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PAY CUT In a file picture taken on Feb. 6, 2009, a man walks past the company logo of Temasek Holdings in Singapore. Singapore state investment fund Temasek said on Monday, May 29, 2023, it had slashed compensation for the team and senior management responsible for its investment in collapsed …

Officials say crews made good progress through the night, but an expected change in the weather later Tuesday could create potentially dangerous firefighting conditions. More than 200 homes and other structures have been damaged or destroyed  Officials say more than 200 homes and other structures have been damaged or destroyed. …

Air Canada’s pilots have ended a decade-long contract framework, opening the door to “full bargaining this summer,” their union leadership said on Monday in a note to members seen by Reuters.  Move comes after pilots at other airlines have recently negotiated large pay increases, Air Canada’s pilots have ended a …

The Department of Tourism (DoT) is positioning the country as an emerging medical and wellness tourism destination in Asia with the recent tie-up with a global leader in the medical and wellness industry. Witnessing signing ceremony were (from left) DoT Assistant Secretary Verna Covar-Buensuceso, Office of Product and Market Development …

Critics say boards need to distinguish between hateful rhetoric and genuine community concern over controversial trustee decisions, and ensure the safety of board members, staff and the community doesn’t come at the expense of accountability or transparency.  Students urge boards, community to leave politics out of decisions, protests. Some school …

Commuters faced significant delays Monday morning after a dump truck hit the No. 3 Road overpass along the Trans-Canada Highway in Abbotsford, B.C.  The Abbotsford Police Department says the driver of the truck was not injured, but is “extremely shook up.” Sgt. Paul Walker says the truck was heading eastbound …

The list of physicians speaking out about a resourcing crisis at hospitals in B.C.’s Lower Mainland grew Monday to include dozens of doctors working within the obstetrician and gynecology units at Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH).  36 physicians in obstetrics and gynecology join list of doctors speaking out about ‘crisis.’ Obstetrician …

Ezekial Bigknife sported bruises on his neck, a black eye and cuts on his face when he spoke with CBC News.  ‘I didn’t think it would happen to me twice in my lifetime,’ says Ezekial Bigknife. Warning: this story contains distressing content. Five years ago, Ezekial Bigknife was racially profiled …

WWF Philippines Ambassador Karen Ibasco, Samsonite Head of Marketing & Brand Strategy (SEA) Hazlina Dayangku, Samsonite Philippines Country Head Michael Corpuz, and Envirotech Marketing Head John Cedro lead the launch of Samsonite’s Luggage Trade-in promo.  Thinking of replacing an old luggage soon? Instead of throwing it away, why not consider …

Despite fighting cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, 72-year-old Lina Courtois from the Eastern Townships was determined to compete in two Canadian championships last week. She took home three gold medals.  ‘She’s a machine,’ says husband. From her hospital bed in Sherbrooke, Que., Lina Courtois visualizes her artistic swimming routine. She points …