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Miami Herald
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Miami citizens own the Olympia Theater. Their voices must be heard
Olympia's future The Villagers is Miami-Dade's oldest historic preservation organization, completely run by volunteers and dedicated to preserving and restoring historic sites in Miami. The Olympia Theater was completed in 1926, designated a City of Miami historic site in 1983 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This magnificent theater is only one of two 'atmospheric' theaters which survive within Florida. It is a historic, cultural and architectural gem that deserves to be preserved for future generations. As the process moves forward in the city's discussions with SLAM Miami charter school, it's imperative that negotiations be transparent. Miami's citizens — who own the property — deserve a chance to provide input on this important decision. Any plans for the Olympia's future must take into consideration its historic and cultural significance and include specific details regarding its restoration and maintenance. In addition, the Olympia Theater must remain open to the public in some meaningful way. Gina Guilford, president, The Villagers, Miami Police state Re: the June 26 Miami Herald story, 'Chaos at Miami-Dade commission as officers drag out objector to new ICE jails agreement.' This is another prime example of the United States government under these MAGA representatives, from the president, Congress, the Supreme Court, the governor and so on down to the elected county and city officials. Wake up people! Look at 1938 Germany and take the hint. Better yet, use your 'smart' phone and Google 'fascism.' Michael G. O'Neill, The Villages State aggression Evidently, more and more regions of the United States are becoming belligerent to their own citizens. The chaos at the June 26 Miami-Dade County Commission meeting, in which police officers dragged a woman out of the chamber who was objecting to new the ICE jails agreement, does not set a good example for anyone who believes the U.S. guarantees free speech or is willing to allow open dialogue. This event is a blight on citizen governance and is an example of what not to do. Vera Demchenko, Lakeville, PA Repeating history I am a Florida native and a former historian and archivist at the Smithsonian Institution, but one does not need to be a historian to be incensed at the proposed housing of immigrants in the Everglades. In tents. During hurricane season. Does no one remember the Bonus Army? The hurricane of 1935 killed hundreds of World War I veterans sent to the Everglades to complete a highway. Mostly, they were sent there to get out of President Hoover and the nation's line of sight after they marched on Washington to demand bonuses due to them. Housing detainees in the Everglades during hurricane season is an abomination to common sense and humanity and an affront to the memory of the Bonus Army. It is also an abomination to any Floridian who has weathered a major hurricane. The Florida Legislature should be ashamed to support this idiocy. The government made this mistake once and it cost hundreds of men their lives. Has history taught us nothing? Mimi Minnick, Indian Pass Our backyard As a 17-year-old, I've noticed countless posts on social media from friends and influencers traveling the globe. While those adventures look amazing, I've realized that we often overlook the incredible beauty in our own backyards, like Florida's vital Everglades and mangroves. These unique ecosystems are crucial, yet frequently go unnoticed. They are not just scenic backdrops; they are vital for our planet's health and directly impact our well-being. Climate change, a global issue, has direct local consequences. It actively harms nature, preventing pollinators from finding flowers and posing a significant threat to species, like frogs. We've even witnessed the fourth global coral bleaching event in three decades, impacting vital marine life. Globally, wildlife populations have seen a catastrophic 73% decline in 50 years. Our local ecosystems are not immune. This summer, I urge everyone to pause the travel scroll and truly connect with our natural wonders. Visit the Everglades, explore a preserve, learn about mangroves. Let's make conserving our local nature a priority, ensuring its beauty endures for generations to come. Audrey Duenas, Pembroke Pines Inhumane place After reading about the construction of Alligator Alcatraz just outside Miami-Dade County's urban boundary, I cannot help but think of the historic precedent of Nazi concentration camps located near residential areas in Germany, Poland and other territories. Besides its construction on county land designated as a protected ecosystem, the new facility compromises environmentally sensitive land and water within Big Cypress National Preserve. Most egregious of all is the injustice of imprisoning a 1,000 or more undocumented individuals, most of them with no criminal records, rounded up like cattle by masked men with guns. We cannot become desensitized to the cruelty in our