News Release Aguirre orders NBI to probe Resorts World incident MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre on Sunday ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to conduct case buildup of the attack at the Resorts World Manila in Pasay City that killed 38 individuals, including the gunman himself, early on Friday. Aguirre … Continue reading
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City announces High Level Bridge closures
High Level Bridge overnight closures The High Level Bridge will be closed to vehicles from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. on the following dates: Sunday, June 4 Monday, June 5 Tuesday, June 6 Tuesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 14 Thursday, June 15 Barricades will be in place on 109 Street at 97 Avenue and 88 … Continue reading
Workers, leaders gather on Sunday for a forum on migrant issues in Western Canada
Workers, leaders gather on Sunday for a forum on migrant issues in Western Canada By Moses Billacura Migrant workers and organization leaders gather on Sunday, June 4, in a meeting dubbed “MIGRANT VOICES: A Forum of Migrant Issues in Western Canada” at the Parkdale Cromdale Community League in Edmonton. The gathering starts at 9 a.m. … Continue reading
Rural infrastructure projects get $100 million
News Release Rural infrastructure projects get $100 million Alberta’s Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) will support 87 municipal road, bridge and community airport projects in 50 communities across the province in 2017-18. Slave Lake Airport runway, photo courtesy of Slave Lake Airport Budget 2017 includes $100 million in STIP funding over three years—with more … Continue reading
City crews sweep to victory over spring snow
News Release City crews sweep to victory over spring snow Today, the City of Edmonton completed annual street sweeping on time, despite a snowy spring. Since early April, the City has removed 125,000 tonnes of winter sand from almost 6,800 kilometres of roads, City sidewalks and shared-use paths. Spring sweeping is a massive coordinated effort … Continue reading
Grants engage visitors in new, creative ways
News Release Grants engage visitors in new, creative ways Visitors will be able to get tourism information in more innovative and easier ways – from trikes to high tech. Mobile visitor kiosks, like those used in Calgary, are among the projects awarded grants from the Visitor Services Innovation Fund. Eighteen visitor service providers have … Continue reading
Canada commits to protect LGBTQ2 rights
News Release Providing protection to LGBTQ2 refugees Ottawa, ON – The Government is committed to protecting the rights of LGBTQ2 individuals, and has a long history of providing protection to the world’s most vulnerable groups, including persons in the LGBTQ2 community. The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the renewal of … Continue reading
Latest Job Market Trends, News in Alberta
Source: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/LMI_bulletin.do?cid=3373&AREA=25262&INDUSTRYCD=&EVENTCD= Week of May 15 – May 19, 2017 The Government of Alberta is providing $16.4M over the next four years for dual-credit high school programs. The funding includes $8M to develop at least 40 new dual-credit courses per year during this period. The Calgary Petroleum Club is planning to renovate its building. The … Continue reading
NGCP conducts relief ops for evacuees from Marawi City
News Release NGCP conducts relief ops for evacuees from Marawi City MANILA(Philippines News Agency) — The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has extended food packs and clothing to residents of Marawi City who have fled to Iligan City and Lanao del Norte to escape the military operations to quash the terrorist Maute Group. … Continue reading
Manlunas St closed to traffic due to Resorts World incident
News Release Manlunas St closed to traffic due to Resorts World incident MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) advised motorists that Manlunas St. in Pasay City is closed to traffic Friday due to the ongoing investigation on the incident in Resorts World Manila. In its traffic advisory, the MMDA said … Continue reading
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