The federal government is looking at dropping the dilapidated home at 24 Sussex in Ottawa as the prime minister's official residence and is considering several other sites in the city for a replacement, sources say. Federal officials exploring safer locations for prime ministers and their families The federal government is …
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As the fentanyl crisis deepens in this part of downtown Ottawa, overwhelmed residents plead for help
Lowertown residents living in the struggling heart of the nation’s capital say their community is on the front lines of the fentanyl crisis. Drug possession arrests down 36% as police adapt strategy to new reality A glimpse into the drug crisis in the heart of the nation's capital 4 hours …
Read More »Cleaning up London’s air has become toxic politics
London, England, has had a pollution-charge zone in the centre of the city since 2019, with strong public backing. Yet plans to expand that zone to cover the entire Greater London area have been met with fury and protests. People with high-polluting cars now have to pay £12.50 to pass …
Read More »‘Use all legal tools to curb rice prices’
About 202,000 sacks of suspected smuggled rice were discovered by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in three warehouses in Bulacan. The BOC continues to visit and inspect suspicious rice warehouses to protect Filipino farmers, control the price of rice, and hold accountable those involved in the illegal trade of agricultural …
Read More »Italy ends Gilas five’s FIBA World Cup dream with 90-83 thrashing
TIGHT DEFENSE. The Philippines’ AJ Edu tries to force his way past Italy’s defense in their 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup match on Tuesday at the Araneta Coliseum. FIBA.basketball Gilas Pilipinas kissed its hopes of advancing to the second round goodbye following a 90-83 loss to Italy in the FIBA …
Read More »Classes start, but same woes greet schools
SCHOOL OPENING BLUES. Teachers and their students at the Corazon C. Aquino Elementary school in Quezon City attend the traditional national anthem ceremony on their first day of classes on Tuesday, while a boy couldn’t help but cry as a teacher tries to comfort him. Manny Palmero and Norman Cruz …
Read More »Pinoy, pet gain World Dog Show top prize
WINNING CORGI. Wency Villanueva (right) and his dog Dalbong, a male Pembroke Welsh Corgi, take the podium in the recent World Dog Show held in Geneva, Switzerland. FB Photo A Filipino and his dog, a male Pembroke Welsh Corgi, took home the top prize and stole the spotlight in the …
Read More »Broadcasting giant Mike Enriquez, 71
Mike Enriquez “Excuse me po,” and “Hindi namin kayo tatantanan,” phrases that resonated through the airwaves via the iconic shows “24 Oras” and “Imbestigador” now stand as enduring emblems of the media legend Mike Enriquez. Philippine journalism mourned the loss of a true legend, as Enriquez, the seasoned radio host …
Read More »UK keen to enhance ties with PH
PH-UK TIES. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes United Kingdom Foreign Secretary James Cleverly at Malacanan Palace on Tuesday as the Philippines and UK discussed maritime security, trade and the environment. PPA Photo British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly met President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday to discuss maritime security, trade and …
Read More »Floridians prepare as Idalia expected to arrive as major hurricane this week
Florida residents loaded up on sandbags and evacuated from homes in low-lying areas along the Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Idalia intensified Monday and forecasters predicted it would hit in days as a major hurricane with potentially life-threatening storm surges. States of emergencies declared in dozens of counties as state …
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