Instead of sending in the troops to deal with what promises to be another dangerous wildfire season, Public Safety Canada is testing the capabilities of a civilian-led firefighting force as first responders and relief providers. Emergency preparedness minister says the military is 'not the best resource to deal with a …
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New Doctor Who actor Ncuti Gatwa on ‘the tragedy and the depth’ of his version of The Doctor
As the fifteenth incarnation of the famous Time Lord, Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa talks about the tone this new season sets, and the changes coming to the beloved character. Scottish actor discusses the complexities, challenges and joys of becoming the fifteenth Time Lord Ncuti Gatwa's time has, in fact, been …
Read More »Canada’s relations with Russia have slid to a post-Soviet low, ambassador says
Canada's top envoy in Moscow says relations with Russia are likely as bad as they've ever been, as the war in Ukraine grinds on and Vladimir Putin enters his fifth term as president. Canadian embassy says it is executing a policy of 'limited engagement' with the Kremlin Canada's top envoy …
Read More »‘Mama’s Boy’: SB19’s Josh Cullen recalls tough times, pens Mother’s Day letter
MANILA, Philippines — SB19's Josh Cullen is admittedly a "Mama's Boy" who grew up inspired by his mother Aldrene, who raised him and his sister through tough times. The mother-and-son duo is featured in a special cooking video by appliance brand Hanabishi, using its range of easy-to-use appliances, such as …
Read More »Kelowna man bemoans ‘awful,’ unexpected FortisBC tree work
A Kelowna man is upset after FortisBC unexpectedly removed branches from a tree in his front yard, leaving the spruce an "atrocious" "eyesore." The utility company says the tree was a safety issue near power lines. FortisBC says the tree, which was near a power line, posed a safety risk …
Read More »Biden administration thinks Israeli use of U.S. weapons in Gaza likely violated international law
The Biden administration said Friday that Israel's use of U.S.-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law, but wartime conditions prevented U.S. officials from determining that for certain in specific airstrikes. But wartime conditions prevented officials from determining that for certain in specific airstrikes The Biden administration said Friday …
Read More »Coral dumping linked to China
PCG warns actions may be part of Beijing’s WPS construction plan The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) expressed concern on Saturday over the dumping of crushed corals near Escoda (Sabina) Shoal, raising the possibility of a link to China’s potential construction plans in the West Philippine Sea. PCG spokesperson for the …
Read More »Chinese ‘wiretapping’ a desperate attempt to muddle WPS issue, says House leader
Photo from Deputy Majority Leader and Tingog Partylist Rep. Jude Acidre ‘s Official FB page A House leader has condemned the reported wiretapping of the conversation between Chinese and Philippine officials regarding the “new model agreement” on the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea as a desperate attempt to …
Read More »Women’s remains believed to have spent 2 weeks in same Winnipeg dumpster before going to landfill, trial hears
When police learned a woman’s remains were discovered in a Winnipeg garbage bin nearly two years ago, they had no idea the bodies of two other women killed by the same man were a few blocks away and about to be taken to a landfill that same morning, the serial …
Read More »Canada abstains from UN assembly vote backing Palestinian bid for membership
The UN General Assembly has voted by a wide margin to grant new 'rights and privileges' to Palestinian representatives and called on the Security Council to favourably reconsider their request to have a Palestinian state become the 194th member of the United Nations. Trudeau says country is committed to two-state …
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