Over three meetings this spring, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe has presented Doug Ford with a sports jersey, a dozen doughnuts and a welcome mat — all to the premier’s apparent delight. Ford called the doughnuts “beautiful” and the mat “fantastic.” His gifts, meanwhile, were more substantive: a $543-million “new deal” for …
Read More »Toronto fans go wild as Maple Leafs down Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7
William Nylander scored twice and Joseph Woll made 22 saves as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday to force Game 7 in their first-round series. William Nylander scored twice and Joseph Woll made 22 saves. William Nylander scored twice and Joseph Woll made 22 saves …
Read More »Brutal details of Tiki Laverdiere’s murder now public after last of 10 accused sentenced
Ten people were involved in confining, torturing and murdering Tiki Laverdiere in the spring of 2019 in a violent bid to get information on the killing of an Edmonton man, according to court documents. 25-year-old Edmonton woman tortured, killed in North Battleford. WARNING: this story contains distressing details. Ten people …
Read More »DOT leads PH team to Korea, UAE travel fairs this month
Tourism Sec. Christina Frasco (PNA file photo) MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is set to lead the Philippine delegation to the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 and the Seoul International Travel Fair (SITF) 2024 this month. The ATM will be held at the Dubai World Trade Center in Dubai, United …
Read More »Mayor of Quesnel, B.C., stripped of duties, banned from First Nation land after residential school book controversy
Council voted unanimously to censure Quesnel Mayor Ron Paull and relieve him of duties at an emotional meeting. Council voted unanimously to censure Ron Paull and relieve him of duties at an emotional meeting. The mayor of Quesnel, B.C., has been stripped of many of his duties and barred from …
Read More »Deniece Cornejo posts Bible verses following court sentence
Deniece Cornejo (Facebook) Former model Deniece Cornejo took to social media to share Bible verses in what seemed to be her initial reaction to the court ruling of the Taguig Regional Trial Court on May 2. On Facebook, Deniece uploaded an art card bearing the Bible verse from Exodus 14:14: “The Lord …
Read More »Lady Bulldogs eye finals berth in UAAP women’s volleyball
AIM FOR FINALS BERTH. National University’s Michaela Belen (No. 4) tries to block a Far Eastern University’s Jean Asis during the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on April 24, 2024. NU won the match, 25-21, 25-19, 25-22. (UAAP photo) MANILA – National University (NU) guns for a finals …
Read More »Makati Life Medical Center acquires AI-powered digital cancer detection equipment
The uMI 550 produces academic level image quality that facilitates early and accurate detection of cancer A revolutionary technology in digital imaging for detection and treatment of cancer is finally coming to the Philippines very soon. Makati Life Medical Center is the first to bring the uMI 550 Digital positron …
Read More »International students will be allowed to work 24 hours a week starting in September
Immigration Minister Marc Miller says international students will be able to work off-campus for up to 24 hours per week starting in September. Government temporarily waived cap on work hours for international students during the pandemic. Immigration Minister Marc Miller says international students will be able to work off-campus for …
Read More »Pure excellence and pure heart reign at Gary V’s ‘Pure Energy’ concert
Phenomenal cannot begin to describe OPM icon Gary Valenciano’s two-night concert spectacle, “Pure Energy: One Last Time,” at the Mall of Asia Arena last weekend. Part of the massive sold-out crowd that was stunned and mesmerized over and over by the beloved 59-year-old performer’s rich and resounding voice, unbelievable dancing …
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