A total of 227 migrants were rescued on Thursday near Spain's Canary Islands, emergency services said, one day after migrant charities said they feared more than 30 migrants had died when their inflatable dinghy sank on the same route. Canary Islands have become the main destination for migrants trying to …
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Procter & Gamble Philippines, in collaboration with the Manila Water Foundation and Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System generously donated Safeguard hygiene products to 12 public hospitals in Metro Manila. The donation is a significant component of the “Maging Ligtas, Mag-#SAFEWASH” program, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of …
Read More »‘Trump won,’ Capitol riot defendant declares after receiving 12-year sentence
A California man who drove a stun gun into a police officer's neck during one of the most violent clashes of the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Wednesday to more than 12 years in prison. Daniel Rodriguez used stun gun on officer Michael Fanone, who lost consciousness, suffered heart …
Read More »Dr. Deena Hinshaw was hired by Alberta’s Indigenous health team, then removed against their wishes
Multiple sources confirm that former Alberta chief medical officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw was hired in May, only to have her job offer revoked days before she was to start. Dr. Esther Tailfeathers resigned as team lead after saying she felt 'disposed of' On June 2, a screengrab of an announcement …
Read More »P.E.I.’s Government House bans group photo shoots, citing ‘extremely disturbing’ bad behavior
Bad behaviour at Prince Edward Island’s Government House, including people urinating and defecating on the historic building's grounds, has prompted the province’s lieutenant governor to ban group photo shoots. 'It really breaks my heart to see the disrespect,' says province's lieutenant governor Bad behaviour at Prince Edward Island's Government House, …
Read More »Explosion tears through restaurant in China, killing at least 31
Authorities in northwestern China say 31 people have been killed and seven injured in a massive gas explosion at a barbecue restaurant in the city of Yinchuan. Blast occurred as people gathered on eve of Dragon Boat Festival holiday A massive cooking gas explosion at a barbecue restaurant in northwestern …
Read More »Family, first responders bring out Manitoba bus crash victims’ photos in solemn procession as names released
They were parents and grandparents — babas, a pepère and a great-great nana — all among the 16 victims of a fatal crash in southwestern Manitoba identified publicly for the first time at an RCMP news conference at Credit Union Place in Dauphin, Man., on Thursday. 16 people died on …
Read More »Mother says she asked Ont. police to investigate alleged poison seller before multiple deaths
A mother is northwestern Ontario is accusing police of failing to ask questions after her daughter's suicide attempt that could have led investigators to alleged poison seller Kenneth Law a full year before his arrest. Daughter’s 2022 suicide attempt should have led police to probe Kenneth Law, mom alleges WARNING: …
Read More »Tropical Storm Bret grows stronger as eastern Caribbean islands prepare for heavy flooding
Tropical Storm Bret grew stronger Wednesday as islands in the eastern Caribbean brace for torrential rainfall, landslides and flooding. Storm expected to lash eastern Caribbean late Thursday at near-hurricane strength Tropical Storm Bret grew stronger on Wednesday as it took aim at islands in the eastern Caribbean that braced for …
Read More »PBBM raises alarm against digital scams
SAFE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Emilio Aquino lead the 85th anniversary of SEC on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Mr. Marcos underscored the need for SEC to further develop its digitization efforts, to improve the country’s brand as an investment haven. President Ferdinand …
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