Meryl Streep receives the Honorary Palme d’Or during the Opening Ceremony at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival (AFP / Valery Heche) CANNES, France — A blood-splattered “Mad Max” heroine, a Meryl Streep masterclass, a #MeToo figurehead — the Cannes Film Festival showed the progress women have made …
Read More »RBC customer’s cheque was cashed twice. He says his bank shouldn’t have let it happen
With the vast majority of paper cheques now deposited via mobile app, a security expert says it’s cheaper for banks to reimburse clients than change the deposit system. Security expert says it’s cheaper for banks to ‘ignore’ gap in mobile banking system. A Montreal-area man is questioning his bank’s security …
Read More »Advocates want changes to police investigating police gender-based violence accusations
Observers say solutions include hiring more women, transferring more oversight to an independent agency and reallocating money to community-based services. Bolstering SIU, hiring more women and reallocating resources among proposals. Advocates for victims of gender-based violence are calling for major changes to the way police services across Ontario deal with …
Read More »Canada’s May long weekend has it all, except for the ‘perfect’ forecast
The May long weekend may be Canada’s unofficial start to summer, but every Canadian has at least one story about seeing snow in the long weekend’s past. As we approach the coveted long weekend, the jet stream’s pattern is becoming clearer, as is the forecast. While the outlook so far …
Read More »Frito Lay Canada recalls 2 of its most popular snacks for possible salmonella contamination
Frito Lay Canada is recalling two of its most popular snacks due to a possible risk of salmonella contamination. Recall applies to Sunchips Harvest Cheddar Flavoured Multigrain Snacks, Munchies Original Snack Mix. Frito Lay Canada is recalling two of its most popular snacks due to a possible risk of salmonella …
Read More »Miniature poodle Sage wins best in show at Westminster Kennel Club dog show
An inky black miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, an event that often has proven to be a poodle’s realm. It was the 11th triumph for poodles of various sizes at prestigious canine event. For a last hurrah, it …
Read More »Niki to hold world tour in Manila
Indonesian singer-songwriter Niki announced her biggest tour to date, “Niki: Buzz World Tour,” covering 41 markets in North America, Europe, the UK, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. The dates, produced by Live Nation, will celebrate the release of her upcoming album “Buzz” out Aug. 9 via 88rising. Fellow singer-songwriters Allison …
Read More »Luxury retailer Ted Baker begins store-closing liquidation sales
Clothing retailers Ted Baker, Brooks Brothers and Lucky Brand have started store-closing clearance sales, Ted Baker Canada announced Friday after the company began insolvency hearings late last month. Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand also affected after insolvency hearings last month. Clothing retailers Ted Baker, Brooks Brothers and Lucky Brand have started …
Read More »Gigi de Lana mourns death of her mother
Gigi de Lana and her mom Imelda/Gigi de Lana via Facebook MANILA, Philippines — Singer Gigi de Lana mourns the passing of her mom Imelda. The singer posted photos of her and her mother on her social media pages. On her Facebook account, Gigi shared that her mother has passed on. …
Read More »SMB blasts Terrafirma, reaches PBA semis
The Game 1 loss only poked the bear in the defending champion San Miguel. The Beermen responded in a big way and dominated Terrafirma Dyip 110-91 to barge into the semifinals of the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday, May 15. With SMB’s dominance suddenly …
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