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Fully restoring Calgary’s water service will take longer than expected, but exactly how long is still undetermined. Work to fix a feeder main break that triggered citywide water restrictions last week can now resume after two workers were injured at the site. At around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, a contractor was …
Read More »China urges EU to reconsider EV tariffs
Photo Credit: electrive.com BEIJING — Beijing hopes the European Union will reconsider tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and stop going further in the “wrong direction” to shield its auto industry from competition, according to official state news agency Xinhua. China said it would take measures to safeguard its interests …
Read More »Who are these people? They supposedly worked for a Toronto police board member’s companies
A CBC Toronto investigation discovered three seemingly fabricated, or misrepresented, employees on the websites of marketing companies owned by Nadine Spencer, a member of the Toronto Police Service Board. Nadine Spencer denies some of her employees were fabricated, won’t share proof citing employee confidentiality. Until recently, a black-and-white photo of …
Read More »NDP MP billed taxpayers $11K for travel with family over Christmas
An NDP MP who frequently joins parliamentary proceedings remotely from her riding billed the House of Commons for a trip she took to reportedly meet with “stakeholders” over the Christmas holidays — travel that included bringing her husband and kids along at taxpayers’ expense. Niki Ashton billed taxpayers for $17K …
Read More »Panthers hold off Oilers to move 1 win away from 1st Stanley Cup title
Sergei Bobrovsky made 32 saves as the visiting Florida Panthers built a big lead before holding on late to down the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Thursday and take a 3-0 chokehold in the best-of-seven title series. Edmonton will try to avoid sweep on Saturday at home in Game 4. Connor …
Read More »5 more arrests, including primary suspect, in connection with Desjardins data leak
Quebec provincial police have arrested five more people with crimes tied to a massive data breach at Desjardins, including the former bank employee originally suspected of being behind the leak. Police search for 3 more suspects. Quebec provincial police have arrested five more people with crimes tied to a massive …
Read More »Tour guides key to make PH top destination in Asia
TOUR GUIDING. The 198 tour guides who are members of 18 associations all over the country who joined a national convention and general assembly in Tacloban City gather on Wednesday (June 12, 2024). Tourism Promotions Board Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Nograles encourages professional tour guides to help achieve the vision …
Read More »The question is: Can we afford to go to war?
CONTESTED WATERS A Chinese coast guard vessel blocks a Philippine boat off the waters of Second Thomas Shoal on May 19, 2024 in this video released by the Philippine Coast Guard (Photo PCG | AP) I am not for military action against Beijing in the West Philippine Sea. I am …
Read More »Early pension eligibility to be extended to more federal workers
The federal government plans to expand early pension eligibility to more front-line workers, Treasury Board President Anita Anand announced in Ottawa on Thursday. In a statement, Anand said the government will introduce legislative changes this fall that will allow more public safety workers to retire after 25 years of service …
Read More »Shake Shack opens 1st Canadian location in Toronto
If you fancy a burger and crinkle-cut fries, U.S. fast-casual joint Shake Shack is dipping a toe into the Canadian market — but its success could depend on customers willing to fork out higher prices. Restaurant expansion into Canadian market ‘requires good planning,’ says analyst. If you fancy a burger …
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