MANILA, Philippines — If you are looking for a more meaningful way to celebrate Christmas this year, why not make an impact on the lives of vulnerable children by donating to UNICEF? Each P1,000 donation to UNICEF earns you a set of 10 limited-edition Christmas cards featuring the masterful artworks …
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20 Filipinos to leave Gaza on Sunday, Nov. 5
Another 23 Filipinos to leave in following days A picture taken from Israel’s southern city of Sderot shows flares launched by Israeli forces above the Gaza Strip on October 29, 2023. (Photo by Fadel Senna/AFP) (Eagle News)–Twenty Filipinos are expected to leave Gaza on Sunday, Nov. 5, after signing up …
Read More »New ‘clear roadmap’ deal could see Dodge muscle cars built in Windsor, Jeep Compass come to Brampton
The next generation of vehicles to be built by Stellantis employees in Canada has been confirmed by the automaker, according to Unifor documents obtained by CBC News. Autoworkers to vote on tentative deal starting this weekend The Windsor Assembly Plant will build the next generation of Dodge muscle cars and …
Read More »Community along Highway of Tears asks for help after 2 people disappear in single year
First Nations leaders west of Prince George are calling on the RCMP, media and the public to do more to help find two people who have gone missing from the Saik'uz First Nation over the past year. Jay Raphael and Chelsey Quaw have both gone missing from a small community …
Read More »Dozens killed after earthquake rocks northwestern Nepal
Officials said early Saturday that the toll was expected to rise, noting that communications were cut off with many villages. Officials say death toll expected to rise amid power outage, rescue efforts At least 128 people were killed and scores more injured after a powerful earthquake hit northwestern Nepal, reducing …
Read More »At least 157 killed after earthquake devastates northwest Nepal
Officials said early Saturday that the toll was expected to rise, noting that communications were cut off with many villages. Officials say death toll expected to rise amid power outage, rescue efforts At least 128 people were killed and scores more injured after a powerful earthquake hit northwestern Nepal, reducing …
Read More »Air Canada summoned to Ottawa after multiple incidents involving passengers with wheelchairs
Canada's minister of transport has summoned representatives from Air Canada to Ottawa, following three high-profile events involving passengers with disabilities. Transport minister says airline must present a plan to address treatment of passengers with disabilities Canada's minister of transport has summoned representatives from Air Canada to Ottawa, following three high-profile …
Read More »Harrowing weeks
It’s almost five in the morning. I am wide-awake, seated at my computer trying to think of what to write about. These are my new hours. I go to bed at eight, watch Netflix until nine when whatever I’m watching makes me sleepy, then I fall asleep. Last night was …
Read More »UPEI says 9 harassment and discrimination NDAs cost university $677K
The interim president of the University of Prince Edward Island says it spent $677,578 on nine different settlements that included non-disclosure agreements over the decade covered by this summer’s Rubin Thomlinson report. Interim president Greg Keefe releases costs after consulting with 2 complainants The University of Prince Edward Island says …
Read More »Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, who faced controversy over claims to Indigenous ancestry, withdraws from Order of Canada
Prominent scholar and former judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has been dropped from the Order of Canada. The former judge faced controversy over her claims to Indigenous ancestry Prominent scholar and former judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has been dropped from the Order of Canada. In a notice in Saturday's Canada Gazette, …
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