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Global News
a day ago
- Business
- Global News
Environmental group seeks ethics investigation into adviser for Alberta Premier
Environmental lawyers are asking Alberta's ethics commissioner to investigate an energy regulator board member and adviser to Premier Danielle Smith for conflicts of interest. Susanne Calabrese, a lawyer for Ecojustice, says David Yager's appointments combined with his history of consulting for oil and gas companies put him at odds when he was hired to craft a government strategy for managing inactive oil wells. The strategy was published in April and put forward nearly two dozen recommendations, including having legislation create companies that would take over inactive wells and use profits for cleanup efforts. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Critics like Calabrese say the strategy and its recommendations are more focused on sustaining and supporting oil companies than accelerating cleanup of the nearly 80,000 inactive wells across the province. Calabrese and an affected landowner have asked the ethics commissioner to determine if Yager's recommendations directly benefit companies he consulted for and if they go against his responsibility as a board member for the Alberta Energy Regulator. Story continues below advertisement 2:01 University of Calgary study looks at abandoned oil well burden in Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean's office says the province contracted Yager for his valuable experience in the oil sector and his perspective on industry issues. Yager did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Pizza Express brings back beloved dish following customer backlash after axing it from menus
Upset patrons had previously called for the dish's return to menus back in action Pizza Express brings back beloved dish following customer backlash after axing it from menus Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PIZZA Express has confirmed the return of a beloved dish after receiving customer backlash when it was axed from menus. Diners were left raging earlier this year when the "iconic" item was dropped. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The Calabrese first launched back in 2010 Credit: Pizza Express 2 Singer Ed Sheeran is a famous fan of the spicy pizza Credit: Pizza Express Pizza Express first launched the Calabrese - a hot and spicy sausage pizza - back in 2010. Coming back - but with a twist Although the dish is making a return, there's also a catch - as it is not officially on the menu. Customers will instead have to use a secret word to waiters to ensure they receive the spicy pizza. Big UK music star is a long-time supporter Meanwhile, Pizza Express counts singer Ed Sheeran among the popular dish's many fans. The Calabrese's return coincides with the 34-year-old's hometown performances in Ipswich this weekend. In January, patrons were very vocal in their anger over the Calabrese being axed - and shared their thoughts online. Blasting the decision on X, one angry customer wrote: 'How and why on earth have you ditched the calabrese? Is this a sick joke? 2025 ruined…' Another added: 'So… the Calabrese is your and my favourite pizza ever. 'So, why on earth did you remove it from your menu? I worked at Pizza Express washing pots when I was 17 - now I make £20k a MONTH... here's my best advice 'Bring it back!!!' A third fumed: 'Sincerely, you need to bring back the Calabrese. "It's the only reason I came to Pizza Express, my favourite pizza from anywhere. "Sad day when you stopped it. Could you reconsider?' How the Calabrese came to be The Calabrese was created by Michelin-starred chef Francesco Mazzei in 2010 to highlight the cuisine of Calabria, a region in southern Italy. Pizza Express said previously: 'We're famous for our iconic menu items, from cult favourite – the American - to our delicious Padana. 'While we appreciate the Calabrese had a strong fanbase, we are always innovating and offering new flavours and dishes for our customers to fall in love with. 'That means we have said goodbye to our Calabrese for now, but you never know what may appear (or reappear!) in the future.'
The Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Pizza Express brings back beloved dish following customer backlash after axing it from menus
PIZZA Express has confirmed the return of a beloved dish after receiving customer backlash when it was axed from menus. Diners were left raging earlier this year when the "iconic" item was dropped. 2 Pizza Express first launched the Calabrese - a hot and spicy sausage pizza - back in 2010. Coming back - but with a twist Although the dish is making a return, there's also a catch - as it is not officially on the menu. Customers will instead have to use a secret word to waiters to ensure they receive the spicy pizza. Big UK music star is a long-time supporter Meanwhile, Pizza Express counts singer Ed Sheeran among the popular dish's many fans. The Calabrese's return coincides with the 34-year-old's hometown performances in Ipswich this weekend. In January, patrons were very vocal in their anger over the Calabrese being axed - and shared their thoughts online. Blasting the decision on X, one angry customer wrote: 'How and why on earth have you ditched the calabrese? Is this a sick joke? 2025 ruined…' Another added: 'So… the Calabrese is your and my favourite pizza ever. 'So, why on earth did you remove it from your menu? I worked at Pizza Express washing pots when I was 17 - now I make £20k a MONTH... here's my best advice 'Bring it back!!!' A third fumed: 'Sincerely, you need to bring back the Calabrese. "It's the only reason I came to Pizza Express, my favourite pizza from anywhere. "Sad day when you stopped it. Could you reconsider?' How the Calabrese came to be The Calabrese was created by Michelin-starred chef Francesco Mazzei in 2010 to highlight the cuisine of Calabria, a region in southern Italy. Pizza Express said previously: 'We're famous for our iconic menu items, from cult favourite – the American - to our delicious Padana. 'While we appreciate the Calabrese had a strong fanbase, we are always innovating and offering new flavours and dishes for our customers to fall in love with. 'That means we have said goodbye to our Calabrese for now, but you never know what may appear (or reappear!) in the future.'
Graziadaily
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
This Is The New Pizza Menu You'll Keep Coming Back To
We all have our old favourites at Pizza Express – dough balls, Sloppy Giuseppe and American Hot for us, thanks – but you'll be pleased to hear that they have switched up their menu for the summer - and it's delicious. The top chain's new menu, which launched on 10 June, sees fresh twists on old regulars along with some new additions. And if you think that all Pizza Express have to offer are pizzas and dough balls, then you may find yourself pleasantly surprised... So what's new at Pizza Express this summer? This menu is Grazia approved, as tried and tested by the entire team... Hawaiian Hot Dough Balls ©Pizza Express Say Aloha to this new take on the iconic starter. Tossed in garlic butter and loaded with crispy pancetta, pineapple pieces and parsley, then drizzled with The Sauce Shop's fiery Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce, this dish is hot to go. Calabrian Feast ©Pizza Express A fiery meat lover's feast, this creation – which is packed with some serious heat – is loaded with 'nduja, Calabrese sausage, pepperoni and crispy pancetta, then layered with two types of creamy mozzarella, Gran Milano cheese. There's an extra addition of chilli and topped off with a drizzle of hot honey. Four Seasons Speciale ©Pizza Express There's something for everyone on this reimagined 1965 fave. Each quarter features different pizza toppings. One quarter has baby plum tomatoes, basil and pine kernel pesto and mozzarella, the second has pepperoni and Calabrese sausage, the third quarter features mushroom, truffle oil and Gran Milano cheese, while the fourth section is full of anchovies, capers and olives. on this iconic pizza. Buffalo Chicken Wings ©Pizza Express These are the latest addition to their current starters – which includes calamari, meatballs al forno, mozzarella sticks, Caprese salad and bruschetta. These chicken wings are smothered in spicy buffalo sauce, sprinkled with parsley and served with a classic cool blue cheese dip. Tasty! Birthday Cake Sundae ©Pizza Express Finish off your meal with this party in a glass. The perfect sharing treat, it has creamy vanilla gelato, a mini vanilla sponge cake filled with buttercream and raspberry jam, topped off with raspberry coulis, whipped cream and a sprinkle of Joe and Seph's gourmet Birthday Cake Popcorn. Find your nearest Pizza Express here. Shereen Low is a senior news and entertainment writer for Grazia UK, who has covered some of the biggest showbiz news from the past decade.
