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A Moncton teen, who used to be excluded from class on a regular basis, is opening up about his experiences in the wake of a warning from the New Brunswick child and youth advocate that this is happening far too often in the education system. Kelly Lamrock recently pointed out …

If there’s anything people can agree on these days, it’s that flying sucks. Which may partially explain the online roasting of WestJet’s new UltraBasic fare, where travellers can board the plane and that’s about it.  Social media response to the airline’s new ‘no-frills fare option’ was swift and merciless. If …

It’s fledgling season, a time when animal rescue experts say they are inundated with calls about goofy-looking birds stumbling around on the ground.  Don’t be alarmed over birds that appear to be intoxicated, says rescuer Karen Gosse. It’s fledgling season, a time when animal rescue experts say they are inundated …

FITCH Ratings has affirmed the Philippines’ investment grade rating at “BBB” with a stable outlook after noting the country’s robust medium-term growth potential and stable debt level. “The ‘BBB’ rating and Stable Outlook reflect the Philippines’ strong medium-term growth, which supports a gradual reduction in government debt/GDP (gross domestic product) …

“The infiltration happens during office hours in Beijing, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, suggesting a structured effort. Likely targeted by massive spying operations with the use of the internet, the Philippines has entered a conflict that it needed to confront immediately even ahead of threats transpiring …

Anticipating the resumption by PXP or any other Philippine-led service contractors in the area, China has been deploying a mass of vessels in the area, harassing seacraft manned by Philippine servicemen on supply missions to the beached BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal which is within the Reed Bank Keen …

A China Coast Guard inflatable boat collides with a PCG boat, which tried to stop the Chinese from interfering with UP scientists diving at Escoda Shoal during a coral health survey last Tuesday. (PCG PHOTO)  MANILA, Philippines — At least two cases of Chinese harassment at sea have been reported …

At the Swedish National Day celebration on Thursday were (from left) Sweden’s Defense Minister of Pål Jonson, Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. MANILA, Philippines — The embassy of Sweden in Manila held its Swedish National Day celebration on June 6 with a focus on enhancing bilateral …

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, June 7, announced the conclusion of the El Niño climate phenomenon, as conditions returned to the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO)-neutral phase, with neither La Niña nor El Niño present. PAGASA explained that the end of El Niño was …

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Romeo Lumagui, Jr. announced on Friday they have formally opened an investigation into possible tax evasion charges against Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and her companies. In a press statement, Lumagui said he has ordered BIR personnel to look into the names and entities mentioned …