Alberta officials and fire crews are preparing for a shift to hot, dry conditions that will challenge the province’s firefighting efforts this weekend. Thousands of evacuees anxious to return home. Alberta officials and fire crews are preparing for a shift to hot, dry conditions that will challenge the province’s firefighting …
Read More »Experiencing Italian food, art and music at Pavarotti Ristorante
Pavarotti’s new full restaurant boasts of Italian food, art and music. With their diverse background, it might be a wonder how artist Marcoroberto Ascione, businesswoman Olah Gray Padilla Brady, socialite and entrepreneur Jessie Vitor Maloles, and businessman Ralston Austin Dy all agreed to build Pavarotti Ristorante at Okada Manila five …
Read More »Take out special for moms
Celebrate Mother’s Day by giving her favorite dishes or trying something new. This is one of the best ways to show moms love and appreciation on this special day. From homemade cakes and pies, to exquisite meals for dinner, there are many different dishes and treats to bring a smile …
Read More »The overbudget Trans Mountain pipeline project is carrying $23B in debt — and needs to borrow more
The overbudget Trans Mountain expansion owes its lenders at least $23 billion, and it’s looking to take on more private debt as the federal government shuts its wallet and construction costs skyrocket. Pipeline watchers say Ottawa may need to take a haircut if it wants to find a buyer. The …
Read More »Noh grabs lead despite broken driver head
WASHINGTON: South Korea’s Noh Seung-yul grabbed the clubhouse lead with an 11-under par 60 in Thursday’s (Friday in Manila) opening round of the PGA Byron Nelson tournament, matching the event’s 18-hole record. NO PROBLEM Noh Seung-yul of South Korea looks at his club on the 14th tee during the first …
Read More »Bridget Carleton ‘super excited’ to be 1st Canadian to play WNBA game at home
When Bridget Carleton steps onto the Scotiabank Arena court on Saturday, she’ll make history. The Chatham, Ont., native is set to become the first Canadian to play a WNBA game in Canada when her Minnesota Lynx face the Chicago Sky in an exhibition in Toronto. Saturday exhibition in Toronto features …
Read More »Gifts for every kind of mom
Dress mom on her special day with staple fashion finds like stylish dresses, blouses, bags, and comfortable footwear. Premium bag and footwear brand Dune London also offers up to 20-percent off on select regular items and additional 10-percent off on sale items for purchases done in stores, online at dunelondon.ph, …
Read More »Residents in Mount Lorne, Yukon, grapple with rising water on some properties
Ross Smith says a berm he built himself is what’s keeping his Mount Lorne, Yukon, property dry. If he looks out over the edge, he can see water that would be on his land if he hadn’t done something. Smith’s berm runs along the west side of his property, in …
Read More »Pilot project prevented thousands of meals from going to waste in P.E.I.
A pilot program that ran in P.E.I. for a year helped save thousands of meals from going to waste, the people who ran the project say. Last year, the City of Charlottetown partnered with Farm and Food Care P.E.I. and Second Harvest to help encourage businesses and groups to donate …
Read More »The moose is loose! Calf found swimming in N.B. pool
Mireille Vienneau of Le Goulet, near Shippagan, was shocked to find a moose calf in her pool Tuesday. A video of the moose is being widely shared on social media. Mireille Vienneau got quite a shock this week when she found a moose calf had gone for a swim in …
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