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Hamilton Spectator
5 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Housing in Burwash Landing will be integral for attracting teachers: YAEP
The Yukon government is finalizing a 30-year land lease agreement with Kluane First Nation to allow for government staff housing for teachers in Burwash Landing. The housing, which will be owned and operated by YG on Kluane First Nation settlement land, will be a duplex with two 991-square-foot, fully accessible two bedroom units according to a July 14 press release. Construction of the duplex is expected to be complete this winter. The duplex is specifically for teachers at the new community school, Kêts'ádań Kų̀, which is currently being constructed in Burwash Landing. The Southern Tutchone name of the school can be translated into English as 'house of learning.' The school is set to be operated by the First Nation School Board according to a press release from September 2024. Jason Seaton, a spokesperson for Yukon Housing Corporation, told the News via email on July 18 that the government is paying the contractor $880,800. According to the release, the construction contract went to Jag Mechanical. Seaton said staff will pay rent to live in the housing, with utilities charged separately and the responsibility of the tenant. He said currently, a two-bedroom unit in Burwash Landing is $860 a month. He said rents are reviewed annually by Yukon Housing Corporation and could be adjusted. He said a variety of factors are at play as to how many staff members will be able to live in the duplex, although he noted that it's not uncommon for living spaces to be shared among staff living as roommates or a family to move in. Seaton said the government will 'continue advancing projects to best meet the needs of Yukoners and support communities.' He said the government is committed to ensuring there is accessible housing to attract and retain staff in communities. 'The highest need for staff housing for teachers is in Dawson,' Seaton wrote. 'At times, teachers turn down offers because they can't find housing.' He added there have also been requests for Watson Lake and Ross River. Communities send in staff housing requests to YG for review, said Seaton. If no units are available for qualifying staff, those staff members are put on a waitlist for when something becomes available. Ted Hupé, the president of Yukon Association of Education Professionals, said the housing will be 'absolutely integral' in attracting education staff. Hupé said housing is in high demand in every Yukon community, with nurses, teachers, RCMP and various government officials needing housing in communities. He said he's seen schools across the territory lose out on quality teaching candidates due to no guaranteed housing in their communities. 'This new housing in Burwash is going to make a big difference for future hiring. It's going to make it easier. There's going to be some certainty, which is going to make it so much more attractive, and that's what we need in every community,' Hupé said. He said this type of project needs to be replicated in every community in the Yukon. 'When it comes to housing in the communities, for the community citizens as well as teachers, if the government does not take concrete action, all the communities are going to suffer,' Hupé said. 'You get housing. You get more breadth of choice for selection of candidates, you get more activity in the schools. It's a cycle where housing is a major component,' Hupé said. Hupé said housing is also an issue in the larger centres in the Yukon, like Whitehorse, Dawson and Watson Lake. 'There aren't enough reasonably priced homes or units available for people to come up,' he said. Hupé said this is a problem, as most teachers coming to the territory are fresh out of school with little experience, and at the bottom of the pay scale. 'When you take into account all the deductions, cost of living, student loans, perhaps, car loans, cost of rent, it is hard for new people to get into the real estate market, and if rent's high, it's hard to attract people even into Whitehorse,' Hupé said. 'We've got to do better,' Hupé said, '…we're trying to invest into the next generation, and the housing is the thing that has to happen, here and now, to make an impact into the future.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
USA Today
16-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Colorado football Top 25 players: offensive tackle Larry Johnson III
Colorado's offensive line was undoubtedly the best it has ever been under head coach Deion Sanders, but that doesn't mean it was perfect. The group gave up 43 sacks, and the Buffaloes struggled to find any competent run game behind them. Luckily for Colorado fans, the coaching staff has continued to address the issue, finding more talent to add around star tackle Jordan Seaton. One such addition is Tennessee transfer Larry Johnson III, a gigantic and talented offensive tackle to add opposite Seaton. At 6-foot-7 and 348 pounds, there isn't much that gets by the redshirt sophomore, and he showed out in his varied playing time as a Volunteer. Top 25 player profiles: No. 25, No. 24, No. 23, No. 22 2024 in review After his first season at Hutchinson Community College, in Kansas, Johnson transferred to Tennessee and spent his sophomore year as a redshirt. It wasn't until 2024 that he saw action, seeing substantial playing time in four games, including a win over Oklahoma. While his playing time was limited, when he did see the field, Johnson was fantastic. When injuries bumped him up to the starting role against Oklahoma, he answered the call, playing 41 snaps, not allowing a pressure and coming home as the top-ranked offensive lineman for Tennessee by Pro Football Focus. Biggest question in 2025 Johnson looks to be the perfect addition for the Buffaloes on