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Leaking ammonia at ice plant affects classes in nearby Taguig school 

    MANILA, Philippines — An ammonia leak was detected in an ice plant in Taguig City on Monday morning, resulting in the suspension of classes at one of the schools nearby. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the leak was reported at an ice plant along M.L. Quezon street Barangay Lower Bicutan, on Monday around 7:31 a.m. and was successfully contained at around 9:56 a.m. Eight people were reported having difficulty in breathing due to the incident. READ: Navotas ammonia leak: 1 dead, 65 hospitalized In a statement, the city government of Taguig said it suspended classes at the nearby R.P. Cruz Elementary School at around 8 a.m. to ensure t…

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EU says barriers disregard UNCLOS

Credit to Author: Pia Lee-Brago| Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800

China’s laying of a floating barrier in Panatag Shoal is “deeply concerning” and “dangerous,” European Union Ambassador Luc Véron said yesterday.


Shares drop as ‘higher-for-longer’ rate outlook rattles investors

LONDON -Global shares fell on Monday, extending last week’s slide as central banks reinforced the message that interest rates would stay higher for longer, while investors braced for high-stakes U.S. inflation data on Friday. Last week brought a mixed bag for investors. On the one hand, the likes of the European Central Bank and the Bank of England signaled they might not raise rates again. On the other, the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged, but Chair Jerome Powell made it very clear the soft landing that many investors are banking on was not his base-case scenario. READ: Global central banks unite in ‘higher for longer’ credo The MSCI All-World index, which is heading fo…

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Sari-sari store owners get cash aid starting today

Credit to Author: Sheila Crisostomo| Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800

Starting today, the Department of Social Welfare and Development will be distributing the cash aid to sari-sari store owners affected by the caps imposed on the prices of rice.


Asian Games: Aaron Bado loses to Thai foe after cut

MANILA, Philippines—Aaron Bado’s Asian Games campaign came to an abrupt end on Monday. Bado lost to Thailand’s Thitisan Panmot via referee stoppage in the men’s 51kg class at Hangzhou Gymnasium. The bout was stopped with 16 seconds remaining in the second round due to a cut above the right eye of Bado which was ruled off a punch from Panmot but looked like it came from an accidental clash of heads in the replay. Unfortunately for Bado, he became Philippine boxing’s third casualty after Aira Villegas and Irish Magno also got the boot in their opening bouts. But it wasn’t all losses for the country’s boxing contingent with Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Marcial and …

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Health workers call for restoration of DOH’s P10 billion budget cut

Credit to Author: Rhodina Villanueva| Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800

A group of health workers is calling for the restoration of the P10-billion cut in the Department of Health budget as well as the P1.7-billion cut in specialty hospitals and P2-billion budget cut for the Philippine General Hospital for next year.


Vancouver News

Peter McKnight: Ending mask mandates in schools beyond foolhardy

Credit to Author: Hardip Johal| Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 01:00:14 +0000

Opinion: Given everything we know, and everything we don’t know, it’s pretty clear that the province rescinded the mandate too early.


Peter McKnight: Ending mask mandates in schools beyond foolhardy

Credit to Author: Hardip Johal| Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 01:00:14 +0000

Opinion: Given everything we know, and everything we don’t know, it’s pretty clear that the province rescinded the mandate too early.


Descendants of Komagata Maru hopeful Vancouver will finally, after four years of back-and-forth, grant their commemoration wish

Credit to Author: Gordon McIntyre| Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 23:32:47 +0000

After two months, the Komagata Maru was escorted out of Canadian waters by the HMCS Rainbow.


Science News

Assault of the Batteries

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 20:31:43 +0000

It appears that Australia is in the middle of a massive assault of new battery installations. Will this decade be for batteries what last decade was for rooftop solar? Highly likely. After the success of the Hornsdale Battery Reserve in South Australia (the “Tesla Big Battery”), grid managers, policymakers, businesses, and homeowners are seeking more […]


ClearVue & Its Solar Glass Come Home

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 20:21:58 +0000

ClearVue looks like regular glass, but better, as it turns any window into a solar panel. It’s better for the consumer and better for the environment. The whole building can become a solar array and thus energy self-sufficient. Imagine being able to save 40% of your buildings power bills. Clearvue solar film technology could be […]


Great Wall ORA Test Drive

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2023 02:00:01 +0000

Although Great Wall Motor has marketed a whole litter of “Cats” in China (Good, Black, White, and IQ), Australia is only receiving one version. It will be marketed as the GWM ORA. I hope that the other versions will make it here eventually. In the meantime, we went for a Great Wall ORA test drive! […]


