Peace River Regional District looking at 9-1-1 changes
Dawson Creek Fire Department provides dispatch services for 7 fire departments and handles around 700 calls per year. Costs for dispatching have gone up 22% from 2010 to 2016. Total costs have gone up from $186,000 to $238,000. Dawson Creek serves Arras, Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Moberly Lake, Peace Coupe, Tomslake as well as Tumbler Ridge.Fort St. John Fire Department provides dispatch services for 4 fire departments and handles around 1,000 calls a year. Costs for dispatching have gone up as well 20% from 2010 to 2016. Total costs have gone up from $186,000 to $220,000. Fort St. John serves Charlie Lake, Fort St. John, Huston’s Hope and Taylor.If changes were approved, E-Comm would be the PSAP. E-Comm already provides 9-1-1 services for 3.5 million residents of BC and handles over 1.2 million 9-1-1 calls every year.If the Board does decide to go with E-Comm, it is estimated that they will save around $1.56 million over 5-years, which is a 64% cost reduction.Advertisement DAWSON CREEK, B.C. – The Peace River Regional District is looking at making changes when it comes to 9-1-1 service and dispatching with a recommendation of entering into a new 5-year agreement with E-Comm.At a committee of the whole meeting today, Trish Morgan, General Manager of Community and Electoral Area Services with the Peace River Regional District, outlined what those changes would look like.Currently, the RCMP provides the Public Safety Answer Point (PSAP). In December of 2013, the PRRD entered into a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to provide this service until March 31st, 2017. If changes were made, E-Comm would be the PSAP instead of the RCMP. A request for Expression of Interest was issued on November 1, 2015.- Advertisement -The Regional District did receive two RFEI’s. One from the City of Fort St. John, and one from E-Comm in Vancouver. The RCMP chose not to submit at RFEI, although they were given the chance to participate. Then in January of 2016, the Board had given staff permission to let the City of Fort St. John and E-Comm to submit proposals for 9-1-1 service. The District only received one proposal in the end, which was from E-Comm.RCMP costs have increased substantially over the last few years. From 2002 to 2015, costs have gone up 358% from $100,000 to $440,000. From 2010 to 2016, costs have gone up 55% from $294,000 to $458,000.As of now, 9-1-1 calls go to the PSAP in Prince George. Ambulance calls go to Kamloops. Fire calls are dispatched to Dawson Creek or Fort St. John.Advertisement
@hoganstandgaa thanks for mention #gaajersey out next week #GAA #allireland pic.twitter.com/yCYcIQ68oY— Goats Dont Shave (@GoatsDontShave1) July 15, 2016Pat Gallagher from the legendary band Goats Don’t Shave has teamed up with Letterkenny’s Phat Kiidz to create the new summer anthem ‘GAA Jersey’. They have been shooting a highly anticipated music video in Ballybofey.Watch this space!LISTEN: ‘GAA Jersey’ by Pat Gallagher and Phat Kiidz to be a huge summer hit was last modified: July 20th, 2016 by Elaine McCalligShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:gaa jerseyGoats Dont ShavePat Gallagherphat kiidz
It appears Sergej Milinkovic-Savic will not be playing at Old Trafford next season Manchester United are reportedly set to withdraw their interest in Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic – because he is considered too expensive. Milinkovic-Savic was on show for Serbia in their 1-0 win over Costa Rica. The 23-year-old has emerged as one of the most in-demand players of the summer transfer market following his sparkling form in Italy.Serbia international Milinkovic-Savic scored 12 goals in 35 Serie A outings from central midfield last term and now Europe’s biggest clubs are circling.He also impressed at the World Cup in his nation’s 1-0 victory over Costa Rica, which prompted United fans to urge their club to bring the up-and-coming star to Old Trafford. 2 2 United have been heavily linked with the Spain-born Serbian while Real Madrid, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are also in the hunt.But now Sky Sport Italia has claimed that the four-horse race is now down to one – with Madrid the only club ready to pay anywhere near his £131million asking price.It has been reported that United, Juve and PSG believe that figure is way above his market value which could give Madrid a clear run at signing him this summer.The midfielder remains under contract until 2022 and is set to bank Lazio a vast profit on the £16.2m they paid Genk for him in 2015.
AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MOREWalnut’s Malik Khouzam voted Southern California Boys Athlete of the Week Detect your child’s reading problems, 7-9 p.m., Summit View Elementary School auditorium, 6455 Coldwater Canyon Ave., Valley Glen. Call (310) 305-2989. Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council will meet, 7-9 p.m. at Mount Gleason Middle School Multi-Purpose Room, 10965 Mount Gleason Ave., Sunland. Northridge East Neighborhood Council will meet, 7 p.m., Andasol Elementary School, 10126 Encino Ave., Northridge. Valley Interfaith Council Network digital media speaker series, 6-10 p.m. at The Victorian, 2640 Main St., Santa Monica. Call (310) 392-4956. Stough Canyon Nature Center will have a Full Moon Evening Hike at 2300 Walnut Ave., Burbank. Call (818) 238-5440 for exact time. Hikers should bring water and wear appropriate clothes. WEDNESDAY: Castlebay Lane Elementary School will host a Scholastic Book Fair, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. today through Friday, 19010 Castlebay Lane, Northridge. The book fair will run through Friday. Call (818) 360-1908. Los Angeles Valley College will hold a teach-in and panel discussion on the Iraq war, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Monarch Hall, 5800 Fulton Ave., Valley Glen. Free. Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association will meet, 7:30 p.m., Sunkist Building, 14130 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks. “Weapons of Mass Delusion: How Poor Intelligence Triggered the Invasion of Iraq,” noon discussion, Moorpark College Communication Building, 7075 Campus Road. Call (805) 378-1431. Mail Datebook entries – including time, date, location and a phone number – to Daily News City Desk, P.O. Box 4200, Woodland Hills, CA 91365; fax (818) 713-0058; e-mail dnmetro@dailynews.com. 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set!
Karora Gradual Tan Golden GirlPOST-HOLIDAY BOOST FOR SKIN AND HAIRSo your back from holidays and your skin and hair needs some TLC. Here are a few tips and products to watch out for.Karora Gradual Tan Golden Girl light/medium150ml (rpp€14.99) available from pharmaciesThe advantage of using a gradual tan moisturiser is the amount of control you have over the depth of colour you want.I firmly believe in “loving the skin you’re in” but if you’re determined to tan, then this is a safe alternative to traditional baking in the sun. A gradual tan is a great starting point if you are a self-tan novice.Irish brand Karora is taking centre stage with its self tan products and its Gradual Tan has proved to be a popular brand with its “subtle sun-kissed colour with intense hydration for face and body.”Gradual tanning products contain less dihydroxyacetone (DHA), the additive that darkens the skin.This means that it is less likely to streak.The first thing noticeable about Karora Gradual Tan is the scent. It has a very strong citrus scent which did linger after application. It was easy to apply and very hydrating. It was also suitable for the face as well as body.Thankfully, it had gone by the next day and the colour was a delicate shade and I was very pleased with it.I felt it did suit a Celtic complexion. It wasn’t orange at all.As with all gradual tans, if you prefer a deeper tan, then, add another layer and build up to your desired colour. Would I use it again? Yes, it was one of the few gradual tans that gave a subtle colour without streaking.Other products for the Karora self-tanning range include:Karora Tinted Self Tan Mist in either dark or golden glow.Garnier Ambre Solaire After Sun Hydrating Tan Maintainer 200ml €5.84This product is very rich and glides easily over the skin making application a doddle.It does have a lingering fake tan biscuity smell but delivers good coverage with a more obvious colour compared with the Karora product after one application.The downside for me was the scent was still quite strong the following day. The colour was nice and the product moisturised the skin really well.Garnier Skin Naturals Summer Body Moisturising Lotion – 250ml €3.49This is a lovely product and very affordable.Sometimes there’s no getting away from a fake tan smell and this is just is the same for this one but it did go away eventually and I was pleased with the subtle colour.FIRST-AID FOR HAIRIt’s not just you that can suffer from holiday blues, your hair can suffer some serious damage as a result of UV rays, salt, humidity and chlorine.Here are some tips to help restore lifeless, straw-like hair back to healthy, shiny locksHave your hair cut.Even it’s just a trim, it will make a huge difference to your hair health. Getting those damaged ends chopped will prevent further damage and encourage healthy re-growth.An intensive salon rescue treatment to help replace the moisture lost through sun damage is a good idea but that can be done at home if your budget doesn’t stretch that far.USE A DEEP CLEANSING SHAMPOOThis will help to clear your hair of a build up of chlorine. Follow with a good conditioning treatment or moisturising masque and you will see a noticeable difference. Just try to avoid washing your hair everyday for a while.AVOID OVER-USE OF HAIR STRAIGHTENERSUsing straighteners too often and incorrectly will cause damage to hair.Try and have a rest day from use to help your hair recover from its holiday.* Dove Intensive Repair Shampoo 250ml €1.89* Naked Shine Unveiled Hydrating Conditioner 250ml €5.89LIFESTYLE: POST-HOLIDAY BOOST FOR SKIN AND HAIR was last modified: August 20th, 2013 by John2Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:Karora Gradual Tan Golden GirlLIFESTYLE: POST-HOLIDAY BOOST FOR SKIN AND HAIR
