Chilly pattern brings stormy, snowy weekend to B.C.

A cool and dreary weekend is on tap across British Columbia as an active storm track drapes across the West Coast. Chilly temperatures and a risk for thunderstorms will pop up throughout southern B.C. to start the weekend, tapering to a potential for showers by Sunday. Even though we’re rapidly …

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Baguio needs road congestion pricing

LESSER traffic, cleaner air, easier travel may soon be coming to Baguio City. The city government under Mayor Benjamin Magalong is considering working with Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) on a smart urban mobility project with road congestion pricing as a main component. Road congestion pricing works much like a …

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BoJ to scale down its bond-buying program

TOKYO — The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is expected to hold interest rates steady on Friday but reports have said it could gradually reduce its vast hoard of government bonds as it shifts away from a long-running ultra-loose monetary policy. The central bank raised rates in March for the first …

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Tesla CEO Musk to get huge payout

NEW YORK — Tesla shareholders voted in favor of a huge compensation package for Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elon Musk, endorsing the potential windfall after a Delaware court invalidated it, a company official said on Thursday. Based on preliminary vote results, investors backed a plan of up to $56 billion …

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Gift ideas to celebrate Father’s Day 2024

As Father's Day approaches, everyone is pulling out all the stops to ensure dads feel celebrated and appreciated. Whether shopping for stylish clothing, cutting-edge technology, or thoughtful gifts, here are some gift ideas to have everyone covered. Timeless style statements Old Navy is synonymous with family-friendly fashion, and this Father's …

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A ‘Mega’ renewal for Kim Chiu

Kim Chiu is on a roll these days — her new endorsement deals continue to pour in while brands that have trusted her in years past continue to renew their partnership with the in-demand actress and host. One of them is Megasoft Hygienic Products Inc. — makers of Sisters Napkins …

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