The top enforcement officer for DFO in the Maritimes says arrests and seizures are “having a significant deterrence” on unauthorized elver fishing this spring. Public consultation on elver fishing regulations could come as soon as next month. The top enforcement officer for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) in …
Read More »5 people arrested following pro-Palestinian protest at University of Calgary
Calgary police Chief Mark Neufeld says people had “ample opportunity” to leave a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Calgary before officers used force to remove remaining demonstrators on Thursday night. Police say no civilians or officers were injured, but protesters disagree Police, UCalgary criticized for clearing pro-Palestinian protesters 6 …
Read More »Student protesters at McGill encampment say first talks with university administration not fruitful
Pro-Palestinian student protesters at McGill University say they have started talks with school administrators about their demands that the university cut all ties with Israeli companies and academic institutions. Student protesters staying put after meeting McGill officials Monday Encampment leaders unsatisfied after first meeting with McGill administration 10 hours ago …
Read More »Unsettling accusations vs doctors
“The Senate’s call for a probe into these allegations is not just a matter of political posturing; it’s a necessary step toward restoring integrity in the medical profession.” Reports of an alleged collusion between doctors and pharmaceutical companies have surfaced, suggesting that a group of doctors may be engaging in …
Read More »Peace road’s final mile
“The original BBL aimed to create a substate with greater powers and resources than the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.” The elections next year are significant not only because midterm polls are considered a referendum on the incumbent President’s performance, but the results will determine the shape of his final …
Read More »‘1,000 boats needed to match China militia’
PCG Monitors illegal presence of more than 135 Chinese Maritime Militia vessels in Julian Felipe Reef. PCG Photo The Philippine Navy said on Wednesday that deploying roughly 1,000 civilian vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is necessary to match the presence of Chinese maritime militia ships in the area. …
Read More »Philippines summons China envoy over water cannon attack
This frame grab from a handout video footage taken and released on April 30, 2024 by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) shows the BRP Bagacay being hit by water cannon from Chinese Coast Guard vessels near the Chinese-controlled Scarborough shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea. The Philippines …
Read More »Senate rallies behind legislated wage hike; House to proceed with ‘caution’
Workers have pledged to continue mobilizing as they plan to conduct assemblies, consultations and collective mass actions demanding wage hikes. (The STAR / Edd Gumban) MANILA, Philippines — Buoyed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s order to review the minimum wage rates in all regions, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on …
Read More »Bomb scare at NAIA delays Japan flight
Foreign and local travelers flock to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on December 22, 2023. (STAR / Walter Bollozos) MANILA, Philippines — Passengers on a flight to Japan experienced delays at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 following a bomb scare that temporarily disrupted travel operations. On Wednesday, …
Read More »ERC sets power market breakers in Luzon, Visayas to rein in prices
The Energy Regulatory Commission temporarily suspended the operation of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) in Luzon and Visayas under certain conditions to mitigate the anticipated increase in prices in the spot market, President Marcos said on Wednesday. This developed as the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) placed …
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