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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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” …

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. …

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 …

A rock slide west of Keremeos, B.C., has closed a six-kilometre portion of Highway 3 and resulted in an evacuation order for two properties. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has also declared a state of local emergency for seven days in the area due to the slide, which happened on …

Swiss Embassy hosts a classical piano concert featuring Joseph-Maurice Wder H.E. Amb. Nicolas Brühl welcomes guests to the exclusive event  In celebration of 65 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Switzerland, the Ambassador of the Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines, H.E. Nicolas Brühl, together with his wife …