Members of the Chinese diaspora in Canada say the country can’t afford the lengthy public hearing process that will only tell them what they already know. Instead, they are demanding action on a foreign agent registry. Canadians can’t afford to wait for a months-long public hearing process, advocate says. The …
Read More »Tired of getting spam calls? Here’s why you may never be rid of them
Spam calls — or “scam calls” as they’re also known — have become an infuriating part of life. Some 18 months ago, many Canadians hoped they’d disappear thanks to new technology to combat the problem. Now, however, they aren’t expected to stop anytime soon. ‘There’s no silver bullet’ to the …
Read More »Aritzia doesn’t have private mirrors in its fitting rooms, and many people don’t like it
The change rooms in Aritzia don’t have mirrors — shoppers instead must share a communal, mirrored area staffed with ‘style advisors.’ It’s been that way for decades. But with the Canadian chain’s recent surge in popularity, some shoppers are complaining. Long-standing practice draws criticism as Canadian chain sees surge in …
Read More »Para powerlifter Marydol Pamati-an seizes gold and silver
Marydol Pamati-an PSC PHOTO Powerlifter Marydol Pamati-an seized a gold and a silver medal in the women’s 41kg class in the 12th ASEAN Para Games at the National Paralympic Committee Hall in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Sunday, June 4. Pamati-an lifted a total of 216kg (combined three attempts) to get …
Read More »And just like that… Cattrall to appear in ‘Sex and the City’ sequel
New York (AFP) – Samantha Jones, Kim Cattrall’s beloved character from “Sex and the City,” will make a shock (and very brief) return in the sequel to the cult series, streaming platform Max has confirmed, to the delight of fans. The glamorous and sexually liberated Jones was one of the …
Read More »Heat eye equalizer as Nuggets gun for 2-0
DENVER: For the Miami Heat, shooting at Denver’s 5,280 feet of mile-high altitude during Game 1 of the NBA Finals wasn’t a problem. Not shooting from 15 feet — the distance from the basket to the foul line — was. The Heat made NBA history, and not the good kind, …
Read More »Actor John Regala passes away at 55
Veteran actor John Regala – John Paul Scherrer in real life – passed away early Saturday morning at 55 years old after battling liver and kidney complications. His wife, Victoria Scherrer, said the actor had been under critical care for three weeks at the New Era General Hospital in Quezon …
Read More »Wolfgang’s Steakhouse launches exclusive grill offerings
World-renowned restaurant Wolfgang’s Steakhouse introduces a new grill concept that will swoon tastebuds with exclusive grill menu offerings only available at the newly-opened branch in at City of Dreams in Parañaque City. “We’ve come a long way. The first restaurant that we opened up here in the Philippines was in …
Read More »Negotiations to end B.C. ports strike stall as retailers warn of continent-wide impact
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business warns the strike could cause supply chain issues like those seen earlier in the pandemic, and could also fuel inflation. Industry insiders say strike could cause supply chain issues, higher costs for consumers. As the port workers’ strike in British Columbia goes into its …
Read More »Ateneo routs GMC to stay unblemished in Pinoyliga
ROOKIE LeBron Nieto powered Ateneo to a 89-64 win over Guang Ming College to remain perfect in the Pinoyliga Collegiate Cup at the Enderun Colleges Gym. The younger brother of Mike and Matt Nieto, LeBron logged 14 points, three assists and two rebounds for the Blue Eagles. LeBron Nieto CONTRIBUTED …
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