The Philippine Heritage Society, a devoted group of individuals dedicated to safeguarding the country’s cultural legacy, continues to support and collaborate with organizations and individuals who champion the cause of preserving Philippine native arts, culture and history. With this, the Philippine Heritage Society, together with the Filipinas Heritage Foundation, the …
Read More »Saudi Arabia stages ‘historic’ swimwear fashion show
UMMAHAT ISLANDS, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia held its first fashion show featuring swimsuit models on Friday, an envelope-pushing step in a country where less than a decade ago, women were required to wear body-covering abaya robes. The poolside show featuring the work of Moroccan designer Yasmina Qanzal included mostly …
Read More »Couple says goodbye to beloved home on Quebec coast after erosion put safety at risk
Joanne Audet and Marcel Breton say they have lived an extraordinary life by the sea, but the coastal erosion along the shores of Maria, Que., has become too much for the couple. “We were hit by three enormous tides within a year. You can’t stay here anymore. At home, it …
Read More »Critics slam review of Canadian forestry giant’s sustainability credentials, asserting conflict of interest
Canadian forestry giant Paper Excellence won’t have its sustainability certification revoked by the world’s premier forestry credentialing body after a review — a process critics and experts say appears to have been rife with conflicts of interest and far from independent. Paper Excellence faced loss of FSC certification over ties …
Read More »Would you fight Alberta’s wildfires for $22/hour? And no benefits?
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 »‘He averted a catastrophe’: Parent praises bus driver after 18-wheeler fell from overpass above
A Nova Scotia bus driver is being lauded for his quick action after a tractor-trailer crashed through the guardrail of an overpass on Highway 101 and landed in front of the bus below. Bus driver had to slam on brakes to prevent collision with tractor-trailer. A Nova Scotia bus driver …
Read More »The solar storm knocked out GPS equipment on farms — and it could happen again
Farmers across Canada and in some parts of the U.S. experienced GPS blackouts and malfunctions on their equipment during the weekend. With more solar storms on the horizon and an increasing reliance on GPS across different industries, experts say the problem isn’t going away any time soon. ‘We’ll have these …
Read More »This newsletter is not AI; gag orders at the bank: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet
CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week. Consumer and health news you need from the week TD offers customer compensation after dispute only if they sign NDA | Go Public 7 days ago Duration 2:08 TD Bank offered to compensate a customer after …
Read More »After industry boom, Quebec distilleries fight for space on liquor store shelves
It's one of the only ways Quebec distillers can sell their products. But as the Société des alcools du Québec aims to cut down on a glut of locally produced spirits amid a downturn in sales and a crowded market, some producers are worried. The SAQ has a monopoly on …
Read More »New Democrats try out a sharper line of attack as Conservatives target NDP ridings
New Democrats say they are rolling out a line of attack against the Conservatives, as its leader, Pierre Poilievre, targets the NDP's ridings. Leader Jagmeet Singh is testing a new catchphrase: 'The price of Pierre Poilievre' New Democrats say they're rolling out a new line of attack against the Conservatives …
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