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Buckhorn Foodland owner Shreek Patel and his staff were recognized for their efforts to support the community during the pandemic as part of My COVID Champion, a month-long campaign led by Peterborough County, City of Peterborough , Hiawatha First Nation and Curve Lake First Nation. Late last month, Peter Raymond,Read More →
OSWEGO – Local municipalities this month received state funding to partially fund 19 projects across the region. Governor Kathy Hochul last week announced the funding, totaling approximately $ 196 million, in addition to the $ 525 million in resources already made available by state agencies this year. With this funding,Read More →
The Town of Guilford has a long tradition of preserving the land, which has helped both to define its character and to safeguard its natural resources. Local surveys have consistently shown that the historic and natural character of the city are two of the main reasons people want to liveRead More →
Mangala BK of Mangalsen Municipality-5 in Achham has been working as a community health volunteer for 28 years. His career as a health worker has been fraught with pitfalls such as derisory wages and caste discrimination. “The opportunity to become a community health volunteer came to me by accident,†saidRead More →
Kuujjuaq, the largest of the 14 Nunavik communities, has never had a community center since it became a municipality in 1980. This is something that, according to Mayor Sammy Koneak, “is in itself a crime” . “The community center is the focal point of the community where the activities takeRead More →
The Cass County Community Foundation announces that applications from organizations providing charitable services in Cass County are now being accepted. As part of this spring grant cycle, approximately $ 125,000 is available to support nonprofit organizations and community projects in Cass County. The deadline to request funds through the onlineRead More →
Motion presented to strengthen the position of the Town of Innisfail, it will strictly follow provincial guidelines for pandemic management INNISFAIL – Mayor Jean Barclay presented a notice of motion to all members of council which aims to formalize the city’s position, he will faithfully follow the example of theRead More →
By Janet McClean Senft, Eagle Valley Community Support Society The Eagle Valley Community Support Society (EVCSS) generally serves the Municipality of Sicamous and Zone E of the Regional District of Columbia Shuswap, except in the case of Elderly Support Services, which we operate throughout Shuswap as well as Enderby andRead More →
SCD, a major health threat to the Tharu community in the western plains Microscopic view of sickle cell disease causing anemia disease. (Image for representation) KANCHANPUR: Sickle cell anemia known as sickle cell anemia (SCD) continues to be a serious health problem among residents of Tharu community in Kailali andRead More →
Whitby, Ontario – At a Regional Council meeting on December 22, members endorsed the Durham nuclear sector strategy. Empowering the Community: The Durham Region Nuclear Sector Strategy 2022-2032 will enable Durham Region to seize opportunities and take action to support a thriving and sustainable community. The newly approved strategy willRead More →
Standerton has an aerial work platform to immediately take care of electrical problems. Lekwa Municipality purchased the machine at a cost of R 1.4 million after the rental proved unsuitable for the community’s needs. The mayor, Mr. Louis Delani Thabethe, handed over the keys of the truck to the electricityRead More →
Narawa Mining Company, Akyem Nsuapimso – Osino in the Southern Fanteakwa Municipality of the Eastern Region, has ensured the communities in which they operate a peaceful coexistence and is committed to ensuring the fulfillment of its social cooperation responsibilities. This statement was made during a three (3) day cross-community galaRead More →
By Alesha Capone Wyndham Council recorded the third highest score of any municipality in the state for community satisfaction with its performance in making decisions in the public interest. Wyndham scored 68.3 out of 100 in this category in the 2021 Victoria Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey. Sixty-six Victoria BoardsRead More →
Fort Frances Colonization Route By Councilor Douglas Judson Fort Frances – Chief’s Ledger – From the outset, the plan to rename Colonization Road was intended to be a moment of historic reconciliation for Fort Frances. It didn’t turn out that way. As we look forward to a new year –Read More →
In response to the recent article that highlighted the efforts of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office to reduce crimes against people, I would like to point out that in 1994, researchers at the National Institute of Justice Policy Center in Washington, DC , defined vandalism as including “graffiti, dumping ofRead More →