backyards. Rosemary Ravinal, Doral Going low In criminal terms, the lowest of the low is a thief who knocks down an old lady and steals her purse, which contains a check she relies on for food and rent. That thief should feel shame and should go to jail. U.S. Sen. Rick Scott will vote yes on President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' because he wants to limit benefits for seniors, the young and vulnerable. Scott is a multi-millionaire; he will benefit personally from the extension of tax cuts. This bill will also divert money from benefits Americans count on to fund certain programs. When millions can no longer afford a doctor or buy food or pay rent, will Scott feel shame? Likely not; he knows the devastating impact these cuts will have on Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. The tax cuts Scott and the wealthy receive will add to the deficit, impacting generations to come. What Congress is doing by gutting our benefits is nothing short of thievery. Scott and Sen. Ashley Moody and Rep. Maria Salazar will get a pat on the head from Trump, whose power and ego and wealth are growing to new heights. When will they feel shame? Cecilia Tavera-Webman, Coconut Grove Unhealthy site Did Glades prison planners consult hydrologists and sanitation engineers about the hygienic use of the Everglades? Seems they've missed key steps in their proposed wetlands placement of a detention center. We're taught — kindergarten through college — to respect and revere this delicate aquifer and water-filtration zone, yet everything is now suddenly reversed? Logic and wisdom seem to have floated downstream, as could sewage, which could contaminate drinking water for millions of Floridians of all the counties south of Lake Okeechobee. From paradise, we may devolve into one of those cancer cluster hot-spots with cholera and other water-borne diseases, making life a nightmare. This prison plan is a giant step backward and lacking reason. Put it on pause and rethink. Miriam Rosen, Miami Energy transfer President Trump has called solar energy projects 'ugly as hell,' but it is his support of fossil fuels and coal in particular, that are making American weather 'hot as hell.' Let's get these 'last century' fuels out of the new century budget and put cool green energy back in. If you think it's 'hot as hell,' contact your U.S. Representative. Mary Zins, Miami Job security South Florida's Congressional politicians claim to be against President Donald Trump's immigration policies. However, until they vote on the record against him, their claims mean nothing. These politicos don't dare vote against him; if they did, they would be primaried and lose their cushy jobs. Sol Yanowitz, Miami
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
Facing 16 lawsuits for Toronto Pearson airport crash, Delta deflects blame
Delta Air Lines denies it's entirely at fault for injuries sustained in the Feb. 17 upside-down crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport, according to a U.S. court filing reviewed by CBC News. The fiery landing — on Delta Flight 4819, operated by its subsidiary, Endeavor Air — sent 21 of the 80 people on board to hospital. The incident has prompted passengers to file at least 16 separate lawsuits in U.S. federal court, seeking unspecified damages. At least 16 Canadians, who were among the 80 people on the flight, allege in lawsuits they were injured in the crash, which took off from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. The Canadians' civil cases were all filed in U.S. District Court in Minnesota. "Plaintiffs claim that these injuries and losses are Delta's and Endeavor's fault, and not the fault of any other party," the companies' attorney Michael G. McQuillen wrote in a filing last month. "Defendants deny these allegations." McQuillen said further lawsuits could be filed in the case, with "the potential for more than 70 plaintiffs." The filing, dated May 22, sought to consolidate all the lawsuits — including those filed by passengers from other states — in federal court in Minnesota. More passengers have since filed their own civil complaints in connection with the Toronto crash. A CBC News review of U.S. court records finds five further cases were filed this week, including one lawsuit on behalf of a Canadian woman and a minor identified only as "G.O.G." Both plaintiffs "suffered, and continue to suffer, from extreme bodily and mental injuries and economic losses as a direct result" of the hard landing, their lawsuit states. Several of the cases were filed by Minneapolis law firm Chestnut Cambronne and use similar wording. The lawsuits allege "gross negligence and recklessness" by crew members, who were "inadequately trained and supervised" by Delta and its subsidiary. Endeavor operated the CRJ-900, built by Canadian firm Bombardier. Dark smoke could be seen billowing from the fuselage after the mid-afternoon crash. Social media posts showed passengers left hanging upside down after the jet flipped over and came to a stop on the snowy runway. Delta announced afterward it would offer $30,000 US to each passenger on the flight, saying