A local karate dojo recently hosted a prestigious and historic karate and kobudo event in Donegal.The event was hosted by Okinawa Shogen-Ryu Karate-Do Ireland and headed by Michael Quinn 5 th Dan who hosted 3 Okinawan teachers for a 10 day period. The teachers were Kiyomasa Maeda, Hanshi 10th Dan, Chikara Shinjo 6 th Dan and Toshihiko Tamashiro 5 th Dan.This was the first time an Okinawan karate event of this scale was attempted in Ireland, and it proved to be a highly successful one.Large numbers of karate students from all around Ireland attended to train with Kiyomasa Maeda in a 3 day open seminar, including a number of senior Shotokan instructors and their students, plus a good number of Shobayashi, Matusbayashi and other styles. The event also seen karate people travelling from Canada and the USA.Kiyomasa Maeda is the highest ranked karate teacher to have ever visited Ireland. His visit drew a lot of interest, and additionally from martial arts students with an interest in training in Yamane Ryu kobudo (weapons) in which Maeda, Sensei holds a 9 th Dan rank. Michael Quinn is a direct student of Maeda, and he travels on an annual basis to train at the main dojo in Itoman, Okinawa, Japan. Michael teaches out of the Makoto Shogen-Ryu Karate Dojo which is based between Letterkenny and Ballybofey both adult and children’s karate classes.During the 10 days that the Okinawan teachers spent here, it provided lots of learning opportunities for both Michael and his students.There were several classes daily in the Makoto Karate Dojo in both karate and kobudo, and all students got a chance to have their kata and techniques checked. All of the students, both adults and children also the chance to speak with the Okinawan teachers. The teachers all stayed in Michael’s house, and this provided additional opportunities to ask questions and get a more in-depth insight and knowledge about karate.Following on from this seminar, plans are already well underway for another seminar in Ireland in the near future.Billy Reynolds who taught Shotokan in a Drogheda based dojo was so impressed with the Shogen-Ryu system that he has made the decision to transition to from Shotokan to Shogen-Ryu, and has formally asked Michael to be his teacher.There are also a number of other clubs in Ireland and around Europe who are in the process of moving to the Shogen-Ryu system under the guidance of Michael and negotiations are well underway. Following the seminar has been a very busy period for Michael. He has been requested to teach a number of seminars both in Ireland and around Europe.He has also had a number of clubs who are currently training in sports karate regularly attend his dojo to train in the life protections applications which is the original purpose of Okinawan karate. His dojo is open to anyone who has a genuine interest in learning either Okinawan karate or kobudo regardless of their current style or system.Rank testing also took place for some of the local students, and this was overseen by the Okinawan teachers in the Makoto Karate Dojo.Mark Boyle was graded to 1 st Dan, while Conor McCrudden was graded to 3 rd Dan. Michael is the most senior instructor on Okinawan karate in Ireland to both train directly with an Okinawan teacher, and also to take the grading examinations and to grade on Okinawa.World-renowned karate teacher hosts successful seminar in Donegal was last modified: October 1st, 2017 by Elaine McCalligShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:donegalKarateokinawa
A new study has revealed that more than one in six Irish households are paying private health bills they can’t afford. The research found that unaffordable private health spending – both private health insurance and out-of-pocket bills like GP fees and outpatient fees – increased from 15% in 2009/2010 at the height of the recession to nearly 19% in 2015/2016.The Trinity College study found over 20% of households had medical cards but were also paying out for private health insurance, according to the Irish Mirror. The researchers said shortcomings in the public healthcare system are also important factors behind the spending on private policies by people living on the poverty line.Health economist, Dr. Bridget Johnston, who is one of the authors of the paper, said the study shows that some people living in poverty feel they have to have private health insurance.He said: “Poorer people are spending a lot more on private health insurance relative to their ability to pay than richer households.“They are afraid of the system. Some of that might be misplaced. There could be a perception they can’t get access to services. “There is something going on here that the poorest and most vulnerable households in Ireland feel it is absolutely necessary to spend large proportion of their household consumption of these types of things.”Along with private health insurance, the paper identified out-of-pocket expenses such as GP fees, home help, nursing home, dental, outpatient fees, over-the-counter drugs and prescribed drugs as contributing towards financial hardship.The authors said: “There are high levels of spending among households with medical cards for services which should be free of charge in the General Medical Scheme or public system.”The study found that 16% of spending among medical card holders with unaffordable expenditure went towards GP, inpatient and outpatient care – services that should be provided free of charge through the public system.The study, just published in Health Policy, noted that 19% and 19.9% of households were classified as poor in 2009-10 and 2015-16, respectively. Figures from the study showed that health insurance took up nearly 10% of all total spending in the poorest households – while it was just over 3% for the richest households.The researchers found that poorer households, most with medical cards, were disproportionately affected by new medical card policies introduced during the economic downturn.“This calls into question policies which have introduced new charges for medical card holders over the austerity period and in particular the imposition and increase of the prescription item levy”, said the study. Advertisement One in six Irish families paying for private health care they can’t afford, study shows was last modified: September 1st, 2019 by Staff WriterShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)
