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Four former Filipino BC board directors are calling for immediate and full financial transparency from the organization regarding all funds raised for the April 26 Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy. They said some families have reported they are still waiting months and have not received any meaningful assistance.Lina Vargas was on the board for almost two years and told Global News that accountability and transparency are fundamental rights for all community members.“During the Lapu Lapu (event), I stayed with all my volunteers until 3 a.m. just to clean up every, and I witness, you know, those people who are a…

TORONTO – LeBron James was unmoved when his historic scoring streak that spanned nearly two decades ended. Rui Hachimura hit a buzzer-beating three as the Los Angeles Lakers edged the Toronto Raptors 123-120 on Thursday. James, one of the best NBA players of all-time, managed only eight points for L.A., snapping his record-setting streak of 1,297 consecutive double-digit scoring games in the regular season.James was asked what feelings he had about the run — which dated back to Jan. 5, 2007 — coming to an end.“None,” said James, standing at his locker. “We won.”James still finished with 11 assists and…

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Moonup Technology Co., Ltd., the Taiwan operations partner of European smart home leader Shelly (Shelly Group), announced its major participation in the 2025 Taipei Building Show to be held from December 11 to December 14 at Nangang Exhibition Center. The company will present Shelly’s complete smart building and smart home ecosystem under the central theme “Minimal Renovation, Maximum Intelligence,” demonstrating how buildings can achieve high-flexibility smart upgrades with minimal construction and significantly lower transformation costs. This year’s showcase echoes Shelly Group’s 2025 global vision: “To develop the most valuable smart solutions that…

It was Nov. 26, and for Tracy Lima and her family, the countdown to Christmas was officially on. She had just ordered Christmas cards that morning. Around lunchtime that day, she received a call from her mother that no one can prepare for.“She just said, ‘Tracy, you need to come home,” she recalled. “‘Come home right now, your house is on fire.’”Eight days later, Tracy’s home looks like any other on the block in the southwest Calgary neighbourhood of Millrise — except snow still covers the driveway.“I was in the house just walking around for probably about four hours just…

A birthday gift led to the discovery of a lifetime when a MyHerritage DNA test revealed an 80-year family mystery, finding that a man in Quebec and a man in the Netherlands are long-lost brothers. Frank McGrath, 78, of Longueuil, Que., and Frans Bannink, 80, of Almelo, Netherlands, met for the first time in April after a DNA test taken by Bannink’s granddaughter showed a family connection to Canada.“My grandfather was hesitant to find out who his biological father was,” said Amber Hogervorst, who made the trip to Canada with her grandparents.“When I saw the connection on the website, I…

By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted December 4, 2025 10:14 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Austin Reaves scored 44 points and Rui Hachimura hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 123-120 on Thursday. Reaves had 11 assists and five rebounds for the Lakers (16-5), who were without superstar point guard Luka Doncic.Doncic, an early candidate for NBA MVP, didn’t travel to Toronto with the Lakers for personal reasons.All-time great LeBron James was limited to eight points, but added 11 assists and six rebounds for…

LEXINGTON, S.C., Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Why do so many homeowners misunderstand what a roof inspection actually includes? A HelloNation article addresses this question by illustrating how South Carolina’s weather, changing seasons, and common roofing issues combine to create risks that many people overlook from the ground up. It explains how a full roof inspection goes far beyond a quick glance at the shingles and why a detailed look from a roofing professional is essential for long-term protection. Many people in Lexington SC, assume that a roof inspection only checks for visible roof damage. The article explains that this…

REXBURG, Idaho, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — What should homebuyers ask before choosing a neighborhood in East Idaho? A HelloNation article featuring Real Estate Expert Ryan Lerwill of Countrywide Properties Group – Keller Williams Realty East Idaho explores this question in detail. The article provides practical guidance for understanding how commute times, school quality, and lifestyle factors in home buying shape both immediate comfort and long-term property value. In East Idaho, neighborhoods vary widely in pace, layout, and amenities. Lerwill explains that careful evaluation helps buyers find communities that match their lifestyle and goals. The HelloNation feature highlights that…

LYON, France, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VAND International has begun an independent evaluation of the design value of INTERBRAND’s world’s Top 100 brands, from its headquarters in France, describing it as the first systematic global review focused on the human and cognitive impact of design – not just how it looks. Rather than celebrating surface-level aesthetics or trend-driven creativity, the VAND evaluation examines how brand design affects people’s attention, mental well-being, and sense of calm in a world saturated with visual stimuli. The goal is to provide a transparent, internationally recognized measure of “design value” that reflects clarity,…

HOBBS, New Mexico, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — How can pet owners recognize when their animals are in pain if they rarely show clear signs? That question is explored in a HelloNation article featuring Veterinary Expert Dr. Mark Justice of Double J Animal Hospital in Hobbs, NM. The article reveals how subtle changes in a pet’s habits or posture often point to underlying health issues that require timely attention. Dr. Justice notes that most animals hide discomfort as a survival instinct. Pets have learned over generations that showing pain can make them appear weak, so they conceal symptoms even…