Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda | AFP-JIJI TOKYO — The Bank of Japan is likely to trim its monthly bond buying by around 2 trillion yen ($12.7 billion) in new guidance due next month but forgo raising interest rates at least until September, former board member Makoto Sakurai said …
Read More »China retail sales up 3.7% in May
BEIJING — Chinese retail sales picked up in May, but industrial production growth slowed, official data showed on Monday, suggesting the recovery in the world’s second-largest economy remains uneven. Leaders have struggled to kick-start growth since an initial burst followed the end in late 2022 of stringent Covid measures that …
Read More »Hot weather will fry most of Ontario and western Quebec this week
A heat wave is coming to Montreal this week with temperatures expected to reach as high as 35 C. Drink lots of water, even if you aren’t thirsty, city says. A heat wave is coming to Montreal this week with temperatures expected to reach as high as 35 C. A …
Read More »Star-struck Indigenous Sask. girl heading to NASA Space Camp in Alabama
Tallica Robson, who sees a connection between stellar nurseries and Indigenous stories about how people came from the stars, has been accepted into NASA Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala., where she will get the opportunity to train like an astronaut. Tallica Robson, 10, has her eyes firmly set on a …
Read More »Looking for green tomato chow? You’re not alone
A business on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore that makes small-batch pickles and jams has been overrun with orders in recent months, with everyone looking for the same thing: green tomato chow. Nova Scotia preserves company has been fielding a frenzy of orders A business on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore that …
Read More »This prison inmate in N.L. says a rat gave birth in his pants — but it was no surprise
Inmate Devon Fitzpatrick says a rodent infestation is one of many problems that make living at Her Majesty's Penitentiary intolerable. Lawyer says the public will pay the price for deplorable prison conditions Her Majesty's Penitentiary inmate Devon Fitzpatrick says early one morning in mid-May he woke up and felt something …
Read More »WestJet now charges $25 to book a flight by phone. Are airline fees out of control?
Airline fees are nothing new. But some major carriers have raised the ire of customers by introducing charges for once-complimentary services, like overhead space for carry-on bags and booking flights by phone. Ottawa plans to make airline fees more transparent, but it has no action plan yet Jana Fatovic prefers …
Read More »Richard Gomez and Marjorie Barretto’s family-favorite recipes
As the lingering warmth of summer gradually fades away, there's no better time to gather around the table and savor the comforting flavors of classic family recipes. From the kitchens of celebrity home cooks Richard Gomez and Marjorie Barretto, here are some delightful recipes — all made with Doña Elena …
Read More »The Philippine Wedding Summit 2024 returns at new location in Makati
The Philippine Wedding Summit 2024 — the country's premier bridal fair, organized by Themes and Motifs — is set to take place on June 22 and 23 at a new venue, SPACE, at One Ayala in Makati. This biannual showcase of the latest trends and newest styles is the most …
Read More »Get the best shopping experience with Metrobank at Big Bad Wolf
METROPOLITAN Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank) cardholders are up for another awesome book shopping experience as Big Bad Wolf, the world's biggest book sale, makes its second stop in Manila at Glorietta Activity Center, Makati from June 19 to 26, 2024. On top of getting first dibs on the books, …
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