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) gave Rockville full marks in its 10th annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI) which aims to assess cities on its commitment to health, well-being, safety and equality of its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. This is the fifth year in a row that RockvilleRead More →
Regional news for Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Source: www.ghanaweb.com 2021-12-14 George Mireku Duker at the inauguration ceremony The new community mining program (CMS) in Mfante in Ahafo Ano North Municipality of Ashanti region will create 2,000 direct jobs, said the Hon. George Mireku Duker, Deputy Minister of Lands in chargeRead More →
The Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva’s Green Sanctuary team have partnered with the Geneva Park District to offer local retailers an alternative to placing unsold Christmas trees in dumpsters and ultimately landfill. The objective of the project, called “Tree-Cycle”, is twofold. The main objective is to keep trees out ofRead More →
JACKSON – Two civic leaders from the township’s growing Orthodox Jewish community have been appointed to the planning board – key roles as developers continue to push for new housing and business development projects. Jackson’s mayor Michael Reina named Mordechai Burnstein and Tsvi Herman to the panel last week. BothRead More →
In northern Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, a community forestry model generates significant revenues for small municipalities while promoting social acceptance of the industry. This social economy model stimulates local economic development. Last year, the community forest generated $ 418,113 in investments in 50 community projects. The amount was redistributed among 11 localRead More →
Content of the article LANCASTER – The Township of South Glengarry announced on Tuesday, December 7 that Mayor Frank Prevost has resigned with immediate effect. Content of the article South Glengarry Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. to declare the post of mayorRead More →
NEWPORT – While community organizations and leaders have made great strides in providing more resources to support the city’s LGBTQ community, Newport itself has stagnated, with little work done to establish policies and protections specific to the city. LGBTQ at the municipal level, according to the Human Rights Campaign’s AnnualRead More →
Cambridge Bay community members are asking the hamlet to be transparent about its process for appointing a new mayor. Angulalik Pedersen was appointed the new Mayor of Cambridge Bay on November 4, following the election of former Mayor Pamela Gross as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut inRead More →
Kathy Firestone has worked as a librarian for three decades and yet rarely has time to pick up a book. That could change soon. Firestone, from the township of Allegheny, is retiring on Saturday as executive director of Allegheny Valley Community Library at Harrison. “I don’t have any plans,†sheRead More →
Pictured: (LR) MP Angela V. McKnight; Sandra Garcia, Development Associate, Tantum; Debra Tantleff, Founding Director, Tantum; Jersey City Mayor Fulop; State Senator Sandra Cunningham; Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr.; member of the Assembly Raj Mukerjhi; Jersey City Council President Joyce Watterman. Photo courtesy of the antenna. TANTUM Real Estate, localRead More →
Image of the Municipality of Lakeshore The Municipality of Lakeshore is seeking input on the future of St. Clair Shores Park located at 200 Amy Croft Drive. As part of the park design and budgeting process, park visitors and community members are invited to provide their feedback through an onlineRead More →
The Rwanda High Commission and the Rwandan community in Ghana, together with the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly and the Ministry of Sanitation, launched Umuganda in Ghana with community engagement and a cleanup exercise. The exercise, the first to take place since the establishment of the Rwanda High Commission in GhanaRead More →
The Highlands District is in the process of upgrading its community hall to make it easier to attend council meetings, both in person and virtually. At its meeting on November 22, the board voted unanimously to use COVID-19 Safe Restart funding to upgrade audiovisual systems and room acoustics. Mayor KenRead More →
After much debate and hours of public commentary from various stakeholders, business groups and residents, Valley Stream village officials are closing in on a decision on the future of cannabis sales in the village. For months, they wondered whether they should pass an opt-out resolution that would ban cannabis dispensariesRead More →
Recently married and looking to move out of their rental townhouse in Woodbridge, NJ, Shaun and MaryJo Spiller set their sights on Readington, NJ, the Hunterdon County town where Mr Spiller grew up. The couple looked at several homes last fall, making an offer that was unsuccessful due to issuesRead More →
