More reasons to visit this this holiday season SM Engineering Design and Development President Hans Sy Jr., Mayor Lani Cayetano, SM Supermalls President Steven Tan They say that Filipinos are among the people who hold the longest celebrations for Christmas. Part of the celebration is the much-awaited Christmas tree lighting …
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Embracing authenticity in pop-rock scene Change is an essential part of an artist’s journey, and for Esang De Torres, it’s a transition that’s both enjoyable and authentic. Known for her passion for crafting pop-rock songs, she seamlessly shifted from ballads to this new genre, reflecting the evolving and genuine artist she …
Read More »Canada has fewer entrepreneurs today than it did 20 years ago — and that’s a big problem for everyone
A new report from the Business Development Bank of Canada says an “alarming decline” in the number of Canadian entrepreneurs could hurt economic growth and slow innovation. It estimates the country has 100,000 fewer entrepreneurs today than it had in 2000. With 100,000 fewer entrepreneurs than in 2000, BDC recommends …
Read More »Rico Hizon is PH’s Best Factual Presenter at 2023 Asian Academy Creative Awards
At a Glance Mark your calendars; the AACA Grand Awards and Gala Finals are set to take place at Singapore’s historic Chijmes Hall on Dec. 7. Rico Hizon Rico Hizon won the 2023 Best Factual Presenter award for the Philippines at the Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA), a top-tier accolade …
Read More »99-year-old man to climb CN Tower stairs for charity
On Monday, Walter Decker celebrated his 99th birthday. On Saturday, he plans to climb 1,776 steps to the tower’s observation deck — for the third time. This time, he’ll be joined by three more generations of family. The CN Tower’s oldest stair climber, Walter Decker, will be joined by family …
Read More »Cannabis crusader and Olympian Ross Rebagliati says restrictions are choking the Canadian pot industry
Five years after the legalization of cannabis in Canada, Olympic gold medalist and cannabis entrepreneur Ross Rebagliati says government restrictions and stigma are hurting the growth of the industry. Gold medallist snowboarder recently got his own cannabis products to market. Five years after the legalization of cannabis in Canada, Olympic …
Read More »Iconic Toronto condo project placed into receivership due to $1.6B in unpaid debt
A high-profile Toronto condominium project that has been plagued with delays and setbacks for more than a decade has been placed into receivership by its biggest lender, refusing to foot the bill for $1.6 billion in unpaid debts until someone else is in charge. Project has faced numerous delays and …
Read More »‘Panic’ as people line up round the clock at Brampton’s Indian visa office
Indian-born Canadians and their family members are lining up around the clock in Brampton for a chance to get a piece of government ID — one they didn’t need until a few weeks ago — that will allow them to travel home. With the upcoming holidays and last month’s news …
Read More »Canadian growers eager to get their hands on hottest new chili pepper in the world
Pepper growers in B.C. and Alberta are keen to get their hands on Pepper X seeds. Pepper X is three times hotter than the Carolina Reaper, which held the Guinness title for a decade. The new Pepper X has been named the hottest chili pepper in the world by the …
Read More »Economists forecast 5.9% inflation for 2023 – BSP poll
Economists polled by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has raised its inflation forecast for 2023 to 5.9 percent in a latest survey, higher than its August estimate of 5.5 percent amid persistent supply-side pressures. Based on the highlights of the Sept. 21 Monetary Board policy meeting, the BSP said …
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