the proposal comes with "no strings attached."Canada's Transportation Safety Board (TSB) found a warning system on the plane sent an alert "indicating a high rate of descent" less than three seconds before landing, according to a preliminary report published in March. The TSB also said that less than one second before landing, the angle of the plane's aircraft, known as the pitch attitude, was one degree. The flight operations manual states pitch attitude at touchdown should be between three and eight degrees, the report said. "It is too early to draw conclusions as to the causes of this accident," the TSB said at the time, adding a full investigation report will follow "in due course." The allegations in the lawsuits have not been tested in court. Both Delta and the Minnesota-based attorneys who filed the lawsuits, Bryan L. Bleichner and Christopher P. Renz, did not immediately respond to CBC's requests for comment on Tuesday."The whole descent seemed to be off," one of the plaintiffs, Clayton Bouffard recently told CBC from his home in Greater Sudbury, Ont. "I remember telling my wife that we seemed to be going fast." Bouffard said in an interview more than a month after the crash that he continued to have a sore neck and hadn't slept well ever since. "I'm just thankful all 80 people survived that," he said. "It's amazing we all survived."
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Facing 16 lawsuits for Toronto Pearson airport crash, Delta deflects blame
Delta Air Lines denies it's entirely at fault for injuries sustained in the Feb. 17 upside-down crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport, according to a U.S. court filing reviewed by CBC News. The fiery landing — on Delta Flight 4819, operated by its subsidiary, Endeavor Air — sent 21 of the 80 people on board to hospital. The incident has prompted passengers to file at least 16 separate lawsuits in U.S. federal court, seeking unspecified damages. At least 16 Canadians, who were among the 80 people on the flight, allege in lawsuits they were injured in the crash, which took off from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. The Canadians' civil cases were all filed in U.S. District Court in Minnesota. "Plaintiffs claim that these injuries and losses are Delta's and Endeavor's fault, and not the fault of any other party," the companies' attorney Michael G. McQuillen wrote in a filing last month. "Defendants deny these allegations." McQuillen said further lawsuits could be filed in the case, with "the potential for more than 70 plaintiffs." The filing, dated May 22, sought to consolidate all the lawsuits — including those filed by passengers from other states — in federal court in Minnesota. More passengers have since filed their own civil complaints in connection with the Toronto crash. A CBC News review of U.S. court records finds five further cases were filed this week, including one lawsuit on behalf of a Canadian woman and a minor identified only as "G.O.G." Both plaintiffs "suffered, and continue to suffer, from extreme bodily and mental injuries and economic losses as a direct result" of the hard landing, their lawsuit states. Several of the cases were filed by Minneapolis law firm Chestnut Cambronne and use similar wording. The lawsuits allege "gross negligence and recklessness" by crew members, who were "inadequately trained and supervised" by Delta and its subsidiary. Endeavor operated the CRJ-900, built by Canadian firm Bombardier. Dark smoke could be seen billowing from the fuselage after the mid-afternoon crash. Social media posts showed passengers left hanging upside down after the jet flipped over and came to a stop on the snowy runway. Delta announced afterward it would offer $30,000 US to each passenger on the flight, saying the proposal comes with "no strings attached."Canada's Transportation Safety Board (TSB) found a warning system on the plane sent an alert "indicating a high rate of descent" less than three seconds before landing, according to a preliminary report published in March. The TSB also said that less than one second before landing, the angle of the plane's aircraft, known as the pitch attitude, was one degree. The flight operations manual states pitch attitude at touchdown should be between three and eight degrees, the report said. "It is too early to draw conclusions as to the causes of this accident," the TSB said at the time, adding a full investigation report will follow "in due course." The allegations in the lawsuits have not been tested in court. Both Delta and the Minnesota-based attorneys who filed the lawsuits, Bryan L. Bleichner and Christopher P. Renz, did not immediately respond to CBC's requests for comment on Tuesday."The whole descent seemed to be off," one of the plaintiffs, Clayton Bouffard recently told CBC from his home in Greater Sudbury, Ont. "I remember telling my wife that we seemed to be going fast." Bouffard said in an interview more than a month after the crash that he continued to have a sore neck and hadn't slept well ever since. "I'm just thankful all 80 people survived that," he said. "It's amazing we all survived."
