U.S. Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a resolution late Monday to oust Kevin McCarthy, the Republican House Speaker, setting up a likely showdown vote in the U.S. House of Representatives in the days ahead. Far-right Republican is angry Speaker Kevin McCarthy worked with Democrats to head off government shutdown. U.S. …
Read More »Greenbelt 2.0? Why Doug Ford’s boundary changes in Ottawa and Hamilton could make developers rich
The same day that Premier Doug Ford’s government announced its plans to take certain developers’ land out of the Greenbelt, it also made moves that benefitted developers who own rural land on the outskirts of Ottawa and Hamilton. Premier Doug Ford’s government added more parcels of land to each city …
Read More »Weaponized by PCs, sidelined by NDP: Indigenous concerns largely absent from Manitoba election
One of the two leading parties in this province spent the final days of the election campaigning against against a landfill search. The other leading party tiptoed around Indigenous concerns. Indigenous voters will have to wait for the next election to see substantive dialogue. With Indigenous population growth outpacing the …
Read More »Liberals in decline, PCs stagnant and NDP surging in latest Abacus poll
An online survey of 500 people in Newfoundland and Labrador shows the Liberals and Progressive Conservatives in a dead heat while the NDP gains ground in third place. According to Abacus Data, if a provincial election was held right now, the Liberals would get 40 per cent of the vote …
Read More »PH sepak takraw team secures bronze in Asiad
The Philippine sepak takraw team had to settle for the bronze medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, after losing to Indonesia in the men’s quadrant on Tuesday. The Filipinos lost to the defending Asian Games champion Indonesia in three sets, 15-21, 25-24, 21-17, in the semifinal round. The …
Read More »Tambalque, Lee pound out playoff wins in JPGT finals
Patrick Tambalque and Korean Ji Won Lee snatched victories from the clutches of defeat as they captured the boys’ 13-14 and girls’ 15-18 crowns, respectively, in a pair of sudden deaths highlighting the ICTSI Junior PGT national finals at The Country Club in Laguna on Tueday. Tambalque, who topped the …
Read More »TV shows, movies coming to Prime Video in October
Prime Video announced the TV shows and movies that will be coming to the video streaming platform this month. These are: Linlang – Oct. 5 14-part series; two episodes released per week Cast: Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino, JM De Guzman, Maricel Soriano, Heaven Peralejo Director: Jojo Saguin Victor “Bangis” Lualhati …
Read More »Christmas not too early at Paskong Kultura market
Christmas is all about sharing. And as we look forward to the holidays with a happy heart, let’s cherish the power of giving back – not just to loved ones, but also to our small business partners and artisans, and to the future of our home, Mother Earth. The popular …
Read More »Driver with learner’s licence caught speeding at 199 km/h on North Vancouver stretch of Hwy 1
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 …
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