paper, but a daunting task faces him heading into 2025. In all four of his starts for Tennessee, Johnson played left tackle, a position already filled by Seaton. If Johnson wants to see the field, he'll have to play right tackle, which isn't exactly an easy switch and has ruined many quality players in the process. He'll be tasked with relearning his footwork, getting to his positions quicker and dealing with a whole new set of challenges on the right side. If the Buffaloes can pull it off, Johnson will be a steal in the portal, but it's a large question mark on his game. 2025 will be a success if... Offensive line metrics are a bit difficult to quantify success, and a great season for a tackle typically means you don't hear about him much. However, Johnson starting all at right tackle for the Buffaloes' games would be a massive success for the team, establishing a force on the line that can take some of the load off Seaton. It would also provide much-needed stability for a rocky quarterback situation. 2025 will be a disappointment if... If by the end of the season you know Johnson's name and it sends a shiver down your spine, that'll be a bad season. But more seriously, the switch to right tackle could be rough, and if Johnson doesn't adapt and sits behind Seaton for a season, that'll be a huge disappointment. Johnson has the skills necessary to boost this Colorado line significantly, but if he doesn't play, talent doesn't matter. Realistic outlook for 2025 A potential panacea for offensive line woes is a lot of pressure to put on a junior with no significant playing time, but Johnson has proven capable of being just that. High-quality offensive tackles don't come around often in college football, but to potentially have two is a luxury. Johnson should be fine making the switch to the right side, given some bumps in the early going. By the end of the year, Johnson should establish himself as the Buffaloes' answer at right tackle for the future. Contact/Follow us@BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
The Herald Scotland
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Dundee University finance chief quits after just eight days
In an email first viewed by the Courier, University Principal Nigel Seaton told staff: "We are moving quickly to appoint a new interim director of finance who will take us through the next steps of the University Recovery Plan for submission to the Scottish Funding Council." Read more: Former Dundee University boss paid six months' salary as he quit Dundee University redundancies cut in half as part of new recovery plan Minister refuses to confirm £100 million lifeline for Dundee University Professor Seaton assumed the top position at the university on June 20th after former office-holder Shane O'Neil quit in the wake of a damning report on the institution's finances. Dundee University has been approached for comment. More to come...
Otago Daily Times
18-06-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
Rotary Park track nears completion
Hundreds of hours of volunteer effort by local Rotarians are really paying off at Rotary Park, where a new, accessible loop track is nearing completion. The Waverley park is the focus of a major project to upgrade it, build tracks, plant native trees and shrubs and install shelters and equipment to make it a great place to visit for locals and tourists alike. Rotary Dunedin has rallied the city's seven Rotary clubs, Rotaract and other volunteers to tackle the project, working alongside Mountain Biking Otago stalwart and track-building expert Hamish Seaton. So far, the volunteers have put in 500 hours of work on the project since work began early last year, not including working bees for planting. Leading the project are Rotary Dunedin members Gordon Tucker and Peter Jackson, working alongside Mr Seaton and Dunedin City Council parks and recreation staff, who are delighted with the progress made on the upgrade so far. Mr Tucker said Mr Seaton and a large team of volunteers had virtually completed the 1km top loop track, which had been smoothed out and gravelled to make it easy to walk on and accessible for prams and wheelchairs. "The loop track now has a maximum gradient of 3 degrees, which means that most people should be able to walk on it easily, or use wheelchairs," Mr Tucker said. "And while people are out there getting some exercise, they can enjoy the spectacular 360 degree views over the harbour and the city," he said. The response of local residents to the project so far had been very positive. "We have had amazing feedback from locals, who have been telling us it is being used by a lot of people already, which is great to hear." Mr Jackson said, along with working on the top loop track, the Rotarians and volunteers were holding multiple working bees to plant hundreds of native trees and plants at Rotary Park. "So far, we have planted about 1200 natives, all with a maximum height of 3m, to beautify and provide shelter while protecting the view and the neighbours," he said. The most recent working bee was held over King's Birthday weekend, when Rotary district 9999 (South Island) district governor Dave McKissock visited the city for a "weekend of connection". Despite cold and rainy weather, Mr McKissock joined local Rotarians and visitors from Queenstown and Christchurch in planting more than 300 natives at the park. "It was great to have them here to acknowledge our efforts and take part," Mr Jackson said. More planting sessions are planned as the winter progresses. Now that the top loop track is complete, apart from some bedding in, the project will move towards working on building a steeper track from the bottom of the park to Harbour Heights. "We are hoping to have the track network completed by the end of 2025," he said. It is hoped future phases of the project will include shelters, seating, a barbecue area and a bike skills track.