National Geographic
16-05-2025
- National Geographic
How to spend 48 hours in Tofino, the bohemian bolthole on Vancouver Island
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Set on Vancouver Island's wild western shore, Tofino is a town surrounded by windswept beaches and coastal rainforest. It has a hippy air and is home to year-round surfers, Indigenous artists and an increasing number of chefs, drawn to the natural riches of the Pacific coast. Come for ocean waves, stay for the fish tacos and star-spangled evenings. Day 1 8am: Breakfast at the beach Start the day at Cox Bay, a mile-long stretch of sand just south of Tofino. The Beach Shack Cafe, at Pacific Sands Beach Resort, has hearty 'brekko wraps' (double sausage, bacon, eggs and tater tots) or 'surf bowls' (granola, berries and yoghurt), plus all manner of drinks. 9am: Stretch your legs Follow part of apsčiik tašii, a 16-mile pathway between Tofino and the neighbouring town of Ucluelet. It leads into Pacific Rim National Park through rainforest and a rich intertidal zone. Look out for megafauna like black bears and grey whales. 12pm: Snack & shop Ariana's Sandwich Shop in Tofino serves house-made focaccia like the 'Calabrese' (spicy salami). Nearby, in a cedarwood coastal longhouse, Roy Henry Vickers Gallery sells prints and paintings blending traditional Indigenous and contemporary styles. 1pm: Enjoy a seaweed spa Clayoquot Sound is a 60-mile-wide stretch of water home to Tofino's islands and inlets. Here, Moon Jelly Spa offers six-hour, self-led spa sessions. A 15-minute boat ride from Tofino takes you to a private floating pontoon with a saltwater seaweed hot tub, an ocean-swimming jetty, a freshwater shower and a gazebo with day beds. 7pm: Unwind with cocktails Back in Tofino, Ombré has a thorough cocktail menu to please even the most ardent devotee — don't miss the Collins, made with a secret Amaro blend. Alternatively, order a glass of Chardonnay from Meyer Family Vineyards in British Columbia's Okanagan Falls. 8pm: Take Shelter Overlooking the yachts of Tofino Inlet, this buzzy bistro has a briny menu. Chef Matty Kane's handmade fettuccine with fresh mussels and prawns is a perennial favourite. Day 2 8am: Start the day with a Roar Part of retro, surfer-cool Hotel Zed, Roar cafe serves the likes of locally made Rhino coffee and breakfast poutine (charcoal spuds, cheese curds and scrambled eggs) in a rainforest-shaded terrace garden. Or order a breakfast wrap to go — it's the perfect snack to eat while exploring Tofino Inlet, a sanctuary for birds just a few steps away. 11am: Hit the waves Billed as the world's largest female-run surf school, Surf Sister began in 1999 with a mission to empower women in surfing. It's since been teaching people of all genders, ages and abilities. Daily, two-hour group lessons at Cox Bay and nearby Chesterman Beach are suitable for competent swimmers aged 12 and over. Private sessions cater to youngsters. 1pm: Snack & shop Just south east of town, visitors can sample a fish taco or 'super vegan' burrito with tempura yam at Tacofino, Tofino's original food truck, serving hungry surfers since 2009. Next door, Chocolate Tofino has house-made gelato flavours including caramel with Vancouver Island sea salt, while Den Refillery sells eco-friendly candles, and bath and skincare products made with local seaweed, cedar, sage and more. 3pm: Go foraging Learn to identify edible mushrooms, plants, berries, seaweeds and shellfish as you forage from forest floor to ocean shore around Tofino and Ucluelet. During two-hour guided tours with Brite Collective, you'll pick the likes of goose barnacles, sea asparagus and spruce tips, and get tips on how to eat them. 6pm: Sundowner & dinner Hit the deck at The Ivanhoe, a waterfront, fine-dining spot at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, for a sunset cocktail like the van-quadra negroni with West Coast Sheringham Seaside Gin. Inside, picture windows frame the Bedwell River and Clayoquot Sound, and dishes celebrate single ingredients. Try grilled sablefish produced in partnership with the Kyuquot/Cheklesahht First Nation, or slow-cooked Canadian Rangeland bison shoulder. 9pm: Kayak Clayoquot Sound Paddle under the cover of night into Clayoquot Sound, where low light pollution makes the canopy of stars, meteor showers and bioluminescent plankton shine bright. Want to stay overnight? Paddle West offers multi-day camp-and-kayak tours into the wilds of Clayoquot and Barkley Sounds, with the chance to soak in thermal waters at Hot Springs Cove. Published in the May 2025 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK). To subscribe to National Geographic Traveller (UK) magazine click here. (Available in select countries only).
