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 …
Read More »STREAMING REVIEWS: Pride Month offering and reality docu-drama
LGBTQ elements abound in the hilarious murder mystery limited series Deadloch; while Reality is a winning docu-drama that reports on political events from six years ago. Deadloch (Amazon Prime Australia) – It’s probably not a coincidence that this Aussie series drops as Pride Month kicks in. How best to describe …
Read More »What does it take to make a multiplex? A lot of planning and a healthy budget
A primer on what’s involved in building and developing a multiplex residential property in Toronto. Toronto is aiming to make multi-unit low-rise housing easier to build. Architect Tom Knezic knows multiplexes. The Solares Architecture co-founder has designed at least a dozen of them and even built some himself. With Toronto …
Read More »The FDA says people are confusing poppers with energy shots, and dying. Experts want proof
It’s not unusual for the packaging of one product to resemble that of another, potentially leading to mix-ups. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned people who drink energy shots to make sure they’re not accidentally chugging a bottle of poppers — or they might end up …
Read More »Boeing accelerates 787 production
NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina: As airlines seek to fulfill customers’ growing post-pandemic appetites for long-haul travel, Boeing is aiming to speed up production of its 787 Dreamliners after a period plagued by repeated delivery interruptions due to manufacturing defects. At a hangar in the US East Coast state of South …
Read More »Historic wildfire in Shelburne County, N.S., remains out of control, says premier
Much-needed rainfall in Shelburne County is allowing firefighters to attack a massive wildfire that has been burning out of control for nearly a week. But Premier Tim Houston says it remains out of control. Schools in Shelburne County will remain closed Monday and Tuesday. Watch as ground crews continue to …
Read More »Municipalities across Quebec on alert as wildfires rage across province
Another Quebec municipality was evacuated due to forest fires Friday evening. The 2,000 residents of Lebel-sur-Quévillon were called to leave their homes as a nearby blaze approached the community. Nearly twice as many fires in Quebec this year compared to 10-year average. More Quebec municipalities are receiving evacuation notices as …
Read More »Breaking up is hard to do — especially when it’s with your doctor
The letter arrived last week, ending our 23-year relationship. It opened the way you’d expect — “this letter is probably the hardest one I have ever written” — before going on in great detail and with much sadness about how the timing wasn’t right, before giving me the old “it’s …
Read More »Mags on catwalk 2023
Time really flies! It feels like just yesterday when Mags was born, and now Mags is celebrating 20 years of amazing fashion-forward creations. It’s truly a blessing to see Mags become a byword for exquisite fashion among women of all ages, sizes, and statures. She had her fair share of …
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