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Several Canadian cities have recently dipped their toes into allowing drinking in public parks, under certain conditions, but not without pushback. While some see it as a 'bit of responsible fun,' others worry about the public health impacts of normalizing alcohol consumption. As laws around drinking in parks relax in …

Montreal police have confirmed the man recently charged for the murder of Jewell Parchman Langford was considered a person of interest when she was reported missing by her family in the summer of 1975. Rodney Nichols was early person of interest in Tennessee woman's 1975 disappearance Montreal police have confirmed …

A second prominent Toronto-area developer who owns land that was removed from southern Ontario's protected Greenbelt last year is going to court to avoid answering questions from the province's auditor general. Rice Group CEO Michael Rice seeks to block or delay summons A second prominent Toronto-area developer who owns land …

First Nations say they were pushed to the sidelines during previous waves of resource development, but that the current critical minerals "gold rush" won't happen without them. A Saskatchewan chief is set to deliver that message to a powerful international audience on Friday. Sask. chief delivering message Friday in Washington …

A refinery near Slave Lake, Alta., that started processing oil 22 years ago is facing an enforcement order for operating without regulatory approval. Critics say the infraction is troubling evidence of cracks in Alberta's complex regulatory system. Plant near Slave Lake can continue operating for now, under restrictions A refinery …

MANILA, Philippines — Miss Philippines Tourism 2023 Herlene Budol believed that education is the number one problem of youth today. At the question and answer segment of Miss Grand Philippines 2023 last night, Herlene was asked, “What do you think is the most urgent problem among Filipino youth sector and …

MANILA, Philippines — When "Top Gun: Maverick" came out last year, the film industry praised Tom Cruise for "saving cinema." With the seventh installment of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise, Cruise should prepare to receive laurels once again. "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning: Part One" sees Cruise's Ethan Hunt back for …

MANILA, Philippines — Nikki De Moura of Cagayan de Oro City bested 29 other hopefuls to emerge as the first-ever winner of the Miss Grand Philippines as a stand-alone pageant, under the ALV Pageant Circle organization. The Pinay-Brazilian model was crowned by outgoing queen Roberta Angela Tamondong, national director Arnold …

WATER CONTRAST. Long lines form on the southbound lane of the South Luzon Expressway as flooding in Bicutan, Paranaque stalled traffic on Thursday. Gutter-deep waters also plague a motorcycle rider in Manila after day-long rains– while ironically the water levels of Angat Dam, Ipo Dam, and Bustos Dam, all in …

FOR EASE OF BIZ. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. explains his Executive Order No. 18, ‘Constituting Green Lanes for Strategic Investments,’ in launching the ease of business measure Thursday at Hotel Sofitel. Revoli Cortez President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday stressed the need for reforms to streamline the process of investing …