OAKLAND – As he exited the Warriors’ locker room, Draymond Green walked with a noticeable limp.He had sprained his left ankle in the Warriors’ 118-112 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday at Oracle Arena. Green called the moment “painful” when he stepped on DeMarcus Cousins’ foot late in the fourth quarter. But Green smiled as he navigated around an arena hallway.“I’ll be all right,” Green said. The Warriors do not know definitively if Green will be all right. They determined …
13 January 2015South Africa has joined the international community in condemning “in the strongest possible terms the inhumane and barbaric attacks by Boko Haram against at least 16 towns and villages in the north and north east of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”.The Department of International Relations and Co-operation (Dirco) released a statement in the wake of last week’s massacres, in which 2 000 people were reportedly killed and thousands more fled into neighbouring countries.“Deliberate attacks against innocent civilians are contraventions of well-established international human rights and humanitarian law and constitute a crime against humanity,” Dirco said.“In this regard, the South African government reiterates its stance that terrorism in any form and from whichever quarter cannot be condoned and South Africa stands firmly with the international community in condemning all forms of terrorism, and these acts in particular. South Africa will continue to support regional and international efforts to address the scourge of terrorism in all its forms.”South Africa extended its condolences to the Nigeria, especially to the families of the deceased.Boko Haram attacked the town of Baga and surrounding villages in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria last week in what Amnesty International has said is possibly the deadliest in the group’s history.“The attack on Baga and surrounding towns looks as if it could be Boko Haram’s deadliest act in a catalogue of increasingly heinous attacks carried out by the group,” said Daniel Eyre, Nigeria researcher for Amnesty International.“If reports that the town was largely razed to the ground and that hundreds or even as many as 2 000 civilians were killed are true, this marks a disturbing and bloody escalation of Boko Haram’s ongoing onslaught against the civilian population.”The attack reiterated “the urgent need for Boko Haram to stop the senseless killing of civilians and for the Nigerian government to take measures to protect a population who live in constant fear of such attacks”, he said.UN secretary-general added his voice to the growing condemnation of the attack, saying the UN was “ready to assist the Nigerian government and all affected neighbouring states in bringing an end to the violence and to alleviate the suffering of civilians with all available means and resources”.Other nations that have condemned the attack and spoken of their support for the people of Nigeria, are France, itself suffering terrorist attacks last week; Canada; and the United States.“The perpetrators of these heinous attacks must be held accountable. Together with its African and international partners, France stands resolutely alongside Nigeria in the fight against terrorism,” said France’s ministry of foreign affairs.Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said: “This ongoing brutality against civilians is despicable. I am appalled by these reports of entire towns burnt to the ground and the violent slaughter of entire communities.“Canada, in solidarity with the international community, will continue to support the people of Nigeria.”Washington issued a statement condemning “the recent escalation of attacks on civilians carried out by Boko Haram, which shows no regard for human life. All those responsible for these recurring terrorist attacks must be held accountable”.The US said it was committed to working with Nigeria and its neighbours to end the scourge of Boko Haram.SAinfo reporter
By Molly C. HerndonMilitary Service Members are commonly victims of scams. Deployment, moves, and the inexperience of young Service Members make this group especially vulnerable to unscrupulous business and individuals.Photo by NoveltyCREW (licensed by Creative Commons)By becoming aware of common scams, Service Members can be better prepared for these practices. The Military Consumer website houses a great deal of resources for military families and Service Members. This site is also the place to submit a consumer complaint about a business.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau also has many resources for Service Members to use to avoid becoming a victim of a scam. This site offers details on VA Benefits scams and information about how the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act grants Service Members additional protection against scams.On March 20 at 11 a.m. ET, the Military Families Learning Network will present a Personal Finance webinar on Common Consumer Frauds & How to Avoid Them. Dr. Barbara O’Neill will present this 90-minute session worth 1.5 CEUs for AFC-credential participants. Review resources on this topic and join the session here.This post was published on the Military Families Learning Network blog on March 10, 2014.