Nova Scotia’s record-breaking fires came as a shock in a region known for relatively mild and wet weather. But rather than being an anomaly, they are a sign of things to come for Atlantic Canada, experts say. Experts identify 3 reasons why fires are going to get more intense and …
Read More »Frustration mounts for families waiting for child Nexus cards as wait times soar to 24 months
Families say they are waiting up to 24 months to receive a Nexus card for their baby, despite multiple federal government initiatives to reduce the application backlog. Some parents have faced years-long wait, despite lack of interview, biometric processing for child applicants Annie Jensen's two-year-old son Louis has been on …
Read More »Rocky Mountain employers in Alberta see major boost in temporary foreign worker approvals
Faced with a pandemic-induced labour shortage, businesses in Alberta's Rocky Mountain tourist hot spots have been allowed to dramatically boost the number of temporary foreign workers they hire to fill low-wage positions. The easing of hiring limits isn't confined to Alberta but applies across the country. Ottawa has eased limits …
Read More »How hard is it to get EV charging stations into residential buildings?
Some electric vehicle owners are called "garage orphans," because they don't have driveways, designated parking spots or easy access to private charging options. But experts say there are ways to address this issue. More landlords, condominium boards should take advantage of government incentives, say experts When Mathieu Gosbee moved from …
Read More »1 woman’s search for justice uncovers 14 more alleged victims of teacher abuse
A CBC investigation links more than a dozen alleged victims of abuse by one longtime teacher and band leader, who is accused of weaving a web of historical secrets. CBC investigation links longtime teacher, band leader to web of historical secrets WARNING: This article contains details of abuse It all …
Read More »World Oceans Day: Humans should be the ocean’s best friend
“The ocean is the foundation of life. It supplies the air we breathe and food we eat. It regulates our climate and weather.” The strong reminder on the major role the oceans have on everyday life was made by United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres when he opened the UN …
Read More »Philippines reaches out to mend ties with China
WE support the efforts by the government and private groups to foster bilateral relations between the Philippines and China. China has been upset with the administration’s moves to modernize security cooperation with the United States, including the renewal and expansion of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). But as President …
Read More »PH, Sweden to deepen ‘green’ partnership
Sec. Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN THE Philippines and Sweden aim to deepen partnership in building their respective “green and blue” economy, Environment Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said. The secretary made the remark during the Swedish National Day as she reaffirmed the Philippine government’s commitment to pursue its green …
Read More »AFP vows to protect PH amid challenges
AS the nation commemorates its 125th Independence Day today, June 12, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. vowed that his department will continue to “strive for the protection and betterment of our motherland” amid growing challenges in the Southeast Asian region. “The Department of National Defense is one with Filipinos in …
Read More »House aims to be prolific, focused—Barbers
The House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez will continue to be a prolific in terms of its primary task of legislation for the entire 19th Congress. Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, chairman of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs, said Romualdez had already set …
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