Erik Matti receives recognition at the 2024 Series Mania International Festival in Lille, France  Multi-award-winning filmmaker Erik Matti and the ever-bold and determined producer Dondon Monteverde have again championed the Philippines at the forefront of global entertainment with their latest win at the 2024 Series Mania International Festival in Lille, …

When her grandma asked Bonnie Sutherland to officiate her funeral, she felt caught between her roles of granddaughter and minister, and mourner and comforter.  I felt caught between roles as a granddaughter, minister, mourner and comforter. This First Person article is the experience of Bonnie Sutherland, who lives in Kingston, …

Charles-Frédérick Ouellet’s photo of a Quebec forest firefighter standing on top of a rock amid burnt trees has won the North and Central American Single Photograph at the 2023 World Press Photo contest.  Charles-Frédérick Ouellet’s photo of firefighter embodies ‘grief and gravity’: jury. Standing on top of a massive boulder, …

Canadian GM Gina Kingsbury didn’t see a need for major changes to the team that lost the final to the U.S. last year. She thinks the team had a strong performance in 2023, even if it didn’t result in a championship.  Canadians play 1st game against Finland on Thursday at …

NEW YORK CITY: Embattled co-working space provider WeWork said it expects to emerge from bankruptcy by the end of May, touting lease-restructuring efforts that it estimates will bring $8 billion in future rental savings. COMEBACK The WeWork logo is seen at the company’s New York office on Jan. 16, 2020. …

Persistent and severe drought conditions across Western Canada could have a devastating effect on the oil and natural gas sector, which has drilling operations in some of the driest areas, according to a new report by Deloitte.  Water shortages could have devastating effect on oil and gas sector, says new …

Ocean Wise researchers spent more than a week on the ocean collecting water samples to study the environmental DNA (eDNA) of Bigg’s killer whales, North Pacific humpbacks and B.C.’s endangered southern resident killer whales.  Data gathered using non-invasive technique could expedite future conservation efforts, say researchers. It was just after …

  The Sine Institute, a cinema and creative organization in Canada will hold its first Filipino International Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario. Dubbed Sine Film Fest, the inaugural festival and industry conference will be held from April 12 to 14, 2024 at Hotel X Toronto, a downtown premier hotel at 111 Princes’ …

Toronto, Canada – The inaugural SINÉ FILM FEST is set to captivate audiences with a diverse lineup of Filipino films that promise to evoke emotions, spark conversations, and celebrate the rich tapestry of Filipino culture. From heartwarming tales of love and self-discovery to adrenaline-fueled narratives of redemption and bravery, the festival …

Taiwan’s biggest earthquake in at least 25 years killed seven people on Wednesday, injuring more than 700, with 77 trapped in tunnels and collapsed buildings, authorities said, as rescuers used ladders to help some people descend to safety.  Strongest quake in 25 years collapses buildings and triggers landslide. Taiwan’s biggest …