Tens of thousands of commuters in Ontario who use GO Transit faced cancellations or long delays Tuesday because of CN Rail’s “network-wide system failure,” which the company said was later restored. Company had internet connectivity issue, impacting GO Transit and Via rail trains. Tens of thousands of commuters in Ontario …
Read More »TSX slumps to lowest level in more than a year as bond market flashes warning sign of recession
The Toronto Stock Exchange’s main stock index has given up all of its gains for 2023, as investors head for the exits as the realization that high interest rates are going to stick around settles in. Yield curve is inverted in Canada and U.S., which traditionally portends recession. The Toronto …
Read More »Democratizing MaArte: Making Philippine arts accessible to all
MaArte Fair 2024 promises bigger and better exhibits There’s a growing demand and appreciation for arts here in the Philippines. The success of this year’s MaArte Fair held last Aug. 2-4, 2023, at The Peninsula Manila is a testament to that. In fact, because of its success, the officials behind …
Read More »Solid NDP win cements Kinew as 1st First Nations premier in Manitoba history
The NDP sailed to victory Tuesday night with a solid win that cements leader Wab Kinew as Manitoba’s first First Nations premier and also nets the party enough seats to form a majority government. New Democrats emerge with enough seats to form majority government. The NDP sailed to victory Tuesday …
Read More »As traffic in Wales slows with new speed limit, critics say symbolic red dragon replaced by a snail
Wales, one of four countries that make up the United Kingdom, has become the first to drop the speed limit from 30 mph to 20 mph, or roughly 32 km/h, in most built-up areas to improve safety — leading to an intense backlash from critics, who say traffic is moving …
Read More »Cycling team ready for men’s road race
HANGZHOU: Three Filipino riders who have racked thousands of kilometers at home but who are racing for the first time on the Asian Games stage make their own medal bid in cycling’s men’s road race on Thursday in Chung’an. Ronald Oranza, Jonel Carcueva and Joshua Pascual will carry the fight …
Read More »Contemporary artists unite for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Kasuso Foundation, in collaboration with Araneta City, announces its Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign, themed “Let’s Bridge the Breast Cancer Care Gap: Fair and Square.” The initiative aims to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer education and support. Partnering with 35 contemporary artists and 15 photojournalists, the campaign offers …
Read More »‘Stoneman Willie’ mummy to be laid to rest after 128 years at Penn. funeral home
The people of Reading, Penn., are finally bidding farewell to a beloved mummy who’s been on display at a local funeral home for more than a century. ‘This gentleman just deserves to finally rest in peace and just have his day,’ says funeral director. Warning: This story contains an image …
Read More »N.W.T. mine project owner sends Canadian subsidiary into bankruptcy, drops processing plant
Despite fanfare, federal funding and even a visit from the prime minister, the owner of an N.W.T. mine project is closing down its processing plant in Saskatoon. Vital Metals owns Cheetah Resources, which is the owner of the Nechalacho mine project, about 100 kilometres south-east of Yellowknife. The project is …
Read More »Bulldogs topple Tams for 2-0 start in UAAP
National University fended off Far Eastern University, 71-65, for back-to-back wins in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday. The Bulldogs, who also defeated Ateneo de Manila University on opening day, 77-64, kept in pace with early league-leader University of the …
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