What went down in this year’s explosive edition of Off Menu starring 14 of Manila’s most renowned chefs At a Glance It is a rare occasion to find this many stellar chefs under a single roof, and in a unique bazaar-like setup at that. Off Menu is a platform where …
Read More »ABS-CBN stars headline launch of SuperStar Philippines
SuperStar Series, renowned for its success in South Korea, Japan, and the United States, is extending its reach to the Philippines. The global sensation in music gaming is launching its local counterpart, SuperStar Philippines, on October 11. This venture brings together some of the Philippines’ most beloved artists from media …
Read More »City lays charges in dog attack that left pregnant woman injured and her dog dead
The owner of a dog that injured a pregnant woman and her dog, ultimately leading to the animal’s death, is facing four charges under two city bylaws. “The incident, which occurred on Sept. 17, involved two dogs running loose,” said a City of Calgary statement on Wednesday. Only one of …
Read More »Kid flick ‘Paw’ beats blood-soaked ‘Saw’ in box office race
Paramount’s new kids’ movie Paw Patrol 2: The Mighty Movie bounded to the top of the North American box office this weekend, with a tail-wagging take estimated at $23 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. The film has the hard-working Paw Patrol pups – now endowed with superpowers – …
Read More »Year of strikes continues as 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers in U.S. walk off the job
The largest ever strike in the U.S. health care sector is set to start on Wednesday as 75,000 workers at Kaiser Permanente in a handful of states walk off the job demanding better wages. Three day strike is largest ever for a health care company. Healthcare workers launched a planned …
Read More »Driver dies after hitting horse Monday on Highway 417
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say one of the drivers involved in a series of collisions between vehicles and horses on Highway 417 in east Ottawa on Monday morning has died. Shortly after 1 a.m. Monday, officers responded to reports of a collision on the highway’s westbound lanes between Anderson Road …
Read More »Injured Ochoa plods on to win PH’s 2nd gold in Asian Games
Hangzhou—Fighting hurt, but with God as her motivation, Margarita “Meggie” Ochoa delivered the Philippines’ second gold in the 19th Asian Games by defeating a familiar foe in United Arab Emirates’ Balqees Abdulla in the 48kg ju-jitsu finals at the XSL Gymnasium JJI Mat 1 here on Thursday. A two-time World …
Read More »Iranian teen seriously hurt after alleged confrontation with police over hijab law, activists say
An Iranian teenaged girl is in critical condition in hospital, two prominent rights activists told Reuters on Wednesday, after falling into a coma following what they said was a confrontation with agents in the Tehran metro for violating the hijab law. Authorities deny claims by rights groups that Armita Geravand …
Read More »She called 911 during a break-in scare, but says the operator left her feeling helpless
Maria Sabourin thought someone was breaking into her apartment, but says when she called 911 for help she was repeatedly interrupted, misunderstood and treated with disrespect by the operator — an experience that left her “emotionally destroyed.” Maria Sabourin asked 4 times if police were coming before operator said yes …
Read More »Minor hockey players now required to wear bottom layer to dressing room
Early into the 2023-24 minor hockey season, many players and their parents are getting adjusted to a new policy from Hockey Canada. This season, all minor hockey players are being encouraged to wear the base layer they wear under their equipment to the arena. If they don’t do that, they …
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