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Washington Post
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- Washington Post
Virginia city councilman set on fire in attack over 'personal matter,' unrelated to office
DANVILLE, Va. — A city councilmember in Virginia was set on fire by a man who entered a local magazine office, police said Wednesday. Investigators believe the attack stemmed from a 'personal matter' and was unrelated to his politics or work as councilman, authorities said. Lee Vogler, 38, is an elected official in Danville, Virginia.
CTV News
03-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Sod turns on new 12-storey seniors' residence located on former Sundial Inn site
For nearly half a century, on the north side of Highway 11, a giant sundial offered panoramic views of Lake Couchiching and served as an iconic landmark that let travellers know they were passing through the sunshine city. Built in 1961, the Sundial Inn was a welcome respite for the weary. Its restaurant was booming with both visitors and locals alike. After years of transforming into various different properties, its allure gradually faded. It closed in 2008 and was demolished by the city in 2011. The property was purchased and construction began on the Sundial Lakeview Retirement Residence; a four-storey, 100-suite facility. On Thursday, a ceremonial sod turning marked the start of phase two of construction on the new 12-storey, 152-unit seniors' apartment at 600 Sundial Drive. 'As our population ages, such a facility — boasting 100 technology-enabled rooms, meals, housekeeping, activities and health care — is much needed,' the city shared. 'It also provides a vital boost to the economy; at completion, the facility could employ up to 70 people, and construction costs alone could generate $25 million in the coming years.' The decision to demolish the Sundial in 2011 was a controversial one for many. Members of council, staff, and project developers were on hand for the official sod turning of the retirement residence that would take its place in December 2015. Sundial Inn development Crews work on a new senior's retirement residence at the site of the old Sundial Inn in Orillia, Ont. on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. (K.C. Colby/ CTV Barrie) Phase one of the Sundial Lakeview Retirement Residence included 100 resident rooms. The $15-million project was expected to employ approximately 50 people, mainly health care professionals, food and beverage, and administrative personnel. The planned second phase would bring the total value of the project to approximately $25 million and employ up to 70 people. This development represents the second phase of the growing Sundial Lakeview Retirement and Residences community, following the successful opening of retirement home. Mayor Don McIsaac, local councillors, and members of the community along with representatives of Sundial Lakeview Retirement joined together to celebrate this milestone in Orillia's evolving housing landscape for seniors. With 2015 files from CTV Barrie staff.
BBC News
01-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Philippines: Manila warns of health emergency over mounting rubbish
Manila, one of the world's most densely-populated cities, is set to declare a health emergency due to mounds of uncollected newly-elected mayor, Francisco Domagoso, has advised the Philippine capital's nearly two million residents to refrain from taking out their waste until the city finds a new bin he assumed office Tuesday, Domagoso said Manila's two rubbish collection contractors quit, citing millions of dollars in owed payments."The rubbish situation is harmful to our health. They are an eyesore. They stink," Domagoso said. "Rubbish dumped carelessly is harmful to the elderly, to the sick and to children. Insects that fly over piles of trash can land on the food we eat," Domagoso said in a Facebook broadcast on appealed to Manila residents, "If possible, if only just for a while, please delay bringing your trash out. Keep it inside your homes until we normalise the collection of garbage in Manila".He said he hoped the new city council would declare a health emergency as early as Tuesday to give him wider authority to address the rubbish former teen idol, also known by his screen name Isko Moreno, won the May election, promising to "Make Manila Great Again". On Tuesday morning, he led city authorities in washing down the streets of downtown Manila with water and soap from fire also prioritised cleaning up the city's streets during his first three-year term as mayor that ended in 2022. While cleaning a monument near city hall in 2019, he accidentally