The Philippine Wedding Summit 2024 — the country’s premier bridal fair, organized by Themes and Motifs — is set to take place on June 22 and 23 at a new venue, SPACE, at One Ayala in Makati. This biannual showcase of the latest trends and newest styles is the most …
Read More »‘Rare and expensive:’ Why is it so hard to find a 3-bedroom rental these days?
Canada’s rental housing crisis gets even more dire if you’re looking for a home with more than one bedroom. That leaves many families cramped in smaller units because they can’t afford or find something bigger. Families are crowding into smaller units because they can’t find or afford more space. Looking …
Read More »Toyota chief Akio Toyoda reelected
Akio Toyoda has long been the face of the company, which he led from 2009 until 2023, when he ceded the chief executive officer role to Koji Sato/Bloomberg TOYOTA CITY, Japan — Toyota Motor shareholders backed Chairman Akio Toyoda and nine other members of the automaker’s board on Tuesday despite …
Read More »AI can help reduce shipping emissions
Photo Credit: marinelink.com THE global commercial shipping industry could cut down its carbon emissions by 47 million tons per year by deploying artificial intelligence (AI) for sea navigation, a study by autonomous shipping startup Orca AI showed on Tuesday. The use of the technology could reduce the need for maneuvers …
Read More »Milton woman fighting decision to evict her after C-section
With a two-year-old and another baby on the way, Cristina Ribeiro thought the house she and her family were renting in a quiet Milton subdivision would be a place for her children to grow. Now she’s facing the prospect of moving out two weeks after she finishes recovering from a …
Read More »This prison inmate in N.L. says a rat gave birth in his pants — but it was no surprise
Inmate Devon Fitzpatrick says a rodent infestation is one of many problems that make living at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary intolerable. Lawyer says the public will pay the price for deplorable prison conditions. Her Majesty’s Penitentiary inmate Devon Fitzpatrick says early one morning in mid-May he woke up and felt something …
Read More »Research finds log booms harmful to B.C. salmon and fish habitats
Two new studies are highlighting what researchers say is the harmful effect of log booms — floating structures that contain logs before processing — on fish habitats in B.C. rivers. Studies led by First Nations, conservation groups and UBC point to harm caused by storage of logs on rivers. Two …
Read More »Absolute divorce and free choice
“The coming debates in the Senate will be a crucible, forging a future where faith and reason, tradition and progress can — hopefully — coexist. The gavel fell in the House of Representatives, signaling the passage of House Bill 9349, the Absolute Divorce Bill. This seemingly simple act has ignited …
Read More »Priority legislation lined up for 19th Congress’ final session
Seventeen priority legislative measures have been submitted for enactment by the 19th Congress during its final session from July 2024 to June 2025 by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC). Urgency is emphasized as increasing attention to partisan activities is likely as next year’s mid-term elections draw nearer. These proposed …
Read More »Senator bares papers suggesting Alice Guo was born in China
In this May 7, 2024 Facebook post shows Mayor Alice Guo of Tarlac, Bamban. Photo inset shows “Guo Hua Ping.” (Facebook / Sen. Risa Hontiveros and Senator Win Gatchalian) MANILA, Philippines — New documents obtained by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian indicate that suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo first entered the Philippines …
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