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Marce to bring torrential rains

Credit to Author: Alexis Romero| Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800

State weather forecasters yesterday advised the public to brace for torrential rains and winds as Typhoon Marce is forecast to make landfall over Northern Luzon starting this afternoon.


Donald Trump has sweeping plans: Here’s what he’s proposed

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration. The former president and now president-elect often skipped over details but through more than a year of policy pronouncements and written statements outlined a wide-ranging agenda that blends traditional conservative approaches to taxes, regulation and cultural issues with a more populist bent on trade and a shift in America’s international role. Trump’s agenda also would scale back federal government efforts on civil rights and expand presidential powers. READ: What’s next for Fil-Am family petitions if Trump wins? A look at what Trump has proposed: Immigration “Build the wall!” […]…

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LTO prints car registration on bond paper

Credit to Author: Romina Cabrera| Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800

The Land Transportation Office has resorted to issuing certificates of registration printed on plain bond paper as the National Printing Office missed its security paper delivery.


Decomposing body of 48-year-old man found in Mandaue City apartment

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A decomposing body of a 48-year-old man was found inside his room in an apartment on A.S. Fortuna St., Barangay Banilad, Mandaue City, on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The man was identified as Rey Borja Del Rosario, married, and originally from Taytay, Rizal. Based on the investigation by the Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO), the apartment owner received a call from the victim’s co-worker, informing her that Del Rosario had failed to report to work at a publishing company in Barangay Kamputhaw, Cebu City. The apartment owner then went to Del Rosario’s room and noticed a foul […]…

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Filipinos prefer to trust competent, consistent leaders — study

Credit to Author: Dominique Nicole Flores| Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2024 16:54:00 +0800

Filipinos tend to place greater trust in leaders and institutions they perceive as competent, consistent, transparent and driven by good intentions, a study revealed.


House bill seeking to move BARMM polls to May 2026 filed

MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to reset the first general elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) from May 12, 2025 to May 11, 2026 was filed at the House of Representatives. House Bill (HB) 11034 aims to ensure “a well-prepared and effective transition for the Bangsamoro people, aligned with the request of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) and recent developments in the region.” READ: SC upholds Bangsamoro Organic Law but says Sulu not part of BARMM Under the bill, which was filed on Tuesday, November 5, the next polls after the proposed postponement will be held […]…

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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

Mice Vote To Bell Cat: Climate Terror In Alberta

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 15:32:45 +0000

Headlines out of Canada are making palms meet faces around the world. In Canada, the faces are often red with embarrassment about other Canadian’s actions. Other faces are red with anger. But it’s all theatrics during the inevitable dissolution of the oil sands. What are the headlines? Alberta’s ruling party … [continued]

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Tesla Air Compressor — Super Easy To Use, Once You Figure Out How To Open It

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 03:57:17 +0000

Using some Tesla referral credits that were about to expire, I recently got a Tesla Air Compressor & Tire Repair Kit. I love it! However, it was a small mystery figuring out how to open it. Refilling the air in my Tesla Model 3’s tires is an errand I had … [continued]

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US DOE Funding Rolls Out For Energy Efficiency, Net-Zero Projects, & More

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 03:50:01 +0000

Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, funding has been rolling out constantly for a large variety of cleantech, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects. It’s hard to keep up with all of the announcements and all of the projects and programs. Frankly, there’s too much to keep it … [continued]

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Technology News

Mice Vote To Bell Cat: Climate Terror In Alberta

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 15:32:45 +0000

Headlines out of Canada are making palms meet faces around the world. In Canada, the faces are often red with embarrassment about other Canadian’s actions. Other faces are red with anger. But it’s all theatrics during the inevitable dissolution of the oil sands. What are the headlines? Alberta’s ruling party … [continued]

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Tesla Air Compressor — Super Easy To Use, Once You Figure Out How To Open It

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 03:57:17 +0000

Using some Tesla referral credits that were about to expire, I recently got a Tesla Air Compressor & Tire Repair Kit. I love it! However, it was a small mystery figuring out how to open it. Refilling the air in my Tesla Model 3’s tires is an errand I had … [continued]

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US DOE Funding Rolls Out For Energy Efficiency, Net-Zero Projects, & More

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 03:50:01 +0000

Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, funding has been rolling out constantly for a large variety of cleantech, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects. It’s hard to keep up with all of the announcements and all of the projects and programs. Frankly, there’s too much to keep it … [continued]

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Immigration

Embracing change: Turning setbacks into success

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:21:04 +0000

In 2019, I packed my life into two suitcases and moved to Canada from Bengaluru, India — alone. It was my first time navigating an airport and flying on an airplane. I felt a mix of fear, joy, anticipation, thrill and the excitement for the great unknown. I was the first woman in my family […]

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How to move to Canada from the US

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:00:39 +0000

Americans seeking to move to Canada should plan in advance for their immigration status. Although Americans with passports are used to being able to visit Canada freely, if an American wishes to re-settle in Canada, they’ll need appropriate authorization to work or to study, or to live in Canada on a long-term basis. There are […]

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Café Ukraine: Continuing support for Ukrainians seeking safety in Ottawa

Credit to Author: Gautam Viswanathan| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:12:19 +0000

Ukrainian nationals who came to Ottawa under a special program offering them temporary residence while seeking safety from the war back home can continue to access free services –such as English language classes and settlement assistance – at a new location in the capital, as they continue to settle and integrate into Canadian society.

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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.