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Once an ally of the powerful Rizzuto clan, Francesco Del Balso was rumoured to have been behind an attempt on the life of Leonardo Rizzuto in April. Sources tell Radio-Canada victim was Francesco Del Balso A high-profile member of organized crime in Montreal was shot and killed Monday afternoon, sources …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday led the launch of the commemorative coin set to mark the country's 125th Independence Day celebration. Joined by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla, the Chief Executive unveiled the coin set with 100-Piso, 20-Piso and 5-Piso denominations in commemoration of the …

As hundreds of fires continue to burn across the country, officials with the federal government said this morning they're forecasting higher-than-normal fire activity across most of Canada through to August at least. As of Sunday, there were 413 active fires across the country As hundreds of fires continue to burn …

Three years after Laryssa Kozar of St. Thomas, Ont., came out to her mom, the 20-year-old has made it clear to anyone else who lays eyes on her that she's a proud member of the LGBTQ community. Laryssa Kozar, 20, of St. Thomas, Ont., has summer job as a wrangler …

Agriculture Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban was charged with graft before the Office of the Ombudsman on Monday in connection with the alleged illegal importation of sugar. The National Congress of Unions in the Sugar Industry-Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries' Council and the Alternatiba ng Masa Party-list accused Panganiban of usurpation of official …

The fires prompted air quality warnings across Quebec on Monday morning, including in Montreal, where Environment Canada urged residents to take precautions against smog. More than 160 fires burning across the province, most are out of control As firefighters rushed to protect communities under threat, more than 160 forest fires …

Toni Pons, a Spanish footwear company known for their espadrilles, has finally opened the doors to their first official store in the Philippines at SM Megamall and Robinsons Place Manila. In 1946 Spain, Toni Pons founder, Antoni Pons Parramon, created the first traditionally-made espadrilles made with jute or rubber in …

Prepare for the great-lift off as Love, Bonito launches its annual Mid-Year Sale with gravity defying discounts across its various key lines. From beach-to-brunch fits in the brand's best-selling casual wear and staples, to office-appropriate workwear and occasion-ready wedding and party styles, it is time to mark calendars and shop …

Crews fighting a fire in the Barrington Lake area of Nova Scotia's Shelburne County finished the weekend 'with smiles on their face at the end of the day' thanks to a heavy dousing of rain, says a Department of Natural Resources official. More rain expected to fall Monday and Tuesday …

A report into an altercation at Edmonton Institution last year sheds light on correctional officers’ use of force and the strained relationship between inmates and employees at the maximum security federal prison. CBC News obtained internal investigation through an access to information request A report into an altercation at Edmonton …