Camiguin Rep. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo on Wednesday lauded the decision of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla to investigate former Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez for his “seditious statement” in calling on the military to withdraw support from the Marcos administration. Alvarez claimed his call is part of his freedom of speech, which …
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Manitoba’s rural emergency departments closed for 80,000 hours in 2023: data
Data on emergency department closures across Manitoba in 2023 obtained by CBC News paints a picture of a fragile rural health-care system in some areas that has residents worried about accessing care. Chronic ER closures 'reflective of a growing existential problem' in rural Canada, doctor says Every time Arborg Mayor …
Read More »‘It’s magical!’: Where Kathryn Bernardo found healing from breakup with Daniel Padilla
MANILA, Philippines — A 300-year-old mango tree in The Farm at San Benito in Lipa City, Batangas is believed to possess magical powers. “Every year, we have lots of typhoons in the Philippines, but that tree never suffered even from broken branches,” Rosemarie “Chef Marie” Pagcaliwagan, Kitchen Head or Executive …
Read More »New era of stylish productivity: This dual-screen ASUS Zenbook lets you ‘duo’ more
for ASUS MANILA, Philippines — Two screens on a laptop? It might seem like overkill at first. However, for those who've embraced the efficiency of multiple screens, particularly during their work-from-home era, the idea of carrying that productivity with them in a more compact form is promising. ASUS recently introduced …
Read More »Thunder Bay Police Service faces skepticism about promises of reform after charges against ex-chief
As senior leaders of the Thunder Bay Police Service and its oversight board say they are committed to accountability and rebuilding trust with the community, Indigenous leaders in the region say that words are no longer enough and they need to see action. Indigenous leaders in the region say they …
Read More »Virtual doctor, virtual waiting room: New tech holds promise of speeding up ER wait times
As the Canadian health-care system struggles to deal with staffing shortages, some hospitals are turning to virtual technology they believe could move patients through the emergency room more efficiently. Many hospitals in N.S. will have virtual urgent care station in place by June, official says A few steps inside the …
Read More »Fire engulfs Copenhagen’s historic stock exchange
A fire hit Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange on Tuesday, one of the Danish capital's most iconic buildings, engulfing its spire, which collapsed onto the roof. There were no reports of injuries. Passers-by helped emergency services save art from burning building A fire hit Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange on Tuesday, one …
Read More »‘Woodland rapist’ victim says genealogy website led police to alleged attacker
Thirty years after he was attacked, one of the victims in an Ontario child sex predator cold case says he felt "joy, then sadness" when he learned of a recent arrest. The victim says police doubted his story at first. Richard Neil is facing 20 charges in connection with three …
Read More »Quebec wants to stop sky-high prices from ticket resellers. It won’t be easy
After several recent high-profile incidents where sports and music fans were gouged on ticket resale prices, the CAQ government is vowing to clean up the industry. Other provinces have tried, and failed. Other jurisdictions have tinkered with solutions, but problem persists Ticket resale prices keep rising. What's Quebec doing to …
Read More »Federal budget will include tax hike for wealthy Canadians, sources say
Tuesday's federal budget will include a tax increase on the richest Canadians, sources tell Radio-Canada. It's not clear exactly what form the tax measure will take but senior Liberal sources have told Radio-Canada that it will affect less than 1 per cent of Canadians. Liberal government already has announced $38 …
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