Construction crews started work on more new housing units in Nova Scotia in the first three months of 2024 than during any first quarter on record. Experts say it's a good sign, but building rates need to increase further to accommodate the province's growing population. Previous 1st-quarter record set in …
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Ara Mina supports husband’s new ‘100% Filipino’ ride-hailing app
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Ara Mina gives her full support to husband Dave Almarinez, who recently launched the new ride-hailing app PeekUp. During the press conference in SM Megamall, Dave said that he and his actress wife support each other's careers. “Kabahagi lahat ng ginagawa ko ay si Ara. Super …
Read More »Marcos instructs wage boards to factor inflation in its review of minimum pay rates
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. President Marcos tasked the Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Boards on Wednesday to initiate a timely review of the minimum take home pay of workers, factoring in the continuing impact of inflation, among others. The Chief Executive gave the marching order in his Labor Day speech, …
Read More »Ottawa plans to launch controversial firearms buyback program during election year
Ottawa is planning to roll out a mandatory buyback program for military-style firearms during the 2025 election year, after the program was delayed by Canada Post's refusal to participate, sources say. One analyst says the government's timetable is 'risky' Ottawa is planning to roll out a mandatory buyback program for …
Read More »Scientists warn Canada ‘way behind the virus’ as bird flu explodes among U.S. dairy cattle
While federal officials say there’s still no sign of a dangerous form of bird flu appearing in Canadian dairy cows, scientists warn limited surveillance means Canada might not be staying ahead of an explosive H5N1 outbreak impacting dairy cattle south of the border. Calls for active surveillance on both sides …
Read More »Federal public servants to return to the office 3 days a week this fall
The federal government will expect public servants back in the office three days a week beginning later this year, a federal government source confirmed to Radio-Canada. Major public sector unions say news came without warning or consultation The federal government will expect public servants back in the office three days …
Read More »More stores are ditching self-checkout amid theft and customer complaints
It was predicted that the all-self-checkout format would eventually become the norm. But, instead, several big box chains in Canada and the U.S. continue to ditch self-checkout machines at a number of their stores. Some experts and retailers say, in many cases, theft is the main culprit. Giant Tiger store …
Read More »Asoka makeup trend inspired by Bollywood is shining a spotlight on South Asian beauty
There's a new makeup trend taking social media by storm, with videos racking up billions of views and influencers going viral just for trying it, and Canadians have some of the most popular versions. The videos from around the world have racked up tens of millions of views There's a …
Read More »Location, location location: Why real estate’s golden rule also applies to morel mushrooms
Spring has sprung and so have morel mushrooms, but hunters are warned to be cautious about where they're harvested. Morels have a tendency to absorb and concentrate toxins found in their environments, according to research. Studies show morels pick up what's in their environment, like heavy metals and toxins It …
Read More »Going on solo travel? International flight attendants share practical tips, hacks
MANILA, Philippines — If there is something that the pandemic has changed in the area of travel, it is that besides resuming family travels and group travels among friends with a vengeance, which is called revenge travel, people now also enjoy solo travel. In a 2023 survey conducted by Solo …
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