Canada is hosting 176 countries in Ottawa for a conference aimed at making progress toward a global treaty on plastic waste. Less than 10 per cent of plastics in Canada end up recycled, government says. As thousands of delegates meet in Ottawa this week to work toward a global treaty …
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Faraj Allah Jarjour, a Canadian man who died in Cuba in March, was buried in a Russian town north of Moscow after Cuban government workers mistakenly switched two bodies before repatriating them to the wrong countries. Faraj Allah Jarjour’s family received body of Russian man after death in Varadero. Faraj …
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The federal government has begun imposing financial sanctions on Canada Life after months of outcry from public servants, retirees and their families who were left fighting for medical claims to be covered. Public servants living, travelling abroad criticize ‘enormous’ delays with health plan. The federal government has begun imposing financial …
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The federal government’s budget is setting aside $1.5 billion to implement pharmacare – a major financial commitment with the potential to have a wide-ranging impact on the country’s health-care system. The new federal budget includes $1.5B to cover diabetes, contraception drugs. The federal government’s latest budget sets aside $1.5 billion …
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Air Canada says it’s sorry after staff tried to stow away the headdress of the Assembly of First Nations’ national chief in cargo storage before the departure of a flight Wednesday. Airline says it’s reviewing its policies following ‘regrettable incident.’ Air Canada says it’s sorry after staff tried to stow …
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La Union artist John Parmisano stands in front of his work, the Athena Pawi-Can art installation and waste bin made from bamboo. Philstar.com / Kathleen A. Llemit MANILA, Philippines — San Juan in La Union is among the most favorite weekend destinations for many who love the surf-and-beach vibe, but …
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We sought insights from Manila Bulletin’s own Dr. Rouel Azores to shed light on this recent issue A Facebook user is now in hot water after calling out a pharmacy that refused to give her an Rx drug, specifically Irbesartan—a medicine widely used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)—for not …
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IOC President Thomas Bach speaks during an interview with AFP ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne on April 26, 2024. (Photo by GABRIEL MONNET / AFP) LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach told AFP he had “full …
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Ryan (left) and Pianne share a magical moment as they dance together during their reception Corporate executive Pianne Tobiano Sinfuego tied the knot with long-time boyfriend Ryan Lavares in a dreamy event last month. The romantic venue, stunning bridal gown, and celebrity singers made the Sinfuego-Lavares nuptials a truly memorable …
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JM Ronquillo steered De La Salle past the Josh Ybañez-led University of Santo Tomas, 25-20, 25-27, 25-20, 25-18, at the end of the eliminations in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball on Saturday, April 27, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. La Salle’s JM Ronquillo. (UAAP Media) The win forged the Green Spikers …
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