It’s been one year since Garry Kufley lost his mom, Helen. The 88-year-old was among the 25 people on a day trip to a casino near Carberry, when the bus they were on was hit by a semi at a Trans-Canada Highway intersection. Families, community members to gather in Dauphin …
Read More »Mourning loss of beloved blond bear, wildlife advocates want more protection for the animals
Wildlife advocates want more done to protect bears following the recent deaths of a beloved white grizzly and her two cubs in Yoho National Park. Bear 178, nicknamed Nakoda, died of injuries hours after cubs killed in collision. The message from wildlife advocates is clear after the death of a …
Read More »Parties, parades and protest mark Pride worldwide
The month-long celebration of the 2SLGBTQ+ community reaches its exuberant grand finale on Sunday, bringing rainbow-laden revellers to the streets for marquee Pride parades across the globe. Rainbow-laden revellers take to the streets across the globe The month-long celebration of the 2SLGBTQ+ community reaches its exuberant grand finale on Sunday, …
Read More »Ed Stone, head of the Voyager mission that introduced us to solar system’s outer planets, has died
NASA project scientist, Ed Stone, has died at the age of 88. He was at the helm of what’s been dubbed ‘The Grand Tour’ of our outer solar system with the Voyager spacecraft, as well as many other missions. Bob McDonald remembers his many encounters and interviews with the legendary …
Read More »Terror rewarded
“Despite the clear intention to fight back against terror, the United Nations has abetted the anti-Israel sentiment by promoting a total ceasefire. A reincarnation of the racial bigotry that resulted in the Holocaust of Nazi monster Adolf Hitler is gaining acceptance worldwide taking the guise of a misplaced solidarity. Instead …
Read More »Bike lanes and walkways: DOTr pushes active transport infrastructure
By 2028, the Department of Transportation (DOTr ) sees the completion of 2,400 kilometers of bike lanes around the country. The government’s commitment to prioritize active transport is in line with the National Transport Policy (NTP) and the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 (PDP). President Marcos recently announced that the national …
Read More »China reiterates appeal for Philippines to ban POGOs
In a statement, the Chinese embassy appealed to Manila to ban Philippine offshore gaming operators and refrain from making “baseless” accusations against China regarding illegal activities of POGOs. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — Banned in China, offshore gaming should also be prohibited in the Philippines where many Chinese citizens …
Read More »AFP Chief tells fishermen: Don’t be afraid to fish in WPS, it is ours
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. answers questions from the media on June 14, 2024. (Photo courtesy of DPC Pool) “Don’t be afraid to fish in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), it is ours.” This was the message of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) …
Read More »SWS survey shows Filipinos’ quality of life remains steady in Q1 2024
Photo from Unsplash A nationwide survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) from March 21 to 25 revealed that 30 percent of Filipinos expressed an improvement in their quality of life, while 25 percent reported a decline compared to 12 months ago. The SWS survey results, released on Friday, …
Read More »House leader wants PAGCOR-run casinos privatized
MANILA – The chairperson of the House Committee on Government Reorganization on Saturday proposed to abolish state-run gaming firm Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) and privatize its self-operated casinos. The proposal of Bukidnon 2nd District Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores seeks to create a Philippine Amusement and Gaming Commission (PAGCOM), which …
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