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Ex-BBC reporter passionate about local news informing N.W.T. and beyond about fires

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

A former BBC sports reporter in the Northwest Territories has become central to the world’s understanding of the wildfires threatening the territory and its capital, Yellowknife.Ollie Williams is the editor and co-founder of Cabin Radio, a news outlet in Yellowknife that has become a cherished source of immediate local information about the fires threatening the city and forcing mass evacuations.Williams and his small team have been filing daily, hourly and even minute-by-minute updates on what’s happening, sometimes from inside vehicles as they, too, flee the city.He’s also been doing interviews with national and international media to explain just how these wildfires are affecting the vast, sparsely populated territory and its residents.Cabin Radio’s ascent to international notice is similar to that of the Port-aux-Basques, N.L., paper Wreckhouse Weekly, whose photo of a house dangling over an ocean cliff during post-tropical Fiona was published across the ...

Cabinet set to hear from housing experts as Charlottetown retreat continues

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

CHARLOTTETOWN — The federal cabinet today is expected to discuss whether to revisit the existing national housing strategy and possibly hold a national housing summit with other levels of government and the private sector in a bid to solve the growing housing crisis across the country.The discussions underway at the cabinet retreat in Charlottetown come as the Liberals look ahead to the fall sitting of Parliament where they plan to make housing the central focus of their efforts.Two housing experts who helped co-author a recent report on the federal government’s role in solving the housing crisis are set to present their findings to the cabinet later today.The report delivered a week ago warns that “Canada’s housing crisis is worsening dramatically” in large part because of an “extreme” lack of accessible and affordable rentals.The authors say a new industrial housing strategy is required that brings together governments, private sector and non-pr...

Checkpoints will block attempts to return, N.W.T. official warns wildfire evacuees

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

YELLOWKNIFE — A spokeswoman for the Northwest Territories’ emergency management organization says there have been reports of people returning to Fort Smith, or planning to return there, despite the wildfire risk.Jennifer Young says residents need to know they will be stopped at established checkpoints and asked to verify they are an essential worker of an evacuated community before being let through.Flames are about four kilometres away from Fort Smith, a community of 2,500 along the Alberta boundary that has been evacuated for over a week.Fire information officer Mike Westwick says the area hasn’t received rain like the small amount Yellowknife got over the last few days, and the fire is burning deep into the ground.The fire near Yellowknife, whose 20,000 people were evacuated by road and air, remained about 15 kilometres from the city yesterday and Westwick says crews have been switching from a defensive mode to an attack mode against the flames.The legislative assembl...

Premier to get first-hand look at fire damage in B.C.’s southern Interior

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

British Columbia Premier David Eby is scheduled to visit the province’s fire-ravaged southern Interior today, along with Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma and Forests Minister Bruce Ralston, to get a first-hand look at the devastation caused by raging wildfires.Speaking at a news conference Monday, Eby said the goal of the visit is to reassure people that the provincial government will be there to help them rebuild once the crisis has passed, but to also get information from the front line about what communities need.There are more than 27,000 people under evacuation order in B.C. and more than 35,000 on evacuation alert as several large wildfires burn in the region, including the 110-square-kilometre McDougall Creek wildfire affecting West Kelowna, Kelowna and Lake Country.Local fire chiefs have confirmed homes have been destroyed in their communities, with West Kelowna sustaining the most losses at 50 properties and higher numbers still expected.West Kelowna fire Chief...

Daily horoscope for August 22, 2023

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Scorpio.Happy Birthday for Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023:You are hardworking and talented. You have strong opinions and will easily take a position of leadership in a group. This year is the first year of a fresh, nine-year cycle for you. Stay flexible. Be courageous. Be ready to explore new directions. You might become a leader.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★This is a poor day to make important decisions about shared property, inheritances, taxes, debt or anything that you own jointly with someone else because your judgment is off. Your ability to defend your own best interests is weak. Don’t give away the farm. Tonight: Check your finances.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★If you’re making an important decision about a romantic relationship, partnership or something to do with one of your kids, postpone that decision. Today is not the day to think about this, because an element of confusion an...

