Logo courtesy of the EU Delegation in Manila MANILA – Filipinos who want to catch a glimpse of what Europe can offer may do so without flying out of Manila as the European Union (EU) Delegation in the Philippines holds the two-day Euro Village campaign in Pasig City next week. The …
Read More »At least 9 dead in stampede at soccer stadium in El Salvador
At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured when stampeding soccer fans pushed through one of the access gates at a quarterfinal match in the Salvadoran league Saturday. More than 100 people were transported to hospitals. At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured when stampeding …
Read More »Some Canadians who repaid pandemic benefits are seeing their tax refund withheld
Some Canadians who have repaid a pandemic benefit they received by mistake are still seeing their tax refunds withheld by the government. Taxpayer ombudsperson says office hearing from several Canadians still receiving collection notices. Some Canadians who have repaid a pandemic benefit they received by mistake are still seeing their …
Read More »Picadillo overload
Picadillo makes use of the humble giniling. Considered a staple in Filipino households, giniling makes it in the weekly grocery/palengke list and is part of the food rotation as well. Also called minced or ground meat, this dish can use any minced meat, but typically pork giniling (ground pork) is …
Read More »This play is teaching kids about a Toronto race riot — right where it happened
Perched next to a city park baseball diamond one sunny day this week, a group of Toronto teens took in a vivid lesson about a Canadian story that remains unfamiliar to many. Christie Pits Riot recreates massive 1933 brawl. Perched next to a city park baseball diamond one sunny day …
Read More »What you need to know about Temu, the online shopping app dominating download charts
With many of the e-commerce platform’s best-selling goods priced under $10, it’s easy to see why many are flocking to the app to purchase everything from clothes and accessories to home appliances. But some experts caution people to think critically about using it. Some experts warn that the low costs …
Read More »Chope takes on Paule in URCC 85
URCC’s Aleksandr Sofronov (middle) joins fighters Shidjiroh Delantar, Dondon Serrano, Allen Wycoco, Jerald Villarde, John Vallega, Dave Morata, Gemil Clarinio, Dan Ascano, Gerado Sismondo and Paolo Cruz. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO INTERIM Welterweight Champion Will “The Kill” Chope aims for revenge when he takes on Filipino challenger Brian Paule in Universal Reality …
Read More »‘Glam’ is truly a ‘Fab’ story
Yes, this is a story about a skin clinic but the results of its treatments aren’t the only beautiful thing in this tale. I was particularly touched by the history of this very young company called Glam & Fab, which started out in a small and humble space in Fairview, …
Read More »Damian Warner is still searching for perfection in the ‘nightmare’ of decathlon
A question that has been ruminating in Damian’s Warner mind for more than a decade is if one day he might just find magic, when everything aligns and he pulls off the perfect decathlon. 33-year-old Olympic champion competes at Hypo meet May 27-28 in Austria. For as physically and mentally …
Read More »Whitecourt, Alta., businesses serve hot meals with a side of gratitude for wildfire crews
Local companies are helping fire crews and wildfire evacuees get free meals as communities band together to support those in need. ‘We all have to stand together and do what we can to help our neighbours.’ Escalating wildfire danger led to the postponement of an awards banquet in Whitecourt two …
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