Donald Trump attacked New York's attorney general and the judge overseeing his civil fraud trial as it began on Monday, and a state lawyer accused the former president of generating more than $100 million US by lying about his real estate empire. New York attorney general alleges Trump made gains …
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Is it ethical for dietitian influencers to take money for posts? Not everyone agrees
Some registered dietitians in Canada have taken up the influencer business model of sponsored content and paid partnerships with brands and industry groups. It's something experts say can lead to the perception of a conflict of interest that undermines public trust in the profession. Canadian dietitians must follow professional codes …
Read More »Alleged mortgage fraud victims still not off the hook for payments after criminal charges laid
With former mortgage broker and real estate agent Po Yuk "Peggy" Chan facing criminal charges stemming from a mortgage fraud investigation, her alleged victims are still liable for paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraudulent mortgages and are turning to the civil courts for relief. Some have taken fight …
Read More »Somali community in Ottawa rattled 1 month after fatal wedding shootings — and no arrests
Eight people were wounded — two fatally — in the Sept. 2 attack at an Ottawa convention centre. One month later, members of Ottawa's Somali community are uneasy with the pace of the investigation and comments from some public officials. 2 killed, 6 wounded in attack last month in Ottawa …
Read More »Vivoree Esclito shares learnings from past ABS-CBN Ball wardrobe malfunction
MANILA, Philippines — "Pinoy Big Brother" alumna Vivoree Esclito said she came prepared this time around as she walked the red carpet in a black, see-through custom Lauren Vito gown at last Saturday's ABS-CBN Ball. The actress came with her constant partner Brent Manalo, who was wearing a deconstructed white …
Read More »Markus Paterson to celebrate son Jude’s birthday with ex Janella Salvador
MANILA, Philippines — Markus Paterson is looking forward to celebrating the third birthday of his son, Jude, with his ex, actress Janella Salvador. The actor shared a little bit of detail on the upcoming birthday of his son later this month at the red carpet of ABS-CBN Ball held last …
Read More »Kamikazee kicked out from Sorsogon festival due to alleged bad attitude
MANILA, Philippines — Original Pilipino Music (OPM) band Kamikazee was kicked out from Kasanggayahan Festival in Casiguran, Sorsogon due to alleged bad attitude. In a now viral video on social media, Sorsogon Governor Edwin Hamor can be seen apologizing to his constituents as he announced that Kamikazee will not be …
Read More »Weaponized by PCs, sidelined by NDP: Indigenous concerns largely absent from Manitoba election
One of the two leading parties in this province spent the final days of the election campaigning against against a landfill search. The other leading party tiptoed around Indigenous concerns. Indigenous voters will have to wait for the next election to see substantive dialogue With Indigenous population growth outpacing the …
Read More »Biden presses Republicans to support Ukraine after contentious budget omits aid
U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday pressed congressional Republicans to back a bill to provide more aid to Ukraine, saying he was "sick and tired" of the political brinkmanship that nearly led to a government shutdown. U.S. has been a major supporter of Ukraine after Russia invaded it last year …
Read More »Tim Wakefield, Red Sox knuckleball-throwing pitcher and 2-time World Series champ, dead at 57
Tim Wakefield, the knuckleballing workhorse of the Red Sox pitching staff who bounced back after giving up a season-ending home run to the Yankees in the 2003 playoffs to help Boston win its curse-busting World Series title the following year, has died. He was 57. 2-time World Series champ had …
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