Upon reading the title of the film, one would already guess that the story of the film revolves around five breakups and a romance. Well, close enough. Five Breakups and a Romance is a romance-drama film about two opposite individuals who pursued a relationship after a summer fling in Singapore, …
Read More »Akari survives F2 Logistics for first PVL win
At a Glance Akari fought back a gritty F2 Logistics side with a hard-earned 21-25, 25-20, 27-25, 19-25, 15-8 victory to make its title campaign felt in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Tuesday night, Oct. 17. Akari fought back a gritty F2 Logistics side …
Read More »‘Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent’ cast revealed, including ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Rectify’ stars
The cast for the all-Canadian spinoff of the Law & Order franchise, titled Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, has finally been revealed. The crime drama will feature: Aden Young (Rectify, Black Robe) as Detective Sergeant Henry Graff Kathleen Munroe (City on Fire, Patriot) as Detective Sergeant Frankie Bateman Karen …
Read More »Australia fines Musk’s X
SYDNEY: Australia’s internet safety watchdog on Monday fined Elon Musk’s X, saying the social media platform had failed to show how it is cracking down on child sexual abuse content. ESafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has slapped an AU$610,500 ($385,000) fine on the company formerly known as Twitter, criticizing its …
Read More »Is this your giant tortoise? Exotic reptile ‘Frank the Tank’ found in Richmond spinach field
With a lifespan of up to 150 years and a love of digging, anyone considering adopting the sulcata tortoise should have a succession plan and carpentry skills. The male juvenile sulcata tortoise weighs close to 35 pounds, but could reach 5 times the size when grown. An exotic tortoise found …
Read More »Family says Christian Brothers abuse led to death of loved one in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Sean Munro’s family believes his death in a downtown Vancouver hotel room is directly related to his experiences at a Vancouver private school full of teachers transferred from Mount Cashel. Sean Munro told family he was abused by former Mount Cashel teacher Joe Burke. WARNING: This article contains details of …
Read More »PH named as Asia’s best cruise destination
THE World Cruise Awards has named the Philippines as Asia’s Best Cruise Destination for this year, boosting the country’s status as a developing powerhouse in the global cruise and tourism industry. Held in Dubai last Sunday, the World Cruise Awards is an annual program that honors exceptional accomplishments in the …
Read More »Climate change could mean Alberta cuts more fire-killed trees for timber
Since 2016, Alberta has harvested approximately 20 million cubic metres of timber each year, but the proportion from salvaged logging can vary, according to data from the Alberta government. Some years, fire-killed trees make up less than one per cent of the total harvest, but other years it’s substantially more. …
Read More »Menopause costs Canada’s economy billions: report
Millions of Canadian women are coping with menopause, and advocates say they don’t have the support they need. A new report by the Menopause Foundation of Canada suggests missed work days, lower productivity and lost income cost $3.5B a year. A growing movement is aiming to make workplaces more ‘menopause-inclusive.’ …
Read More »Canada gets new guidelines to recognize and treat high-risk drinking
High-risk drinking often goes unrecognized and untreated in Canada, according to a new paper. What’s more, certain kinds of antidepressants can drive people to drink more. More than half of Canadians aged 15 and older drink more than recommended, new paper shows. At half a bottle of wine a day, …
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