A man from Thunder Bay is among hundreds of Canadians waiting for Global Affairs Canada’s go-ahead to cross the Rafah border from Gaza into Egypt to escape the Israel-Hamas war. Here’s what his friends in northwestern Ontario are doing to bring Ahmed Abuhussein and his spouse back home. Ahmed Abuhussein, …
Read More »McMaster reviewing Hamilton cardiologist’s post calling for pro-Palestinian protesters to be deported
McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences are reviewing a social media comment made by a prominent cardiologist after she wrote about pro-Palestinian demonstrators, “deport them all to where they came from.” Dr. Eva Lonn apologized for her social media comment ‘made in the heat of the moment.’ McMaster University and …
Read More »Could the Liberals’ carbon tax troubles light a fire under the move toward heat pumps?
Whatever else the Liberal government’s carbon tax contortions have done, they may have boosted the cause of energy efficiency — particularly for low-income households. And there are now calls for the Trudeau government to go even further. A recent study found heat pumps are ‘already the lowest-cost option’ in most …
Read More »Katrina Cuenca’s ‘Celestia’ exhibit: Heavenly sculptures that illuminate divine grace and elegance
Whether painted on canvas or sculpted with copper, Katrina possesses an artistic vision that translates spiritual sentiments into tangible masterpieces. A distinct emotion emerges when one gazes upon a piece by Katrina Cuenca. Each creation she produces exudes a sense of weightlessness, encouraging observers to not merely observe but truly …
Read More »Hidden cameras capture passenger who uses wheelchair struck by lift on Air Canada flight
In light of the federal government summoning Air Canada to Ottawa this week to discuss a spate of reports about the mistreatment of customers in wheelchairs, Marketplace is releasing an exclusive preview of its hidden-camera investigation which documented a rarely seen first-hand account of the challenges faced by those flying …
Read More »‘The Voice of the Philippines’ alumna releases comeback single in US
Singer Deb Victa (Deb Victa via Instagram) MANILA, Philippines — “The Voice of the Philippines” Season One alumna Deb Victa released her comeback single “American Boy” in the US. The song was her blind audition piece when she joined “The Voice,” marking her 10th year in the music industry. Deb …
Read More »Cargo Movers survive Tubu’s 30-point explosion for Foxies
F2 Logistics foiled Farm Fresh’s attempt at clinching its first franchise victory with a hard-earned 28-26, 20-25, 25-23, 23-25, 15-8 victory in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Ivy Lacsina leads F2 Logistics with 27 points against Farm Fresh. …
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo drops ‘Can’t Catch Me Now’ for ‘Hunger Games’ prequel soundtrack
Fil-Am singer Olivia Rodrigo (Olivia Rodrigo via Instagram) MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American singer Olivia Rodrigo released her song for the official soundtrack of the “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.” In her Instagram account, Olivia said that she wrote “Can’t Catch Me Now” for the “Hunger Games” …
Read More »DOT chief highlights Philippines’ tourism education approach at World Travel Market
In this Nov. 6, 2023 photo, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco attends the World Travel Market Minister’s Summit in London. (DOT, TPB / Release) MANILA, Philippines — Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco is leading the Philippine delegation at the highly regarded World Travel Market Minister’s Summit being held in London, United Kingdom. …
Read More »Ethics watchdog investigating Zara Canada over alleged ties to forced labour
Canada’s corporate ethics czar says it has launched a fact-finding investigation into allegations that Zara Canada Inc. is working with companies that use forced labour in China. Investigation stems from complaints made by 28 civil society organizations. Canada’s corporate ethics czar says it has launched a fact-finding investigation into allegations …
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