Transform spaces into an oasis of contemporary comfort with Crate and Barrel’s new collections, Cool Coastal Home; and the Modern Organic Home. The collections boast beautifully curated aesthetic packed with mixed materials, sculptured curves and travel-inspired finds; as well as exciting collaborations with American interior designer Leanne Ford and star …
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While many Canadians are basking in an early taste of summer as we head into the final days of May, some folks are left getting the cold shoulder. High humidity across southern Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick has temperatures feeling like the high-twenties to low-thirties everyone has come to expect …
Read More »Craftsmanship meets creativity in KCurated by Kenneth Cobonpue
Within a wide array of choices for home décor and accessories brands, KCurated by acclaimed Filipino Industrial Designer Kenneth Cobonpue, stands out. KCurated presents an assortment of meticulously curated items: from quirky accents to imaginative embellishments, these pieces add a touch of personality and charm to any space they inhabit. …
Read More »Romualdez hails Paris-bound Pinoy athletes, hands financial support
TOKEN OF APPRECIATION. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez (3rd from left) hands over financial assistance to Filipino athletes competing in the Paris Summer Olympics Athletes during a courtesy call at the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 22, 2024). Romualdez extended his well-wishes and thanked them for bringing honor to …
Read More »Poultry producer’s farm still under quarantine following deadly avian flu infection
A poultry producer in Lower Branch, N.S., who lost more than 200 birds after avian flu infected her farm is still months away from getting the all-clear to restart business. Lunenburg County farm lost 210 birds following February bout with bird flu. A poultry producer in Lower Branch, N.S., who …
Read More »She’s the prom king, queen, and everything in between: Meet the only high school grad in King’s Cove this year
Maggie Long has been the only person in her grade at St. Mark’s School in King’s Cove since Grade 3. (Troy Turner/CBC) St. Mark’s School in King’s Cove, a tiny town of 90 people on Newfoundland’s Bonivista Peninsula, has been Maggie Long’s second home most of her life. It’s where …
Read More »Sarnia chemical plant appealing provincial order to reduce toxic emissions
A chemical plant in Sarnia, Ont., that has been shut down over benzene emissions says complying with certain conditions set out by the provincial government can’t be done safely and will cost up to $50 million. Company says complying with conditions will cost up to $50 million. A chemical plant …
Read More »Hong Kong facilitates use of digital yuan
HONG KONG – Hong Kong will facilitate the creation and the use of e-CNY (digital yuan) wallets in the latest progress of collaboration between the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the People’s Bank of China to expand an e-CNY pilot for cross-boundary payments, the HKMA said on Friday. Residents …
Read More »How do kiwi and oyster sound? People are using AI to dream up new culinary creations
Many people in the food and beverage industry are experimenting with AI such as ChatGPT to create new recipes, from coffee blends to wine pairings. Some use AI to try new flavour combinations or save time for their hard-working chefs. While some are using AI to dream up new flavour …
Read More »Corporations are buying local vet clinics — raising questions about price, choice and quality of care
Large and often international companies have been snapping up local clinics around Canada, raising questions come about who’s in control of animal care, costs and the future of the independent vet. ‘The public’s going to have less choice,’ says one independent vet. Dr. Ryan Redgrave isn’t a dying breed, but …
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