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The Globe and Mail reported Thursday it had obtained documents showing the Alberta government directed Alberta Health Services to remove mention of COVID-19 and influenza from advertisements for this season’s immunization campaign. The Globe said it had obtained those documents through an access to information request. CBC News has not …

Comedian and actor Jo Koy will host the newly revamped Golden Globes, organizers announced Thursday, as the US awards show seeks a clean slate. The stand-up, who starred in “Easter Sunday” and Disney’s “Haunted Mansion,” said he was excited to be overseeing the party that kicks off three months of movie industry …

Speaker Martin Romualdez Charter change can help define, protect PH territory — Speaker Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday said that the current tension in the West Philippine Sea could be an additional reason to push for constitutional amendments. In an interview with Teleradyo Serbisyo, Romualdez said Charter change could be …

At a Glance Chairman Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez says its time for the Philippines to run to the United States (US) for help regarding China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Flags of the Philippines (left), United States (Unsplash) A legal luminary in …

A video of the recent incident in Second Thomas Shoal is shown during a press conference about the recent Chinese aggression and harassment in Scarborough Shoal and Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China Sea, in Manila on December 11, 2023. (AFP / Earvin Perias) MANILA, Philippines — China …

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits the BRP Teresa Magbanua ship at the Philippine Coast Guard headquarters in Manila, Philippines, November 4, 2023. (Ezra Acayan/Pool via Reuters) MANILA — The Philippines on Thursday said its military chief and Japan’s top general discussed “pressing regional security matters,” including the importance of countering …

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s worried that Israel’s tactics in the war against Hamas could put support for a Jewish state at risk. The Liberal government has been calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war since Dec. 12. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s worried that Israel’s …

The Liberals have announced Canada’s move away from fully gas-powered cars and toward electric vehicles, mandating that all sales of passenger cars, SUVs, crossovers and light trucks be hybrids, electric or hydrogen-powered by 2035. Here are some of your biggest questions about the plan.  Environment minister insists 12 years long …

The Bank of Canada’s governing council agreed the odds of another rate hike have decreased during its discussions ahead of the interest rate decision earlier this month.  Central bank held key interest rate at 5 per cent in December for third time. The Bank of Canada’s governing council agreed the …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs the national budget for 2024 in a ceremony, December 20, 2023. (Screengrab from RTVM)  MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed the P5.768-trillion national budget for 2024, a spending plan 9.5% higher than last year with significant bumps in allocations for defense and …