Last week, Twin City Brewing Company in Port Alberni had its malt shipments cut off due to the ongoing Highway 4 closure. So the owner of Cumberland Brewing Company decided to help — with a Cessna aircraft full of grain sacks. Cumberland brewery flies small plane full of grain sacks …
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It’s a SuperDads Weekend at SM this Father’s Day!
MANILA, Philippines — This Father’s Day, making super fun memories is made easier, safer and more convenient at SM Supermalls. No matter what your SuperDad is like, your favorite SM mall has got you covered with an array of activities that will make his day all the more special. Start …
Read More »Song Joong Ki, Katy Louise Saunders share baby’s first image
MANILA, Philippines — Korean actor Song Joong Ki and his wife Katy Louise Saunders have welcomed the birth of their first son in Rome, Italy. Joong Ki confirmed his wife Katy Louise Saunders already gave birth in an official fan cafe message accompanied by a black-and-white photo of a baby …
Read More »Bugged by mosquitoes? Blame it on the rain, beer and babies
Natural odours from your skin, perfumes, having Type O blood, being pregnant and drinking alcohol can all make you smell more attractive for all the hungry new mosquitoes, says one expert. Residents in Waterloo region are reporting an increase in mosquito sightings this summer Mosquitoes in Waterloo region are creating …
Read More »SEC’s ‘Scathing’ Charges Against Binance Deal a Big Blow to US Crypto
Joel Khalili Business Jun 5, 2023 4:45 PM Binance Is in Deep Trouble The SEC alleges that the world’s largest crypto exchange and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, lied to regulators and put customers and investors at risk. Photograph: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Getty Images Save this story Save Save this story Save …
Read More »Canada is paying ‘an enormous price’ for the Volkswagen battery plant. Is it worth it?
Canada is paying a big price for Volkswagen to build its first electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant in St Thomas, Ont., critics say. But supporters of the project say it's about more than just numbers on a spread sheet. Are we getting value for our money? It depends on …
Read More »Why recent water temperatures in the North Atlantic have scientists buzzing
Sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic have never been so warm at this time of year. CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon takes a closer look at some of the factors and what it means for hurricane season. Sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic are now at record levels as …
Read More »A music and arts celebration for oceans
Hundreds of artists will gather across 43 stages nationwide this month as Fête de la Musique Philippines broadens its horizons to advocate for the oceans. “In spite of all our differences, music – just like the oceans – connects us humans with each other,” said Xavier Leroux, executive director of …
Read More »Relief for long-term borrowers may be short as Fed aims to hike rates to 5.6% this year
Canadians seeking long-term mortgages may feel the impact as the influential Federal Reserve holds off on another rate hike. But any break will likely be short-lived as the Fed committee suggests another half-point hike will be needed to get inflation under control. Good news and bad news for Canadians, too, …
Read More »Why these Honduran women would like to see their country’s ‘macho’ culture change
Honduras has the highest femicide rate in all of Latin America. Part of that is due to the country's aggressively masculine culture — a culture some Honduran women are trying to change. Lyzanka Garcia was abused emotionally and physically. Now, she’s helping other survivors WARNING: This article contains details of …
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