Photo of John Sage, founder and CEO of Accessible Travel Solutions. (Philstar.com) KIGALI, Rwanda — Traveling remains a significant challenge for people globally. However, one individual is determined to enhance global travel accessibility, particularly for persons with disabilities. Meet Texas-native John Sage, founder and CEO of Accessible Travel Solutions. Despite …
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Jeremy Skibicki is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, but the identity of one alleged victim remains unknown. ‘It’s tragic that her family … hasn’t found their loved one,’ MMIWG advocate says. Just steps away from the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, red dresses blow in the wind. They …
Read More »Family waits to bury victim of August car crash in Ottawa after father denied visitor visa
Franck Ntwari died in a horrific crash at an Ottawa intersection three months ago. His family can’t imagine saying goodbye without his father, who was denied a visa to enter Canada from Burundi. Franck Ntwari’s family needs to mourn together, but his father is stuck 11,500 km away. Franck Ntwari’s …
Read More »Nelly Furtado to host 2024 Juno Awards
Nelly Furtado will be headed to Halifax to host next year’s Juno Awards. Halifax ceremony will feature performances by the Beaches, Charlotte Cardin and Maestro Fresh Wes. Nelly Furtado will be headed to Halifax to host next year’s Juno Awards. “It’s such an important night,” she said. “I just think …
Read More »Canada’s best beer winner is brewed by a pair of bat biologists in northern B.C.
Prince George’s Deadfall Brewing hopes to put northern B.C. on the craft beer map after Canada Beer Cup win. A small brewery tucked away in the corner of a strip mall in northern B.C. is unexpectedly busy this week after being named as the makers of the best beer in …
Read More »This is the oldest black hole ever found — and it’s huge
Scientists have discovered the oldest black hole yet, a cosmic beast formed a mere 470 million years after the Big Bang. Black hole is 13.2 billion years old and 10 times the size of Milky Way’s black hole. Scientists have discovered the oldest black hole yet, a cosmic beast formed …
Read More »Jailed Iranian Nobel winner on hunger strike after being denied medical care for not wearing hijab
Narges Mohammadi refuses to wear a hijab, even if it means prison officials won’t take her to the hospital for urgently needed medical treatment. Now the imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner is on hunger strike. Narges Mohammadi is 'using every chance she gets to be the voice of Iranian women,' …
Read More »Quebec mini-budget boosts funds to address hunger, homelessness
Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard unveiled his economic update today. With the province's economic growth expected to remain sluggish, spending outlined in the mini-budget is aimed at food banks, social housing and dealing with the impact of climate change. Economic update includes small tax breaks and millions for food banks, …
Read More »Teams resume UAAP Final Four push
Michael Phillips (center) dunks the ball all over the Adamson Soaring Falcons (UAAP Media Bureau) Games Wednesday (Men’s) (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 11 a.m. – Ateneo vs UST 1 p.m. – UP vs UE 4 p.m. – NU vs FEU 6 p.m. – DLSU vs AdU (Women’s) (Mall of Asia Arena) …
Read More »Masters of deception
Hecht said Israel has distributed over 1.5-million pamphlets in aerial drops across Gaza, imploring residents to leave. As the Israeli offensive in Gaza progresses, with the primary goal of freeing 345 hostages, including two Filipinos, the Israel Defense Forces exposed more of the evil designs of the pogromist Hamas. A …
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