Makati dwellers who are always on the lookout for cafes where they can enjoy not only an awakening cup but also a full meal, are in for a treat with the opening of UCC Clockwork One Ayala. Premiere coffee guru, Robert Francisco of the UCC Coffee Academy Philippines, led the …
Read More »Timberwolves sweep Suns out of NBA playoffs as Clippers, Knicks win
Washington, United States—The Minnesota Timberwolves, powered by 40 points from Anthony Edwards, swept Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns out of the NBA playoffs on Sunday, reaching the second round for the first time in 20 years with a 122-116 game-four victory. The Timberwolves withstood a combined 72 points …
Read More »Feds give financial boost to biofuel sector amid growing U.S. competition
Canada’s biofuel industry is welcoming a proposed multi-billion dollar package of financial support from the federal government, although concerns remain about whether it will be enough to compete with lucrative subsidies south of the border and reverse the growing dependence on U.S. imports to meet clean fuel regulations. New funding …
Read More »Criminal charge in young worker’s death sends strong message, labour group says
A criminal charge recently laid against a supervisor over the death of a young worker in Ottawa marks a rare but important step toward preventing future workplace fatalities, the Ottawa and District Labour Council says. Police add criminal charge to supervisor alleged to have broken provincial safety law. A criminal …
Read More »Edmonton Queer History: How a yearbook quote made national news back in 1985
Ian Paterson wanted to pen down a simple dream in his yearbook quote, to “eventually settle down in a quiet suburb with a tall, rich, hunky man with a bushy moustache.” It seems simple now, but in 1985, when 2SLGBTQ+ rights were not what they are today and AIDS hysteria …
Read More »Prehistoric giant ‘sabre-toothed salmon’ renamed after new discovery
The giant prehistoric ‘sabre-toothed salmon’ has been renamed the ‘spike-toothed’ salmon after scientists uncovered new information about its weird, giant tusks. Fish renamed ‘spike-toothed salmon’ after new skulls reveal real tusk position. The artwork and publicity materials showcasing a giant salmon that lived five million years ago were ready to …
Read More »Pay transparency in job listings is less transparent than you might think
With pay transparency laws now in effect in B.C. and passed in P.E.I., Newfoundland and Ontario, companies are called upon to include salary ranges with job postings. But advocates say some employers post such wide pay ranges it counteracts the spirit of legislation designed to help close the pay gap. …
Read More »Poilievre hints to police he would use notwithstanding clause to change justice laws
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he would use "whatever tools the constitution allows" to pass criminal justice laws if his party forms the next government. Speaking to the Canadian Police Association on Monday, Poilievre promised to implement more stringent requirements for bail and make it harder for convicted murderers to …
Read More »London Drugs closes stores until further notice due to cyberattack
Retail and pharmacy chain London Drugs says it was the "victim of a cybersecurity incident" Sunday and has shuttered its stores across western Canada until further notice. Retailer operates nearly 80 stores across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba Cyberattack closes all London Drugs stores 6 hours ago Duration 2:01 All …
Read More »Filipinas on the rise
“Of the 11 Olympic qualifiers for Team Philippines so far, seven of them are female, proving that the Filipinas are truly on the rise.” The Filipinas are pumping life into Philippine sports. In the previous Summer Games in Tokyo, a female weightlifter, Hidilyn Diaz, made history when she clinched the …
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