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Transport 09:47 Brussels region-wide 30km/h speed limit has led to a sharp drop in road accidents and injuries, and no noticeable increase in journey times, according to an initial assessment by the Brussels government. Since 1 January, the reduced speed limit has applied to the vast majority of the regions streets. A few major arteries remain at 50km/h. Brussels mobility minister Elke Van Den Brandt said the 30km/h rule had led to a drop in the number of serious accidents. In the first quarter...

Polluting companies pushed to clean up their act A tougher carbon trading scheme to match Britain’s lofty climate goals will mean heavy industries pay more for emissions 15 May 2021 • 12:00pm Tata Steel, like many in its ailing sector, is counting the cost of failing to clean up its carbon emissions. Its huge steelworks, which looms over Port Talbot, has made the small Welsh town one of the UK’s most polluted areas. While the company has made waves of job cuts at the plant, cutting emissi...

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  LETHBRIDGE, ALTA. -- Two weeks have gone by since indoor dining was allowed in Albertas pubs and restaurants, and like the rest of the province, Lethbridge businesses owners are feeling the financial sting. Many restaurant owners have had to scramble to open up outdoor seating areas in their parking lots to align with current restrictions, but with Lethbridges fierce wind, its no small task. "When were setting up our patio, were looking for ways to make it comfortable for people, we have...

  OTTAWA -- One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, there is optimism in one Ottawa community as shops slowly and carefully reopen their doors to shoppers that were there for them when they needed it most. The COVID-19 pandemic has included lockdowns and the closure of non-essential businesses, while also imposing new rules on how businesses operate in a bid to limit the spread of COVID-19. Nestled along the historic Rideau Canal is the village of Manotick. Boutiques and eateries line the ma...

The European Parliament is requesting all documentation concerning the nominations for the European Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) of the candidates from Belgium, Bulgaria and Portugal, where national ministers overruled the selection committee picks. In case of refusal, the Parliament will take the EU’s Council of Ministers to court, EURACTIV was told. Last September, the College of EPPO was sworn before the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg. The EPPO is the first independen...

The yearly faculty recital is put on by a group of volunteer staff members who wish to perform for students, faculty and the community. Despite experiencing small setbacks such as social distancing, the recital was able to be performed almost exactly like prior years. Assistant Professor of Horn, Amy Laursen, performed at the yearly staff recital on Jan. 25. Laursen said that putting on staff recitals is really beneficial for her students as it teaches them new things.  “I like to do ...

KORE to spin out BC-focused explorer Karus Gold The Long Valley project in California (Credit: KORE) As it looks to advance its two development projects in California, KORE Mining has announced plans to spin out its B.C. exploration holdings to Karus Gold, a new corporation. As part of this transaction, all of the Karus common shares would be distributed to KORE shareholders on a pro-rata basis to their ownership in the parent company. Karus will initially operate as a reporting issuer in B.C....

As it looks to advance its two development projects in California, KORE Mining has announced plans to spin out its B.C. exploration holdings to Karus Gold, a new corporation. As part of this transaction, all of the Karus common shares would be distributed to KORE shareholders on a pro-rata basis to their ownership in the parent company. Karus will initially operate as a reporting issuer in B.C. and Alberta, ahead of a rights offering planned for early 2021, which would then be followed by a p...

Intelligence committee. bret? >> bret: mike, thank you. the man who once ran the trump presenter campaign says former trump confidant roger stone talked up his connections to the founder of wikileaks and said they would be information coming from the website that would hurt the hillary clinton campaign. steve bannon, taking the stand today in stones federal trial, correspondent david spahn is outside the u.s. district court in washington with the latest. >> steve bannon said in court that roger ...