Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Easter weekend vacation in Montana cost taxpayers nearly a quarter of a million dollars, CBC News has learned — far more than the sum reported to Parliament. Price tag for the trip came to $228,839 — far higher than the sum disclosed to Parliament Prime Minister …
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A 47-year mortgage? They’re out there — and even longer ones could be coming
Canada's top banking regulator will soon implement new guidelines aimed at reducing the risks posed by the growing number of negative amortization mortgages — those where payments aren't enough to make a dent in the original loan balance. Banking regulator says about $250B worth of home loans are either currently …
Read More »Steamy September caps record-shattering summer — and scientists warn trend shows no sign of stopping
A European Union climate monitoring agency has found that last month was the hottest September ever recorded, coming in at 1.75 C above the pre–industrial average. But more concerning is that 2023 is on track to become the hottest year on record. 'No one has ever seen climate monitoring data …
Read More »She called 911 during a break-in scare, but says the operator left her feeling helpless
Maria Sabourin thought someone was breaking into her apartment, but says when she called 911 for help she was repeatedly interrupted, misunderstood and treated with disrespect by the operator — an experience that left her "emotionally destroyed." Maria Sabourin asked 4 times if police were coming before operator said yes …
Read More »Join Anne Curtis unlock magic of night portraits with vivo V29 5G
for vivo MANILA, Philippines — When the sun sets, the magic begins. Anne Curtis, the enchanting icon of Filipino cinema, knows that nightfall unveils a different kind of beauty. Renowned for her captivating presence both on and off the screen, Anne has chosen the vivo V29 5G as her trusted …
Read More »Herald Suites’ Hatsu Hana Tei resto adheres to five laws of Japanese cooking
for Herald Suites MANILA, Philippines — The resilience of Japanese cuisine and its extensive history of food culture has made its culinary sphere one of the widest-reaching and most fascinating in the world today! Because of its adherence to simplicity and natural flavors and the emphasis on seasonality, beauty and …
Read More »Long-necked marine reptile from 80 million years ago could become B.C.’s fossil emblem
A large, fierce-looking marine reptile with a mouthful of pointy teeth that made its home about 80 million years ago in Vancouver Island waters could soon become British Columbia's official fossil emblem. Puntledge River elasmosaur fossils were first discovered on Vancouver Island in 1988 A large, fierce-looking marine reptile with …
Read More »Iranian teen seriously hurt after alleged confrontation with police over hijab law, activists say
An Iranian teenaged girl is in critical condition in hospital, two prominent rights activists told Reuters on Wednesday, after falling into a coma following what they said was a confrontation with agents in the Tehran metro for violating the hijab law. Authorities deny claims by rights groups that Armita Geravand …
Read More »Chief, mayor call for P.E.I. councillor’s resignation over offensive sign about residential schools
A councillor in the village of Murray Harbour, P.E.I., is being asked to step down after a sign on his property carried a message offensive to residential school survivors and other members of the Indigenous community. Words now removed from sign on John Robertson's property in Murray Harbour WARNING: This …
Read More »Funds for critical buildings in Pag-asa assured—House
“The Dutch Ambassador reiterated the proposal on establishing naval defense industry cooperation with the Philippines, underscoring its strategic and economic advantages in the long term,” DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said in a statement. The Netherlands’ naval industry is one of the most capable in the world and is known for …
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