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A Newfoundland and Labrador offshore oil project that came close to being abandoned during the global pandemic is now racing toward the finish line, with uncertainty replaced by optimism.  Massive concrete structure in Argentia is now 83% complete, with nearly 1,000 workers on the job. A Newfoundland and Labrador offshore …

Many people from other parts of the Americas reflect on their identity in the month of October, also known as Latin American Heritage Month in Canada. Karla Martínez Pomier, originally from Havana and now living in Hamilton, is one of them.  October marks Latin American Heritage Month in Canada and …

The Saskatchewan government will introduce Bill 137, the Parental Bill of Rights, on Thursday morning and invoke the notwithstanding clause.  Government plans for 40 hours of debate on bill through next week. The Saskatchewan government will introduce Bill 137, the Parental Bill of Rights, on Thursday morning and invoke the …

NEW YORK CITY: German sandals maker Birkenstock will launch on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday in an initial public offering (IPO) that values the company at $8.6 billion, according to multiple media reports. Shares in the company, which was in the hands of the founding family until 2021, …

IMPROVING climate finance with fairer terms is essential for climate justice, said Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno, prompting multilateral development banks (MDBs) to provide better financing options for global challenges. “Now, as rising interest rates and increasing costs of international borrowing are likely to further restrict government budgets and curtail priority …

(UPDATE) MEMBERS of the victorious Gilas Pilipinas from the Asian Games men’s basketball are assured of at least a 10-day break from their respective PBA mother squads. Gilas team manager Alfrancis Chua gave that assurance to players, so as to give them enough time to rest following their Asian Games …

At the five-year mark after legalization of cannabis, a look at what research tells us about the upsides and downsides for public health. As retailers made it easier to buy cannabis, hospitalization numbers ticked upward. When Canada legalized the use of cannabis in October 2018 after decades of prohibition, the …

The raging Israel-Hamas conflict has affected the Filipino community in Israel, raising national consciousness anew on the stark realities of global politics. As reported by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) last Oct. 9, at least 22 Filipinos were rescued, including two who were injured, while one was reported to …

The continuing discord primarily revolves around the land of historic Palestine, to which both Israelis and Palestinians have deep historical and religious connections. The flare-up of the Israel-Palestinian conflict provides a reminder to the world about the absolute value of bringing all disagreements to the negotiating table. It doesn’t matter …

China on Monday warned the Philippines to take its words “seriously” and declared that it will do “what is necessary” to protect its interest in the South China Sea, which it claims is in violation of a UN tribunal ruling. The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued the warning Monday night as …