Sydney Morning Herald
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
60 years young: Channel Nine Perth kicked off with songs and jokes – and maintained its high spirits
It all began on a Saturday night 60 years ago — June 12 to be exact — with a pictorial celebration of the city, Montage of Perth, and ending with Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra and Jean Simmons singing and dancing their way through Guys and Dolls. But the most intriguing part of the opening night popped up in the middle of the evening with the locally produced a half-hour sketch comedy show called All My Eye and Betty Martin Too featuring the bearded, accordion-playing Pinjarra-raised entertainer Peter Harries dressed as Mr Whippy. 'Perth City Council had moved to ban Mr Whippy playing Greensleeves because it was annoying people,' remembers Harries. 'So I dressed up in a white tunic and white hat and sang [to the tune of the traditional English folk song], 'Alas, dear sirs, you do me wrong, to cast a ban on my ice cream song'.' Unfortunately, All My Eye and Betty Martin Too, a Perth version of the British news satire That Was The Week That Was and Seven's Mavis Bramston Show, was pulled after 14 weeks as the incipient station cast around for a point of difference from its Dianella neighbour TVW-Seven, which launched six years earlier. 'We were 30 years ahead of our time,' chuckles Harries, who despite being on the cusp of 90 still has vivid memories of the night our second commercial television station came on line. 'We were easily beaten by a variety show on Seven hosted by Gary Garvolth. Indeed, the whole station struggled in the early days.' Harries held on to his job and became one of the station's most popular performers, appearing on the Channel Niners Club (along with Veronica Overton, ventriloquist Ron Blasket and Gerry Gee and musician Peter Piccini) and became part of tradition of breeziness and warmth that has distinguished Nine from its more traditionalist commercial rival. On Thursday night there will be a nostalgia-filled glimpse of the early days of Nine Perth when Harries joins many of the station's former stars such as Jenny Seaton, Jo Beth Taylor, Chris Woodland, Terry Willessee and Jenny Dunstan in Celebrating 60 Years: Channel Nine Perth, a 90-minute special hosted by newsreaders Michael Thompson and Tracey Vo. Nine Perth's history is also being celebrated with an exhibition at the WA Museum Boola Bardip that includes one of Channel 9 Perth's first studio cameras and a Steenbeck flatbed editing suite used for splicing tape for broadcast in the 1960s. Nineteen-year-old Seaton (nee Clemesha) was working at Boans as an announcer and fashion show host when she was asked by the legendary smoothie Lloyd Lawson, who had crossed over from Seven to Nine, to audition to be a stand-in for weather girl Veronica Overton. 'There weren't a lot of people experienced in public speaking back then, so there wasn't a lot of competition. I bluffed my way through, quite frankly,' laughs Seaton. Seaton did such a fine job filling in for Overton she was given her own gig, Women's World, and worked on a range of other programs, including children's and panel shows. 'All for a $150 a week,' she laughed. 'It was so exciting. There were so many talented, creative people working together to get a television station up and running. It was all brand new. We were making things up as we were going. 'And you have to remember that so much of it was live television. It was like a mini Hollywood. Big sets, huge studio cameras, outside broadcasts. 'And this was going on every day.' Seaton spent 15 years at Nine before moving to Seven, and her long experience with both stations has given her insight into the difference between the two broadcasters. 'Seven was always a more conservative station because of the people who started the station, such as Sir James Cruthers,' she says. 'Nine always felt like more fun. Hey Hey It's Saturday over in Sydney captured vibe at Nine.' Former Nine producer and presenter Jenny Dunstan agrees that the station always had an upbeat vibe. 