Several countries, including Canada, have offered on-the-ground aid after the deadly earthquake in Morocco, but the North African country has so far only accepted a few of these offers, saying too many unco-ordinated relief efforts would be "counterproductive." Despite offer, Canada not among 4 countries providing on-the-ground support Officials in …

The federal government is set to reform how it approaches the funding of foreign aid, with an eye to making the process more efficient. Avoiding embarrassment prioritized over empowering local groups, critics say Global Affairs Canada is reforming its bureaucratic system for funding foreign-aid initiatives in a bid to approve …

Bill Pittman offers space in his Rutland home for international students, charging below-market rent in exchange for assistance with housework — and helping him deal with social isolation. 'Without these beautiful people in my life, I'd be very lonely,' says Kelowna senior Bill Pittman When Sele Akere first saw a …

ZAMBOANGA CITY: A member of a police bomb squad was killed in one of the explosions that also toppled a steel pylon in the southern Philippine province of Lanao del Norte on Friday. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) confirmed the bombing of Tower 14 of the Baloi-Aurora …

NEARLY 300 people were killed after a powerful earthquake rattled Morocco Friday night, according to a preliminary government count, with Marrakesh residents reporting “unbearable” screams followed the 6.8-magnitude quake. PHOTO BY AFP “According to a provisional report, the earthquake killed 296 people in the provinces and municipalities of Al-Haouz, Marrakesh, …

Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin, whose chemistry ignited screens in “Dirty Linen,” take center stage again, leading a talented ensemble of actors of their generation with the promise of another electrifying performance. “FranSeth,” as their love team is nicknamed, are the main stars of the upcoming iWantTFC original series “Fractured.” …

In a surprising turn of events, the critically acclaimed actor John Arcilla has stepped into an entirely new role — hosting a new and thrilling game show on TV5 titled SpinGo. Bearing witness to yet another milestone in the actor's illustrious career, TV5 proudly presented Philippine Cinema's “Heneral” in a …

CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines — By the sultry way she sauntered onstage, it’s clear why Beatrice Luigi Gomez placed in the Top 5 at Miss Universe 2021 in Israel. She smoldered, she seduced, she scintillated. The Cebuana beauty was the guest model on Day 3, August 25, of the 12th …

THE ongoing FIBA World Cup basketball tournament has captured the imagination and enthusiasm of almost everyone in the Philippines, and even though it has not turned out as well as hoped for our own Gilas with three tough losses and a first-round exit, the entire event has been a success …

NEW YORK: Novak Djokovic earned himself another shot at a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title after beating unseeded American Ben Shelton in straight sets on Friday (Saturday in Manila) to advance to his 10th US Open final. Djokovic ended the run of the 20-year-old Shelton, winning 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) …