MANILA, Philippines: Following a decade-long legal struggle, actor and TV host Vhong Navarro said that his prayers for justice were finally answered after businessman Cedric Lee, model Deniece Cornejo, and two others were found “guilty beyond reasonable doubt” for the serious illegal detention case he filed against them. During the …
Read More »Chill nights at Vintage
Customers can listen to music by popular jazz artists as they casually enjoy their meals at Vintage at the Hub If ‘80s jazz music makes you reach for that glass of wine, then join the crew at Vintage at The Hub, Greenfield District. The cozy bar and restaurant is fast …
Read More »Allegations of RCMP bullying detailed in Surrey police court docs
A report filed in B.C. Supreme Court Thursday as part of a battle over the future of policing in the City of Surrey details dozens of incidents of alleged bullying and harassment by RCMP officers against the Surrey Police Service officers hired to work alongside and ultimately replace them. One …
Read More »Celtics incinerate Heat, Mavs trounce Clippers
LOS ANGELES: The Boston Celtics crushed the Miami Heat 118-84 to complete an emphatic 4-1 series victory Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) and book their place in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The postseason top seeds, who were upset by Miami in last year’s Eastern Conference finals, avenged that …
Read More »Microsoft to invest $2.2B in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Microsoft pledged a $2.2-billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing in Malaysia on Thursday to help develop the country’s AI infrastructure. The tech giant’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Satya Nadella is on a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia ― Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia ― to announce …
Read More »Family devastated after cyberthieves steal $10,000 from bank account
Alana Regnier says her family is reeling after thousands of dollars were stolen from their bank account. Regnier, who is originally from Unity, Sask., has been living in Calgary with her husband Caleb and two young children. Their dream is to one day own a house of their own. She …
Read More »More stores are ditching self-checkout amid theft and customer complaints
It was predicted that the all-self-checkout format would eventually become the norm. But, instead, several big box chains in Canada and the U.S. continue to ditch self-checkout machines at a number of their stores. Some experts and retailers say, in many cases, theft is the main culprit. Giant Tiger store …
Read More »Orca calf swims out of lagoon after being trapped for a month
The Ehattesaht First Nation says a killer whale calf that had been trapped in a remote Vancouver Island lagoon for more than a month is now free after she swam out on her own early Friday morning. Ehattesaht First Nation says young killer whale swam over sandbar on her own …
Read More »DFO claims elver enforcement has resulted in ‘significant deterrence’ of black market fishery
The top enforcement officer for DFO in the Maritimes says arrests and seizures are “having a significant deterrence” on unauthorized elver fishing this spring. Public consultation on elver fishing regulations could come as soon as next month. The top enforcement officer for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) in …
Read More »5 people arrested following pro-Palestinian protest at University of Calgary
Calgary police Chief Mark Neufeld says people had “ample opportunity” to leave a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Calgary before officers used force to remove remaining demonstrators on Thursday night. Police say no civilians or officers were injured, but protesters disagree Police, UCalgary criticized for clearing pro-Palestinian protesters 6 …
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