Richard Parkes, CEO of SYA, bangs the drum for support with his appeal to store the charity’s equipment whilst the £1.5m HQ is built in Shrewsbury. SYA is replacing its current HQ with a new building – thanks to a £1.5m grant from the Youth Investment Fund – but needs to find a new home … [Read more…]
A petition against the imminent rollout of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws has attracted more than 27,000 signatures, but the government is holding firm on a July 1 implementation date. More than 9,800 signatories have added their name to the e-petition filed to Parliament by the Pastoralists & Graziers Association of WA since Thursday afternoon, taking … [Read more…]
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz toured Buff Bay and Hope Bay in Portland on Friday, accompanied by a team from the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS). They met with taxi operators in a bid to identify a proper taxi stand. Vaz, who is also the member of parliament for West Portland, said that from his … [Read more…]
Rufus Wainwright, folk aesthete It’s been a while since the race Rufus Wainwright he changed his cycle, and between operas, classical approaches, and his latest return to Judy Garland, it turns out this Montreal-raised New York musician has only released two pop albums in a decade (Out of the game, 2012). and Repeal Compliance, 2020). … [Read more…]
Quebec could have to wait more than two years before advance requests for medical assistance in dying come into effect. Ottawa judges that “additional consultations and studies” must be carried out “before considering any other expansion”. “The issue of advance requests remains a challenge,” Federal Ministers of Health Jean-Yves Duclos and Justice Minister David Lametti … [Read more…]
The John T. Gorman Foundation has awarded 83 grants totaling $1.5 million to provide food, housing, shelter, healthcare, and other essential services to Mainers in need through its 2023 Direct Services Grant Program. “Basic access to food, housing, and other essentials continues to be a pressing concern for too many Maine people,” said Lauralee Raymond, … [Read more…]
Animal welfare advocate and volunteer Kathy Contino-Turner’s unmistakable affinity for animals began at an early age. Her older sister, Anne, recalls the day 5-year-old Kathy dressed up the family’s pet kitten to take it for a ride in a wicker baby carriage around their rural Dolgeville home. “Kathy has always loved animals,” recounts Anne Contino. “She … [Read more…]
The National Academy of Engineering has announced the winners of its 2023 EngineerGirl Writing Contest. Seventh grader Benjamin Wu from Narrows View Intermediate in University Place won first place among entries from 6th-8th grade students for his essay exploring “Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering: The Impact of Dr. Patricia Bath’s Legacy.” Wu was also the inaugural winner in … [Read more…]
June 18, 2023 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) – Portland Thorns FC News Release BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. – Portland Thorns FC concluded a three-game road swing with a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Red Stars at SeatGeek Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Sophia Smith opened the scoring in the first half with her team-leading seventh goal … [Read more…]
Cairns recorded two property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal. The property at 299 Crossland Road sold for $1.7 million by private sale. The cheapest property was a one-bedroom unit at 16/451-455 Severin Street, which sold for $146,000 by private sale. 299 Crossland Road, Gordonvale. Only one … [Read more…]