Ever wondered how South Korean superstar Lee Min-ho envisions his ideal home? Well, you’re not alone, and fortunately, the actor recently shared a glimpse of his dream living space. Min-ho emphasized his preference for uncluttered, minimalist interiors, stating, “I think I prefer homes that do not have a lot of …
Read More »Mesmerizing Morocco in Pinky Tobiano’s tablescaping for a cause
Morocco Kingdom of Light together with Rustan’s Zenaida Tantoco, jointly hosted an “Enchanted Afternoon with Pinky Tobiano,” who displayed yet another facet of her tablescaping expertise. Tobiano arranged five tables with Moroccan details and designs that impressed and delighted guests, both local and foreign, in the recent tablescaping event for …
Read More »Former refugees arrive in Nova Scotia to be health-care workers
Health-care workers who gained experience in the refugee camp where they also lived are about to be continuing care assistants at a new nursing home in Nova Scotia. They’ve come to Canada through a federal program that seeks to bridge the gap between displaced people and a labour shortage in …
Read More »Offshore wind industry in Atlantic Canada could make region energy powerhouse: report
A new report from Public Policy Forum, an Ottawa-based think-tank, says the relatively shallow waters off the coast of Nova Scotia’s Sable Island are a prime location for offshore wind development. ‘We are talking here not of something incremental, but monumental.’ Atlantic Canada is poised to harness the area’s offshore …
Read More »Teens say they were groped by strangers on flights and Air Canada, Air Transat didn’t do enough to help
Two teens say they were groped by the strangers seated next to them on flights and that the airlines did little to help. Air Transat says its crew denied knowledge of incident; Air Canada says protocols were followed. WARNING: This story contains distressing details Two teens who say they were …
Read More »Isleta, Chua take charge in national swimming tryouts
The most decorated juniors and elite swimmers made their presence felt on the final day of the Philippine Aquatics-organized National Tryouts on Sunday at the Teofilo Yldefonso swimming pool inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate Manila. World Championship campaigners Chloe Isleta and Xiandi Chua proved their place at …
Read More »BRI strengthens China-Cambodia ties
PHNOM PENH: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been ushering in a new chapter for the China-Cambodia ironclad friendship, providing tremendous benefits to both sides, Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian said on Friday. Ten years into its proposal, upholding the principles of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared …
Read More »Dutch venture thrives with Chinese partners
UTRECHT, Netherlands: In a dynamic collaboration for over two decades, Dutch entrepreneur Jacob Borgesius has teamed up with Chinese partners to elevate his Alp Lift, a company in its 30 years of operation specializing in providing height solutions to European clients. “There is a lot of innovation. There is flexibility. …
Read More »Austria designer farm flourishes amid adversity
EGG, Austria: In idyllic western Austria, Ingo Metzler’s goat breeding farm with its striking light wood paneling and big glass facades sets itself apart, aiming to survive in a sector in crisis. “Architecture is a way of expressing our innovative approach and our values,” says Metzler, 58, who took over …
Read More »This B.C. valley has become a death trap for young grizzly bears: report
British Columbia’s Elk Valley is a grim place to be a grizzly bear, according to a new report that shows recorded conflicts and mortality rates are higher in the region than anywhere else in the province. The report, published in September in Conservation Science and Practice, was conducted by a …
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