Five of the leading candidates to be mayor squared off Tuesday at a debate hosted by CBC Toronto, sparring over their plans to build new homes, improve public safety and address the city’s deep financial challenges. The 90-minute debate saw lively exchanges as Ana Bailão, Olivia Chow, Mitzie Hunter, Josh …
Read More »Why the biggest landlord in Canada’s North has seen its value tank even as rents go up
Tim Kiladze, reporter with The Globe and Mail, explains why the Northview Canadian High Yield Residential Fund — a major residential landlord in Yellowknife and Iqaluit — has seen its stock drop in value in recent months. Financial reporter Tim Kiladze explains the ‘astonishing situation’ facing Northview. It’s been a …
Read More »Chris Hemsworth greets Pinoy fans: ‘I love you all!’
At a Glance Chris and Sam also posed for selfies and signed posters and other souvenirs for fans. The Aussie hunk even flashed a finger heart gesture to the crowd. Chris Hemsworth (left) flashes a finger heart gesture as director Sam Hargrave greets members of the press during a media …
Read More »White woman arrested in fatal shooting of Black neighbour in Florida
A Florida woman accused of fatally shooting her neighbour last week in the violent culmination of what the sheriff described as a 2½-year feud was arrested Tuesday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said. Ajike Owens, a mother of 4, was shot Friday. A Florida woman accused of fatally shooting her …
Read More »Thrower Carbonel bags 2nd gold in Asean Para Games
Make that two golds for Evaristo Carbonel. After ruling the men’s javelin throw F11 event last Monday, Carbonel triumphed in discus throw F11 in the 12th ASEAN Para Games at the Morodok Techo Stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Wednesday, June 7. Evaristo Carbonel PSC PHOTO Carbonel made a 25.67m …
Read More »Gilas begins training camp for World Cup
Gilas Pilipinas naturalized players led by Utah Jazz star Jordan Clarkson, Justin Brownlee and big man Ange Kouame headline the 21-man national pool that is set to prepare for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup set to start on August 25. The other members of the pool include 7-foot-3 young …
Read More »Sunshine Dizon’s powerful weapon
SUNSHINE DIZON did not play the lead role on GMA’s fantasy series “Urduja” (which preceded “Voltes V: Legacy”), but she seemed to have unleashed her weapon in one episode of “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.” In her particular case, the freelance actress is — to this day — wielding her …
Read More »Heat, Nuggets dispute 2-1 series lead
MIAMI: Erik Spoelstra has preached about the value of adversity for months, not shying away from saying that it helped the Miami Heat get to these NBA Finals. And now Denver is dealing with a little taste of it as well. Game 3 of the NBA Finals is on Wednesday …
Read More »Is vitamin D worth the hype?
Whether due to long work hours or to escape the hot and humid weather, Filipinos tend to seek shelter indoors as much as they can. The downside to this, however, is a vitamin D deficiency risk. A study revealed that out of 369 randomly selected Metro Manila office workers, 58-percent …
Read More »Spotify cuts 2% of its workforce
REDUCTION This March 20, 2018 file photo shows the Spotify app on an iPad in Baltimore. Spotify is cutting about 200 people, or 2 percent of its workforce, as the streaming company reworks its podcast unit. AP PHOTO SPOTIFY is cutting about 200 people, or 2 percent of its workforce, …
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