The bizarre bones of an ancient whale suggest it may have been the most massive animal that ever lived — outweighing today’s blue whale. Fossil whale Perucetus colossus was shorter than record-holding blue whale, but may have outweighed it, The bizarre bones of an ancient whale suggest it may have …
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Telus slashing 6,000 jobs amid drop in 2nd quarter profits
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 …
Read More »1 dead after single-vehicle crash on Veterans Memorial Highway
The RCMP says one person died after a single-vehicle crash Friday morning. (CBC) One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash on the Veterans Memorial Highway early Friday morning. The RCMP said it responded to the scene at 7 a.m. between the Bay Roberts and North River exits. The driver …
Read More »Call from Wayne Gretzky emblematic of Nick Taylor’s life after winning Canadian Open
A chat with Wayne Gretzky while in a fast-food joint’s parking lot is emblematic of Nick Taylor’s new life. He has quiet moments where he’s just a family man, and then unreal situations where he’s greeted like a conquering hero after ending a 69-year stretch of futility by Canadian golfers …
Read More »Social infra, agri top 2024 budget
Spending plan handed to Congress President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is seeking to increase the funding for his administration’s infrastructure and agricultural programs next year, the P5.768-trillion spending plan for 2024 submitted by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to Congress shows. In his budget message, the President said that …
Read More »French minister optimistic on PH-France future
France is optimistic about the continued momentum of its strengthened bilateral relations with the Philippines in various areas following the three-day visit to Manila of its minister for development. French Minister of State for Development, Francophonie, and International Partnerships Chrysoula Zacharopoulou said she looks forward to deepening the cooperation in …
Read More »Stock markets slump as rating agency Fitch downgrades U.S. from AAA debt status
Wall Street fell on Wednesday after a move by rating agency Fitch to downgrade the U.S. government’s credit rating hit an appetite for risky assets around the world. Fiscal deterioration over the next 3 years cited, as well as growing government debt. Wall Street fell on Wednesday after a move …
Read More »Jury recommends death penalty for shooter who killed 11 at Pittsburgh synagogue
A truck driver who expressed hatred of Jews before entering a Pittsburgh synagogue in late 2018 and shooting dead 11 congregants should be sentenced to death, a jury has decided. Jury rejects defence argument that attack could be attributed to mental illness. A gunman who entered a Pittsburgh synagogue nearly …
Read More »National Bank buys Silicon Valley Bank’s Canadian commercial lending business
National Bank of Canada says it will acquire the Canadian branch of Silicon Valley Bank’s commercial loan portfolio. Roughly $1B worth of loans to tech and life sciences firms are included. National Bank of Canada says it will acquire the Canadian branch of Silicon Valley Bank’s commercial loan portfolio. The …
Read More »Strathcona Resources to go public through deal to buy Pipestone Energy
Strathcona Resources Ltd. says it will go public through a deal to purchase oil and gas exploration company Pipestone Energy Corp. Deal will value combined business at $8.6B. Strathcona Resources Ltd. says it will go public through a deal to purchase oil and gas exploration company Pipestone Energy Corp. Calgary-based …
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