Some electric vehicle owners are called "garage orphans," because they don't have driveways, designated parking spots or easy access to private charging options. But experts say there are ways to address this issue. More landlords, condominium boards should take advantage of government incentives, say experts When Mathieu Gosbee moved from …
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Rocky Mountain employers in Alberta see major boost in temporary foreign worker approvals
Faced with a pandemic-induced labour shortage, businesses in Alberta's Rocky Mountain tourist hot spots have been allowed to dramatically boost the number of temporary foreign workers they hire to fill low-wage positions. The easing of hiring limits isn't confined to Alberta but applies across the country. Ottawa has eased limits …
Read More »Frustration mounts for families waiting for child Nexus cards as wait times soar to 24 months
Families say they are waiting up to 24 months to receive a Nexus card for their baby, despite multiple federal government initiatives to reduce the application backlog. Some parents have faced years-long wait, despite lack of interview, biometric processing for child applicants Annie Jensen's two-year-old son Louis has been on …
Read More »B.C. golfer Nick Taylor 1st Canadian to win Canadian Open since 1954, prevailing in playoff
Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., won the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday at Toronto’s Oakdale Golf and Country Club, becoming the first Canadian man to win at home since Pat Fletcher in 1954. 35-year-old from Abbotsford beats Tommy Fleetwood with 72-foot eagle putt Canadians waited 69 years for this moment. …
Read More »1 woman’s search for justice uncovers 14 more alleged victims of teacher abuse
A CBC investigation links more than a dozen alleged victims of abuse by one longtime teacher and band leader, who is accused of weaving a web of historical secrets. CBC investigation links longtime teacher, band leader to web of historical secrets WARNING: This article contains details of abuse It all …
Read More »Rescued child says mom survived 4 days after plane crash in Colombian jungle before dying
The child was travelling with their mother from the Amazonian village of Araracuara to San Jose del Guaviare when the plane went down. 4 children spent 40 days in jungle before rescue; expected to remain in hospital The four Indigenous children who survived 40 days in the Amazon jungle after …
Read More »PBBM: Declare liberty boldly
Warns of ‘new oppressors’ as PH marks 125th Independence Day Faced with “new oppressors,” the country must declare its freedom boldly, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Monday as the nation marked its 125th Independence Day celebration. “With new oppressors and challenges, our people remained defiant — affirming that it is …
Read More »Speaker to Filipinos: Awaken the spirit of heroism
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Monday urged all Filipinos to awaken the spirit of heroism in their selves and help the country overcome present challenges as a gesture of gratitude to the heroes who gave up their lives to secure the nation’s freedom. In his message during the commemoration …
Read More »Washington reaffirms alliance with Manila, ‘cherishes’ longstanding ties
The United States reaffirmed its longstanding alliance with the Philippines and assured Manila it will continue to partner with the country as it sent well wishes for its celebration of the 125th Independence Day on Monday. The US, through Secretary of State Antony Blinken, congratulated Filipinos in celebrating Independence Day …
Read More »Ex-senator, AFP chief ‘Pong’ Biazon passes away on Freedom Day at 88
Former Senator and Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Rodolfo Biazon Sr., who was diagnosed with lung cancer in July last year, passed away on Monday morning, his family said. He was 88. Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon confirmed the passing of his father, who has been confined at …
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