Sunshine Cruz continues to captivate hearts not only with her timeless beauty but also with her unwavering dedication to her family. As a seasoned actress and a hands-on mother to her three daughters Angelina, Sam and Cheska, Cruz is able to effortlessly balance her career and mommy duties while maintaining …
Read More »Running horizontally could help future lunar settlers stay in shape on the Moon
Scientists have taken a clue from a carnival stunt known as the Wall of Death to help future astronauts on the moon stay healthy. Instead of riding motorcycles, the moon colonists will simply run around the walls. Researchers used bungee cords to hoist test subjects and simulate the effects of …
Read More »Provincial governments facing higher debts and more financial pressure
After riding a red-hot economy to shrink deficits and grow surpluses, provincial governments across the country are beginning to see their finances flounder. Combined provincial budget deficit on track to swell from $10.6B last year to $28B this year After riding a red-hot economy to shrink deficits and grow surpluses, …
Read More »Barrie, Ont., townhouse development where builder asked buyers to pay extra $100K enters receivership
Buyers who have been waiting years to move into homes at a pre-construction development north of Toronto are facing uncertainty and more delays after the project was placed into receivership earlier this year. More than 1,000 condo, townhome units planned at Urban North Townhomes project near GO station in Barrie, …
Read More »WPS island in ‘degraded’ state – study
THE Pag-asa Cays in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are in a “degraded” state with low coral and fish diversity and abundance, according to the findings of marine scientific research carried out by the Philippines. In a media briefing on Saturday, Dr. Jonathan Anticamara from the University of the Philippines …
Read More »London Drugs begins to gradually reopen stores after cyberattack
London Drugs says it is gradually reopening its stores across Western Canada, six days after the retail and pharmacy chain shuttered all locations, due to a cybersecurity incident. Nearly 80 stores in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba have been closed since April 28 London Drugs is gradually reopening its stores …
Read More »WestJet issues lockout notice to mechanics’ union
Airline president says work stoppages could begin as early as Tuesday at noon MT. Calgary-based airline and union have been negotiating new contract since September WestJet has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the union representing the Calgary-based airline's mechanics. The notice paves the way for a work stoppage to …
Read More »1 dead, another injured after Highway 401 collision in Milton
One person is dead after a collision on Highway 401 in Milton early Sunday morning, Ontario Provincial Police say. Emergency crews were called for a report of a collision in the eastbound lanes near Guelph Line at around 3:30 a.m. OPP said one person was pronounced dead and another was …
Read More »Outdated and outmoded ideas
JEEPNEY groups once again went on strike last week to press their campaign to junk the government's Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). As they did in the past, the groups claimed they were successful at paralyzing public transport in Metro Manila, while government agencies reported that the exact opposite …
Read More »Canadians have ‘fundamental right to live safely,’ PM says after arrests in B.C. Sikh activist’s killing
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau touted Canada as a "rule-of-law country" in comments on Saturday about arrests made in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader, as he sought to reassure Sikh Canadians that persecution won't be tolerated. Comments come day after 3 Indian men charged with murder in Hardeep Singh …
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