The following is an article by Mike Gordon, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Joule Assets. The federal government has proven adept at creating ambitious, well-intentioned energy goals to move towards a greener future, but the initial vision does not provide the plan to make those goals a reality. ThisRead More →
Sidney staff recommends that the municipality postpone pickleball court design and community engagement until Saanich has completed his test of acoustic panels designed to muffle sports noise. The recommendation follows Saanich’s new guidelines governing court placement after noise issues resulting from the increasingly popular sport led to disputes with residents.Read More →
Business development is slowing in League City, and in a city just over halfway through construction, officials said it’s important to rekindle developer interest in the area before it’s too late. . Over the past five years, there have been fewer new business developments across the city each year. InRead More →
Life in Qunu, famous childhood home of Nelson Mandela, has become increasingly difficult over the past decade. On November 15th, we reported how the taps are dry in Qunu eight months ago and people are sharing water sources with animals. Now we report that the villagers no longer have aRead More →
The attempt by Batavia businessman Eric Biscaro to build a 30-duplex senior housing complex on East Avenue and develop 18 single-family home construction lots on that street was abruptly halted during the meeting of the board of directors of the village of Le Roy this evening. Biscaro presented the projectRead More →
When the recreation center closes for reconstruction, there will no longer be a viable North Shore lacrosse arena, sports organizers say Members of the North Vancouver box lacrosse community say the sport could be wiped out for years to come as the closure of the Harry Jerome Community Recreation CenterRead More →
Incident: 211101682 Type: SUSPECTED ACTIVITY IN PROGRESS Reception time: 11/10/2021 09:57:10 Status: FULL Service: POLICE NLCRPD Patrol District Assignment: L86 SECTOR 41 EAST PETE BORO P8610 Lead Agency: NORTH LANCASTER COUNTY REGIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT Responsible unit: P86-8 Incident location: GRAYSTONE RD / HOLLOW DR Municipality: BOROUGH OF PETERSBURG-EAST On NovemberRead More →
Sorry, Rohnert Park, but Cotati just doesn’t like you. “We don’t have a casino. We don’t have Walmart, â€Cotati Mayor John Moore said as the Cotati city council meeting on Nov. 9 began the fourth hour of a late-night discussion on county redistribution. At the end of its regular meeting,Read More →
Following the municipal election results, Ward 18 Alderman Heather Hart is ready to face her third term as Councilor and the backlog of service delivery issues with renewed vigor. Hart received 79.23% of the support from voters in Ward 18. Hart described his re-election as a “fantastic vote of confidenceRead More →
Breadcrumb Links New Local News Work on a nearly $ 4 million daycare center in Rodney has been given the green light, MPP Jeff Yurek said in a statement on Friday. Author of the article: Free press staff Jeff Yurek is the MPP for Elgin-Middlesex-London. Content of the article WorkRead More →
The Security and Emergency Management Committee (SEMC) tonight made the decision, as part of the Northern Territory (NT) pandemic plan, to lock down parts of the NT following a positive case of COVID- 19 – the first case of community transmission in the NT. As of midnight tonight, the MunicipalityRead More →
Build a relationship with the people of Mauldin is what leads Mauldin Police Chief George Miller. “I like the interaction with the community,†he said. “I love meeting new people. In this job I have met a diverse group of people. This is the most important thing. It is theRead More →
Tara Murray Brimbank’s board is looking for community members to be part of a working group to share their perspectives on the board’s assets. The board is looking for 80 community members to participate in a community asset plan working group that will help the board develop its first-ever 10-yearRead More →
Community engagement – helping people stay healthy in Algeria Petrofac has purchased and donated medical equipment as part of its latest campaign to help the Algerian people cope with the Covid-19 pandemic. The Company imported and distributed 220 oxygen concentrators in the country. Of these, 180 units were provided forRead More →
North Cowichan’s new official community plan has been drafted and the municipality wants to hear from community members about it. During the coming month, the public will be able to attend an online webinar, read and annotate an online version of the document or provide general comments on important topicsRead More →
