WestJet and its pilots’ union say they have reached a last-minute deal, averting a strike ahead of the May long weekend. 111 Friday flights had already been cancelled in preparation for a possible strike. WestJet and its pilots’ union say they have reached a last-minute deal, averting a strike ahead …
Read More »Ukraine, Wagner group both say Russian forces in retreat near Bakhmut
The Ukrainian military and Russia’s Wagner private army both reported further Russian retreats on the outskirts of Bakhmut on Thursday, as Kyiv pressed on with its biggest advance for six months ahead of a planned counteroffensive. Kyiv presses on with biggest advance in months ahead of planned counteroffensive. The Ukrainian …
Read More »Danielle Smith, Rachel Notley and everything they wish Alberta voters wouldn’t look at
In the election campaign’s lone debate, neither leader appeared to get rattled, for all the scorn the rivals tried to heap on each other about their pasts. Neither leader appeared rattled in the debate. Do zingers zing if nobody’s zung? The party leaders stood a few feet away from each …
Read More »G7 leaders to put up a united front
COME TOGETHER Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during an interview with foreign media members on April 20, 2023 in Tokyo. Leaders of seven of the world’s most powerful democracies will gather this weekend for the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima to strongly condemn Russia’s war on Ukraine while …
Read More »What will Toronto’s next mayor do to address food insecurity? Advocates press for solutions
Neil Hetherington sees it in the growing lineups at the Daily Bread Food Bank. The organization’s CEO says Toronto’s struggle with affordability has to be on the radar of the city’s mayoral candidates. It’s the reason why Daily Bread hosted the first major debate of the byelection campaign earlier this …
Read More »Iran executes 3 men over violence during last year’s anti-government protests
Iran executed three men on Friday over recent protests, the country’s judiciary said on Twitter. Rights groups say the men were subjected to torture, forced confessions and denied due process. Iran executed three men on Friday over recent protests, the country’s judiciary said on Twitter. Majid Kazemi, Saleh Mirhashemi and …
Read More »Visa and MasterCard agree to lower average credit card interchange fee below 1%
The federal government has announced new details of an agreement with Visa and MasterCard that will see them lower the amount that they charge retailers when a customer pays for a purchase with a credit card. Interchange fees are paid by the merchant, but many have started to pass them …
Read More »Pia Wurtzbach is simply stunning as she makes her Cannes Film Festival red carpet debut
The former Miss Universe slayed the red carpet with a custom Mark Bumgarner piece. “Liquid metal gown.” That’s how stylist Perry Tabora describes the piece Pia Wurtzbach is wearing as she makes her red carpet debut at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. The former Miss Universe is at the film …
Read More »OPM hitmaker Freestyle to stage 25th anniversary concert
Freestyle brings back its now classic hits for the anniversary concert. After numerous sold-out concerts since the relaunching of Freestyle with original frontman and songwriter Top Suzara last year, the iconic OPM band is set to take the big stage with a 25th anniversary concert happening on May 20, Saturday, …
Read More »END OF AN ERA: Direk Lauren Dyogi reveals half of PBB house will be demolished
At a Glance “It’s an end of an era but hopefully we move on and find a better home in the future! #pbb.” Lauren Dyogi It was a sad day for all the PBB (Pinoy Big Brother) fans, as Direk Lauren Dyogi revealed that the other portion of the popular house …
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