Sports Olympics Winter Sports Freestyle Skiing Canadian moguls superstar Mikaël Kingsbury continues to top the podium at World Cup moguls events, but this time he was joined by fellow Canadian Elliot Vaillancourt. Canadian swept World Cup moguls events last weekend in Sweden Canadian moguls superstar Mikaël Kingsbury continues to top …
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Protect NATO from Donald Trump? The U.S. Congress just passed that into law
Trump-proofing NATO? The U.S. Congress is on it. American lawmakers have passed legislation aimed at protecting the alliance from Donald Trump. With Trump ahead in the polls, their bill could prevent him from leaving NATO if he's re-elected. With Trump ahead in polls, lawmakers aim to keep him from leaving …
Read More »The last time they went on strike, they were interns. Now they’re back picketing as teachers
Over 160,000 teachers are on strike in Quebec, and some of them took part in the strikes against unpaid internships of 2018 and 2019. They say though the context is different, their demands are the same: they want feminized work to be valued. Strikes the result of the devaluation of …
Read More »Provinces are reviewing their own dental care programs as Ottawa announces federal plan
When he announced the federal government’s $13-billion dental care insurance plan, Health Minister Mark Holland said the new program is meant to “fill the gaps” — not to replace existing provincial programs. But some provinces tell CBC News they are debating whether to continue with their own dental plans. Ottawa …
Read More »Defence minister says he wants to change the drinking culture on military bases
Defence Minister Bill Blair says the government has no plans to ban alcohol in the military, but he will speak to senior military leaders in the coming weeks about how to improve the culture at social establishments on military bases that serve alcohol. Some Forces members resent being compelled to …
Read More »Recipe: Gourmet Dulong in Olive Oil
MANILA, Philippines — I "discovered" Dulong (tiny fish smaller than dilis and usually caught, sold and cooked in batches) when I visited my husband Raff’s home province, Marinduque, for the very first time. In the Southern Tagalog island province, they like making Dulong patties with the fish. You eat it …
Read More »Mexico’s Maya Train underway, despite environmental concerns
CAMPECHE, Mexico — Mexico's Maya tourist train glided into action on Friday, promising prosperity for one of the country's poorest regions, but tainted by allegations of environmental devastation. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador hailed his flagship project as a "magnum opus" built in "record time" ahead of the inauguration, during …
Read More »LifeLabs customers can now apply for up to $150 in compensation for data breach
Canadian residents whose personal data was compromised in a 2019 LifeLabs data breach can now apply for up to $150 in compensation from a multi-million dollar class action settlement approved in October. Applications for compensation from the $9.8 million settlement are open until April 6 Canadian residents whose personal data …
Read More »Gov’t unveils plans to construct Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge
Rendering of the planned Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge, which is expected to boost economic activity in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, and Central Luzon once completed./DPWH Facebook page/ (Eagle News)–The government has unveiled plans to construct the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge, which it says will be one of the longest marine bridges in the …
Read More »The EU has opened membership talks with Ukraine. Here’s why that matters
Ukraine scored an unexpected political victory Thursday as European Union leaders voted to open membership talks with the country. Why is this a surprise, and what happens next? The European Union announced Thursday it will start membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova Ukraine scored an unexpected political victory Thursday as …
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