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Category: Lifestyle
Are you ready for ‘Ipon Challenge’?
Noriel Reyes started taking saving more seriously in 2019 and finally opened his piggy bank—a tin can—in December 2020. He was able to save over PHP40,000 in a year’s time.
Filipinas turn to bullet journaling to make 2021 more manageable
MANILA – It’s no secret that most plans have been cancelled or put on hold as a result of the pandemic. Being stuck indoors, for the most part, the days felt pretty much the same. Months of living under uncertain times are taking a toll on people’s mental health. Apart from talking to a friend...
Sunwing announces winter flight schedule from Western Canada
Tour operator offers massive Cyber Week savings on packages from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton TORONTO, Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sunwing is pleased to announce the recommencement of service from three of Western Canada’s major cities. The initial program from Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary will operate to selected destinations for the winter season using...
‘I don’t want to go through this ever in my life again,’ LTC resident tells inquiry
Lonely, depressed, muzzled and trapped are some of the words the residents used to describe the pandemic to the Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission by video conference.
ASEAN Committee in Ottawa bids farewell to Philippine Ambassador, Petronila P. Garcia
Ambassador U Kyaw Myo Htut of Myanmar, in his capacity as Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Ottawa (ACO), hosted a farewell breakfast in honour of outgoing Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia. Chief of Protocol Stewart Wheeler represented Global Affairs Canada in the event. ACO is composed of the heads of mission of the ASEAN resident...
Lawsuit to challenge Quebec back-to-school plan requiring in-person attendance
Sending her children to school “would mean my child is in a class for five or six hours a day, with 35 students, without a mask, without social distancing, when at home I can guarantee several basic security measures,” she said in a phone interview.
Air Canada Implements New Biosafety Protocols as it Begins Re-opening its Award-Winning Maple Leaf Lounges
MONTREAL, July 23, 2020 – Air Canada today announced the gradual re-opening of its Maple Leaf Lounges, featuring new biosafety protocols for the well-being of customers and employees. The Maple Leaf Lounge at Toronto Pearson, D gates re-opens on July 24 to eligible customers travelling on a domestic or international flight, with the Maple Leaf Lounges...
VIRTUAL CARE CRUCIAL DURING COVID-19
“Don’t wait to seek help: Virtual care to support Canadians is available now,” urge mental health and substance use organizations
‘Don’t be like Toronto:’ Calgary mayor warns against large gatherings in parks
Calgary’s mayor is warning citizens “don’t be like Toronto” and congregate in large numbers in parks. Naheed Nenshi made the comment in reference to thousands of people who squeezed into a downtown Toronto park on Saturday, despite calls from public health officials to avoid large gatherings. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has called the behaviour “reckless” and suggested those who...