NORRISTOWN – Dozens of residents showed up on Thursday evening to meet with the two contenders vying to be the next chief of the Norristown Police Department. It was a packed house inside the Montgomery County Mid-Unit, located at 2 W. Lafayette St., in downtown Norristown. Potential candidates, Lt. FrankRead More →
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada was honored as Smart Community of the Year 2021 by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) following its virtual world summit on October 28. The other six finalists were Binh Duong Smart City, Vietnam; Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; Township of Langley, British Columbia, Canada; Mississauga, Ontario, Canada; Moscow, Russia;Read More →
The Jasper Local Food Society (JLFS) will be able to expand their community garden after refining their plan. On October 5, the previous council approved an expansion of the community garden to allow for the addition of garden plots and a shed. “We are delighted to continue to work withRead More →
There is still time to make your voice heard. The Town of Dryden is seeking comments on two community, business and official surveys. The feedback will allow the municipality to better prepare and manage future growth. Director of Special Projects and Communications Marshalina Reader talks about the ultimate goal. “IdentifyRead More →
If you are looking to carry out a community environmental project, an outdoor recreational event, or tree planting in the fall, the South Nation Conservation (SNC) can help. Applications for SNC’s popular Community Environmental Grants program will be accepted until November 10. The program has awarded more than $ 50,000Read More →
Content of the article The City of Mississauga is competing for first place – Intelligent Community of the Year – in a competition organized by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), a global network of cities and regions that aims to help communities in the digital age find a new pathRead More →
The Chinese community of Newcastle is deepening its contribution to politics at the local level in the city of northern KwaZulu-Natal. Figures from the Chinese Embassy indicate that around 10,000 people of Chinese descent live in KwaZulu-Natal, including 3,000 in Newcastle. The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) adviser in Newcastle Chuan-yiRead More →
Content of the article CREDIT – The discovery of damage to the Crediton community center led to the closure of the facility’s washrooms and a police investigation. Content of the article According to Jeremy Becker, director of fire and community services, 25 of the facility’s 27 roof vents, the building’sRead More →
Douglasdale Business and Residents Forum President Susan Mottram described the destruction of a community garden at the corner of Douglasdale Drive and Leslie Avenue, allegedly by an entrepreneur, as a lack of respect for the community and disregard for the bylaws of the city. Mottram said a contractor commissioned toRead More →
Breadcrumb Links New Local News Author of the article: Jeffrey Carter Chatham-Kent could not produce its wide variety of crops without a dedicated workforce, including migrant workers from the Caribbean, Mexico and other countries around the world. Jeffrey Carter photo jpg, California Content of the article Even a brief visitRead More →
Hand washing Women in Tema Community-Two Market, Tema West Municipality, have been trained in proper handwashing techniques as a COVID-19 preventive measure. The exercise, organized by the Tema West Municipal Education Branch, was in commemoration of International Handwashing Day, with the theme: “Our Future is Close at Hand – MovingRead More →
DJEDDAH: The Goodwill Ambassador of Japanese Cuisine in the Middle East is working to bring his country’s food, ingredients and culinary expertise to a Saudi market that he believes would benefit from greater exposure to Japanese culture and traditions. “I want to share with everyone I know, really, ‘Ana Saeed’Read More →
The Indiana County NAACP is reinforcing with county residents the importance of voting in the upcoming November 2 election. Monday is the last day to register to vote in this election, which includes races for these positions: • State-wide and local judges: Pennsylvania is the only state to hold anRead More →
Breadcrumb Links New Local News Author of the article: Francoise Learment Jayne Jagelewski resigned her position as Director of Community Services for the Town of Saugeen Shores to take a similar position within the Municipality of Kincardine on October 25. [Submitted] Content of the article After 27 years in localRead More →
WINSLOW – Town of Winslow Director Erica LaCroix is ​​hosting a series of events called “Coffee with the Director†to discuss issues and ideas that are important to residents and community members during an exciting time of growth of new businesses, development opportunities and regional entrepreneurial activities. Providing a forumRead More →
