LOS ANGELES – The Boston Celtics overpowered the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 to reach a third straight Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) as Western Conference top seeds Oklahoma City moved to the brink of elimination after crashing 104-92 at home to Dallas. In Boston, Jayson Tatum’s 25 points …
Read More »Olive oil is how much now? Prices jump — again — amid worldwide shortage
Shoppers may find themselves doing a double take in the olive oil section of their local grocery stores these days as industry analysts say prices have reached a record high. Average price per litre of extra virgin oil has more than doubled over the past 3 years. Shoppers may find …
Read More »No showers, full sewage tanks: Nunavik residents say water system can’t meet growing demand
A lack of water has forced residents to use bags instead of toilets in some communities in Quebec’s autonomous northern region of Nunavik. They’re are calling for change as problems with water access continues to affect their health. Communities in northern Quebec region rely on trucks to provide water. Dr. …
Read More »‘They were pretty much everywhere’: This Cambridge couple pulled over a dozen ticks off their dog
A Cambridge, Ont., couple is warning neighbours about ticks after they found about 20 of the critters crawling on their dog following a walk in a park. A veterinarian says that each year, more ticks are migrating north, gradually increasing the local population. ‘Doing good tick checks when you come …
Read More »Customers are fed up with anti-theft measures at stores. Retailers say organized crime is to blame
Some retailers are beefing up anti-theft measures, such as locking the wheels on shopping carts, that have raised the ire of shoppers. Loblaw and an industry group says retailers are fighting a rise in organized crime. Industry group says ‘retail is the new frontier’ for organized criminal gangs. Susan Dennison …
Read More »Geologist says she knows the Mona Lisa’s setting. But not everyone is convinced
While many art historians have focused on the woman in Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Ann Pizzorusso has a different obsession — the mountain ridges in the background. Ann Pizzorusso used Da Vinci’s notebooks to follow in his footsteps, leading her to the mountain city of Lecco. While many art …
Read More »Ontario child under 5 dies of measles, provincial health agency says
In a report published Thursday, Public Health Ontario said the child was not vaccinated against the highly infectious respiratory virus. It did not indicate when or where the child died, or their specific age. 22 cases of measles confirmed in Ontario so far in 2024; 13 in children A child …
Read More »Shoppers Drug Mart ‘volunteer’ job posting was an error: Loblaw
A Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy in downtown Toronto is facing backlash over a now-deleted job posting for a “volunteer” position in the store. The job posting on LinkedIn listed duties including assisting customers, restocking shelves, and organizing inventory — all for zero compensation. Pharmacist behind LinkedIn posting says intentions were …
Read More »Quebec woman mauled in dog attack wins $460K civil case against small town and owner
A woman who was mauled by dogs in 2019 has won her civil case against the dogs' owner and the Town of Potton. A Quebec Superior Court judge ordered the town and Alan Barnes to pay her nearly $460,000. Attack could have been prevented if town had taken action, says …
Read More »Above and beyond Mother’s Day celebration in Alabang
There's never a bad time to show appreciation for moms, but Mother's Day presents an opportunity to go above and beyond for the women who have helped shape many lives. Create unforgettable moments and make this Mother’s Day a celebration to remember. Create unforgettable moments and make this Mother's Day …
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