When Robbie Sherren died on May 7, he became the first Canadian adult to donate his heart after cardiac or circulatory death. The legacy is helping his parents cope and igniting a new approach to save lives in this country, doctors say. Donation advance will expand cardiac transplants, doctors say. …
Read More »How do kiwi and oyster sound? People are using AI to dream up new culinary creations
Many people in the food and beverage industry are experimenting with AI such as ChatGPT to create new recipes, from coffee blends to wine pairings. Some use AI to try new flavour combinations or save time for their hard-working chefs. While some are using AI to dream up new flavour …
Read More »Corporations are buying local vet clinics — raising questions about price, choice and quality of care
Large and often international companies have been snapping up local clinics around Canada, raising questions come about who's in control of animal care, costs and the future of the independent vet. 'The public's going to have less choice,' says one indepenent vet Dr. Ryan Redgrave isn't a dying breed, but …
Read More »Celebrating the ultimate dream-maker
Filipinos cherish mothers not only as life-givers but as individuals who made life more meaningful, who guided and enriched lives. Make mom feel special with Goldilocks’ Ube Dream — layers of soft ube chiffon generously infused with real halaya and luscious ube mousse. Make mom feel special with Goldilocks' Ube …
Read More »Neo-ethnic fashion by Renee Salud displays breathtaking ‘Mindanao Tapestry’
Through the vision of Former Department of Tourism, Wanda Tulfo-Teo, coupled with creative genius of Renee Salud and the skilled Mindanao Weavers, we were able to reignite the emergence of neo-ethnic fashion as we bought to life the second leg of Mindanao Tapestry held on May 9 at the prestigious …
Read More »3 dead, 5 injured in evening boat crash north of Kingston
Ontario Provincial Police say the collision happened after 9:30 p.m. on Saturday and involved "an open bow fishing-style boat" and a speedboat. Crash happened on Bobs Lake after 9:30 p.m. Saturday Three people are dead and five others injured in what police are calling a "horrible" collision involving two boats …
Read More »National Heritage Month: Pride in our culture and history
Today would be a good time to explore a museum to revisit the stories that formed the Filipino culture and identity. Even for avid museum visitors, there will always be something new about an artifact that will give another view to an old story. Today would also be a good …
Read More »Coal debate heats up
“Many other sources of electricity can join the bid but will relatively be more expensive, according to the now Leyte governor. Developing economies’ search for low-cost energy mostly results in dependence on coal since the resource remains the cheapest way to produce electricity. Based on Department of Energy records, the …
Read More »Chinese policy to arrest ‘trespassers’ in South China Sea unacceptable to PH— Marcos
President Marcos vowed to protect Filipinos amid China’s recent policy to detain those who will trespass into the South China Sea, saying such a policy is unacceptable. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Ryan Baldemor/PPA Pool) Marcos said this after the Chinese government ordered its Coast Guard to detain foreigners for …
Read More »CDA administrator authorized to appoint all personnel except deputy—DOJ
Department of Justice The Department of Justice (DOJ) has rendered an opinion that the power to appoint personnel of the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) with positions lower than the deputy administrator is vested with the CDA administrator. Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez issued the legal opinion on behalf of Secretary Jesus …
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