Alberta

NAIT joins program launch to help students from Philippines study in Canada

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release NAIT joins program launch to help students from Philippines study in Canada *The Study Direct Stream provides eligible students from the Philippines with a permit to study in Canada within 30 days. EDMONTON – NAIT has joined the launch of the Study Direct Stream pilot program, a partnership between Colleges and Institutes Canada … Continue reading →

Alberta

Celebrate Canada Day 2017 in Edmonton

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release Celebrate Canada Day 2017 in Edmonton Celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation in Edmonton by joining in on some of the many fun family events taking place around the city this Canada Day. End the day by watching the spectacular Canada Day fireworks finale in the river valley. Canada Day Fireworks Finale Time: … Continue reading →

Philippines

Oil firms cut pump prices effective Tuesday

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Admin • Leave a comment

Oil firms cut pump prices effective Tuesday MANILA (Philippines News Agency) -– Oil firms will cut pump prices of gasoline by 35 centavos a liter and 20 centavos per liter both for diesel and kerosene effective Tuesday. Petron Corp., PTT, Jetti, Phoenix and Eastern Petroleum will rollback their prices effective 6 a.m. while SeaOil and … Continue reading →

Philippines

Gov’t forces closing in on Maute group remnants — AFP

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Admin • Leave a comment

Gov’t forces closing in on Maute group remnants — AFP MANILA, June 26 —- The tide is definitely against the remaining Maute group terrorists in Marawi City as the military starts to bring more pressure against the lawless elements. With the focusing of its combat power, more and more defense positions of the Islamist … Continue reading →

Philippines

Calabarzon police augments Marawi City enforcers

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Admin • Leave a comment

Calabarzon police augments Marawi City enforcers By Robert Maico CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna (Philippines News Agency) -– The Police Regional Office (PRO IV-A) in Calabarzon deployed on Monday 241 policemen bound for Marawi City to augment government forces in the ongoing operations against the Maute terrorist group. Calabarzon Regional Police Director, Chief Superintendent Mao Aplasca, … Continue reading →

Philippines

DPWH turns over second batch of relief assistance for Marawi

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Admin • Leave a comment

DPWH turns over second batch of relief assistance for Marawi By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — The donations from the different offices of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have been turned over to the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) government for distribution to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in … Continue reading →

Alberta

Overnight closure of 170 Street starts on Friday

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release Overnight closure of 170 Street at Yellowhead Starting this Friday, June 23 at 7 p.m., 170 Street between Yellowhead Trail and 122 Avenue will be closed for a concrete deck pour on the 170 Street Bridge. This work is anticipated to be completed by noon on Saturday, June 24. Drivers can anticipate … Continue reading →

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NAIT joins program launch to help students from Philippines study in Canada

Celebrate Canada Day 2017 in Edmonton

Oil firms cut pump prices effective Tuesday

Gov’t forces closing in on Maute group remnants — AFP

Calabarzon police augments Marawi City enforcers

DPWH turns over second batch of relief assistance for Marawi

Overnight closure of 170 Street starts on Friday