ST. MARY’S – Honoring St. Mary’s entrepreneurs for their community spirit during the COVID-19 emergency will be high on the agenda for the 2021 Small Business Appreciation Night and Awards next week in Sherbrooke. “The Municipality believes that the hard work of these companies, especially during the pandemic, should beRead More →
UPPER MANHATTAN, NY – Harlem’s Community Board 9 will host a public discussion Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. on whether the Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods should be renamed Quisqueya Heights. The Registration Form for virtual discussion has a yes or no question as to whether you support theRead More →
Drilling rig on site in Cachan, Paris / France (source: Dalkia) – unrelated to history The town of Taverny, on the outskirts of Paris, plans to extend its geothermal heating network The municipality of Taverny, in the north-western suburb of the French capital Paris in France, has announced the renewalRead More →
Bill Hayes, COO of Legend Communities, will seek new zoning for The Square at Lohmans. (Greg Perliski / Community Impact Journal) Legend Communities hosted an open house on September 28 to show Lakeway residents the latest renderings of a mixed-use development now known as The Square at Lohmans. The approximatelyRead More →
The East Ferris Community Center will open its doors on Tuesday, October 12. Located at 1267 Village Road in Astorville, the center houses both an arena and a curling rink, as well as a banquet hall and kitchen. Meeting room and meeting space are also available, and all facilities areRead More →
Activists and businessmen Durban came together to contest the upcoming local elections in the local municipality as a new political party of the Coalition of active citizens (ACC). Active Citizens Coalition recently launched its manifesto in the city saying the party was created to provide a platform for community activists,Read More →
In a previous article, we discussed how the small rural communities of Waterloo and Riverton in Alabama were partially submerged under the waters of the Tennessee River when the Tennessee Valley Authority was established in 1933 with the aim of controlling and regulate the 586 miles of its rivers. andRead More →
When: Supervisors meeting, September 28. What happened: Supervisors voted 3-0 to approve a request from Lancaster County Commissioners to hold a meeting in the township building at 870 Durlach Road, Stevens, on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 7 p.m. Background: Township manager Bruce Leisey told supervisors that the current CouncilRead More →
DURBAN – The Municipality of eThekwini announced that the Bester Clinic in Ntuzuma will remain closed today after health workers were robbed at gunpoint yesterday afternoon. Provincial police spokesman Captain Nqobile Gwala said at 3 p.m. yesterday that three gunmen entered the clinic in Bester and stole staff’s cell phones.Read More →
New Hampshire utilities have a new competitor – many of the municipalities they serve. On October 1, 13 cities and the county of Cheshire formed the New Hampshire Community Power Coalition, but it is more than a coalition that advocates for legislation and helps its members. It is designed toRead More →
Content of the article Armor City Council has taken a financial break when it comes to installing high speed internet at the Katrine Community Center. Content of the article Com. Rod Ward says that Lakeland Networks has agreed to set up high-speed Internet access at the facility with no upfrontRead More →
Wollert residents will soon have a new, modern space to meet, socialize and access essential services, with a new community center on Boulevard De Rossi opening in January. The state-of-the-art Wollert East community center will support the burgeoning population in the north of the municipality, according to the council, andRead More →
PH’S FIRST E-COMMUNITY. The first off-grid electronic community in the Philippines at Barangay Puhagan in Valencia, Negros Oriental, was officially launched on Monday, October 4, 2021 by the Energy Development Corporation (EDC), the Department of Information and Communications Technology and ‘other partners. Norreen Bautista, EDC Corporate Social Responsibility Manager forRead More →
Water community The women and children of Miawani, a farming community in Suhum Municipality, are crying out for drinking water because the community’s only water source is in dire condition. The only source of water is from a stream called “Kwame ntowâ€, which is so dirty that residents of thisRead More →
Breadcrumb Links New Local News Author of the article: Marshall healey elizabethtown-kitley sign.BT.JPG jpg, BT Content of the article In a heated argument that took the present against the township’s future, Elizabethtown-Kitley council purchased land on the edge of Brockville on Monday evening. Advertising This ad has not yet loaded,Read More →
