Francisco Tiu Laurel Tasks fishing tycoon, old friend Francisco Laurel with reining in food prices President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. handed the post of Agriculture secretary to a fishing tycoon on Friday, as the government struggles to rein in surging food prices. Francisco Laurel, president of the deep-sea fishing company Frabelle …
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Air Canada says it violated disability act after passenger in wheelchair forced to drag himself off flight
Air Canada has issued an apology to a man who uses a wheelchair, saying it violated the disability act when he was forced to drag himself off a flight because of a lack of assistance. Airline has issued formal apology to Rodney and Deanna Hodgins after 'dehumanizing' experience Air Canada …
Read More »Some of Alberta’s ski hills to open this weekend for keeners looking to hit the slopes
The race is on to fire up the lifts at Alberta ski hills — with some opening this weekend. Here’s what the province’s mountain ski resorts are planning The race is on to fire up the lifts at Alberta ski hills — with some opening this weekend. Matt Mosteller, senior …
Read More »Miller still hopes to see Afghans from Pakistan arrive in ‘next few weeks’
The federal government is still speaking to counterparts in Pakistan and planning for flights of Afghans to arrive here from Islamabad in the next few weeks, Immigration Minister Marc Miller told journalists at a news conference in Toronto on Thursday. Pakistan has started deporting undocumented Afghans The federal government is …
Read More »Accused needed to eliminate ‘moral brakes’ before attacking Muslim family, psychiatrist testifies
After several days of legal arguments without the jury present, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Julian Gojer returned to the witness box in the trial of a man accused of killing a Muslim family two years ago in London, Ont. Dr. Julian Gojer, forensic specialist, testifying for the defence in Ontario court …
Read More »PBBM, Japan premier agree to boost defense cooperation
HONORED GUESTS. President Marcos and First Lady Lisa Araneta-Marcos walks with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and his wife, Yuko (right) after the welcome ceremony held in his honor Friday in Malacanang. PCO Photo President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed Friday to bolster defense cooperation between their …
Read More »Fuel price rollback next week; Power rates rising
Consumers can expect a price rollback across all products by Tuesday next week to reflect the movement of prices in the world oil market. Industry sources estimate the price rollback for diesel at P1 to P1.30 per liter, kerosene at P0.85 to P1.05 per liter and gasoline from P0.40 to …
Read More »Video footage shows arrest that led to assault charges for 3 Vancouver police officers
A B.C. provincial court judge has agreed to release video of a 2017 arrest that seriously injured a suspect and resulted in assault charges for three Vancouver police officers. Constables Brandon Blue, Beau Spencer and Gregory Jackson can be seen kneeing, punching suspect on CCTV clip A B.C. provincial court …
Read More »Judge orders 1-year sentence for Sask. woman who abducted child and forged IDs to flee country
Dawn Walker, a Saskatoon woman accused of abducting her child and faking their deaths, entered three guilty pleas on Thursday morning at provincial court. Dawn Walker given 12-month conditional sentence and 18 months probation Dawn Walker, a Saskatoon woman accused of abducting her child and faking their deaths, has pleaded …
Read More »Saskatoon woman accused of abducting her child and faking their deaths pleads guilty to 3 charges
Dawn Walker, a Saskatoon woman accused of abducting her child and faking their deaths, entered three guilty pleas on Thursday morning at provincial court. Dawn Walker given 12-month conditional sentence and 18 months probation Dawn Walker, a Saskatoon woman accused of abducting her child and faking their deaths, has pleaded …
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