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‘The last brave thing that happened’: How the injecting room led the way on drug reform We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Save Normal text size Advertisement The Kings Cross injecting room’s first medical director said she doubts the centre would have opened in today’s political environment as it was “the last brave thing that happened” in drug reform. The injecting room arose out of the Drug Summit held after ...

UDO, which is 330 pages in its current form, includes 14 articles, each pertaining to certain subjects like zoning, lighting, landscaping and others.  Among the most contentious issues for city residents are proposed changes to the single-family residential (R-1) zone district, renamed Low Density Residential in the UDO, and the Traditional Residential Neighborhood zone district, called Traditional Neighborhood Residential in the UDO. Planners say the goal of the changes is to slowly in...

Cougars defeat a No.1 ranked team for the first time in the DII era Cress and Cuevas lead USF Softball to a 2-1 win over No. 1 Augustana in G2 to earn a split in the city rivalry matchup By Kristin Hergert Apr 22, 2021 9:31 PM SIOUX FALLS , S.D. (KELO.com)  —  When presented with opportunity, the University of Sioux Falls Softball Team (15-16, 9-8 NSIC) delivered as freshman pitcher Hanna Cress threw a gem in the circle and freshman catcher Damaris Cuevas hit a two-run home run to p...

City officials outline benefits of approving tax breaks for businesses, development Holland Sentinel, The (MI) Apr. 20—HOLLAND — City officials are working to clear up misconceptions about tax breaks. Tax breaks, or credits, are opportunities that begin at the state level. They are made available to businesses or developments that meet specific parameters. And, as a whole, they are designed to encourage growth in areas where growth might not otherwise be possible. "The incentive toolbox is ...

Photo by Gift Habeshaw on Unsplash You get up early to start work while also getting the kids ready for school, then tackle the school drop-off but dont forget to catch Suvirs mom at the gate to confirm shes able to help out with the school fundraiser next week, then back to the office to take the morning meetings while making sure theres a healthy lunch for the kids before they need to be dropped at their extramural classes while you finish the final report and check that t...

     As late 2001 turned into 2002, I had just left airport consulting firm LeighFisher Associates to start my own cargo-focused firm and was managing (on a part-time consulting basis) air cargo affairs for Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), which needed supplemental support and I was available. Not only was it financially helpful to my then-fledgling firm but I gained invaluable insight into how an effecti...

April 1, 2021 If you have any words you’d like to share, any of your own playlists you’d like us to help distribute, or other content that has helped you navigate this difficult time, please share them with us. Air Cargo News FlyingTypers hopes to be like an online hearth for our cargo family. #AirCargoCoronaContent   Air Belgium is operating four A330-200Fs for the French CMA CGM Group that just launched its cargo airline divisio...

Michigan’s hospitality industry fed up with shifting state standards By April 10, 2021 Legislation to tie occupancy limits in Michigan restaurants and event facilities to specific levels of coronavirus infections and hospitalizations has been approved by the state Senate. The effort is the latest in a string of attempts by Republican lawmakers to place checks on the authority of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration to unilaterally impose pandemic restrictions. Backers of SB 250 said ...

American Family’s Stauffacher, Yancy, Others Assume Key Leadership Posts April 1, 2021 The American Family Insurance group has announced leaders in several new and existing key positions. Jessie Stauffacher, president and CEO of CONNECT, powered by American Family Insurance, and Telisa Yancy, chief operating officer of American Family Insurance, will be promoted to top leadership positions reporting directly to president and CEO-elect Bill Westrate, who wil...

Best Friends Move Home to Launch Pet Wants Lee’s Summit Share Article This new mobile pet food and supplies company will offer free, personal delivery in Lee’s Summit, Raymore, Belton, Pleasant Hill, Independence, Blue Springs and the surrounding areas. Benjamin Ledbetter and Becca Van Beek with their Great Dane, Goose. We are looking forward to sharing our knowledge about the pet food industry, talking to people about what makes our products different – the freshness and the quality – ...