Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is standing firm that his government will not make any further exemptions to the carbon tax after announcing a three-year break on heating oil. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe threatening to stop collecting carbon tax if further exemptions aren't granted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is standing firm …
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Canada’s premiers united in their criticism of federal housing policy, carbon tax changes
Canada's premiers lashed out at the federal government Monday, saying Ottawa is treading on thin ice by signing bilateral housing deals directly with municipalities while leaving provinces out of the mix. Provincial leaders demand national carbon tax reprieve after some energy consumers get a break Canada's premiers lashed out at …
Read More »Ontarians hit with sticker shock at the pumps
Drivers looking to fill up their tanks in the GTA were greeted with higher prices at the pumps Thursday, as the cost of a litre of gasoline rose roughly 14 cents overnight to $1.79. Analyst says carbon tax, geopolitical issues and fuel blend change are driving rising prices Drivers looking …
Read More »76 arrested at party in Nigeria in what rights groups call an LGBTQ ‘witch hunt’
Dozens of young people in Nigeria were paraded in front of news cameras after they were arrested during a party on Saturday and accused of “holding homosexual birthdays" and having “the intention to hold a same-sex marriage.” Advocates say police are making a show of anti-LGBTQ crackdown after second publicized …
Read More »SMDC’s Mint Residences: Living in a nature-inspired sanctuary
What does a property look like when you integrate elements of nature into its design? There’s no need to imagine as it can be seen in SM Development Corporation’s (SMDC) project rising in Makati City called Mint Residences. This condo development, which was recently honored as “Best Condominium Architectural Design” …
Read More »Design Speaks: Now you see me, now you don’t
In a magic trick, awe arises from the element of surprise. Keeping the audience in the dark about your next move adds an intriguing element to the performance, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. It might sound a bit dramatic, but that’s exactly what I experienced when viewing …
Read More »PROPERTIPS: Top interior design board passer ‘designs’ her destiny
Obtaining a license in the competitive field of interior design comes down to more than just knowledge; it’s a journey that combines faith, expertise, and practical experience. For Interior Designer (IDr.) Jena Carla De Guzman, the top-ranked board passer in the 2023 Licensure Examination for Interior Designers and a current …
Read More »Hurricane Otis turned into a monster overnight. Forecasters don’t know why
Hurricane Otis took everyone by surprise, including forecasters. The lingering question is, why? Went from tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in just 24 hours The normally bustling beach resort town of Acapulco, Mexico, looks like a scene out of a disaster movie: palm trees stripped of its fronds; …
Read More »PH abstains from vote on truce in Gaza war
UN VOTE. Screens show how members of the UN General Assembly voted for an ‘immediate humanitarian truce’ in Gaza, as the Israel-Hamas conflict raged for a 21st day at the UN in New York on Friday. The nonbinding resolution, criticized by Israel and the United States for failing to mention …
Read More »2 Mindanao schools burned ahead of BSKE
Two elementary schools in Mindanao that were to be used as polling precincts for the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) were burned down, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported Saturday. This was as Comelec Chairman George Garcia urged the public to prepare for the election day on Monday …
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