Cold Storage Seafood has relaunched its original Banawe branch, signifying a new chapter in their commitment to provide quality frozen seafood to the community. Since its establishment in 1996, Cold Storage Seafood has been dedicated to bringing the finest seafood from around the world to the Philippines. Inspired by the …
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MPs to question special rapporteur David Johnston on foreign interference this morning
David Johnston, tasked earlier this year with investigating foreign interference in Canadian politics, is expected to take pointed questions from MPs later this morning about his report on election meddling — and about claims that he's unfit for the job because of his connections to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Former …
Read More »MPs question special rapporteur David Johnston on foreign interference this morning
David Johnston, tasked earlier this year with investigating foreign interference in Canadian politics, is expected to take pointed questions from MPs later this morning about his report on election meddling — and about claims that he's unfit for the job because of his connections to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Former …
Read More »Another hike is on the table as Bank of Canada prepares for this week’s rate announcement
There could be bad news for anyone with a mortgage this week, as speculation is growing that the Bank of Canada is getting ready to start raising lending rates again. After hitting pause on rates, growing speculation the bank is ready to hike again There could be bad news for …
Read More »Inflation eases to 6.1 percent
Drops for 4th month in row, dovetails with better job figures HEARING GOOD NEWS. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presides over a sectoral meeting in Malacañang on Tuesday, as he welcomed news of the inflation rate falling for the fourth straight month according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. PCO Photo Inflation …
Read More »Teodoro named Defense chief, Herbosa DoH secretary
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has appointed Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. as secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND) and Dr. Teodoro Herbosa as secretary of the Department of Health (DOH), Malacañang said Monday. It will be the second tour of duty of Teodoro as Defense chief, the first …
Read More »Apple announces new VR headset Vision Pro, to launch next year
The company unveiled the Vision Pro, its pricey virtual reality headset at its annual World Wide Developers Conference in Cupertino, Calif., on Monday. Experts say the competition in the VR realm will foster innovation and could see other major companies enter the space. New device will cost almost $5,000 Cdn …
Read More »Fashion, advocacy and provenance at the little vintage shop
MANILA, Philippines — In this age of environmental “wokeness,” pre-loved clothing stores have taken on a new life. Whereas in the past, these outlets were given the cold shoulder by prominent society, they are now the go-to of well-heeled advocates of renewable fashion and environmental protection. Internationally, this call to …
Read More »At least 42 dead in Haiti after heavy weekend floods
The death toll from heavy floods that hit Haiti over the weekend has risen to 42, with another 11 people missing, authorities said Monday. Weather has since improved but crops damaged, people looking for shelter The death toll from the floods that hit Haiti over the weekend has risen to …
Read More »Halifax firefighters describe risking their lives to save elderly man from wildfire
A Halifax Fire captain who risked his own life to rescue an elderly man from an active wildfire zone says he was just doing his job — and doesn't consider himself a hero. Capt. Kevin Corkum and firefighter Conor Scott found the man in his home, 'unaware of the danger' …
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