Former British prime minister Theresa May, in an interview with CBC News, says U.K.’s Illegal Migration Act, which took effect in July, will undermine efforts to tackle modern-day slavery and human trafficking, and leave victims more vulnerable. Theresa May says victims will be afraid to get help under law decried …
Read More »Death toll from earthquakes in western Afghanistan rises to over 2,000, Taliban says
The death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan has risen to 2,060, a Taliban government spokesperson said Sunday. 6 villages reported destroyed, hundreds of people feared buried under debris. The death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan has risen to 2,060, a Taliban government spokesperson said …
Read More »Foreign doctors take up more medical residency spots as Canadians struggle to get in
The country’s medical schools turn away more than 1,000 Canadian doctors trained abroad annually, even though the country is facing a physician shortage. But they still manage to find residency spots for foreign nationals who are much less likely to stay and help chip away at the physician deficit. The …
Read More »Historic snowfall on the Thanksgiving table for parts of Ontario
Well, Ontario, we hoped you enjoyed the extended summer over the last several days since fall has now returned to the province in a hurry. A sliver of the polar vortex trapped in a deep trough will not only drive temperatures down, but also snowfall potential for some and rain …
Read More »Rebecca Loos breaks silence after David Beckham and wife Victoria address alleged affair for first time
At a Glance For the first time after the docuseries was shown, Rebecca took to social media to greet her followers. She shared a video showing the snow outside her home and wrote: “Hello Winter! Early as usual.” Rebecca Loos (Images courtesy of Instagram) Former Dutch model Rebecca Loos has …
Read More »Remnants of post-tropical storm Philippe bring high winds and heavy rain to Maritimes
According to CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin, the rain is heaviest in the west and will continue to push in from west to east. There will be wind and rain for the morning and into the afternoon in Prince Edward Island, eastern New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Around 1,100 customers without …
Read More »Celebrating culture, creativity and community
The 13th Likhang Habi Market Fair, organized by the HABI: Philippine Textile Council -a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of endemic threads, textiles, and fabrics, is back for another exciting year. With the theme “World of Woven Wonders,” this highly anticipated event brings together more than 70 …
Read More »Pura Luka Vega case pits obscenity against speech
LIKE many, we cringed at the rendition of the Lord’s Prayer by Pura Luka Vega a couple of months ago. Some were put off simply because they saw the performance as obnoxious, while others claimed to be outraged by what they viewed as offensive to their religious beliefs. Some, particularly …
Read More »Pacquiao underscores importance of education
Filipino pound for pound king and Former Sen. Emmanuel Manny Pacquiao announced his partnership and investment in Australian-backed education firm Times Education Holdings in its bid to expand to the aged-care sector and other education initiatives. Sen. Manny Pacquiao poses with Charles Shiao, CEO of Times Education, and Deputy Mayor …
Read More »Espinas shines as Caloocan downs Pasig
GABBY Espinas sank the game-winner as Caloocan outlasted Pasig MCW Sports, 71-69, at the Bren Guiao Convention Center on Friday, October 6, to move on the cusp of a semifinals berth in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League North Division. Caloocan’s Gabby Espinas (right) maneuvers in the paint against Pasig’s Jason …
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