A 19-year-old man with a learner’s licence was caught driving 199 km/h in an 80 km/h zone in North Vancouver, B.C., on Friday. RCMP say the driver was stopped at the Upper Levels Highway section of Highway 1, near Lonsdale Avenue, around 9 p.m. PT Friday. Mounties said the driver …
Read More »Hong Kong’s iconic hotel reopens
After an extensive three-year renovation to its lobby, 394 guest rooms and suites, Continental Club, and dining venues, Hong Kong’s popular Prince Hotel has opened its doors once again to the public. The refurbishment beautifully delivers bright and functional spaces, with colorful aesthetics that embody the vibrant energy of Hong …
Read More »Disney on Ice returns to Manila in December
Three years since Mickey Mouse and his friends last visited Manila, Filipinos can again embark on a magical journey as Disney on Ice is set to make its triumphant return to the country in December. Featuring both timeless classics and new tales, this multi-generational experience dubbed “Disney on Ice presents …
Read More »Rookie Zav Lucero inks 2-year pact with NorthPort
Former University of the Philippines standout Zavier Lucero has signed a two-year pact with NorthPort. Lucero’s agent Marvin Espiritu has confirmed the deal, nearly three weeks after the 6-foot-6 big man was selected fifth overall by NorthPort in the 2023 PBA Rookie Draft. Zavier Lucero UAAP PHOTO “Yes, Zav has …
Read More »Fraud trial for CEO of collapsed crypto exchange FTX set to begin on Tuesday
The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the failed cryptocurrency brokerage FTX, is set to begin in New York City this week. And while testimony is likely to veer into complex and murky topics, prosecutors are expected to try to boil their case down into simple terms for the …
Read More »Rogers expands TTC subway wireless network access to customers using other carriers
Rogers Communications Inc. says customers of all of the major Canadian wireless carriers can now connect to its 5G wireless network in the busiest sections of the Toronto subway system. Users will be able to access network on all stops in downtown core. Rogers Communications Inc. has announced that customers …
Read More »CRTC registration for podcasts and streaming companies draws criticism
Canada’s broadcasting regulator is obligating online streamers and podcast companies to provide registration information to them. But the new requirements are also inviting speculation that heavier regulation of content from online streamers and podcast companies is coming. Social media users not required to register with regulator, but some services will …
Read More »Kris Aquino’s health improves, asks for continuous prayers
Kris Aquino shared good news with her followers on Monday — some of her health indicators showed positive progress. “Thank you for your continued prayers, I don’t have my complete blood panel results yet but gumanda my inflammatory numbers [my inflammatory numbers have improved], in particular my C-reactive protein and …
Read More »Femme fatale at The ABS-CBN Ball red carpet
No diss to the dashing and elegant gents that walked The ABS-CBN Ball red carpet on Saturday night, but the female Kapamilya stars stole the show with their sultry and sophisticated looks. Kathryn Bernardo in Mark Bumgarner Kim Chiu in Francis Libiran “A Very Good Girl” star Kathryn Bernardo was …
Read More »More adults are taking medication for ADHD. Physicians say trend is a double-edged sword
New B.C. data suggests the rate of ADHD medication use among adults has gone up dramatically. Multiple experts say it’s a trend that could be improving the lives of many Canadians — though some warn it’s a double-edged sword, since these drugs can come with health risks and the potential …
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