The Canadian economy grew 0.2 per cent in February, with gains made in transportation and warehousing, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday. January growth was helped by rebound after public sector strike ended in Quebec. The Canadian economy grew a modest 0.2 per cent in February, with early estimates for March …
Read More »Federal public servants to return to the office 3 days a week this fall
The federal government will expect public servants back in the office three days a week beginning later this year, a federal government source confirmed to Radio-Canada. Major public sector unions say news came without warning or consultation. The federal government will expect public servants back in the office three days …
Read More »Bear-tracking study celebrates citizen science in Alberta’s grizzly country
An Alberta study celebrates how citizen scientists can help researchers better protect populations of the elusive grizzly bear. But critics say that without more government action, the species will remain under threat. Conservationists say one app not enough to help endangered species. A new study suggests citizen science could help …
Read More »Ara Mina supports husband’s new ‘100% Filipino’ ride-hailing app
Married couple Dave Almarinez and Ara Mina/Ara Mina via Instagram MANILA, Philippines — Actress Ara Mina gives her full support to husband Dave Almarinez, who recently launched the new ride-hailing app PeekUp. During the press conference in SM Megamall, Dave said that he and his actress wife support each other’s …
Read More »Brazil readies for Madonna’s free Copacabana Beach mega-concert
In this file photograph taken on December 9, 2015, US singer Madonna performs during a concert at The AccorHotels Arena in Paris. Madonna said May 7, 2020, that she has had the coronavirus and that it was why she had to cancel a concert in Paris in February, though she …
Read More »Francine Diaz, Orange & Lemons clash at Mindoro event
Francine Diaz/Facebook Who would’ve thought? Alt-pop band Orange & Lemons and actress-singer Francine Diaz have nothing in common until a few days ago when they shared a stage at an event in Occidental Mindoro. What should’ve been a beautiful sight was marred by Orange & Lemons’ Clem Castro banging on …
Read More »4 killed, including infant, in crash that closed Highway 401
Four people were killed, including an infant, in a crash on Highway 401 in Whitby on Monday during a police pursuit that began with a call about a robbery, Ontario’s police watchdog says. Collision related to police pursuit of robbery suspect. Four people were killed, including an infant, in a …
Read More »Trans Mountain pipeline ushers in new economic era for Fort McMurray
As the urban centre at the heart of Canada’s oilsands industry, Fort McMurray has seen more than its share of ups and downs. Now, with the official opening of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion just days away, those who live and work here hope their fortunes are once again headed …
Read More »San Miguel retires Arwind Santos’ No. 29 jersey
Arwind Santos (in blue suit) had his iconic number 29 jersey retired./PBA Images MANILA, Philippines — The jersey of “The Spiderman” is now officially hanging from the rafters. Arwind Santos’ iconic No. 29 jersey has officially been retired by the San Miguel Beermen on Wednesday. The jersey ceremony was done …
Read More »Murder trial underway for son accused of dismembering mother
WARNING: This story contains graphic and disturbing details of violence. The trial of a Toronto man who is accused of brutally stabbing his mother to death in their Leslieville condo and dismembering her body in March 2022 got underway this week. On Monday, assistant Crown attorney Jay Spare told a …
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