Low pay is one of the reasons some of Alberta’s wildland firefighters are not returning to their seasonal jobs, resulting in fewer experienced firefighters and potential safety risks to personnel and the public. Poor compensation is making it hard to keep seasonal firefighters on the job, union says. It was …
Read More »Andrea Brillantes: I’m not as bad as they paint me out to be
Andrea Brillantes gamely addressed misconception about her being a “bad girl.” In an interview with L’Officiel Philippines, the actress made clear that although not perfect, she is far from being bad. “Masiyado bang conceited to say na hindi masama ‘yung ugali ko? I think I’m a good person. Parang pwede …
Read More »Serial killer Robert Pickton in critical condition after prison assault
Convicted B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton is in critical condition and undergoing surgery after he was assaulted by another inmate in a Quebec prison on Sunday. The Correctional Service Canada (CSC) confirmed in a statement Tuesday that Pickton was the victim of a “major assault” at the maximum-security Port-Cartier Institution. …
Read More »Last-hole birdie lifts Bisera past Kim in ICTSI Ladies Philippine Masters
Florence Bisera endured challenging bounces off the tee with a near-impeccable short game, pounding out a gutsy two-under 70 to wrest a one-stroke lead over Seoyun Kim at the start of the ICTSI Ladies Philippine Masters at the Villamor Golf Club on Wednesday, May 22. Florence Bisera with father-caddie Reynaldo. …
Read More »Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Top 20 finalists
This year’s Top 20/Miss Universe Philippines MANILA, Philippines — The search for Michelle Dee’s successor as Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) is truly in full swing after the Top 20 candidates were announced. During the MUPH 2024 coronation night in the Mall of Asia Arena, host Alden Richards named the 20 of …
Read More »PH captures bronze medal in world sepak takraw meet
The national sepak ‘Thunder Cats’ takraw team displays the PH flag. The Philippines bagged a bronze medal in the ISTAF Sepak Takraw World Cup held at Stadium Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Philippine men’s team, labeled as overachievers by their top official, guaranteed themselves of a podium finish with …
Read More »Eala stuns Aussie foe to stay on track of French Open main draw
Alex Eala (Facebook / Alex Eala) MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala knows the enormity of what she is about to accomplish — a feat that would change Philippine tennis forever. So when Eala trailed by a set and 2-4 in the decider, the 18-year-old Rafael Nadal student from this archipelagic …
Read More »Alisah Bonaobra kicks off Canadian concert tour
Singer Alisah Bonaobra finished as a runner up in the second season of ‘The Voice of the Philippines’ Singer Alisah Bonaobra considers it a miracle that one of her records bagged the Inspirational Song of the Year trophy from an award-giving body with a good reputation and mainstream influence. That’s how …
Read More »Creating a cool, coastal home
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 …
Read More »Late snowfall puts a ‘freeze’ on summer for these provinces
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 …
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