There was little change to Canada’s job market in July as the unemployment rate inched up ever so slightly to 5.5 per cent, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Friday.  Average hourly wages grew 5 per cent in July for third consecutive month of gains. There was little …

As US solon bares ‘Pacific Deterrence Initiative’ amid WPS issues WELCOME BACK, CHIEF. In this screen grab of a video from the Palace, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (right) introduces former President Rodrigo Duterte to members of the current Cabinet — Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil, Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra, Defense Secretary …

UNFINISHED. This slide from a presentation by Senator Raffy Tulfo shows the disrepair of the Bulo Small Reservoir Irrigation Project in Dona Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan — one of the many jobs the National Irrigation Administration has yet to finish despite billions of funding annually, the lawmaker said.  Senator Raffy Tulfo …

Here are three ways Donald Trump might try beating the rap in a criminal trial over the aftermath of the 2020 election. We could see a long, messy fight that goes to the Supreme Court.  Long, messy fight over aftermath to the 2020 election could go to the Supreme Court. …

Telecommunications giant Telus says it plans to trim 6,000 jobs, citing its need to free up cash flow and remain competitive.  Restructuring comes amid telecom giant’s drop in 2nd-quarter profit. Telecommunications giant Telus says it plans to trim 6,000 jobs, citing its need to free up cash flow and remain …

Two U.S. Navy sailors were charged Thursday with providing sensitive military information to China — including details on wartime exercises, naval operations and critical technical material.  Jinchao Wei, 22, faces life in prison if convicted; Wenheng Zhao, 26, faces up to 20 years in prison. Two U.S. Navy sailors were …

Five Greenpeace demonstrators were arrested Thursday after they draped the country estate of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in black fabric to protest his plan to expand oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.  Not clear how protesters accessed Yorkshire home; Sunak and family currently in U.S. Five Greenpeace …

All Facebook and Instagram users in Canada won’t be able to access news on their platforms soon, after parent company Meta said it would shut out news in the country over the next few weeks. We answer some of your questions about the Liberals’ Online News Act and Meta’s latest …

UK-rock band Neck Deep recently announced their triumphant return to Asia with a monumental tour that will see the band perform in seven cities across Southeast Asia, including Manila. UK-rock band Neck Deep  “It’s been too long but we’re stoked to be coming back! Australia and Asia, we’ll see you …

A cluster of clean tech firms that got their start in Calgary are growing their operations south of the border as a proposed policy shift in the United States provides a big growth opportunity.  Business booming for companies that can detect, monitor or reduce harmful methane gases. A cluster of …