Tens of thousands of federal public servants will return to work after the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the federal government reached a tentative agreement. Strike action continues for 35,000 Canada Revenue Agency workers. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) says it has reached a tentative contract agreement …
Read More »Princess Anne says ‘you know what you’re getting’ with her brother, King Charles
CBC’s chief correspondent sits down with Princess Anne, the only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, for a Canadian exclusive to talk about her 74-year-old brother’s coronation, the future of the monarchy in light of recent dwindling support and upcoming visits to Canada. Coronation of King Charles …
Read More »‘No one seemed to care about us’: Canadians trying to leave Sudan describe chaotic evacuation operation
Evacuation flights to bring Canadians home from Sudan have ended, Canada’s defence minister confirmed on Sunday, as some Canadians who were able to escape the violence described chaotic scenes and significant challenges communicating with the government. Roughly 400 Canadians removed over last 2 weeks, defence minister says, as hundreds more …
Read More »With Alberta’s official election season imminent, the UCP and NDP are unofficially out in full force
Campaign song unveilings and “Super Saturday” — Alberta’s provincial election season kicked into high gear with campaign-style rallies this weekend, even though the writ won’t officially be issued until Monday. UCP Leader Danielle Smith held event Saturday morning, NDP Leader Rachel Notley held event Saturday night. Song unveilings and “Super …
Read More »Sean Anthony happy to serve as ‘warm body’ for SEAG-bound Gilas
Sean Anthony PBA PHOTO NLEX forward Sean Anthony is no spring chicken anymore, but he still has the youthful zest that Gilas Pilipinas sorely needs with just a week to go before the start of the Southeast Asian Games men’s basketball hostilities in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. At 37, Anthony should …
Read More »Experience the magic of Harry Potter in Tokyo
Klook, Asia’s leading travel and experiences platform, has launched tickets available for pre-booking to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter on its platform. The Studio Tour is set to open to the public on June 16 for the first time in Tokyo, and will take …
Read More »Drug Test Analyst crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2023
Yllana Marie Aduana, a stunning native of Siniloan, Laguna was named Miss Philippines Earth 2023 during the finals held in Toledo City, Cebu on Saturday night. Yllana Marie Aduana is crowned on Saturday night at Miss Earth Philippines finals held in Cebu. Aduana, 24, is a model and a graduate …
Read More »NoKor to bolster ‘military deterrence’ vs. Washington Declaration
ALLIES. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (left) and U.S. President Joe Biden hold a joint news conference after their summit at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 26, 2023. North Korea said it will improve its military capability in response to the Washington Declaration. (Yonhap) SEOUL – North Korea will …
Read More »Scola’s piece of advice for Gilas in FIBA World Cup: ‘Prepare and believe they can do it’
Former NBA big man and ex-long-time Argentina men’s basketball star Luis Scola believes that for Gilas Pilipinas to perform beyond expectations in the coming FIBA Basketball World Cup in Manila, the national squad will have to “prepare and believe they can do it.” A first-time Manila visitor, the 6-foot-9 Scola …
Read More »Adamson looks to make first Final Four appearance in nine years count
Adamson’s Trisha Tubu UAAP PHOTO For the first time in nine years in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament, the Adamson Lady Falcons are in the Final Four, reaching the semifinals of the ongoing Season 85. They want to make their first semis appearance since Season 76 back in 2014 count. …
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