'Channel Nine to me was always one of the friendliest and more progressive TV stations. I had a childhood dream to work with Channel Nine,' says Dunstan who eventually became the full-time presenter for young people's programming and family entertainment. Nine Perth was so committed to entertainment that they hired one of the stars of the racy 70s soap The Box – Melbourne actor Barrie Barkla – as an all-round presenter and to do the weather. Sometimes that commitment to keeping it light backfired. Barkla was fired for an April Fool's stunt, when he was asked by the news crew to dress up as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, who was rumoured to be gate-crashing the Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference. 'They told me to get down to the airport where there's a uniform and a make-up person waiting for you. We put it to air, but the bosses were furious and fired everyone involved. For about two hours we weren't working for STW-9,' Barkla, 82, says over the phone from his home in Adelaide. It is hardly surprising that with Nine's light and bright brand they would be first station in the country to broadcast in colour in 1974, be the first to broadcast for 24 hours and be targeted by the country's most flamboyant businessman, Alan Bond, who ran the entire network from Perth for a few years in the 1980s. 'Straight away it was apparent that we were meant to be doing braver and bolder things in news,' former Nine news director Terry Spence recalls in tonight's show. Bond's involvement in sailing meant that Spence's team had a ringside seat for the famous 1983 victory in the America's Cup and its defence in Fremantle four years later, with cameras placed in the boats transforming a remote event into a white-knuckle ride. Sport has been so central to the Nine Perth brand that it was not surprising that in 2018 its highest-profile sports presenter, Michael Thompson, was tapped to be its weeknight news presenter, giving the station a genuinely appealing focal point in its continuing battle against cross-town rivals Seven. Thompson believes the character of Nine goes back before Bondy to another sporting moment intertwined with the station's history – the creation of the World Series Cricket in 1977. 'Kerry Packer took on the cricket establishment and injected some of that Sydney flare,' says Thompson, who began his career in journalism with The Daily News and joined Nine in 1987. 'While Nine Perth is a very news-driven organisation we understand the need for light and shade. 'A huge team is involved in putting together the news. As newsreaders, Tracy and I have the privilege of seeing how it all comes together, so we see the whole picture. 'Sometimes the day's news can be very challenging, so you just need something that is a bit of fun or a bit lighter. As a presenter you really feel that. 'You feel the need to mix up the stories so it's not all heavy news.' 'People still want news professionals to boil down the most important events of the day.' Michael Thompson Vo agrees that there is a real difference between the way Nine and their great rival Seven present the news. 'We have always had a more conversational approach to presenting the news,' says Vo, who joined the Nine Network in Sydney in 2007 and returned to Perth permanently in 2020. 'We have never wanted to come across as news anchors and presenters. We want to be the people who tell you the story. It is your story, not ours.' Thompson and Vo say that being involved in tonight's 60th birthday show reminded them of how much has changed in news presentation, even while they've been at the station. 'We are now finding that people on the streets are journalists,' says Vo. 'They film events on the streets and send them to us. Or post them on our social media accounts. So they have become our eyes on the ground. 'Compare this to the days when a journalist had to use a pay phone to file a story.' But with all these changes, Thompson remains convinced that traditional television news has a future. 'The overall reach of Seven and Nine last night would have been over 300,000,' he says. 'People still want news professionals to boil down the most important events of the day. 'They want the nuts and bolts, the news you can't afford to miss. 'And they want it to be presented in a way that reflects the gravity of those events but balanced with something that brings a smile.'
