Rugby World Cup brought 30% more tourists to Japan from participating countries
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CALGARY — A new report says that the massive efforts to respond to and rebuild after May’s wildfire in Fort McMurray will spur economic growth in the coming years but leave insurance companies and governments with a tab of more than $5 billion.The Conference Board of Canada said in a report released Tuesday that the spending will add 0.4 per cent or $1.1 billion to Alberta’s GDP next year, followed by growth of 0.2 per cent and 0.1 per cent in 2018 and 2019, respectively.The ramp-up in reconstruction, needed to rebuild the nearly 2,000 homes and businesses destroyed by the May fire, is also expected to create about 9,000 jobs next year and cut a 0.1 percentage point off the unemployment rate.- Advertisement -The report concluded that the economic boost from spending on the fire this year will be more than offset by lost oilsands production as companies were forced to shut down operations, shaving off 0.1 per cent or $456 million from Alberta’s GDP.The Conference Board also warned that while the increased spending in the coming years will boost the GDP, it isn’t suggesting there will be any overall benefit to the disaster.“The true cost of this tragedy is its effect on people’s lives — the loss of personal items and homes — and livelihoods,” it said.Advertisement “While rebuilding and replacing lost assets will generate economic activity, this doesn’t suggest that Canadians in general or Albertans in particular will be better off economically.”The Conference Board said about $3.6 billion of the spending will be covered by insurance payouts, while governments will be on the hook for about $1.5 billion in firefighting, relief and rebuilding costs.Another $200 million came from early payouts from the Alberta government, the Canadian Red Cross and oilsands companies to cover immediate household needs, bringing the total estimated cost of the fire by the end of 2019 to $5.3 billion.The report says responsibility for covering costs of the fire are in stark contrast to the 2013 Alberta floods, where provincial and federal governments took a $3 billion loss compared with $1.8 billion for insurers because of a general lack of flood insurance.Advertisement The report also says that while governments will see a boost in personal income and sales taxes, corporate income tax over the next three years will overall be lower than what the Conference Board had forecasted before the fire because of foregone revenues from oil companies.Besides forcing the evacuation of close to 90,000 residents from the Fort McMurray area, the fire also resulted in major oilsands operations losing 47 million barrels in production and $1.4 billion in potential revenue.The Conference Board said this year’s shortfall in oil production means Alberta will see an overall $25 million loss in royalties and a $58 million reduction in corporate income tax between 2016 and 2019, while increased personal and indirect taxes will offset that for an overall $41 million increase in tax revenue.
SAUGUS – Sheriff’s officials said Saturday they have received two complaints charging that officers acted improperly as they broke up an after-hours party two weeks ago in Saugus. Sheriff’s deputies broke up the party May 19 and detained 70 people, a police report said. More than 40 teenagers were cited for curfew violations. Now, some of the teens are saying officers used excessive force. One complaint was filed two days after the party and sheriff’s officials said they expect a second complaint also to be formally filed after a man talked to the station captain Friday about his concerns. “The complaint that was a direct result of the party is being investigated,” said Lt. Larry Gump. Gump said several commendations also have been filed by residents in the neighborhood where the party took place, thanking deputies for their handling of the situation. But several partygoers say sheriff’s deputies used inappropriate language and excessive force in breaking up the party. connie.llanos@dailynews.com (661) 257-5254 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set!
West Ham defender Winston Reid 1 Sam Allardyce admits Winston Reid’s contract situation has become a concern for him and the club’s owners.The New Zealand defender, one of the Hammers’ outstanding players since their return to the Premier League, has been linked with a move to Liverpool and could move for free when his contract expires in the summer.At 26, he can walk away for nothing and can even sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club as soon as January.West Ham are desperate to keep the centre–back but have so far failed to convince him to sign.And Allardyce said: “It is not only a concern for me, but it is a concern for the owners.“There’s been talk about Winston and his contract for a pretty long period now which is obviously not my responsibility.“But hopefully sooner rather than later that will come to a conclusion and a positive one. I can only hope that it is going to be a positive result in the end.“It’s not that he doesn’t want to stay – it’s about the financial remuneration and whether they can come to the right level and right give or take or negotiation that gets us to a point where he will say, ‘Yes’.”
Ibrahimovic ensured United secured a point 1 That’s one way to keep things interesting at the top of the Premier League.Manchester United and Liverpool’s 1-1 draw means there is just five points between United in sixth on 40 points and second-placed Tottenham on 45 points, with leaders Chelsea in front with 52.At Old Trafford it was Liverpool who struck first through James Milner’s penalty, but a fantastic header from Zlatan Ibrahimovic levelled the scores with six minutes left on the clock.It would have taken a brave man to bet against Milner scoring – the result of a Paul Pogba handball – considering he has scored each of his last 10 penalties in the Premier League.But it’s Simon Mignolet who the visitors should thank for going in at half-time with their 1-0 lead intact. The goalkeeper made two superb saves to deny both Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.Ten minutes after the restart Anthony Martial was unlucky not to equalise when Mkhitaryan burst into the box on the right hand side, but the cross was too quick for the Frenchman to reach.At the other end, David De Gea was alert to make sure Liverpool didn’t double their lead, with both Roberto Firmino and Adam Lallana seeing their powerful shots saved.And then in the final ten minutes Ibrahimovic got the all-important goal when he guided in a cross from the right after an initial effort from Maroune Fellaini cannoned off the post.
