Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters are facing off at McGill's downtown Montreal campus, with police officers in riot gear standing nearby to keep the two sides away from each other. Quebec premier says police should dismantle encampment Two opposing protests faced off outside McGill University in downtown Montreal Thursday afternoon, where …
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Women take center stage in ‘Buruguduystunstugudunstuy’
MANILA, Philippines — Parokya ni Edgar frontman Chito Miranda previously said the band never viewed their songs as anything outstanding or professional, with many of them coming off as conversations from the point-of-view of men, but still for anyone willing to listen. In true Parokya fashion, Full House Theater Company's …
Read More »Bea Alonzo clears Instagram of ex-fiance Dominic Roque
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Bea Alonzo cleared her Instagram account of photos with ex-fiance Dominic Roque, including their 2023 proposal posts and joint statement confirming the end of their engagement. A quick look at Bea's Instagram account shows no traces or photos of Dominic. Meanwhile, Dominic still has some posts …
Read More »Kristine Hermosa talks about 6th pregnancy, qualities Oyo takes after dad Vic Sotto
MANILA, Philippines — Kristine Hermosa said her husband Oyo Boy takes after his father, TV host Vic Sotto. In many ways, father and son do not only share blood, but also possess similar traits. The ever-beautiful actress talked to reporters last April 20 at the 70th birthday celebration of Vic …
Read More »Alberta outlines the drought conditions that would lead to state of emergency
Alberta's environment ministry says it is watching three triggers closely to determine whether or not emergency declarations are used to respond to drought this year. Declaration would allow government to suspend water licences, among other measures Alberta's environment ministry says it is watching three triggers closely to determine whether or …
Read More »B.C. Housing accused of using affordable-home lawsuits for ‘political purposes’
One of dozens of people accused of undermining a program designed to tackle British Columbia's affordable housing crisis claims B.C Housing is using the courts to score political points by threatening to take away his home. Defendant claims B.C. Housing 'lacks clean hands' in debacle that could see him lose …
Read More »Korean makeup artist shares tips on how makeup can last heat, sweat
MANILA, Philippines — For those whose work require to wear makeup or to appear presentable, the sweltering heat experienced all over the country make makeup challenging to put on and more so, make it last throughout the day. How can makeup last in an unforgiving humid weather? A South Korean …
Read More »Philippines is sole Asia stop for ‘Marvel Universe Live!’
MANILA, Philippines — Feld Entertainment's "Marvel Universe Live!" will make its Asian debut in the Philippines in a month's time, and it will be the show's only stop in the continent. The superhero-filled show features iconic Marvel teams, the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy, teaming up to defend …
Read More »Police charge 4th teen with murder in stabbing outside Halifax mall
Halifax police have charged a fourth teen with murder in the death of 16-year-old Ahmad Al Marrach, who was fatally stabbed last week outside the Halifax Shopping Centre. Ahmad Al Marrach, 16, fatally stabbed last week near Halifax Shopping Centre Halifax police have charged a fourth teen with murder in …
Read More »More people are working in Calgary than ever, and yet the unemployment rate is on the rise
The huge influx of newcomers to Alberta has helped drive the job market in Calgary into strange territory, with record levels of employment and surging levels of unemployment at the same time. 'Dramatic influx' of newcomers driving growth in both jobs and job-seekers The huge influx of newcomers to Alberta …
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