Loraine Centeno

Loraine Centeno

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‘We Are Trapped’: Inside the Fight to Legalize Divorce in the Philippines — More to Her Story

With tears streaming down her face, Stella Sibonga, 47, tried to maintain composure as she recalled the night she says her husband attacked her with a machete during a drunken rage. The altercation started when Stella confronted him about his drinking, the mother of three recalled. “He got mad, picked up the itak (machete), and charged at me,” she told More to Her Story while sobbing. “I ran as fast and as far away as I could,” The blade, which she claims her husband would regularly wield around...
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Federal government’s massive $2 billion CAD loan to Telesat sparks Elon Musk debate

The federal government’s recent commitment to a homegrown satellite communications company has kicked off a conversation about government spending, national sovereignty, and Elon Musk. Ottawa-based satellite company Telesat secured a $2.14-billion CAD loan from the Canadian government and a $400 million loan from the Québec government last week. The combined financial boost totalling $2.54 billion CAD sparked a heated debate on X (formerly Twitter) over the weekend. The funding, for what is be...
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'It used to be lonely being Indigenous in tech' : How one tech founder’s question led to a community of hundreds

A series of conversations that sprung from one question soon evolved into a vibrant community of more than 340 Indigenous tech leaders, founders, and professionals spread geographically across Turtle Island. The Indigenous Tech Circle, which officially became a non-profit entity on National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21st, 2024), now includes hundreds of members spread across the United States (US) and Canada. The group has monthly meet-ups and workshops, weekly intro sessions for new members...
The Record •

‘I do not feel safe going on campus’: OCUFA president, U of Waterloo faculty voice safety concerns as students head back after triple stabbing

‘I do not feel safe going on campus’: OCUFA president, U of Waterloo faculty voice safety concerns as students head back after triple stabbing Faculty confederation president says there is need for more impactful change The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Association is calling for changes to ensure classroom safety.
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GET OUTDOORS: 90-plus hiking trails and nature spots to explore in Ontario

It’s time to peel yourself away from the computer, unplug your devices and reconnect with nature. And there are plenty of sights to see and things to do across the province. Some of the more than 90 hiking trails and nature spots featured in the map below will take you through Ontario's most scenic routes, while others will bring you through paths that offer some of the most breathtaking views. Click on the icons for trail and nature park details. While there are hundreds of hiking trails ac
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‘I love that it's not a franchise’: Waterloo bubble tea shop bringing happiness and good vibes to community

‘I love that it's not a franchise’: Waterloo bubble tea shop bringing happiness and good vibes to community Sweet Dreams Teashop serving up bubble tea and more in University Shops Plaza There’s a little corner tucked within the vast University Shops Plaza in Waterloo that has been serving happiness, good vibes, and some dance moves to pandemic-weary students and residents of the community.
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Global trends report shows AI adoption still lags in Canada

A new report, shared at the ALL IN conference in Montréal on Wednesday by data platform company WEKA, reveals key findings on the lagging adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in Canada. The study, conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, gathered responses from 1500 AI professionals and decision-makers. The data, which offers an overall look at the current trends shaping AI adoption worldwide, noted an “astonishing rate of change” since the onset of ChatGPT 3 and the first wave of gener...
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