Nationally, the restaurant sector is pleading with the federal government to extend the CEBA repayment deadlines. In B.C., the province is poised to help the industry, revealing additional supports are ‘coming soon.’ Restaurants facing ‘triple whammy’ of soaring inflation, labour shortages, COVID-related debt. Restaurants across Canada are “in crisis” and …
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At 81, American lifestyle guru Martha Stewart has made history by becoming the oldest cover model for Sports Illustrated’s renowned annual swimsuit edition. Her remarkable achievement at such an age showcases her timeless beauty and serves as an inspiration to people of all generations. The businesswoman, TV personality and celebrity …
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The U.S. Congress has yet to regulate some of the Big Tech companies like Meta and Google. And the issues raised at the Senate hearing on artificial intelligence illustrated the challenges of regulating that industry, some experts say. Sam Altman testified that AI systems could cause ‘significant harm to the …
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Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes. PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO CHOT Reyes is just glad to close his coaching career in the Southeast Asian Games men’s basketball with a gold medal. Moments after steering the Philippines to a gold medal finish in the regional basketball tournament, the outspoken Gilas Pilipinas …
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JUSTIN Brownlee is a six-time champion with Barangay Ginebra in the PBA. He knew how it feels like to win all these championships amid the ups and downs of pro basketball. Yet, the 6-foot-4 Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player ranked his latest Southeast Asian Games men’s basketball gold medal achievement “at …
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BOUNCING BACK People walk at a pedestrian crossing in Ginza shopping district on March 31, 2023 in Tokyo. Japan’s economy grew at an annual pace of 1.6 percent in the quarter through March as private demand rebounded after Covid-19-related restrictions were eased, according to data released on Wednesday, May 17, …
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Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets looks to pass the ball a during the second quarter in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals at Ball Arena on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Denver, Colorado. AFP PHOTO LOS ANGELES: Nikola Jokić produced a dominant display as the Denver Nuggets held …
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Waterloo regional police have arrested a 27-year-old Waterloo woman as part of an investigation into an alleged hate-motivated altercation at a DriveTest Centre in Kitchener, Ont., on Wednesday. ‘Our entire community in speaking out against all hatred and racism,’ Kitchener mayor says. WARNING: This story contains distressing details. Waterloo regional …
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Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes appears to be soon bound for prison after an appeals court Tuesday rejected her bid to remain free while she tries to overturn her conviction in a blood-testing hoax that brought her fleeting fame and fortune. Holmes and former Theranos exec Ramesh Balwani ordered to …
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As an out-of-control wildfire threatens the Kátł’odeeche First Nation reserve and Hay River, N.W.T., Yellowknife is playing host to hundreds of evacuees who’ve fled for their safety. But what would happen if a wildfire broke out close to Yellowknife? “We’re not exempt from fires,” said Lawrence Casaway, an elder who …
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