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Elder and daughter attacked by polar bear on expedition to repatriate Inuit remains
A team from Nunavik faced a number of challenges trying to bury the repatriated remains of four people this summer. Among them, a polar bear attack. ‘No choice but to continue,’ says organizer about incident that left 2 hospitalized About 10 boats left a foggy Kangiqsualujjuaq on July 25 as …
Read More »WATCH: Michael Leyva’s Malacañang fashion show ends with magnificent fireworks
MANILA, Philippines — It was like the State of the Nation Address (SONA) red carpet all over again at Filipino fashion designer Michael Leyva’s Filipiniana fashion show last Tuesday held in Goldenberg Mansion, Malacañang Complex, Manila. Dubbed “Isang Pilipinas,” the show began with an amazing laser and video projection show …
Read More »6 dead, dozens rescued after migrant boat capsizes in English Channel
Six people died and more than 50 were rescued when a boat carrying migrants capsized Saturday in the English Channel, according to French authorities. French authorities have noted a marked increase in attempted crossings to Britain Six people died and more than 50 were rescued when a boat carrying migrants …
Read More »José Bautista added to Blue Jays’ Level of Excellence in emotional ceremony
The familiar song of "Jo-sé, Jo-sé, Jo-sé" echoed around Rogers Centre for the first time in six years as José Bautista was added to the Toronto Blue Jays' Level of Excellence on Saturday. 6-time all-star had 288 homers across 10 seasons with Toronto The familiar song of "Jo-sé, Jo-sé, Jo-sé" …
Read More »Dolly de Leon, ‘Iti Mapukpukaw’ make history at Cinemalaya 2023
MANILA, Philippines — Carl Joseph Papa's "Iti Mapukpukaw (The Missing)," the first animated full-length feature to compete at the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, made even more history by winning Best Film at the festival's 19th edition. The Cinemalaya 2023 closing ceremony took place at the Philippine International Convention Center, …
Read More »‘Hundreds of Filipinos missing in Hawaii wildfires’
INFERNO AFTERMATH. The Ganer family looks through the ashes of their home on Malolo Place in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii. The wildfire that left Lahaina in charred ruins has killed at least 93 people, making it one of the deadliest disasters in the US …
Read More »Parks Canada says this summer is shaping up to be the busiest ever in Banff National Park
Parks Canada says summer 2023 is on track to be the busiest season on record in Banff National Park, and they’re urging visitors to plan ahead to avoid spending their time circling the parking lot. 'We cannot choose to not to have a traffic jam,' Town of Banff engineering director …
Read More »Beyond the veil: Carlos Quijon Jr.& Mark Salvatus to represent PH at the Venice Biennale
What is a curator in this day and age? Carlos Quijon Jr. explains how today’s curators are also historians and art critics, among other things. “My practice is informed by these different positionalities,” he explains. “I’m also part of a generation of curators who are trained in almost all aspects …
Read More »P1M at stake in Sentro Artista-PCSO nationwide art contest
MANILA, Philippines – A grand prize of P1 million is at stake in Sentro Artista's Nationwide Art Contest this year. The theme for this art contest is "Hindi Umuurong sa Pagtulong", which is the mission of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). PCSO shares Sentro Artista Art hub's advocacy in promoting …
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