In the News

The remains of a German mountain climber who disappeared while hiking along a glacier near Switzerland's iconic Matterhorn mountain in 1986 have been recovered, as melting glaciers have led to the reemergence of bodies and objects thought to be long-lost. Glacier melt due to climate change has enabled the discovery …

An Indian national from Brampton, Ont., pleaded guilty in Albany, NY, federal court Friday to human smuggling as part of a network that potentially moved hundreds of people from India across the Canada-U.S. border. An Indian national who lived in Brampton, Ont., pleaded guilty to 9 counts of alien smuggling …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order (EO) lowering the real property taxes (RPTs), interests, and penalties on the property, machinery, and equipment of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) operating under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) agreement. EO 36, inked by Marcos on July 25 and made public on Friday, reduces …

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will investigate the sinking of a passenger boat on Thursday off Binangonan, Rizal that claimed the lives of at least 26 people. “We have called for investigation already, including on our personnel,” PCG spokesman Rear Admiral Armand Balilo said on Friday as search and rescue …

A win or a draw against co-host Australia on Monday will guarantee Canada moves on to the knockout round at the Women's World Cup. Short-term compensation deal at least takes that load off their minds Of all the things I have seen online about this Women's World Cup, there is …

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are hailed as modern-day heroes due to their pivotal role in the Philippine economy, as well as their contribution to improving their families' livelihoods. Their remittances play a significant part in boosting the country's growth. In 2022, the remarkable achievements of OFWs in remittances were evident. …

Shang Properties, Inc. is embarking on a new chapter that promises to elevate life spaces to even greater heights. This new phase is represented by a fresh, modernized logo and brand story that underscores its position as a leader in luxury properties. The redesigned logo pays homage to the brand's …

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday inaugurated National Museum in Cebu, the first of its kind in the province and the largest in the Visayas region. During the inauguration, Marcos was joined by First Lady Liza Marcos, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, National Museum Philippines chair Andoni Aboitiz, …

Bolton and Kim Nicholson say they've weathered two years in an RV and a flood on their property, but it's the town hall that has them looking for a new home amid Nova Scotia's housing crisis. Town bylaws prevent people from living in recreational vehicles A Bridgewater couple says they've …

Advocates are calling for changes in municipal, provincial and federal building codes to mandate accessible features in residential buildings, additional incentives for developers to build more accessible units and more public education on why accessible homes are needed in the first place. Advocates call for change in building codes, more …