Thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate from the path of a still-active landslide in Papua New Guinea by the government on Tuesday, after parts of a mountain collapsed, burying an initial estimate of more than 2,000 people. Military has set up checkpoints and is helping move residents to evacuation …
Read More »Canada purchasing 16 new fighter jets out of current budget, minister says
The first 16 of the air force’s new F-35 fighters will be paid for out of the current federal budget, even though Canada isn’t expected to take delivery of the warplanes until 2026. Defence Minister Bill Blair pointed to the investment on Monday while defending the Liberal government’s military spending …
Read More »Court greenlights shareholder class-action lawsuit against Bombardier
A Quebec judge is authorizing a class action from shareholders against Bombardier Inc. over claims that the plane maker presented a false picture of its financial situation in 2018, a turbulent year that saw its share price tank. Shareholders say former Bombardier execs didn’t make timely disclosures. A Quebec judge …
Read More »Got thoughts on flying in Canada? The Competition Bureau wants to hear from you
The federal Competition Bureau says it’s going to look the domestic air travel industry in Canada, and it’s looking for input from Canadians as it prepares for a study of that market over the coming months. Having only 2 major airlines and flight prices are key concerns for federal agency. …
Read More »Facebook account takeovers are targeting people you know, turning friendship into fraud
A New Brunswick woman says her Facebook account was hijacked then used to swindle her friends out of thousands of dollars. All the while, Meta, Facebook’s parent company, did nothing to stop the crime in progress. A cybercrime expert says Canada needs regulations that force companies to respond quickly to …
Read More »Marcos signs ‘Eddie Garcia’ law to protect movie, TV workers
Actor Eddie Garcia poses with his Best Actor award at the 7th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong in this March 18, 2013 photo./AFP MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure aimed at safeguarding the rights and welfare of entertainment industry workers by compelling …
Read More »Boston Celtics reach 2024 NBA Final after ousting Indiana Pacers 4-0
ANKARA – The Boston Celtics reached the 2024 NBA Final after eliminating the Indiana Pacers 4-0 in the Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics beat the Pacers 105-102 to get their fourth win in the series on Tuesday. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum rallied their team to vital victory at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, …
Read More »Manitoba doctor accused of defrauding another physician by faking cancer, lying to college
A Thunder Bay doctor is on a mission to recoup over $160,000 she lent to a woman who was expelled from the University of Manitoba’s residency program after she fabricated evidence of a non-existent serious medical condition. Monica Kehar expelled from residency, not licensed to practise but still allowed to …
Read More »Alas Pilipinas falls short against Kazakhstan, suffers AVC Challenge Cup semis exit
Alas Pilipinas/LinkedIn After historic run, Alas Pilipinas fell short of reaching the Finals of the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup against Kazakhstan, 23-25, 21-25, 14-25, on Tuesday night, May 28, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The Filipinas put up a good fight before eventually running out of steam against the taller …
Read More »Tributes pour in for ex-NBA MVP Walton
Courtesy: Bill Walton/Instagram Miami, United States—Bill Walton, the former NBA Most Valuable Player, two-time champion and popular television commentator, died of cancer on Monday. After a stellar college career with UCLA, Walton won his first NBA championship with the Portland Trail Blazers in 1977. He was named the league’s MVP …
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