Nestled on the powder-soft sands of White Beach in the upscale Station 1, Fridays Boracay, A Radisson Collection Resort will be fully revitalized for its launch in end-2026 Radisson Hotel Group has reached an important milestone in its expansion strategy with the signing of Fridays Boracay, A Radisson Collection Resort, which …
Read More »Kelowna, B.C., teen hit and killed by car mourned, police investigating incident as homicide
Police say the death of a 15-year-old who was struck by a vehicle in Kelowna, B.C., on Saturday is now being investigated as a homicide. The fatal collision came shortly after police were called to an incident involving a “group of teens” using bear spray on a number of people …
Read More »Oil giant Chevron agrees to buy rival Hess for $53B
Chevron is buying Hess Corp. for $53 billion and it’s not even the biggest acquisition in the energy sector this month as major producers seize the initiative while oil prices surge. Second major deal in U.S. oil industry this month. Chevron is buying Hess Corp. for $53 billion and it’s …
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It’s that one time of the year when we get to celebrate the darker side of things– the thrilling, the grotesque, and the ones that keep us up at night It’s October, and Halloween is upon us. It’s that one time of the year when we get to celebrate the …
Read More »Maxene reacts to dad’s mistress/love child issue
Maxene Magalona, daughter of King of Philippine rap Francis M, broke her silence over the controversy surrounding her dad’s alleged mistress and love child. In an episode of the YouTube series “Pinoy Pawnstars” on October 19, former flight attendant Abegail Rait claimed she had a relationship with the OPM icon. …
Read More »She was abused by her adoptive father. Now she’s struggling to cut legal ties with him
When Cynthia Webb went to renew her passport, she needed a copy of her birth certificate — which still bears the name of her abuser. She’s been told no province has a mechanism to reverse adoptions in cases like hers. No province has a mechanism to reverse adoptions in cases …
Read More »Who gets tips in Quebec? Employers are dipping into tips, service workers allege
Some fast-food workers say credit card machines, which are now nudging customers to leave tips as high as 30 per cent, are making it easier for employers to pocket their hard-earned cash. Preset tip amounts pressure customers, expert says. As credit card machines prompt customers to leave higher tips at …
Read More »Eastern Ontario farmer discovers new variety of truffle
A new variety of native edible truffles was discovered by a Franco-Ontarian farmer in Wendover, Ont. Lucille Groulx uncovered the unique fungus on her Wendover, Ont., farm. When Lucille Groulx started her truffle farm in Wendover, Ont., in 2015, she was using truffles she had imported from France. Only later …
Read More »New research offers clues to what causes long COVID — fuelling hope for eventual treatments
For several years, scientists have tried to untangle one of COVID-19’s persistent puzzles: Why do some people, even after mild infections, go on to develop lasting health issues? Now, fresh clues are emerging. Different research teams have identified multiple hallmarks of the often-debilitating condition. This story is part of CBC …
Read More »Developing entrepreneurial skills in senior high school: Opportunities, challenges
One of the objectives of the K to 12 program, as embodied in Republic Act No. 10533, otherwise known as the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, is this: “Broaden the goals of high school education for college preparation, vocational and technical career opportunities as well as creative arts, sports …
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