Located right in the middle of Sulu Sea, the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is a marine and bird sanctuary consisting of two huge atolls, covering more than 97,000 hectares. It is a world-renowned scuba diving site, as it is home to more than 1200 marine species. For those of you …
Read More »Meet the characters of ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’
New allies, villains, and fleshlings. Meet the new characters joining the ongoing battle to save the Earth in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts – and get reacquainted with old favorites. The Autobots Optimus Prime. The legendary Autobot leader, transforms into a red 1987 Freightliner LFA with silver trim. He is …
Read More »White buzzer-beater carries Boston past Miami, forces deciding Game 7
Miami (AFP) –With a dramatic, buzzer-beater from Derrick White, the Boston Celtics forced their NBA Eastern Conference Finals series with the Miami Heat to a winner-take-all game seven with a 104-103 win in South Florida on Saturday. The Celtics became just the fourth team in NBA history to level a …
Read More »Celine Dion cancels 2023–2024 shows over health
Canadian singer Celine Dion performs on the opening night of her new world tour ‘Courage’ at the Videotron Center in Quebec City, Quebec province, eastern Canada on Sept. 18, 2019. AFP FILE PHOTO PARIS: Pop icon Celine Dion on Friday canceled all her remaining shows scheduled for 2023 and 2024, …
Read More »Family of man in crisis shot dead by Toronto police says he ‘didn’t have to die’
Since Andrew Geisler’s death, the family says they have been stuck in a holding pattern until answers arrive from police watchdog the Special Investigations Unit arrive. Until then, they’re hoping to honour his memory. Andrew Geisler needed mental health, addiction supports — not police intervention, family says. Horst Geisler never …
Read More »Pride organizers appeal for more funding as rising security costs could dampen festivities
Rising security costs and heightened safety concerns have some Pride organizers worried that Canadian events will have to scale back this year. ‘We want to make sure that people feel safe to be their authentic self,’ organizer says. Rising security costs and heightened safety concerns have some Pride organizers worried …
Read More »They’re frustrated, not apathetic. We spoke with undecided Alberta voters in a battleground riding
Have you decided how you’re voting yet? In this battleground Calgary riding, many people have not. But it’s not apathy causing the delay. It’s frustration. ‘They want to put each other down, and I’m just really not that type of person.’ Polls suggest this election is still too close to …
Read More »The films competing at the Cannes Film Festival
The winner of the 76th Cannes Film Festival’s top prize, the Palme d’Or, will be decided on Saturday. Here is a list of the 21 films that competed over the last fortnight on the French Riviera. “Asteroid City” by Wes Anderson “The Zone of Interest” by Jonathan Glazer “May December” …
Read More »Hamilton police say 2 tenants killed at Stoney Creek residence, man barricaded inside ‘no longer a threat’
Hamilton police say there is ‘no longer a threat to public safety’ in Stoney Creek after two people were found dead and police engaged with a man who had ‘barricaded himself in the residence with firearms.’ Man had fired shots from inside the residence, police said. Hamilton police say there …
Read More »Got sensitive skin? Here’s what to do
Dealing with sensitive skin can be challenging, and those with it know the time and effort it takes to manage flare-ups. While sensitive skin isn’t life-threatening, it may get in the way of the quality of your life. You know you’ve got sensitive skin when your skin feels itchy, looks …
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