Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin How to move to Canada from the U.S.—it’s a question many people started asking as soon as the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last week, with Google searches for the topic “how to move to Canada” spiking . The phrase “How to become a Canadian citizen” also spiked 550% in the hour after the decision came out. This isn’t the first time this has happened. During the 2016 election, so many American were looking into how to move out of the U.S. that the Canadian Citizenship and Immigration website crashed . Canada’s appeals are obvious: the nature, the livable cities , the publicly funded health care, the diversity, the lower crime rates. Also helping drive the recent interest: Abortion is legal in Canada. But there are downsides, too. Canada’s cost of living is higher than the U.S. The taxes not for the weak-willed: The more money you make, the more income tax you will pay. And it’s colder than much of the U.S. … [Read more...] about Escape From The U.S.: How To Move To Canada
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Ganja syndicate crippled, local kingpin arrested
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have seized more than 17kg of ganja after crippling a drug syndicate led by a local kingpin. City police chief Comm Datuk Azmi Abu Kassim said they raided condominium units in Kuala Lumpur and Kajang on June 24 and arrested two men and a woman aged between 24 and 31. "We also seized 17.3kg of ganja worth at least RM43,200, which could be consumed by at least 34,000 users. "Also seized were RM4,550 cash, RM15,000 worth of jewellery and a Honda CRV. "The suspects have been remanded for five days to assist further investigations," he said in a statement on Monday (June 27). "Our investigations revealed the drug kingpin for this syndicate was a local man," he added. Comm Azmi said police also rounded up 229 individuals for various drug offences following a major drug crackdown. "We conducted the Ops Tapis between June 21 and 23 and focused on the Project Perumahan Rakyat including PPR Desa Tun Razak, PPR Pantai Dalam, PPR Desa Rejang, PPR Sungai Bunos, … [Read more...] about Ganja syndicate crippled, local kingpin arrested
G7 leaders work to ‘starve’ Russia of oil money as Zelensky says he wants the war over by the end of the year
Telfs-Buchen, Austria (CNN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told G7 leaders during a virtual meeting Monday that he wants the war in Ukraine to end by the end of 2022, according to a source familiar with his remarks , as leaders worked to starve Russia of its oil revenues and mitigate the economic fallout of the conflict. The dual missions -- sustain support for Ukraine while easing economic pressures at home -- have defined this year's summit of leading democracies, held high in the Bavarian Alps. While largely united, the leaders are all facing their own political imperatives to see a momentum shift in the fighting and bring an end to the conflict quickly. To that end, leaders were nearing an agreement to try capping the price of Russian oil, depriving the country of revenues that have soared amid the global spike in energy prices. Details were still being ironed out, including whether the top buyers of Russian oil would agree to the limits, but US officials … [Read more...] about G7 leaders work to ‘starve’ Russia of oil money as Zelensky says he wants the war over by the end of the year
Thailand News Today | Police arrested for bribery over Chinese adult films
Thai health officials are expected to gather more data in coming weeks as the highly transmissible BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron spread in Thailand. There is a new wave of the two Omicron sub-variant infections hitting a number of countries that had, until recently, seen a large drop in their Covid case loads. Germany, Italy, Australia, Taiwan, Brazil, UK, Mexico, the US states of Florida, Texas and New York, Chile and Greece are some of the countries which have seen sudden spikes and rises in hospital admissions. South Africa and Portugal both had sudden spikes of the new sub-variant area and are now in the decline phase. The UK, for example, is now going through what it describes as its third major wave of infections over the past 6 months. An estimated 1.7 million people in the UK were infected in the 7 days leading up to June 18, a 23% rise on the week before and a 43% jump from the previous week. With people out and about for the region’s summer, medical … [Read more...] about Thailand News Today | Police arrested for bribery over Chinese adult films
‘Elvis’ puts the King back in spotlight in North American theaters
Austin Butler plays “Elvis” in Baz Luhrmann film. Image: AFP Baz Luhrmann’s rock’n’roll biopic “Elvis” hip-swiveled to the top of the box office on its opening weekend in North America, taking in an estimated $30.5 million in a rare tie with “Top Gun: Maverick,” industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. The nearly three-hour long extravaganza by director Luhrmann, known for glitzy films like “Moulin Rouge!” and “The Great Gatsby,” brought in nearly double the average for the musical biography genre, said analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research. Despite being a “risky proposition,” in part for casting relative newcomer Austin Butler as Elvis Presley alongside Tom Hanks as his exploitative manager, Colonel Tom Parker, the film has impressed audiences and critics, Gross said. “This is the Baz Luhrmann show, a music, dance and sex appeal spectacular. It’s a hit,” he said. “Elvis” was locked in a dead heat with “Top Gun: Maverick,” the … [Read more...] about ‘Elvis’ puts the King back in spotlight in North American theaters
