Scientists in the U.S. and Canada are watching wastewater for early signs of H5N1 as an outbreak of bird flu among American dairy cattle keeps growing. U.S. officials launching wastewater dashboard, monitoring for influenza A increases. Scientists in the U.S. and Canada are watching wastewater for early signs of H5N1 …
Read More »Tired of Canada’s rising Islamophobia, this Toronto family is leaving the country
For Toronto couple Sana and Will Saleh, the itch to move out of Canada with their three young children somewhere all the way across the world has been growing over the years. But it’s become impossible to ignore since the latest Israel-Palestine conflict began in October 2023. The couple, who …
Read More »This Hamilton couple has spent decades tracking down the real landscapes behind the Group of Seven
Jim and Sue Waddington, now in their 80s, have whitewater canoed, portaged and trekked around the country to track down the places that inspired the famous artists. A new documentary, narrated by their granddaughter, explores some of those trips. A new documentary, narrated by their granddaughter, explores some of their …
Read More »Toronto awarded WNBA expansion team to begin play in 2026
A group headed by Toronto billionaire Larry Tanenbaum has been granted an expansion franchise with the WNBA, CBC Sports has learned. Larry Tanenbaum’s Kilmer Sports group to run league’s 14th franchise. Women’s professional basketball is coming to Toronto. CBC Sports has learned that Kilmer Sports Inc., headed by Toronto billionaire …
Read More »Filipinas U-17 team falls to North Koreans
The Filipinas’ Under-17 team AFC The Filipinas’ Under-17 team absorbed their first loss in the 2024 AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup after suffering a 0-6 rout at the hands of North Korea on Thursday at the Bali United Training Center in Indonesia. The North Koreans took charge early when Jon …
Read More »Ex-Grand Slam champion Thiem announces retirement
Dominic Thiem (Anadolu) ANKARA – Former Gand Slam champion Dominic Thiem announced on Friday his plan to retire from tennis at the end of the ATP Tour season. “It is a very important, very sad, very beautiful message that the 2024 season will be my last one,” the Austrian said in a …
Read More »Six songs that capture a mother’s unwavering love
Many songs manage to embody the love that mothers have to giveFrom when we are in our darkest moments to when we celebrate our satisfying victories, one of the people who would always like to be by our side through thick and thin is our mother. Mothers want nothing more …
Read More »Coron resort wins award for eco-conscious hospitality
TAG Resort Coron fosters sustainability in its operations and is dedicated to supporting the local community TAG Resort Coron has been recognized as a leading resort in the industry after clinching the Resort Star Award at the prestigious Travel Excellence Awards 2023. Organized by Tripzilla, the Travel Excellence Awards recognizes …
Read More »Kelowna man bemoans ‘awful,’ unexpected FortisBC tree work
Giulio Di Palma was shocked to return home from work one day in April to find the branches on half of his large spruce tree missing and a portion of the top cut off. The tree stood proudly in middle of his front yard, but it’s been humbled by the …
Read More »Albay town revives ‘Pinangat’ festival
GASTRONOMIC DELIGHT. The famous pinangat dish of Camalig town in Albay is made of taro leaves, chili, and meat stewed in coconut milk and tied with coconut leaves. Camalig Mayor Carlos Irwin Baldo Jr. said on Saturday (May 11, 2024) that after four years of suspension, they are now gearing up …
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