A motorist shows his newly-released driver’s license at LTO’s main office in Quezon City. (File) MANILA, Philippines — The delivery of driver’s license cards will be temporarily halted after a court issued an indefinite suspension on its procurement. This was after the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (QCRTC) issued a …
Read More »Israel bombards Gaza, Lebanon as Netanyahu convenes war cabinet
Israel bombarded Gaza with air strikes early on Monday and its aircraft struck southern Lebanon overnight, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting of his top generals and his war cabinet to assess the escalating conflict. Biden, European leaders issue joint statement supporting Israel, calling to protect civilians. …
Read More »Hamas says new Israel strikes kill at least 70 in Gaza
A picture taken from the southern Israeli city of Sderot on October 23, 2023, shows smoke ascending over the northern Gaza Strip following an Israeli strike, amid the ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas. (AFP/Jack Guez) PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES — Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight and early Monday …
Read More »Israelis living near Lebanon border fear Hezbollah may be about to join the war
Israel is evacuating communities along its border with Lebanon, fearing Hezbollah may join the war alongside Hamas. People who live there describe increasing missile attacks and living in a constant state of alert. Along Israel’s northern border, increasing Hezbollah attacks raise fears of a second front in the war. On …
Read More »Judge who ruled for N.B. landlord in rent-reduction case owns apartment building
New Brunswick Court of King’s Bench Justice Kathryn Gregory, who sided with a landlord in a case involving the way provincial tenancy officers have been phasing-in large rent increases, owns an apartment building. Justice Kathryn Gregory’s conduct does ‘warrant attention,’ legal expert suggests. New Brunswick Court of King’s Bench Justice …
Read More »The human side of Ottawa’s fentanyl crisis
A toxic drug supply. Increasing overdoses. A lack of support and housing. This is the human side of Ottawa’s fentanyl crisis. Warning: Video contains graphic content and explicit language. Playing with fire: The faces of the fentanyl epidemic A toxic drug supply. Increasing overdoses. A lack of support and housing. …
Read More »Saint John dad and coach conquers goal of running marathon in 10 provinces
Over the past 20 years, Saint John runner Jeff Queen, 42, has moved provinces, had two kids, married and switched jobs. He’s also completed a marathon in 10 Canadian provinces. Cross-Canada marathon tour was a journey decades in the making. Over the past 20 years, Saint John runner Jeff Queen, …
Read More »This First Nation in Alberta is fighting climate change with rows and rows of trees
Siksika Nation will see shelterbelts planted throughout the community, which are rows of trees planted on the perimeter of properties, or along roads. Shelterbelts serve many purposes, including being a natural wind barrier, and capturing moisture in the soil. Next spring about 40 km of shelterbelts will be planted in …
Read More »Ontario woman says using ‘cash for houses’ company was costly mistake
Companies offering fast cash for houses — with promises of no Realtor fees and quick closings — are popular. But there’s no regulatory oversight and a Hamilton-area woman says using the “quick sale” option was a costly mistake. Unlicensed real estate entrepreneurs have no professional responsibilities — unlike Realtors. Laurie …
Read More »DTI financial fair to empower MSMEs to go global
The Philippine Trade Training Center – Global MSME Academy (PTTC-GMEA), an attached agency of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in collaboration with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and tech firm Proxtera, is set to hold the Financial Fitness Fair 2023 this week to help micro, small, and …
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