The highest court in Canada has upheld provisions in the criminal code for blanket publication bans for matters when a jury is not in place, something media outlets and civil liberty advocates say stifle freedom of the press. Lawyers representing media outlets said ban on 15 months of pre-trial applications …
Read More »Deadly history of Canada’s Speaker: What’s really behind the ‘dragging’ tradition?
Liberal MP Greg Fergus became the first Black Canadian Speaker of the House of Commons after being picked by his colleagues through a secret ranked-ballot vote. While most Canadians were occupied listening to the first remarks of the newly elected Speaker, others were left scratching their heads over what preceded …
Read More »Catch the 19th Asian Games basketball finals Gilas vs Jordan on Pilipinas Live
For the first time in 33 years, the Philippine Men’s Basketball Team has successfully reached the Asian Games Final and is all set to battle Jordan and its star player Rondae Hollis-Jefferson for a shot at its first gold since 1962. Thanks to the heroic performance by Justin Brownlee, Gilas …
Read More »Grocery chains promising more discounts, price freezes to stabilize food costs, minister says
The five largest grocery chains have delivered plans to stabilize food prices to the federal government, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Thursday. In August, food prices increased 6.9 per cent over last year, while the overall inflation rate hit 4 per cent. The five largest grocery chains have delivered plans …
Read More »Kim Chiu takes on bold, unconventional role
Actress and TV host Kim Chiu is portraying a distinctly unconventional and bold character in the suspense thriller Linlang, which began streaming on Prime Video last night. Speaking to Manila Standard Entertainment during the series’ press preview, the 33-year-old star admitted that it took almost two months for her to …
Read More »Glacial lake burst banks in northeast India, triggering lethal flash floods
At least 40 people were killed after a glacial lake burst its banks and triggered flash floods this week in the Indian Himalayas, government officials told Reuters on Friday as rescuers searched for dozens missing for a second day. It is one of the worst disasters in region in more …
Read More »A warm sendoff for Nicole Borromeo
The long wait is over. Binibining Pilipinas International 2022, Nicole Borromeo, looked like a winner in an elegant Protacio Jr. Empaces I strapless dress when she showed up for her sendoff held at the Quantum Skyview, Gateway Mall in Araneta City on Wednesday. With a flawless complexion and a radiant …
Read More »Nadine Lustre is a goddess in red as she closes Rafa Worldwide’s runway show
The collection, dubbed “Hyperballad,” explores exaggerated organic forms and patterns The best style moments can be seen in magazines and on the red carpet. But nothing beats ones that happened on the runway. A testament to that was actress Nadine Lustre’s appearance on the runway of BYS Fashion Week 2023. …
Read More »New apartment construction is booming in Toronto and Vancouver, but overall home building is flat, CMHC says
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says construction of new homes increased slightly across several of Canada’s major cities in the first half of 2023, as the pace of apartment starts helped offset declines in other dwelling types. Pace of new home construction is down 25% so far in 2023, despite …
Read More »El Nido Resorts awarded as one of the best resorts in the world
Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 unveils its latest ranking El Nido Resorts, the group of eco-sustainable island resorts located in Palawan, received prestigious recognition from Condé Nast Traveller for its Readers’ Choice Awards 2023. The group’s Pangulasian, Miniloc, and Lagen Island Resorts ranked as No. 1 Best Resorts …
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