Steven Joseph Harrison, medical illustrator, educator

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Steven Joseph Harrison died Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at American Wings of Grace assisted living facility in Albuquerque, N.M., less than two weeks shy of his 76th birthday. Steve was born Jan. 25, 1947, in White Plains, N.Y., Steve was the only son of Joseph Harrison, an executive at Kennecott Copper Corporation, and the former Etta … Read more

Student mental health center to replace hotel in Iowa Memorial Union

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IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – Currently inside the Iowa Memorial Union is the Iowa House Hotel – originally one of the only hotels for visiting families and fans to stay on campus. Since the downtown and campus area have grown, the University has plans to transform the hotel to better serve it’s students. In less … Read more

Ontario Greenbelt ‘is our jurisdiction,’ Ford says after federal environment minister suggests intervening in housing plan

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Article content BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Greenbelt is provincial jurisdiction, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday after the federal environment minister indicated he’d consider intervening in Ford’s plans to develop parts of the protected lands. Article content The province announced in November that it is removing about 7,400 acres from 15 different areas in the … Read more

Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada interpreter accused of fraud

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Article content An interpreter contracted by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada faces fraud charges for allegedly allowing “imposters” to appear at more than 130 online hearings using his name. Article content Toronto Police allege the accredited interpreter and translator defrauded the IRB, and incoming refugee and immigrant claimants, by “allowing and facilitating unidentified … Read more

16 days from London to Morocco: All the places you can see on new rail adventure through Europe

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Train travel is booming in Europe, but what if it could take you beyond the continent? A new overland trip to northern Africa with flight-free travel company Byway proves you don’t need to hop on a plane to venture further afield. A combination of train, bus and ferry takes you on a 16-day adventure from … Read more

Libby Mettam: Leadership challenge on for WA Liberals with David Honey’s position at risk

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The decision by Western Australia’s opposition leader to stand down has prompted one of the State’s two Liberal MPs in the lower house to challenge for the party leadership. WA Opposition leader Mia Davies announced her resignation on Friday, saying she didn’t have enough “fuel left in the tank” to go on. Ms Davies is … Read more

GOP Chair Ronna McDaniel is elected for two more years : NPR

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Re-elected Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel holds a gavel while speaking at the committee’s winter meeting in Dana Point, Calif., on Friday. Jae C. Hong/AP hide caption toggle caption Jae C. Hong/AP Re-elected Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel holds a gavel while speaking at the committee’s winter meeting in Dana Point, Calif., on … Read more