Alexandre Look, 33, was among thousands in attendance at an outdoor techno music festival near the Gaza-Israel border on Saturday when it was attacked by Hamas gunmen, his family says. Alexandre Look, 33, was at an outdoor techno music festival when gunmen attacked. Canadian killed while saving others at Israel …
Read More »Demonstrations held across Canada in solidarity with Israelis and Palestinians amid ongoing Israel-Hamas war
More than a thousand congregated at Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square Monday afternoon, many saying they were there to support the Palestinian people and not to glorify the deadly attacks launched by Hamas against Israelis. Still, many also refused to condemn those attacks. Palestinians deny rallies in Canada glorify violence, but …
Read More »After losing their home in N.W.T. wildfires, this family is grateful to be together for Thanksgiving
For years, the Neadzo family has always hosted extended family at their home in Behchoko, N.W.T. But since that home burned down in the wildfire that hit the community this past July, they will celebrate at a different home this year for the first time. ‘[I’m] just going to be …
Read More »PR matters
A guide to the dynamic world of Public Relations Just in time for Public Relations Month in September and Communications Month in October, the local chapter of the UK-based International Public Relations Association recently launched PR Matters, a communicator’s guide to the dynamic world of public relations. BSP Deputy Governor Berna …
Read More »New K-drama ‘A Good Day to Be a Dog’ with Cha Eun-woo, Park Gyu-young to premiere on Viu
Viu announced that its latest original series, “A Good Day to Be a Dog,” is set to premiere on the streaming platform on Oct. 11. Starring heartthrob Cha Eun-woo, Park Gyu-young, and Lee Hyun-woo, the drama promises a heartwarming experience for webtoon and K-drama fans. Cha Eun-woo (right) and Park …
Read More »Man thought to be impersonating police, actually off-duty officer, say RCMP
RCMP say a man who approached a woman claiming to be a police officer on Saturday was in fact a constable with the Prince Edward Island RCMP. On Sunday, RCMP issued a release saying they were looking for a man in a blue SUV who was accused of impersonating a …
Read More »Unifor to strike at GM’s facilities in Canada
Canadian labour union Unifor said on Tuesday it will initiate strikes at General Motors facilities in the country as negotiations with the automaker hit a roadblock. Strike affects facilities in Oshawa, St. Catharines and Woodstock in Ontario. Canadian labour union Unifor said early on Tuesday it would begin strikes at …
Read More »‘Mental health is a universal human right’: World Mental Health Day 2023
Prioritizing mental health in this age of constant uncertainty Photo Credit: Unsplash In our fast-paced world, amid concerns of war and daily demands, mental health is a pressing global issue. Today, on World Mental Health Day, we are reminded of the significance of mental wellbeing in our lives and the …
Read More »4,000 Mack Truck workers in U.S. walk off the job, joining UAW fight
Union workers at Mack Trucks went on strike Monday after voting down a tentative five-year contract agreement that negotiators had reached with the company. 30,000 UAW workers across 22 states now on strike. Union workers at Mack Trucks went on strike Monday after voting down a tentative five-year contract agreement …
Read More »The unyielding love story of Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson
It can be said that the relationship between Gerald Anderson and Julia Barretto continues to thrive despite challenges. “You know, in life, we face many ups and downs, whether on the professional or personal side,” admits Gerald. “What’s important, though, is that we understand it’s like a wheel. We’re not …
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