A brief ground stop order for all Air Canada and Rouge flights in the U.S. due to an unspecified computer issue has been lifted. Unspecified computer issue cited as reason for brief grounding. A brief ground stop order for all Air Canada and Rouge flights in the U.S. due to …
Read More »Of Muppets and mermaids
Some Disney is in order this week. Ten episodes of “The Muppets Mayhem” dropped earlier this month. The series features members of the band “Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem,” which debuted in the ’70s on “The Muppet Show.” Dr. Teeth, Floyd, Lips, Zoot, Janice and Animal meet Nora Singh …
Read More »A glittering affair with tourism personalities
THE Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Philippines Chapter came up with a unique and attractive way to mark the Philippine tourism industry’s golden year through the “PATA Gala–A Fashion Show with a Heart.” The event gathered leading tourism personalities who presented a dazzling show that drew an overflow crowd. The …
Read More »Binibining Pilipinas ready to crown new queens
A total of 40 candidates will vie for two titles this weekend. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE Binibining Pilipinas is all set to crown two new queens come Sunday, May 26, 9:30 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. With hosts Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, Miss Grand International 2016 1st …
Read More »Canadian burn survivor’s 40-shade foundation line gets picked up by beauty giant Sephora
Basma Hameed struggled to find the right foundation to cover her burn scars. So she created her own foundation line that is now selling online at Sephora and will soon be available in the retailer’s 100 stores in Canada. Basma Hameed struggled to find foundation for her skin, so she …
Read More »Advocates criticize Saskatoon Catholic Schools directive to keep kids from Rainbow Tent at children’s festival
The Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools superintendent of education wrote that the school division would not support engagement and participation in the Rainbow Tent at the Nutrient Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan. Rainbow Tent meant to promote inclusivity and diversity: Nutrien Childen’s Festival organizer. An email the superintendent of education for Greater …
Read More »Heart Evangelista’s definition of luxury
A quick look at Heart Evangelista’s social media profiles will easily show just how much luxury surrounds her. From the multi-hyphenate’s designer clothes, bags, and shoes to her well-appointed home and, to be sure, her frequent sojourns to tres chic Paris. Heart Evangelista considers luxury purchases, which include properties, as …
Read More »Briam: Greek-style roast vegetables
There is no question about Mediterranean diet’s benefits on health and longevity, not to mention how delicious the food is. Our Greek friends take pride in preparing their food using the finest and freshest ingredients, and their food truly does not disappoint. Their roast vegetables dish is not one to …
Read More »‘We were anything but primitive’: How Indigenous-led archaeology is challenging colonial preconceptions
A growing number of Indigenous archaeologists are doing archaeology in their own way and pushing back against the colonial boundaries of the field. The field of archaeology changing. So are the ways some young Indigenous people see themselves. When she was about eight years old, Jennifer Tenasco moved from her …
Read More »Nine condo towers, 6,000+ units planned for ill-fated Rail Deck Park site
Developers led by a businessman close to Premier Doug Ford want to build nine condo towers over a railway corridor in downtown Toronto, a site that former mayor John Tory envisioned as a kind of Central Park for the city. The plan, dubbed Rail Deck District, would see towers as …
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