Philippine stocks sank by more than 100 points Thursday after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that inflation rate picked up to a four-month high in September. The 30-company Philippine Stock Exchange index fell by 119.60 points, or 1.9 percent, to close at 6,178.60, while the broader all-shares index declined …
Read More »RCMP documents detail alleged multi-billion dollar money laundering scheme in GTA
Newly released documents show Canadian involvement in an international investigation of an alleged money laundering ring in the Greater Toronto Area that authorities believe is linked to a man accused of laundering money for terrorists. Altaf Khanani, a Pakistani national, has been on the radar of international law enforcement since …
Read More »Moira dela Torre is PH’s bet in MTV EMAs
FILIPINA singer-songwriter Moira dela Torre is nominated for Best Asia Act at the 2023 MTV EMAs, which will take place in Paris on November 5. The “Paubaya” and “Tagpuan” hitmaker is up against BE:First of Japan, Bright of Thailand, Tiara Andini of Indonesia and Treasure of South Korea. Dela Torre …
Read More »N.S. minor hockey community voices support for dressing room policy change
Hockey Canada is encouraging players to wear base layers under their equipment to the arena. Some members of the minor hockey community say the change is for the better. Players encouraged to wear base layer under their equipment to arena. Members of the minor hockey community in Nova Scotia are …
Read More »City contractors bore skylight into Toronto couple’s basement
An Oakwood Avenue family is frustrated and fuming after city workers doing a sidewalk repair accidentally bored a massive hole into their basement. City calls situation ‘unfortunate and unusual’ as couple, 2 kids forced to climb fence to get into their home. Worker accidentally drilling hole into homeowner’s basement A …
Read More »Forget France. Canada has its own bedbug problem
Paris bedbug infestations may be making the headlines, but some Canadian cities have already been grappling with the pests. Here’s what an expert recommends for those dealing with bedbug infestations. As Paris bedbug infestations make headlines, Canadian cities grapple with their own pests. Bedbug infestations found in Paris during Fashion …
Read More »Holt arrives at Terrafirma training camp
EXCITEMENT filled the Terrafirma camp after PBA top overall rookie pick Stephen Holt finally showed up in the Dyip’s practice on Thursday at the Winter Pine gym in Quezon City. Stephen Holt FIBA PHOTO The 31-year-old Holt arrived in Manila late Wednesday and had a walk through of the team’s …
Read More »Kevin Alas: An ace up Cone’s sleeves
KEVIN Alas was one of four last-minute replacements for Gilas Pilipinas in the 19th Asian Games. But the NLEX veteran guard showed he can deliver for the team when needed. The 31-year-old Alas made his nine minutes of playing time count, particularly in the critical juncture of the fourth quarter …
Read More »Gilas goes for Asiad gold vs Jordan
BUOYED by a courageous comeback win that stunned host China in the semifinals, an inspired Gilas Pilipinas shoots for the gold medal tonight when the Filipinos take on mighty Jordan in the winner-take-all finals of the 19th Asian Games men’s basketball tournament at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in …
Read More »Long-necked marine reptile from 80 million years ago could become B.C.’s fossil emblem
A large, fierce-looking marine reptile with a mouthful of pointy teeth that made its home about 80 million years ago in Vancouver Island waters could soon become British Columbia’s official fossil emblem. Puntledge River elasmosaur fossils were first discovered on Vancouver Island in 1988. A large, fierce-looking marine reptile with …
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