OTTAWA — Both the Liberal and Conservative leaders faced attacks Thursday that target the cores of their characters, as each accused the other of trying to distract voters from his record. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said he does not expect the Liberals to stop talking about his views on abortion, even after he decided Thursday to state explicitly for the...
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Scheer would restore Harper’s child fitness and arts tax credits Liberals axed
LAKE COUNTRY, B.C. — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer wants to revive two more of Stephen Harper’s boutique tax credits axed by the Trudeau Liberals. Scheer was at a park in Kelowna, B.C., on Monday to announce that if he is elected, parents would receive up to $150 back on their taxes per child up to the age of 16 for enrolment in...
‘Very dangerous storm’ Dorian causing widespread power outages, damage
HALIFAX — Dorian slammed into the Maritimes on Saturday, its powerful gusts uprooting trees, tearing off roofs and yanking down power lines — leaving more than 450,000 people in the dark as the post−tropical storm made landfall near Halifax. Torrential rain, pounding surf and howling winds reaching up to 148 kilometres per hour were reported early in the evening, with the region’s largest city appearing to suffer the most damage. “The most...
Philippines and China sign 6 deals in Duterte’s 5th Beijing visit
BEIJING – President Rodrigo R. Duterte bagged six deals with China during his bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping here Thursday evening. The documents signed between the Philippines and China include two Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) – one on Higher Education Cooperation between the Commission on Higher Education and Ministry of Education of China, and on Science and Technology Cooperation...
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Distinguished Overseas Filipino Individuals and Organizations to Receive Presidential Awards
The Banaag Award is conferred on the FYM Foundation for its contributions that have significantly benefited or advanced the cause of overseas Filipino communities.
‘Heartbreaking’: Afghan-Canadians say earthquake could make humanitarian crisis worse
Afghan state media said the earthquake's death toll is now 1,150, with about 3,000 people injured, after a 4.2 magnitude aftershock took more lives on Friday. Close to 3,000 homes have also been destroyed or badly damaged, according to the reports.
Public safety minister eyes steps to strengthen oversight of the RCMP
The federal public safety minister says he is “deeply committed” to enhancing oversight of the RCMP by strengthening the role...
Canada pledges funds as G7 develops response to famine fallout from Russian invasion
Canada has pledged 50 million dollars to prevent Ukrainian grain from going to waste today as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed to working with G-7 nations on further measures to halt the famine caused by the Russian invasion
B.C. scientists see recovery but fear more heat domes could change ecosystems forever
A year after the heat dome event that killed billions of plants and animals in British Columbia, scientists say ecosystems...
Gratitude, well-wishes overflow in fitting send-off for PRRD
Survey results showed that 75 percent of 1,500 respondents approved or strongly approved of Duterte’s performance during his six-year term.
Winner of barong-design contest for incoming President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr inauguration named soon
MANILA – Speculations on who would be the lucky designer to dress incoming President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at his...
Sara Duterte takes oath as Vice-President of the Philippines, commits to serve nation
"And this message has been reiterated in my oath: to consecrate myself to the service of the nation. I believe the country will be heading toward a future of hope, security, strength, stability, and progress," she said.