Hammanskraal – a small town in northern Gauteng – falls under the Municipality of Tshwane City. It has a population of over 21,000 people according to the last census. Hammanskraal consists of urban and rural settlements with multiple residential, industrial and commercial areas in a decentralized settlement model. There areRead More →
THE WOODLANDS, TX – The Township of Woodlands Board of Directors held a special meeting on Thursday, September 30, 2021, open to the public, and addressed the misinformation being disseminated in the community. The Board of Directors discussed the reports regarding the incorporation election that were attributed to the HowardRead More →
File Photo – South Cariboo Visitor Center (Darin Bain, MyCaribooNow.com staff) The 100 Mile House District has completed its Community Transition Marketing Project. According to the Director of Economic Development and Planning, Joanne Doddridge, the project was to refresh some of the municipality’s communication and marketing tools, with the overallRead More →
GUILFORD, CT – The Regional Council of South Central Governments (SCRCOG), which brings together local governments to coordinate municipal services, transportation and land use planning programs for its 15 member municipalities, announces the start of a housing survey for residents. Why is SCRCOG investigating? This survey is part of SCRCOG’sRead More →
Zululand community members share grievances at mayor’s event in Durban Residents of the Zululand District Municipality picketed in front of the Durban Hotel where their municipality leaders were attending a business breakfast. They demanded service delivery for their communities. Members of the Zululand district community made a picket line inRead More →
Gympie RSL sub-branch The Gympie RSL secondary branch recently acquired new premises at 44 Nash Street, Gympie. The goal is to create a wellness center that offers a range of services for the benefit of the Veterans community, their families and the Municipality of Gympie as a whole. Martin Muller,Read More →
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The Municipality of Brighton plans to unveil a project to support and honor the Indigenous community on September 30. On September 28, public works personnel began painting orange stripes on the sidewalk around the perimeter of three sides of Memorial Park in downtown. Preston Parkinson, Brighton’s Director of Public WorksRead More →
These improvements complement other security measures that the district has recently implemented, such as adding more security cameras, ensuring that all exterior doors are on the access system, and improving the circulation around schools. Therapy dog Burlington High School has many friendly faces, but it recently added a wagging tail.Read More →
Breadcrumb Links New Local News Author of the article: Francois Racine Part of Second Street West where the petitioners requested a sidewalk. Photo taken on Tuesday September 28, 2021 in Cornwall, Ont. Francis Racine / Cornwall Standard-Freeholder / Postmedia Network Photo by Francis Racine /Francis Racine / Standard-Freeholder Content ofRead More →
AURORA, IL – On September 25, the American Philhellenes Monument was inaugurated at Wilder Park in Aurora in the presence of the leadership and members of the American Philhellenes Society (APS), as well as Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago, Senator from Illinois Linda Panagopoulos Holmes and Aurora. Mayor Richard Irvin, amongRead More →
For decades, locals of all generations have frequented Eagles Hall for polka dancing, walking, weddings, birthdays, and all manner of social events in the century-old building. Locals remember their parents and even parents of their parents going to Eagles Hall, which was recently sold to an unknown buyer. Many rememberRead More →
The Town of Huntsville Planning Department has released its first Planning Permit By-law (PPC) for review. The regulation establishes a new way of obtaining planning approvals, which staff and consultants believe will streamline the process. It was compiled by planning staff, community feedback and a team of consultants led byRead More →
Through Tiffany Hall, Celeste Hodge Growden and Trevor Storrs Updated: 1 hour ago Posted: 1 hour ago Downtown Anchorage, Alaska, pictured Thursday October 8, 2020 (Loren Holmes / ADN) In April 2020, Anchorage residents took a bold step by reimagining the future of our city. Voters not only supported aRead More →
Edit: September 26, 9:40 p.m. – Dalhousie strongly urges all students who attended the unauthorized house party not to attend classes or general campus activities for a week and get tested for COVID-19. More information here. The following message was communicated to all students, faculty and staff on Sunday, SeptemberRead More →
THRIVE Bowen and Kwantlen Polytechnic Seek Local Support for Community Greenhouse Project Eighteen months ago, the people of Bowen Island were confronted with a reality that was previously unimaginable: the continuous flow of food and other essentials, channeled through long supply chains from across the country. world, suddenly became unstableRead More →