Suncor Energy will eliminate 1,500 positions as the company’s new chief executive announced an immediate plan to cut costs by $400-million by the end of this year. New CEO aims to find $400 million in cost savings at all levels of company. Suncor Energy will eliminate 1,500 positions as the …
Read More »U.S. added 339,000 jobs last month, far more than expected
The nation’s employers stepped up their hiring in May, adding a robust 339,000 jobs, well above expectations and evidence of strength in an economy that the Federal Reserve is desperately trying to cool. Data shows economy is proving resilient in the face of rate hikes. The nation’s employers stepped up …
Read More »Sri Lanka’s economic recovery improving
COLOMBO: Debt-stricken Sri Lanka, which declared bankruptcy last year, is showing signs of economic improvement but its recovery still faces challenges, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday. The Indian Ocean island nation declared bankruptcy in April 2022 and said it was suspending repayment of its foreign debt. It …
Read More »Wildfire terminology can be confusing. Here’s a cheat sheet of words you might hear
We consulted the guides and wildfire experts to develop a list list of the most unique and common terms you might hear during wildfire season. Bird dog aircraft, duff and fire whirls are just some of the specialized terms firefighters use. With wildfires raging throughout Canada, some of the strategy …
Read More »Philippines to welcome first international Elephant House Cafe
Harry Potter enthusiasts, rejoice. The Elephant House — a renowned Scottish authors’ café revered as the “birthplace” of Harry Potter — is set to open its inaugural international branch outside of Edinburgh. The highly anticipated establishment will find its home in the vibrant heart of the new Greenhills Mall, offering …
Read More »A look at how P.E.I. and its residents are adapting 8 months after Fiona
CBC’s Nicola MacLeod looks at the impact Fiona had on the Island — and its people — in a four-part series, Changed by Fiona. Check out all the stories here. Changed by Fiona series looked at how the storm altered the Island, from the landscape to farmers. On Sept. 24, …
Read More »Federal environment minister says Alberta and Ottawa can come to terms on climate policy
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says that cooperation is still possible between the federal government and Premier Danielle Smith’s newly re-elected UCP government in Alberta. Guilbeault says forcing emissions cap on provinces is not a conversation he wants to have. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault faces both a personal and political challenge …
Read More »Minister may bar use of preferred names, pronouns in school without parental consent
The Minister of Education has assured parents that he does not plan on making it mandatory to ‘out’ children who want to use different names and pronouns in schools. Bill Hogan said what he’s actually considering is preventing teachers from using the child’s preferred name and pronoun until the parent …
Read More »Kim Chiu launched as the newest ‘Sister’
Multimedia idol, Kim Chiu is the latest sister to join the family of feminine hygiene brand, Sisters Sanitary Napkins and Pantyliners. Megasoft Hygienic Products Inc. is thrilled to have Chiu on board seeing how she embodies admirable qualities that resonate with their premium product and consumers as well. Actress-host Kim …
Read More »Toni Pons now in the Philippines
Toni Pons, a Spanish footwear company known for their espadrilles, has finally opened the doors to their first official store in the Philippines at SM Megamall and Robinsons Place Manila. In 1946 Spain, Toni Pons founder, Antoni Pons Parramon, created the first traditionally-made espadrilles made with jute or rubber in …
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