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A service will be held Saturday for Carissa MacDonald and Aaron Stone, the couple shot and killed by their landlord in Hamilton on May 27. Service for Carissa MacDonald, Aaron Stone is set for Saturday at Marquis Gardens A celebration of life will be held Saturday for Carissa MacDonald and …

MANILA, Philippines — Bookworms and bibliophiles are about to have more than a week of going around the PICC Forum tent scouring its halls for their favorite authors to add to their collection from June 23 to July 1, when Big Bad Wolf (BBW) returns to the country physically after …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that international aid groups must take immediate action to tackle the aftermath of the destruction of a hydropower dam in Ukraine. About 2,000 people left as part of evacuation order in Ukrainian-controlled part of flood zone Rescues, evacuations continue in Ukrainian flood zone …

MANILA, Philippines — Looking for a long weekend getaway? Instead of going far, why not stay in a resort hotel and pamper yourself with beauty and wellness treatments? Even a couple of hours of facials and skin-tightening procedures in aesthetic clinic Vietura inside a resort-hotel Sofitel Philippine Plaza, for example, …

MANILA, Philippines — Hottest names in today’s music and theater scene are taking on major roles in the hit Filipino rock opera ballet, “Rama, Hari,” which features direction and choreography by National Artist Alice Reyes and music by National Artist Ryan Cayabyab, with lyrics and libretto by National Artist Bienvenido …

Ontario's Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) has revoked a developer's licence after the company tried to charge a buyer significantly more for a home than was contractually agreed upon. Move comes after province said it would crack down on developers for charging higher prices Ontario's Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) …

The inquiry's three commissioners are investigating systemic issues with the child protection system and will make recommendations to improve the system. Commissioners are investigating systemic issues with the child protection system WARNING: This story contains distressing details. Emotional moments lead to pauses and embraces at the inquiry into the treatment …

Canadian actor Elliot Page says while the idea of speaking publicly about coming out as transgender at times felt overwhelming, he believes visibility and representation is crucial. In his first Canadian interview since transitioning, Page spoke to CBC chief correspondent and host of The National Adrienne Arsenault about his journey …

MANILA, Philippines — Goodbye, DOM (dirty old man)! Men of all ages are now keeping up with women when it comes to beautification, a celebrity doctor said. In an exclusive interview with Philstar.com, Doctor Mary Jane "MJ" Torres, founder of aesthetics and wellness clinic Vietura in Sofitel Philippine Plaza, said …

MANILA, Philippines — Thin is in. For devices at least. In today’s digital age, thin laptops symbolize peoples’ ever-increasing desire for portability and convenience. And as consumers look for slim and lightweight devices that offer exceptional performance, laptop manufacturers like ASUS are faced with the challenge of constantly pushing the …