In an engaging and unmissable interview series, seasoned talk show host and renowned interviewer Boy Abunda is set to fascinate audiences with a unique glimpse into the lives of mayors from various municipalities and cities across the Philippines. Dubbed “The Interviewer Presents,” this series will air on The Boy Abunda …
Read More »Canada’s Spin Master toys buying U.S. rival Melissa & Doug for $950M
Spin Master Corp. announced a deal on Wednesday to buy U.S.-based toy company Melissa & Doug for $950 million US. Price tag could go up if certain financial targets are met. Spin Master Corp. announced a deal on Wednesday to buy U.S.-based toy company Melissa & Doug for $950 million …
Read More »Charlottetown experiments with mini forests to speed up growth
A new project in the city of Charlottetown is trying to grow small forests faster, using high density planting and native species. The technique is called the Miyawaki method, named for the Japanese ecologist and botanist who developed the idea of mini forests, and how to grow them, in the …
Read More »Valdez prepares for season without ace setter Jia Morado-De Guzman
Creamline Cool Smashers captain Alyssa Valdez said her team is adjusting without longtime teammate Jia Morado-De Guzman, who is now playing in Japan. In a press briefing of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Second All-Filipino Conference on Wednesday, Valdez said while she and her team will miss Morado’s leadership, Creamline …
Read More »Rate hopes push Asian shares higher
BANGKOK: Asian shares have climbed after Wall Street advanced on potentially encouraging news about interest rates, which have been dragging markets lower since the summer. US futures rose while oil prices fell back slightly after surging on Monday following Israel’s declaration of war on Hamas following its surprise attack from …
Read More »HK eyes closer ties with Thailand
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s leader said on Tuesday the city would seek to strengthen its economic and trade ties with Thailand after a meeting with the country’s prime minister, as the Chinese financial hub looks for more business opportunities in Southeast Asia. Chief Executive John Lee said at a weekly …
Read More »Ontario woman wants mandatory signs on private beaches after husband drowned in Lake Erie
The end of summer for Patricia Mason-Levasseur means another season has come and gone without the changes she’d like to see at private beaches in Ontario. Mason-Levasseur’s husband, Patrick Keith, drowned at a beach on Lake Erie in 2016. Since then, she says she falls apart each time she hears …
Read More »Service Alberta issues director’s order against Calgary contractor facing criminal charges
A Calgary contractor accused of defrauding homeowners out of hundreds of thousands of dollars can continue working, but has been ordered to stop entering into prepaid contracts following a Service Alberta investigation. Alan Hrehirchuk, 53, was charged with fraud and forgery in July. He is accused of forging subcontractor invoices …
Read More »Scientists to probe Earth’s upper atmosphere during upcoming eclipses
Eclipses that temporarily hide the sun offer a unique opportunity for scientists to study how sunlight affects the ionosphere. Eclipses offer a unique opportunity for scientists to study how sunlight affects the ionosphere. While viewers across North America will be looking up at the spectacle of two different kinds of …
Read More »What Israel’s latest blockade on Gaza means for civilians caught there
Humanitarian organizations on Tuesday called for international aid for Gaza as Israel imposes a further blockade on the territory. While experts condemned Hamas attacks on Israelis as "abhorrent," they also warned a complete siege on the territory will lead to disastrous shortages of food, water and electricity for millions of …
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