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TVI Pacific Announces Appointment of Successor Auditor
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - February 7, 2025) - TVI Pacific Inc. (TSXV: TVI) (OTC Pink: TVIPF) ("TVI" or the "Company") announces the appointment of Davidson & Company LLC (the "Successor Auditor"), chartered professional accountants, as the Company's new auditor to hold office until the TVI's next annual meeting of shareholders. The appointment of the Successor Auditor has been approved by the board of directors (the "Board") and the Company's audit committee (the "Audit Committee"), and TVI will seek shareholders ratification of the Successor Auditor's appointment at the next annual meeting of shareholders. As announced on October 8, 2024, the Company's former auditor, PricewaterhouseCooper LLC (the "Predecessor Auditor"), resigned effective September 6, 2024. The Predecessor Auditor's reports with respect to TVI's financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 did not contain a modified opinion. However, there was a reportable event concerning an unresolved issue, as such terms are defined in National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations ("NI 51-102"), related to potential whistleblower allegations ("Allegations") involving TVI Resource Development (Phils) Inc. ("TVIRD"), the Company's 30.66% subsidiary, and the tailings incident at the Siana gold mine ("Incident") owned and operated by Greenstone Resources Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary TVIRD (see the Company's news release dated October 8, 2024). The Company has authorized the Predecessor Auditor to respond fully to inquiries by the Successor Auditor concerning the Incident and Allegations. The Company's reporting package, including the notice of change of auditor, together with the required letters from the Predecessor Auditor and Successor Auditor, each prepared in accordance with Section 4.11 of NI 51-102, are available on TVI's SEDAR+ profile at About TVI Pacific Inc. TVI is a Canadian resource company focused on mining projects in the Philippines, one of the most prolifically mineralized countries in the world. TVI maintains a strong presence in the Philippines through its 30.66% equity interest in TVIRD, a Philippines corporation. Through TVIRD, TVI has ownership in TVIRD's 100%-owned Balabag gold/silver mine, a currently producing mine, and is focused on ramping up to commercial production at TVIRD's recently restarted 100%-owned Siana gold mine. TVIRD also has in its portfolio of projects its 100%-owned Mapawa project (gold), a 60% indirect interest in the Mabilo project (a copper-gold-iron skarn deposit that offers potential for multi-metal products, namely copper, gold and silver, with by-products magnetite and pyrite), and a 60% interest in Agata Mining Ventures Inc. (nickel/iron DSO mine). Contact Information: Michael G. ReginoChief Executive OfficerTVI Pacific +632-7728-8491E-mail: Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information Certain information set out in this News Release constitutes forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements and information are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe", "scheduled", "to be", "will be" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements and information in this News Release are based upon the opinions and expectations of management of the Company and, in certain cases, information supplied by third parties as at the effective date of such statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements or information are based upon reasonable assumptions and that information received from third parties is reliable, it can give no assurance that those expectations will prove to have been correct. Forward-looking statements and information are subject to certain risks and uncertainties (known and unknown) that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially from those anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance upon the forward-looking statements or information contained in this News Release and such information should not be interpreted or regarded as guarantees of future outcomes. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited those risks described in detail in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed on SEDAR+ on April 29, 2024, and is available under the Company's profile at and other matters discussed in News Release. The forward-looking statements contained in this News Release are made as of the date hereof, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any of the included forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities laws in force in Canada. The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this News Release. To view the source version of this press release, please visit Sign in to access your portfolio
