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Canadian accused of selling lethal chemical online pleads guilty to aiding suicide
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (433+ words) The man pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicide in connection with the sale of a legal but potentially lethal chemical online. NEWMARKET: A Canadian man accused of selling a legal but potentially deadly chemical online to 14 people who took…...
Tougher measures against errant developers to protect private home buyers
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (64+ words) Private home buyers will be better protected against severe construction defects and safety issues, with tougher measures against errant housing developers. Authorities say the measures target serious offenders and will not affect the majority of developers, who have generally maintained…...
NDP 2026 to feature indoor drone show, 3 new songs and nationwide treasure hunt
1+ week, 1+ day ago (735+ words) This year's parade will not have crowd favourites such as the Red Lions, mobile column or aerial display. SINGAPORE: The National Day Parade (NDP) 2026 will feature a live drone show, three new songs and a nationwide treasure hunt in the…...
HDB sets aside S$253m for latest home improvement works for more than 18, 000 households
1+ week, 6+ day ago (74+ words) More than 18, 000 households across Singapore will benefit from the latest round of HDB's Home Improvement Programme, with more than S$253 million set aside for upgrading works. Essential repairs include fixing ceiling leakages and spalling concrete, while residents can also opt…...
Ice hockey-Trailblazer Rheaume named general manager of PWHL's Detroit expansion team - CNA
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (157+ words) Feb 23, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Olympic silver medalist Manon Rheaume (33) is introduced for the Los Angeles Kings Celebrity Charity Game for LA Wildfire Relief at Crypto. com Arena. teams. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images May 15: Canada's Manon Rheaume, the first…...
Stellantis in talks to build Chinese EVs at Canadian plant, Bloomberg News reports
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (260+ words) April 1: Stellantis is discussing options for building electric vehicles in Canada with Chinese partner Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. In 2023, Stellantis bought a 21 per cent stake in Leapmotor for $1. 6 billion. The…...
Will my old social media posts affect my job prospects? Here's what recruiters really check
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (1178+ words) Jobseekers may worry that their online footprint could cost them opportunities, but recruiters say that recent behaviour and professional presence matter far more than past missteps. With competition in the job market intensifying, it may be timely for jobseekers to…...
Consumers can get 10 cents refund for returning drink containers from 1 April - CNA
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (80+ words) Beverage firms will have up till end September to prepare for a scheme that will see consumers paying a refundable 10 cent deposit for canned and bottled drinks. This means that although the scheme kicks off on 1 Apr, consumers are likely…...
10-cent beverage container return deposit to begin in April, with longer transition period to clear stock - CNA
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (546+ words) SINGAPORE: A scheme in which consumers pay a S$0. 10 (US$0. 07) deposit for bottled and canned drinks will start on Apr 1 as planned, with beverage companies to be given more time to clear stocks that are ineligible for packaging refunds. The…...
Paper recycling firms scale down operations as waste material prices slide
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (700+ words) SINGAPORE: Paper recycling firms are scaling down operations as prices for materials like waste paper and cardboard fall. Local companies selling paper waste to overseas buyers also face rising costs for collection and export. The Waste Management and Recycling Association…...