LCBO executives said they were blindsided by the Ontario Ministry of Finance’s decision to cancel an anti-theft pilot at some northern stores soon after it was announced, documents obtained by CBC News show. One email to LCBO leadership says politicians had appreciated the “effort to help curb what is a …
Read More »Official N.B. government site on carbon taxes slammed for exaggerations, omissions
An official New Brunswick government web page set up to inform the general public about federal carbon taxes exaggerates costs that average consumers are likely to experience this year. Province overestimates carbon tax amounts, ignores rebates, in material used to inform the public. An official New Brunswick government web page …
Read More »She was sexually assaulted at work. It took 6 years for a human rights tribunal to schedule a hearing
Patricia Sayers filed a human rights case after being sexually assaulted by a co-worker, in hope of helping to prevent future incidents at that store. But it took six years for the Ontario tribunal to schedule a hearing, rendering most of her hopes unattainable, she says. Fewer cases are being …
Read More »Can a Senate bill to regulate sports betting ads reach the finish line in this Parliament?
A senator’s push to curtail the unchecked promotion of sports betting is working its way through the legislative process, with the aim of establishing a national framework for regulating these services. It’s passed a second reading in the Senate, but has yet to reach the House. Bill S-269 passed a …
Read More »Alberta’s last coal plant has powered down and is not expected to burn another lump
It appears Alberta’s coal era has come to an end. Capital Power’s Genesee 2 facility — the last dedicated coal plant in the province — went offline at 10:57 p.m. Sunday. And, according to the latest forecast from the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), it’s not expected to come back …
Read More »‘Bawat patak, anong sarap’: The Itchyworms releasing craft beer line
Filipino rock band The Itchyworms/The Itchyworms via Facebook MANILA, Philippines — “Ano ba talagang mas gusto ko, ang beer na ‘to o ang pag-ibig mo?” Such goes the chorus of local rock band The Itchyworms’ iconic song “Beer,” a likely inspiration for the group’s next endeavor. The Itchyworms — currently composed of …
Read More »Children reported missing in Ontario, last seen in Manitoba believed to be with their mother, RCMP say
Police are asking for help to find three children who were reported missing in Ontario in December, who were last seen at a home in Manitoba and who are now believed to be with their mother. Mounties got a report around 2 a.m. on Sunday that the children, who had …
Read More »Pinto Art Museum Celebrates ‘Buen Viaje: Manila-Acapulco-Manila’ Exhibit Closing with Fun Activities
In celebration of the closing of the Pinto Art Museum’s “Buen Viaje: Manila-Acapulco-Manila” exhibit on June 23, the museum will host several activities for its visitors. The museum will open a “tiangge” featuring food, clothes, plants, and other garden materials for sale. There will also be a taka (paper mache) …
Read More »Jiro Manio faces more challenges in career, family life
“THE spirit is willing but the flesh is not,” so goes a saying when a person would like to do something but he cannot due to lack of strength or energy. Sadly in Jiro Manio’s case, he neither has the spirit nor the flesh to go back to the one …
Read More »Dimples Romana pens heartfelt letter to daughter Callie after receiving first instrument rating
Actress Dimples Romana is a proud mom, dedicating a heartfelt post to her daughter Callie Ahmee, who recently received her instrument rating as a pilot. In her Instagram post, Dimples expressed her amazement at her daughter’s achievement. “To FLY blind. To keep FLYING even through zero visibility. Our @callieahmee has …
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