stepped on human excrement on the pavement, underscoring the seriousness of the task at campaign then was considered largely successful and made him a popular national figure. He tried to parlay this into a presidential campaign in 2022 but he lost to incumbent Ferdinand Marcos Monday, Domagoso said two bin collection companies, PhilEco and MetroWaste, had terminated their contracts with the city, since it owes them 400 million pesos ($7m; £5m).Leonel, a previous waste collection contractor, said Manila owed it more than 560 million Domagoso said Leonel has agreed to resume collecting rubbish for free after he "begged" them to do so."We continue bathing the streets and we won't stop until the filth is gone," Domagoso wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday, showing photos of freshly washed said in a television interview on Tuesday that he expected the waste situation to return to normal in three days.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cannes to allow docking of only one cruise ship per day
The southern French city of Cannes is to allow significantly fewer cruise ships to dock at its port. Starting next year, only one ship designed to carry more than 3,000 passengers will be allowed per day, the city council announced on Saturday. Only 34 cruise ships will be allowed in the Bay of Cannes during the course of a year. By 2027, this number will be reduced to 31. No more than 6,000 cruise passengers per day are to be allowed in the city in future. The popular city on the Côte d'Azur wants to attract more smaller, modern and environmentally friendly passenger ships. The vessels should also be more aesthetically pleasing, according to a statement from the town hall. From 2030, Cannes plans to only allow ships that can carry a maximum of 1,300 guests. "The Bay of Cannes is an ecological treasure and a source of biodiversity that must be protected," said conservative Mayor David Lisnard, explaining the move. His administration has imposed strict environmental regulations on cruise ships for several years. The city council says 175 passenger ships anchored in the city last year, bringing 460,000 people to the city. The large cruise ships do not dock in Cannes itself, but anchor in the bay off the city. Passengers are then brought ashore in smaller boats. The new regulation will come into force through an agreement with the company responsible for the small port. Cannes is not alone in its action against cruise giants on the French Riviera. Nearby Nice recently announced that in its efforts to prevent too much tourism it will only allow ships with up to 900 passengers from this summer onwards.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Qualifying municipal election lists
Wiregrass, Ala. (WDHN) — As the Wiregrass gears up for the upcoming municipal elections, voters will soon decide who will shape our city's future and guide its growth in the years to come. A range of candidates have officially qualified, each bringing their vision, priorities, and goals for Dothan's neighborhoods, economy, and quality of life. Here is a look at who is running for mayor and which districts will be on your ballot this election 'Cindy' Gary* JoAnn Bennett GrimsleyKelvin Hall Lonnie Mims Kendall Shirah* City Council District 2 John Boggs Rosa W Lingo Phyllis Minniefield City Council District 3 Mollie Doster Allen Elaine Knight* 4 Delbert Chandler* Cynthia 'Cindi' Pittman Dennis Mathews* DeLaine 'Hawkins' Spencer Hannah Whigham : Tim Johnson Carlos J. Magwood Marty TareyTom G. Hooks Johnathan T. Lockett- incumbent : Aaron Pope Gappa Wise- incumbent : Jane B. Brunson- incumbent Christy Eubanks Laramore Todd Martinetti : Tim Hudson William Love : Kaye Ellis AR Williams – incumbent : David Hayes (I) : Rufus Lee (I) : Cory Dean, Zachary Dodson Freddy McCoy (I) : Kim Gillispie (I) Junior Mixon Luke Smithhart : Ronnie Baine, Daniel (D.C.) Coleman Ryan Tidwell (I) : Richard Bixby (I) : Sarah Tinsley (Note: Mike Fountain WITHDREW) : Daniel L. Coleman Jay Scott Stough IIJeanna Brannon Wendel Nolen (I) Johnnie YeomansMelissa Clements (I) Stanley TindellGeorge Smith Ted Thompson (I)David Cannon William Hales Kelly Tate Brandon WatfordRich BrannonDustin JonesRoger Baine (I) James (Jimmy) Hill Timothy (Chuck) McKnightHenley Hicks (I) Ryan SmithDon WhiteTravis GarrettPeggy Sawyer Riley Samantha BrownTim Bass Adam SalisburyWalter Hargrave (I)Jesse (James) ScottEmily Snellgrove (I) Janice GranthamKathi Cain (I)Patrick HendersonMargaret AycockSpencer PettitTabitha KatherMelinda CampbellVacantLisa Mathis BrownAmber HineselyThomas WilsonVacantDanny StewartMaxine DeBordCopyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
