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Documents obtained by CBC Hamilton show the range of complaints made by inmates at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre in 2022. Former inmates-turned-prisoner rights advocates say the complaints system in Ontario is broken and incarcerated people suffer in silence. CBC Hamilton obtains documents of 'informal' complaints through access to information request …

This past week was the Earth’s hottest on record, as extreme weather from wildfires to floods ravaged various corners of the world. Here’s a closer look at what’s happening. We're in 'uncharted territory' with heat and extreme weather events models can’t always predict The heat has been unprecedented, as extreme …

Lisa Marie Presley died from complications from bariatric surgery she had several years ago, authorities said Thursday. The January 12 death at age 54 of the singer, songwriter and heir of Elvis Presley was ruled as being from natural causes due to effects of a small bowel obstruction. Presley underwent …

MANILA, Philippines — vivo, one of the most sought-after smartphone brands in the country, has officially launched thevivo Y36today. Along with the introduction of Y36 to the Philippine market, vivo also officially launches Anne Curtis as its newest ambassador for its smartphone releases. Globally known as a multi-faceted actress, Anne …

MANILA, Philippines — Andrea Aguilera of Ecuador was crowned the 14th Miss Supranational earlier today at the close of the glitzy rites by outgoing queen Lalela Mswane of South Africa. The winner of the Supra Chat challenge, Philippine delegate Pauline Amelinckx, was proclaimed 1st runner-up. This is the country's highest …

An independent review into how Regina's tourism agency handled a failed rebrand says a junior employee approved sexualized slogans before senior management could vet them. Rebrand received backlash for slogans that made lewd references to city's name An independent review into how Regina's tourism agency handled a failed rebrand says …

A new report by the aid group Human Rights Watch (HRW) details murders, kidnappings, extortion, sexual assault, and forced marriage inside the sprawling camps. But the people living there have nowhere to turn for justice or protection. Kidnappings, extortions and killings on the rise in the Bangladeshi camps: Human Rights …

FRANCE is extending its support to the Philippines in the creation of its own submarine force to safeguard its maritime sovereignty. The Naval Group, a major French industrial company specializing in naval defense design, development and construction, made its first technical and financial offer to support the Philippine Navy in …

THE low pressure area (LPA) off Quezon has a greater chance to escalate into a tropical depression, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Thursday. According to weather specialist Rhea Torres, they are closely monitoring the movement of the weather disturbance as it is more likely …

The Philippine Heritage Society, under the leadership of founders Tess Castro, Nathan De Leon, and LyrOpera of the Philippines’ Sherwin Sozon, hosted a meaningful and mesmerizing event at Casa Blanca in historic Intramuros, Manila, to commemorate National Heritage Month. Supported by The Manila Hotel and the Intramuros Administration, the enchanting …