Canada’s poverty rate rose to 9.9 per cent in 2022, approaching pre-pandemic levels as government financial benefits introduced during the COVID-19 crisis ended, according to a Statistics Canada report released Friday. Food insecurity numbers are ‘sickening’ but not surprising, says researcher. Nearly nine million Canadians lived in food insecure households …
Read More »National chief says she was ‘stunned,’ calls for change after headdress taken from her on flight
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says attempts by Air Canada staff to take her headdress from her on Wednesday have created “a pivotal learning moment in history.” ‘I don’t want to feel like that anymore’: Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak. Assembly of …
Read More »Mind the generation gap in Calgary’s debate over zoning and townhouses
The distinction between neighbourhood infill supporters and critics was so stark that one speaker wanted to “break the stereotype that every boomer is opposed to rezoning.” Council hearing shows split between older and younger, haves and have-nots. It was gearing up to be a battle for the ages: Calgary’s big …
Read More »Fencer Catantan books Olympic slot after ruling Asia-Oceania qualifier
HAPPY TEARS. Samantha Catantan breaks down after officially claiming a Paris Olympics berth via the Asia-Oceania Zonal Qualifier in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates on Saturday (April 27, 2024). She nipped Kazakhstan’s Sofia Aktayeva, 15-14, in the women’s foil final to become the 12th Filipino qualifier. (Photo courtesy of International Fencing Federation) MANILA – Samantha …
Read More »Luxury retailer Ted Baker Canada is seeking creditor protection
The owners of Ted Baker’s Canadian operations have filed for creditor protection in a bid to help the retailer get enough “breathing room” to decide whether to liquidate and wind down the business or pursue other unspecified alternatives. Clothing brand facing has been ‘unsuccessful’ in reducing costs, say lawyers in …
Read More »‘Queen of Tears’ EP 15 gets 21% rating anew; Will it surpass ‘Crash Landing on You’ in the finale?
The Korean “Queen of Tears,” starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, garnered 21 percent nationwide rating again with episode 15. According to Nielsen Korea, episode 15 of “Queen of Tears” (눈물의 여왕) on April 27 got a nationwide rating of 21.056 percent, lower compared to 21.625 percent for episode 14 …
Read More »How Cecile Azarcon creates hit songs in just a few minutes
Cecile Azarcon Cecile Azarcon’s story as a singer and songwriter began when she was 19. At this age, she wrote the powerful, inspirational song “Lift Up Your Hands,” which was popularized by Basil Valdez. “Ang daming storya ng ‘Lift Up Your Hands.’ That’s the song that ushered in my music career. …
Read More »Celtics roll past Heat for 2-1 lead in East series
Photo Credit: Reuters MIAMI (AP) — For two days, the Boston Celtics lamented getting beaten on their home floor. And when they finally got to play again, they let out all the frustration. The result: a defensive masterpiece. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 22 points to lead a …
Read More »Veteran Cavite solon Barzaga passes away
Cavite Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. passed away at the age of 74 on Saturday (Philippine time) in California in the United States, his family confirmed. He is survived by his wife, Dasmariñas City Mayor Jenny Austria-Barzaga, as well as his sons Kiko, Third, and Enzo. “Throughout his life, Cong. Pidi …
Read More »Sofia Pablo is still sweet at 18
Actress Sofia Pablo looks to grow more professionally as she enters a new phase in her life Actress Sofia Pablo was a vision of youthful glam and sweetness on her 18th birthday celebration, a Hawaiian-themed debut party held at Raffles Makati. Instead of the traditional 18 roses, Sofia opted for a …
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