Tag: Local Government
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Zamboanga City Activates Police Station 12 to Boost Public Safety
New Police Station 12 Opens in Zamboanga City In a ceremony on Wednesday, October 15, Zamboanga City formally activated Police Station 12, located in Barangay Talon-Talon. The move marks a strategic expansion of the city’s law enforcement network as officials aim to strengthen public safety and police responsiveness in fast-growing communities across the area. Leadership…
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Public Risk Across Local Frontiers: Procurement, Environment, and Road Safety
Introduction: Linking Local Incidents to a Broader Public-Policy Horizon Three seemingly unrelated local events from different countries illuminate a common theme: the quality of governance, transparency, and risk communication shapes public trust as much as outcomes themselves. From Ireland’s public-procurement scrutiny surrounding ventilator contracts to Canada’s environmental health update for Falconbridge residents, and finally to…
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Caerphilly by-election: BBC Wales debate features candidates on NHS, immigration and local services
Caerphilly by-election takes center stage as candidates take the debate floor The Caerphilly by-election, triggered by the death of Labour’s Hefin David, will decide who represents the constituency in the Senedd for the next six months. Voting is open to eligible residents aged 16 and over who are British, Irish, or EU citizens living in…
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Caerphilly by-election: BBC Wales debate brings candidates under scrutiny
Caerphilly by-election: what’s at stake? The Caerphilly by-election, set for 23 October, will determine who will serve as the Member of the Senedd (MS) for the next six months. Triggered by the sudden death of Labour’s Hefin David, the election runs alongside broader Welsh Parliament plans slated for May 2026. Voters in Caerphilly will choose…
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Helena Moreno Wins New Orleans Mayor Race: A New Era for the Crescent City
Moreno Secures a Clear Victory to Lead New Orleans Democrat Helena Moreno emerged victorious in New Orleans’ mayoral race, winning 55% of the vote with all precincts reporting in Saturday’s results. Moreno’s outright win avoids a runoff in a crowded field that included fellow City Council member Oliver Thomas and state Sen. Royce Duplessis. She…
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Helena Moreno Wins New Orleans Mayor Election—A New Era
Moreno Secures a Clear Victory in a Crowded Field New Orleans confronts a transition with Helena Moreno, a longtime City Council member, clinching the mayoral race with a decisive 55% of the vote. With all precincts reporting, Moreno avoided a runoff in a field crowded by prominent candidates, signaling strong support for her agenda of…
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Marikina Cancels Classes Over Rising Flu Cases, Two-Day Health Break
Marikina announces two-day class suspension to curb flu spread The City Government of Marikina has declared a two-day suspension of classes in all public and private schools in response to a surge in flu and flu-like illnesses. The precautionary measure will take effect on Monday, October 13, and continue through Tuesday, October 14, as recommended…
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Dublin Councillor Signs Undertakings Not to Film Pepper Finance Staff
Overview: Court-Ordered Undertakings in a Sensitive Dispute In Dublin, independent city councillor Gavin Pepper has agreed, under court order, not to attend or film outside the homes of staff employed by Pepper Finance Corporation, a credit-servicing and asset-management firm. The agreement marks a pivotal moment in a dispute that has uniquely blended local politics, social…
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Vancouver Park Board Apology Over Harry Potter Event Draws J.K. Rowling’s Attention
Background: The controversy unfolds in Stanley Park The Vancouver Park Board recently passed a motion to apologize to the 2SLGBTQ+ community for its decision to host the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience in Stanley Park in November. The event, which features immersive experiences inspired by J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world, became a flashpoint in debates over…
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Dublin Councillor Gavin Pepper Agrees to Ban Filming Pepper Finance Staff Ahead of Court Ruling
Overview of the Case In a High Court proceeding, Dublin city councillor Gavin Pepper, an Independent elected representative for the Ballymun/Finglas area, undertook not to attend or film outside the homes or premises of staff connected to Pepper Finance Corporation, a credit-servicing and asset-management company. The case centers on Pepper’s social media activity outside the…