIV’s Saudi backers, AP source says
The Justice Department has begun to examine an agreement between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabian backers of LIV Golf to determine whether it violates federal antitrust statutes, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The inquiry is in its early stages, and it isn’t clear yet …
Read More »Manitoba crash investigators lean on lessons from Humboldt Broncos tragedy
Manitoba RCMP are turning to their Saskatchewan counterparts for help in investigating a mass casualty crash near Carberry, Man. — which is being compared to the Humboldt Broncos tragedy in 2018. ‘We need to get everything right’: Manitoba RCMP superintendent. Manitoba RCMP are turning to their Saskatchewan counterparts for help …
Read More »EJ Obiena claims bronze in Bislett Games
Filipino Olympian pole vaulter EJ Obiena claimed the bronze medal at the Oslo Diamond League-Bislett games in Norway on Friday, June 16 (Manila time). After posting a new personal-best and Asian record of 6.0 meters at the Bergen Jump Challenge last Saturday, Obiena only cleared 5.81 meters this time to …
Read More »Empower individuality and expression with ‘Pride’
The month of June brings all sorts of celebrations—from massive Pride Marches to highlighting meaningful and empowering stories of expression and individuality. SM Beauty, the country’s leading beauty retailer, understands that Pride is colorful and unique to every person, and is shining a light on the importance of support, love, …
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Sandara Park It’s been years since Sandara left the Philippines to try her luck as a K-pop idol in the girl group 2ne1. But whenever possible, Sandara returns to the country to star in shows or bask in the local environment. One thing’s for sure, her star has yet to …
Read More »Eala graduates from Rafa Nadal Academy
Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala has graduated from the Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain. The 18-year-old world number 2 in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) junior rankings shared graduation stories from members of her family on Thursday. Alex Eala PHOTO FROM HER FB PAGE She was also seen in …
Read More »BCE laying off 1,300 people, closing foreign news bureaus and 9 radio stations across Canada
BCE Inc. is cutting 1,300 positions and closing or selling nine radio stations as the company plans to significantly adapt how it delivers the news. 6 per cent of media division’s workforce being let go. BCE Inc. is cutting 1,300 positions — about three per cent of its workforce — …
Read More »Viennese violinist set to perform with Manila Symphony Orchestra
The Austrian Embassy in Manila, in partnership with the Manila Symphony Orchestra and Standard Insurance Inc. present “Dvorak, Mendelssohn, and Brahms,”captivating concert featuring the renowned Austrian Violinist and New Austrian Sound of Music (Nasom) Artist Johannes Fleischmann with the Manila Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Marlon Chen. ‘Dvorak, Mendelssohn, and …
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