When in Rome, Drink Like A Roman
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Go off the beaten path and drink local with the locals Like all major European capitals, Rome’s touristy neighborhoods are hard to avoid or, sometimes, resist. After a journey of missed connections, jumbled travel directions and mangled language if you’re not an Italian speaker, it’s tempting to fall into a neighborhood like Trastevere, where English is widely spoken and familiar menu items can entice you to give in and settle for something comfortable. But, don’t. If you want to eat and drink like a Roman, get off the beaten track. Just across the river, the adjoining historically working-class neighborhoods of Testaccio and Ostiense have bloomed in the past decade, becoming destinations for more authentic eating and drinking. They’re no secret to the well-traveled set or frequent visitors to Rome, but you’ll see few fanny-packers, selfie sticks and white sneakers here. Take the subway ( Metropolitana ) to the … [Read more...] about When in Rome, Drink Like A Roman
ASEAN envoy appeals to Myanmar junta to spare Suu Kyi jail
Reuters Phnom Penh, Cambodia ● Mon, June 27, 2022 2022-06-27 16:10 0 76b99ae81be4b2e052851b8c962e7dcc 2 Asia and Pacific Aung-San-Suu-Kyi,envoy,ASEAN,Myanmar,military-junta,detention,Indonesia Free A special Southeast Asian envoy for the crisis in Myanmar on Monday urged its military rulers not to hold deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi in prison, appealing for leniency ahead of a visit later this week. Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn will make his second trip to Myanmar from Wednesday, a spokesperson for his ministry said, as part of the junta's peace commitment with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Suu Kyi, who has been on trial accused of at least 20 crimes since a coup against her elected government last year, has been moved to a prison in the capital Naypyidaw and kept in solitary confinement. She denies all charges. The 77-year-old had until last week been spared jail and was held in an undisclosed location, … [Read more...] about ASEAN envoy appeals to Myanmar junta to spare Suu Kyi jail
Farmer wounded in Masbate gun attack
Stock image LEGAZPI CITY — A farmer was wounded after he was allegedly shot by his cousin in Mandaon town in Masbate province on Monday (June 27) morning. In a report, Masbate police identified the victim as Nicolas Dela Cruz, 64, a resident of Barangay (village) Cabitan. Investigators said while Nicolas was herding his carabao, the suspect identified as Manuel Dela Cruz, 67, approached him and shot him several times in his right thigh using an undetermined firearm at around 6:30 a.m. in the said village. The suspect was arrested in the hot pursuit operation, while the victim was brought to a hospital. Authorities were investigating to determine the motive behind the incident. INQ Related Stories: Suspect in slay of college student in Albay town nabbed Crime group member slain in clash with cops in Albay town JMS Subscribe to our daily newsletter … [Read more...] about Farmer wounded in Masbate gun attack
Weekend binge-watching guide: 5 latest shows and movies to stream on Netflix
Running out of good content to watch online? We’ve got you covered – or, at least, Netflix does. These five shows and movies are new to the streaming platform and will make for the perfect weekend binge-watching experience. Take a look: Man vs Bee One can expect good things with Rowan Atkinson in the lead, and if early reviews are anything to go by, Man vs Bee does not disappoint. The British comedy series centres around a clumsy dad who finds himself in a long-drawn battle with a bee while house-sitting a posh mansion. A recipe for chaos and also for laughs. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 A Bollywood film with a healthy dose of horror and comedy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 stars Tabu, Kartik, Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani in the lead. The film made its OTT debut on June 19 – shortly after it hit the theatres last month. Close Love & Gelato Like its name suggests, Love & Gelato is a sweet rom-com set in the picturesque locales of Italy. This Netflix movie … [Read more...] about Weekend binge-watching guide: 5 latest shows and movies to stream on Netflix
The State of the Nation: Hospitality industry struggling to cope despite borders reopening, brighter prospects
This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on June 20, 2022 - June 26, 2022. - A + A DESPITE the reopening of borders since April 1, when Malaysia allowed quarantine-free travel for fully-vaccinated travellers into the country, it will be some time before the hotel industry regains a strong footing following the debilitating lockdowns of 2020 and 2021. In fact, it may well take another year at least before operators can operate at their full capacities at pre-pandemic levels, Malaysian Association of Hotel Owners (MAHO) president Tan Sri Teo Chiang Hong tells The Edge. “Average occupancy rates are an estimated 30% to 50% of pre-pandemic levels,” says Teo, who is owner and director of One World Hotel in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. He notes that resort destinations are seeing full occupancies while city hotels still face low occupancy. As at November 2020, a total of 204 tourism and hotel operators had shut down following the impact of the … [Read more...] about The State of the Nation: Hospitality industry struggling to cope despite borders reopening, brighter prospects