Environment Canada issued a tornado warning for the Ottawa area Friday evening and then lifted it roughly 20 minutes later. Environment Canada issued the warning at 7 p.m. Environment Canada has lifted a tornado warning that was briefly issued for Ottawa Friday evening. The warning was issued around 7 p.m. …

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow apologized to hundreds of asylum seekers who spent weeks living on the street in the city’s downtown core after being denied access to the city's shelter system. Olivia Chow reiterates calls for federal funding; churches warn their interventions a 'Band-Aid' solution Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow apologized …

Rainy days and nights in the Philippines always call for something warm and comforting. Our mental folders are filled with popular weekly or bi-weekly rotating meals to make sure we have something for the cold weather: sinigang, nilaga, tinola, bulalo, etc. The list goes on. Suam na Mais, a well-loved …

As the season draws to a close, Starbucks is pulling out all the stops with a delectable series of almond-based, dessert-inspired treats that will transport customers' taste buds straight into paradise. The chain is also unveiling a brand-new line of summer merchandise that will have everyone feeling the heat in …

Prioritize power restoration and ensure rice supply for families affected by Typhoon “Egay,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered officials on Saturday as he visited Northern Luzon, where at least four provinces and five areas declared states of calamity. “Again, rice, for me, is the most important,” the President said during …

At least eight more tropical cyclones are likely to hit the country this year, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said on Saturday. “We expect about eight to 11 more typhoons to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this year,” PAGASA deputy administrator for Administration and Engineering …

What do I feel like? Am I standing barefoot facing a bed of smoldering coal? What would it feel like to walk across? Looking at the long thorns sticking out of the ground where I was expected to walk — once again on my bare feet — I wonder how …

Kenny Rogers Roasters introduces all-new chicken shawarma selections If there's a dish that perfectly captures the satisfaction of eating a savory yet nutritious food with a well-balanced combination of meat, vegetables, flavorful herbs and spices — it's definitely the shawarma. The great news is, this all-time favorite dish is now …

A University of Calgary professor says a situation at the Marda Loop Medical Clinic in Calgary is a "canary in the coal mine" as Health Canada says it is aware of a second arrangement that could run afoul of the Canada Health Act. U of C health professor likens situation …

Mutinous soldiers who staged a coup in Niger declared their leader the new head of state on Friday, hours after the general asked for national and international support despite rising concerns that the political crisis could hinder the nation's fight against jihadists and boost Russia's influence in West Africa. Crisis …