Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Easter weekend vacation in Montana cost taxpayers nearly a quarter of a million dollars, CBC News has learned — far more than the sum reported to Parliament. Price tag for trip came to $228,839 — far higher than sum disclosed to Parliament. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s …
Read More »2 Republicans step forward as candidates to replace deposed U.S. House Speaker
The race to replace ousted U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy took shape on Wednesday as Steve Scalise, the chamber’s No. 2 Republican, and Jim Jordan, a leading antagonist of U.S. President Joe Biden, said they would seek the post. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan both say they’ll seek Kevin McCarthy’s …
Read More »Norwegian author Jon Fosse wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Norwegian author and dramatist Jon Fosse was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in Stockholm on Thursday. The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday. Norwegian author and dramatist Jon Fosse won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature “for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the …
Read More »Federal government commits $740K toward further review of possible search Winnipeg-area landfill
The federal government is putting $740,000 toward further review of a possible search of a landfill Winnipeg police believe holds the remains of two First Nations women they allege were slain by a serial killer. Marchers head to Manitoba Legislature, stake lawn with red-dress cutouts. WARNING: This story contains distressing …
Read More »Commander, Biden’s dog, removed from White House after repeated biting incidents
U.S. President Joe Biden’s dog, Commander, is “not presently on the White House campus” following a series of biting incidents involving White House staff and U.S. Secret Service officers, a spokesperson for Jill Biden said late Wednesday. German shepherd purebred had 11 known biting incidents in the past year. U.S. …
Read More »Marcial reaches Asiad final, secures Olympic berth with KO of Syrian foe
HANGZHOU, China—Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Marcial is headed back to the sport’s biggest stage next year in Paris, thanks to the power of his right fist that claimed another victim in the 19th Asian Games boxing competitions at the Hangzhou Gymnasium here on Wednesday. Slowly earning a reputation as …
Read More »A 47-year mortgage? They’re out there — and even longer ones could be coming
Canada’s top banking regulator will soon implement new guidelines aimed at reducing the risks posed by the growing number of negative amortization mortgages — those where payments aren’t enough to make a dent in the original loan balance. Banking regulator says about $250B worth of home loans are either currently …
Read More »Experts share tips on developing higher IQ, EQ for kids
With children now more dependent on technology, their exposure and activities outside their homes may cause fears, anxieties, and even delayed brain development. Parents get more anxious during school opening season, plagued by the thought that they may not be doing enough to prepare their kids for school. In an …
Read More »GMA Network scores multiple wins in Asian Academy Creative Awards 2023
Philippine media giant GMA Network continues to champion Filipino talent on the global stage, emerging as National Winners across various categories at the 2023 Asian Academy Creative Awards. Taking home back-to-back National awards is GMA Integrated News’ flagship newscast 24 Oras, which won in the Best Documentary Series and Best …
Read More »WestJet suspends flights between Toronto and Montreal until next April
WestJet is temporarily suspending flights between Canada’s two biggest cities this winter, but plans to resume service between Toronto and Montreal next spring. Airline says route will start up again in the spring. WestJet is temporarily suspending flights between Canada’s two biggest cities this winter, but plans to resume service …
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