When King Charles handed over a senior military title to Prince William the other day, it was more than a symbolic passing on of a role. It was also a personal moment rife with symbolism for the monarch and his heir, and hinted at the family dynamics at play right …
Read More »Recent solar storm and eclipse are reminders we live in the sun’s embrace
We live in the sun’s vast solar environment which occasionally puts us directly in the path of powerful outbursts emanating from its surface to create dazzling displays of northern lights. The sun is approaching a period of heightened activity as it nears its solar maximum. The colourful auroras that treated …
Read More »Ontario’s first measles death in decades offers grim reminder that unvaccinated kids are at risk
An Ontario child’s death from measles this year offered a grim reminder: When vaccination rates drop and this virus rears its head, the youngest among us bear the brunt. Months into 2024, Ontario has hit nearly a quarter of roughly 100 measles cases documented in past decade. This story is …
Read More »Former home of Sir John A. Macdonald reopens with new exhibits exploring complex legacy
Bellevue House National Historic Site in Kingston, Ont., is set to welcome visitors with exhibits that seek to reconcile the role of Canada’s first prime minister with the present and provide previously-silenced communities with a voice. ‘It’s more of a balanced education,’ says Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte elected …
Read More »Grey-headed chickadee listed as endangered in May
The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) updated the status of twelve Canadian animals this month, and it included the Grey-headed Chickadee among the animals newly considered “endangered.” Dr. Louise Blight is the co-chair of the COSEWIC advisory committee on birds. She said Grey-headed Chickadees live …
Read More »My dad’s funeral in the Philippines showed me it’s OK to party the pain away
After his father’s sudden death while on vacation in the Philippines, Jim Agapito rushed to his funeral. But when he arrived from Canada, he was thrown into an unfamiliar world where his sombre understanding of mourning was replaced by superstition and festivities. When my father died suddenly of a heart …
Read More »Obiena secures gold in LA; Hoffman rises in rankings
Ernest John Obiena and Lauren Hoffman Hard work continues to pay off for both Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena and Fil-American hopeful Lauren Hoffman, who jumped up in the Olympic qualification ranking and broke the Philippine record for a third time this year. After spending six weeks in a training …
Read More »Adriana Lima wears Filipino design nail art
Could this be the next nail art trend? Our fashion statement doesn’t end with our clothes and makeup; it extends to our nails. But lately, something shiny and new has caught our eyes: the unique and striking nails worn by supermodel Adriana Lima and fashion icon Bryan Boy. Screen grab from Adriana …
Read More »Para swimmer Angel Otom captures gold, silver in Singapore tourney
Angel Otom thrived at the Citi Para Swimming World Series 2024 in Singapore recently after scooping one gold and one silver medal. The triple gold medalist at last year’s ASEAN Para Games in Cambodia, who was born without arms, first took a huge splash in the women’s 50-meter butterfly Class …
Read More »Star Cinema and GMA Pictures team up for ‘Hello, Love, Again’
Kathryn, Alden to reprise iconic roles as Joy and Ethan Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards In another historic collaboration, ABS-CBN’s Star Cinema and GMA Pictures are teaming up for the first time to produce “Hello, Love, Again,” the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster hit “Hello, Love, Goodbye.” Kathryn Bernardo of …
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