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Canada’s inflation rate went up slightly in March compared to February, with Statistics Canada pointing out gasoline prices are partly behind the increase, along with shelter costs such as mortgage interest rates and rent.  Year-over-year inflation is up slightly but dropped when excluding gasoline prices. Canada’s inflation rate went up …

Composite image of Keanu Reeves and Shadow the Hedgehog (AFP / Valerie Macon, Sega)  MANILA, Philippines — Actor Keanu Reeves is joining the cast of “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” to voice the character Shadow the Hedgehog. The news first broke on “The John Campea Show” and was later confirmed to …

NCCA UPDATE. Letran’s Marie Judiel Nitura (No. 1) delivers a powerful spike against Jose Rizal University’s Shanine Pretta (No. 15) and Khreiszantha Gayle Batara (No. 16) in the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Arena in San Juan on Friday (April 19, 2024). The Lady Knights won, …

Concerns linger over B.C. Wildfire Service’s planned ignition before wildfire spread and burned 170 homes during the 2023 wildfire season. A Forest Practices Board investigation into the planned ignition is ongoing, as residents prepare for another wildfire season.  Concerns linger over B.C. Wildfire Service’s planned ignition before wildfire spread, burned …

A golden retriever named Stella is now part of legal history in B.C. after an upper court decision based on new laws recognizing pets as family members, not just property.  Recent changes to B.C. legislation mean pets no longer treated as mere property in custody disputes. A golden retriever named …

Canada’s space sector received a boost from the federal government in its budget, both in terms of money and vision, with proposed funding for a moon program and the formation of the National Space Council.  The Canadian Space Agency also received a proposed $8.6 million for its lunar program. Canada’s …

Mineral, located at 1027 Yonge Street in Rosedale is an urban chic fusion restaurant helmed by Filipino-Canadian chef Daniel Cancino. The nine-course tasting menu priced at $95 per person is pricier than most Filipino restaurants but that is because you get what you pay for—Filipino fusion food elevated to fine …

In celebration of the third year of Filipino Restaurant Month and the 75th anniversary of Philippines-Canada diplomatic relations, the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto highlighted two Filipino fusion restaurants helmed by Filipino-Canadian chefs who made their mark in the local fine dining scene. This initiative aims to spotlight the culinary …

Metro Manila has the worst traffic congestion among urban areas in the world Despite the massive infrastructure buildup since the previous administration, which was budgeted at P1.5 trillion a year and mostly poured into road projects in Metro Manila, the vehicle traffic situation has worsened over the years. The National …

President Marcos is named as one of TIME’s list of “100 Most Influential People of 2024,” citing his role in the post-pandemic recovery of the country’s economy and his stance against Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Photo by Thierry Monasse, Getty Images via …