1 Alexandre Lacazette in action for Lyon Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette has put Arsenal and West Ham on red alert by revealing he wants ‘a change of scenery’.The France international was the subject of interest from the Premier League pair last summer, but they both failed to agree a fee for the 25-year-old.However, Lacazette has now confessed he is ready to move on from Lyon at the end of the season as he wants a fresh challenge.“I think that the right moment has arrived to leave,” Lacazette told television show Canal Football Club.“I think that this summer I will need a change of scenery and discover something else, still with the idea of advancing and progressing in terms of football and as a person.“I will continue to work, in the hope that good opportunities will come this summer.”
A final draft should be presented to the Covina planning commission again in September, Priest said. After it receives a nod from the commission, it will go before the City Council. City News Service contributed to this story. jennifer.mclain@sgvn.com (626) 962-8811, Ext. 2477160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MOREWhy these photogenic dumplings are popping up in Los Angeles“People will get real cute with this, and park their RV in one location and then move it several feet away within that 72-hour-period,” Priest said. “Because the city has the burden of proof, it is very difficult to gauge this.” The 12-member ad hoc committee is compromised of five people who support RVs, five “non-RVers,” and two planning commissioners who serve as advisers, committee member Jerry Jaskol said. Among the recommendations will be that sleeping in parked RVs be prohibited and that RVs parked in the front yard cannot block sidewalks. If there are no sidewalks, there is a 7-foot setback requirement, Priest said. The committee will also recommend no overnight parking on streets unless RV owners apply for a permit. Up to 48permits will be distributed annually to an owner, but no more than seven in one month, Priest said. Similarly, on Wednesday the Los Angeles City Council approved a ban that limits RV, motorhome and big-rig parking on streets from 2 to 6 a.m., although overnight parking permits will be available. COVINA – No setbacks, a ban on overnight parking and prohibiting people from sleeping in their recreational vehicles are just some of the recommendations an RV ad hoc committee will make to the Covina Planning Commission on Tuesday. The committee, which wrapped up the last of six meetings Wednesday night, was created by the Planning Commission in April to re-examine where RVs can park and how they can be used in the city. This was sparked by the planning commission’s approval of a restrictive resolution denied by the City Council in March, officials said. “What the ad hoc committee has done,” Assistant City Attorney William Priest said, “is come up with regulations that are based on physical measurements and not to depend on time measurements.” The current code, which states drivers can’t park their RVs in their front driveways for more than 72 hours, is difficult to enforce, Priest said. 
“Jordan is an outstanding young England youth international who will be an excellent addition to the Rangers squad,” Rangers manager Mark Warburton told the club’s official website.“Technically gifted and game aware, he also has a first-class character and displays a tigerish desire to reach the highest levels of the game.“It is a pleasure to welcome him to the club.”Rossiter said: “I am made up to be here, it is a great club with a lot of history, you look at the likes of Rangers’ teams and players over the years and I am really looking forward to getting started. Rangers have agreed the signing of Liverpool’s teenage midfielder Jordan Rossiter.Rossiter will leave the English Premier League side at the end of his contract and he has committed to signing a four-year contract with Rangers.Though the midfielder is moving at the end of his current deal, compensation will be due to the club that trained him, withe the cost likely to be in the region of £330,000.The 19-year-old has only made one first team appearance for the Anfield club this season but has come through the youth ranks on Merseyside and is an England cap at every youth level up to Under-19s. “I have come from a massive club like Liverpool to another massive club like Rangers so it is a great feeling for me and an honour.”“I know Frank McParland from my Liverpool days and working with the academy with him and he is a great fella. I am looking forward to working with him again and getting started here.”
On Saturday, April 28th, 2018 the Indiana State Police participated in the 15th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA.) The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft. Collection sites were set up nationwide for expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs to be turned in for destruction. This program is intended for liquid and pill medications.The Indiana State Police set up collections sites at every post (except the Toll Road.) The Indianapolis post collected 150 pounds of medications between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday. Statewide the Indiana State Police collected a total of 1,752 pounds of unused or expired medication. Below is a list of each locations results for Saturday.The Scott County Partnership in collaboration with the Scottsburg Police Department and the Scott County Sheriff’s Department collected 241.4 pounds of medications.Reserve Sheriff Deputy Ben Mills and Scottsburg PD Assistant Chief David Hardin assisted with collecting the unused, expired, and unwanted medications at Scottsburg Walmart.Sixty people visit the booth.Scott County turned in enough unwanted medications to fill 12 boxes, or 241.4 pounds.It is the best turn out and most pounds ever collected during one of these events.The Scott County Partnership would like to thank everyone who helped make this an amazingly successful event for Scott County.
Sixth class children of Lurgybrack NS have raised an enormous €1,400 for local charities during their charity bake sale!Mr Reynolds’ class and Ms Daly’s class hosted the bake sale in the school last week.The classes donated €700 to Down Syndrome Donegal and Donegal Hospice. Dr James McDaid from Donegal Hospice Lurgybrack NS children raise a whopping €1,400 for local charities was last modified: June 23rd, 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:bake salecharitylurgyback ns