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Xi Jinping Says China, Vietnam Must Oppose Attempt To “Mess Up Asia-Pacific”
<!-- -->"We should strengthen coordination and cooperation in international affairs."Hanoi: China and Vietnam should oppose any "attempt to mess up Asia-Pacific", President Xi Jinping said Wednesday during a trip to Hanoi, as…
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On the Brink: Halifax-area landlords say housing crisis is harming them too
Last week, we brought you a series called ‘On the Brink,’ which profiles people who are struggling with the rising cost of living. In this story, we hear from two landlords who talk about how the housing crisis is impacting them.Two…
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IMF Resumes $2.9 Loan Billion Bailout For Sri Lanka
<!-- -->Washington: The International Monetary Fund revived its $2.9 billion bailout for Sri Lanka on Tuesday after the South Asian nation clinched a debt restructuring deal with China, its biggest official lender.The IMF said its…
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Late power play goal lifts Sharks past Winnipeg Jets 2-1 – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Jets could not capitalize on a chance for a second five-game win streak in a month, falling to the San Jose Sharks 2-1 Tuesday night in California.
The two teams played 39 straight minutes with it a tie game until…
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Zara Apologizes Over Advertisement Linked To Gaza Conflict
<!-- -->One of the store's display windows was splattered in red paint.Zara has expressed "regret" over a "misunderstanding" related to an ad campaign that faced criticism for using photos resembling images from the Israel-Gaza…
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In COP28 Draft Deal, Desperate Bid To Transition Away From Fossil Fuels
<!-- -->The new draft explicitly "calls on" all nations to contribute through a series of actionsDubai: A draft UN climate deal called Wednesday for the world to transition away from fossil fuels, in a last-ditch bid to break a…
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Vancouver council approves 7.5 per cent property tax hike – BC
Vancouver city councillors approved a $2.2-billion operating budget for the city that will see homeowners fork out 7.5 per cent more in property tax in 2024.
That’s down significantly from the 10.7 per cent they paid last year and…
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Vancouver teahouse crowdfunding to stay in business – BC
A popular long-time Vancouver business is struggling to make ends meet and has reached out to the community for help.
Finch’s Teahouse at West Pender Street and Homer Street has been a staple of the Vancouver coffee and sandwich…
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Change Stance Or Lose Support For Gaza War, Biden’s Warning For Netanyahu
<!-- -->Joe Biden said that Netanyahu had a "tough decision to make"Washington: US President Joe Biden warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday that the country risked losing global support for its war against Hamas…
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Third Marineland beluga that moved to U.S. aquarium dies
A third beluga from Marineland has died at a U.S. aquarium after arriving there two years ago.
Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut says the beluga named Kharabali exhibited abnormal swimming behaviour in November and was eventually…
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