The tornado that destroyed several homes in central Alberta on the weekend was one of the strongest recorded in Canada’s history, with winds powerful enough to toss a 10,000-kilogram farm combine. Fewer than 2 dozen tornadoes have been rated EF-4 or higher The tornado that destroyed several homes in central …
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As housing costs soar, some financial analysts advise to scrap the 30% rule
Thirty per cent is the often-touted maximum percentage of your income that you should spend on a home. But in an age where the average one-bedroom apartment in Vancouver rents for $2,787 a month, is that number still realistic? 'The benchmark doesn't apply anymore,' says financial adviser Bruce Sellery If …
Read More »What kind of Prince of Wales will William be?
Prince William's interest in homelessness is not new, but the way in which the heir to the throne now approaches the issue may also offer hints of what kind of Prince of Wales he may be through the reign of his father, King Charles. Heir to throne launches program with …
Read More »Marcos okays roadmap to boost innovation governance
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document (NIASD) 2023-2032, outlining the country's plan to improve innovation governance and establish a dynamic innovation ecosystem, Malacañang said Saturday. Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said the President, who heads the National Innovation Council (NIC), gave the approval …
Read More »Lawmaker maintains innocence after anti-graft court’s ‘guilty’ verdict for malversation
PALAWAN 3rd District Rep. Edward Hagedorn clarified on Saturday that the charge against him refers to the malversation of public property, and does not involve taking or misusing public funds. Nonetheless, Hagedorn said he maintains that he is “innocent” of the charges. PALAWAN 3rd District Rep. Edward Hagedorn. Photo from …
Read More »Marcos govt needs better ‘messaging’
THE administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lacks the “messaging” to rally the people behind its socioeconomic agenda, a Philippine-based think tank said on Friday. Shanice Espiritu, Policy and Regulatory manager of the Stratbase ADR Institute, said during the forum, “The Legitimacy of President Marcos, Jr.: Entailing the Need for …
Read More »Suspected POGO firm seeks ‘unbiased’ probe after police raid, rescue of 2K foreigners
THE legal counsel of a company in Las Pinas suspected of being a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo) firm called on the Philippine National Police (PNP) to conduct an “unbiased investigation” on an incident on Thursday, June 29, that resulted in the injury of several human trafficking victims from China …
Read More »When will Canadian news disappear from Google, Facebook? What the Bill C-18 rift means for you
How will you get the news now? That’s a question many Canadians may be asking after tech companies Google and Meta, which owns the social media giants Facebook and Instagram, vowed to remove links to Canadian journalism. Government says law will apply to companies with 'significant bargaining power imbalance' How …
Read More »France mobilizes thousands of officers in bid to quell unrest after teen shot dead by police
France mobilized tens of thousands of police officers Thursday in an effort to head off widespread urban rioting following the deadly police shooting of a 17-year-old that shocked the nation, with commuters rushing home before transport services closed early to avoid being targeted by rioters. Accused officer faces preliminary charge …
Read More »Taal Volcano erupts
TAAL Volcano in Batangas Province has erupted early Wednesday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. According to an initial report from the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC) in Region 4-A or Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), the eruption described as phreatic occurred …
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