The second part of the “CAFarmer, CAFisher, Tayo ang Bida” TV Special airs this Sunday, October 22, from 10:00 to 11:00 am on PTV-4. In the episode, the documentary about the 2022 Census of Agriculture and Fisheries, will be shown, as it explains why data gathering is important, and how …
Read More »Where to buy the best cut of steak
You can cook your own steak if you have exceptional meat My first exposure to delicious steak was at our then French restaurant Au Bon Vivant in L. Guerrero, Ermita, Manila. It was a local tenderloin steak with our most delicious Bearnaise sauce. That was one of our bestsellers. Every …
Read More »Canada’s first fall -30°C temperature reached, a sign of what’s to come?
Parts of northern Canada have set records for historic heat this year, including a prolonged stretch of warmth that drove temperatures more than 10°C above normal to start out this month across the north. So now, with frigid temperatures, signs of snow, and even blizzard conditions in the forecast, it …
Read More »Donations help homeless man repair broken-down car he slept in for months
An online fundraiser for an Ottawa man who has been living in his broken-down car has raised an amount of money its beneficiary is calling overwhelming. Former peer support worker among growing number still unable to find shelter as winter nears, An Ottawa man who has been living in his …
Read More »Here’s why we love Jeron Teng, Jeanine Tsoi’s regal wedding
Professional basketball player Jeron Teng and his long time girlfriend Jeanine Tsoi recently exchanged vows on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Their wedding took place at the intimate setting of San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila. The joyous occasion was graced by their dearest friends and family, and below, we’ve compiled …
Read More »Meet the prof on a mission to revive flax and linen production in Nova Scotia
Jennifer Green is driving to farms across Nova Scotia in a van dubbed the Flaxmobile, teaching farmers to grow flax and turn it into linen. She hopes to create a thriving local linen industry. Jennifer Green is driving to farms across the province, hoping to drive the growth of an …
Read More »Ortiz is ‘right fit’ for Blackwater
BLACKWATER head coach Jeff Cariaso believes the changing hoops landscape in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is one important aspect every head coach needs to understand. Unlike the conventional practice in the past when ball clubs tap imports who play big in the post at the Commissioner’s Cup, coaches are …
Read More »Hamilton woman feels ‘ripped off’ after booking short-term rental home through Vrbo
After dealing with debilitating disabilities for years, Kathy Brewer decided it was time to try and find a few days of respite. The Hamilton woman said she spent nearly $2,000 to book a five-day stay in July at a Burlington, Ont., home through Vrbo, an online booking company for vacation …
Read More »Senator, Liberal MP move to ban export of live horses for human consumption
A senator and Liberal MP are both trying to ban the export of live horses from Canada for human consumption, a niche industry animal rights advocates say is inhumane. But others argue the ban has more to do with people’s discomfort with eating horse. Draft horses are flown around the …
Read More »We caught technicians at Best Buy, Mobile Klinik, Canada Computers and others snooping on our personal devices
CBC's Marketplace took smartphones and laptops to tech repair stores across Ontario — including large chains Best Buy and Mobile Klinik in a snooping test — and found that in more than half of the documented cases, technicians accessed intimate photos and private information not relevant to the repair. Marketplace …
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