Commission adopts detailed reporting rules for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism's transitional phase

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

The European Commission has adopted the rules governing the implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) during its transitional phase, which starts on 1 October of this year and runs until the end of 2025.The Implementing Regulation details the transitional reporting obligations for EU importers of CBAM goods, as well as the transitional methodology for calculating embedded emissions released during the production process of CBAM goods.In the CBAM's transitional phase, traders will only have to report on the emissions embedded in their imports subject to the mechanism without paying any financial adjustment. This will give adequate time for businesses to prepare in a predictable manner, while also allowing for the definitive methodology to be fine-tuned by 2026.To help both importers and third country producers, the Commission also published guidance for EU importers and non-EU installations on the practical implementation of the new rules. At the same time, dedi...

Miss Manners: The neighbors ask if this rich woman left me anything. She did, but I don’t want to tell them.

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For years, I had the pleasure of looking after an elderly neighbor, until she passed. She had no close relatives, and people were generally uninterested in her. It was very sad.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: Our friend doesn’t have a husband but she still wants the big bedroom Advice | Miss Manners: Shouldn’t I be the one to decide if my kid is being rude? Advice | Miss Manners: The bride told me to lie to her fiance about why I can’t be ‘best woman’ Advice | Miss Manners: How do I tell them I won’t serve the fancy dessert they brought? Advice | Miss Manners: They come to my house and yell at my dog I am now working with her lawyer to settle her sizable estate. Everything is held in a trust, shielded from prying eyes. Neighbors see me at her home and know I am facilitating the dispersion of contents and sale of the house. I am being asked by ...

Dear Abby: I don’t want my daughter’s bully in my house, and her mother is no help

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

DEAR ABBY: My daughter is the youngest kid in the neighborhood, and a girl up the street treats her horribly. She calls her a baby, tells her she’s not a person and sends her home when everybody plays at her house.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: I was taken aback by her appearance, and I hope my face didn’t give me away Advice | Dear Abby: My husband justifies his behavior by saying he doesn’t like boys Advice | Dear Abby: I find it obnoxious when my boyfriend preaches that I’m going to hell Advice | Dear Abby: Our neighbors are such narcissists. How do we deal with this? Advice | Dear Abby: My neighbor is too noisy but I’m the one catching flak The other kids are friendly with my daughter. When they come to play at our house, the mean girl comes too.She’s never mean to my daughter when I’m around, but I don’t think it’s right to let her enjoy our...

The Impact of Your Gift: Empowering Lives with AACSA’s CARES Program

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

Hey there, amazing Wish Book donors! As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to share a heartwarming update about the impact of your generous gifts on our story about African American Community Service Agency (AACSA) for Wish Book 2022. Your contributions have made a remarkable difference in the lives of individuals facing homelessness and adversity. Let’s dive into the inspiring stories of hope and resilience made possible by your support.Funds for Homelessness Prevention through AACSA CARES ProgramThanks to your donations, AACSA’s CARES program has been able to provide vital support to homeless individuals or those at risk of homelessness. The program offers CARE packages, overnight stays at local motels, rental assistance, and transportation services for various social service appointments. So far, your contributions have supported 150 individuals, providing them with much-needed resources and stability during challenging times.Supporting Homeless S...

Chukwuemeka undergoes knee surgery early in his breakthrough season at Chelsea

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:46 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has undergone surgery on a left knee injury he sustained in the loss to West Ham in the Premier League, the club said Tuesday.Chelsea didn’t put a timeframe on the likely return of the 19-year-old Chukwuemeka, who has just broken into the team a year after joining from Aston Villa.Chukwuemeka started against Liverpool on the opening weekend and scored a goal — his first for Chelsea — in the first half at West Ham before going off injured in the 45th minute.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource