Firefighting efforts have halted the spread of a wildfire near Yellowknife, but N.W.T officials said Monday it is still not yet ready for evacuees to return and that a phased re-entry plan will be implemented. Nearly 70% of N.W.T. residents have been displaced by wildfires Firefighting efforts have halted the …

IN the extensive reporting on the just-concluded state visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to the United States, the biggest development from the meeting with the Philippines' longtime ally was, quite unfortunately, largely overlooked. On May 1, a day ahead of Marcos' arrival in Washington, the US government announced …

LONDON—Thousands of police officers, snipers, and cameras will be used this weekend to ensure King Charles III’s coronation passes off without incident. London’s Metropolitan police are spearheading a major security operation —dubbed “Golden Orb”—which will see officers redeployed from around the country to the capital. The “multi-layered” plan will also …

PBBM urges renewal of country’s inclusion in ‘preferential‘ trade program Washington D.C.—President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday (Thursday, Manila time) called for the renewal of the Philippines’ participation in the US Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) trade program, which allowed the duty-free entry of several Philippine products into the …

Canada’s economy added 41,000 new jobs in April, mostly part-time work in Ontario.  Jobless rate steady at 5%. Canada’s economy added 41,000 new jobs in April, mostly part-time work. Statistics Canada reported Friday that the jobless rate held steady in the month at five per cent. Ontario added 33,000 new …

ECONOMIC STORM WARNING The Capitol is seen in Washington on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, as lawmakers struggle to avoid a default on the nation’s debt. AP PHOTO WASHINGTON, D.C.: White House economists on Wednesday warned of “severe damage” to the US economy in the event of a debt default, warning …

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says her government has summoned China’s ambassador and is assessing the likely consequences of expelling a Chinese diplomat accused of helping to target Conservative MP Michael Chong’s family. Conservative MP says he was told CSIS report was shared with other departments. New questions about how …

IT’S OFFICIAL MasterCard Chief Executive Officer Ajay Banga speaks to reporters in New York on April 6, 2011. World Bank executive directors on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, confirmed Banga to lead the organization for a five-year term, which starts next month. AP PHOTO WASHINGTON, D.C.: Former Mastercard chief executive officer …

PHNOM PENH: Jiu-jitsu athlete Kaila Napolis clinched the first gold medal of the Philippines in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games on Thursday, May 4, at the Hall B of Chroy Changvar Convention Center in Cambodia. Kaila Napolis of the Philippines reacts after scoring a victory over Thi Huyen of Vietnam …

Serial entrepreneur Doug Putman plans to launch his latest retail venture by taking over most of the remnants of Bed Bath & Beyond, in a new chain called rooms + spaces.  Entrepreneur Doug Putman taking over 21 locations, and Canadian Tire moving into some, too. Serial entrepreneur Doug Putman plans …