Technology News

Assault of the Batteries

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 20:31:43 +0000

It appears that Australia is in the middle of a massive assault of new battery installations. Will this decade be for batteries what last decade was for rooftop solar? Highly likely. After the success of the Hornsdale Battery Reserve in South Australia (the “Tesla Big Battery”), grid managers, policymakers, businesses, and homeowners are seeking more […]


ClearVue & Its Solar Glass Come Home

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 20:21:58 +0000

ClearVue looks like regular glass, but better, as it turns any window into a solar panel. It’s better for the consumer and better for the environment. The whole building can become a solar array and thus energy self-sufficient. Imagine being able to save 40% of your buildings power bills. Clearvue solar film technology could be […]


Great Wall ORA Test Drive

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2023 02:00:01 +0000

Although Great Wall Motor has marketed a whole litter of “Cats” in China (Good, Black, White, and IQ), Australia is only receiving one version. It will be marketed as the GWM ORA. I hope that the other versions will make it here eventually. In the meantime, we went for a Great Wall ORA test drive! […]


Vice News

Sinaloa Cartel Leader El Mayos ‘Gordo’ Son Got Off Light in a US Court. Why?

Credit to Author: Keegan Hamilton| Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:41 GMT

Ismael Zambada-Imperial, known for his lavish lifestyle, is the latest member of the world’s most prolific drug cartel to strike a deal with the U.S.


Sinaloa Cartel Leader El Mayo’s ‘Gordo’ Son Got Off Light in a US Court. Why?

Credit to Author: Keegan Hamilton| Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:41 GMT

Ismael Zambada-Imperial, known for his lavish lifestyle, is the latest member of the world’s most-prolific drug cartel to strike a deal with the U.S.


Cops Who Shot Hmong Man Fleeing Wildfire With Family Won’t Be Charged

Credit to Author: Keegan Hamilton| Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:27:41 GMT

The family of the slain man, who police claim shot at them and was discovered with guns and 132 pounds of cannabis, disputes the DA’s findings.


Immigration

Most popular options to come to Canada from the United Arab Emirates

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:00:31 +0000

Canada hopes to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents by the end of 2023 under its Immigration Levels Plan. By 2025, the goal is 500,000 new permanent residents. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the top countries of residence for new immigrants to Canada. Canada is a popular destination for UAE residents because of […]

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Mortgages 101 for New Canadians: Financing Your First Home (Part 2)

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:00:12 +0000

Embarking on the journey to homeownership in Canada is an exciting milestone. However, navigating the process of financing your first home can be daunting if you are unprepared. In this Part 2 of our Mortgage 101 series, we will outline important steps to help you move ahead, prepare, and purchase your first Canadian home. From […]

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How to immigrate to Canada as a transport worker

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:00:26 +0000

This past week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its first-ever Express Entry category-based draw for transport occupations. This comes as Canada takes another step towards addressing areas of the national labour market with some of this country’s most notable employment gaps and shortages. Why Transport occupations were chosen as an Express Entry category […]

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Sports

MLB, MLBPA, Cuba reach deal for players to sign
Major League Baseball, its players’ association and the Cuban Baseball Federation reached an agreement that will allow players from the island nation to sign big league contracts without defecting.


Source: Panthers shutting down Cam Newton
The Carolina Panthers are not expected to play Cam Newton for the final two games because of a shoulder injury and the fact that the team is all but eliminated from playoff contention.


UGA lands Dean in latest recruiting win vs. Bama
Georgia landed a commitment Wednesday from linebacker Nakobe Dean, the No. 23 ranked prospect overall who chose the Bulldogs over Alabama, Ole Miss, Auburn and LSU.


Thunder’s Felton, Schroder suspended 1 game
Oklahoma City guards Raymond Felton and Dennis Schroder were suspended for one game without pay Wednesday for leaving the bench area during an altercation and participating in the melee that spilled over into the stands.


‘Heartbroken’ Leonard eyes 40 tackles vs. Giants
Colts rookie linebacker Darius Leonard, who leads the league with 146 tackles, said he was “heartbroken” at being passed over for the Pro Bowl. He said he wants to get 40 tackles against the Giants on Sunday.


Decorated swimmer Missy Franklin retires at 23
Missy Franklin, a five-time Olympic gold medalist, announced her retirement at age 23, citing chronic shoulder pain as the impetus for her decision.