A missile launch by North Korea sparked confusion in northern Japan, where an evacuation order was abruptly retracted A missile launch by North Korea sparked confusion in northern Japan, where an evacuation order was issued and then retracted within 30 minutes. Sirens blared across Hokkaido and residents were told to “evacuate immediately” on Thursday morning. […]
Continue ReadingThousands of homes are set to be built near the historic DeSoto Speedway in East Manatee County following approval from the Manatee County Commission last week. It’s the first time the commissioners have approved a new development past the latest location of the county’s development boundary line, which protects agricultural land to the east. A […]
Continue ReadingManatee County Two large-scale development projects working their way through the Manatee County permitting process could bring nearly 10,000 new homes to land that has traditionally been used for agricultural purposes. [–> Neighbors are saying the projects, Taylor Ranch and East River Ranch, are too large, and too much for the rural roads to handle. […]
Continue ReadingThe available lots range from a roadless escape to a ready-to-build home already drawn up. Empty plots of land are few and far between in Squamish these days. Much like the rest of the housing in town, they are also often expensive. Currently, on Real Estate Works (REW), there are 13 lots listed for sale, […]
Continue ReadingThe oil drilling development would be on federal land US government officials are expected to make a decision on one of the biggest US oil projects in decades this week. Environmental groups and some Native residents have long opposed the proposal because of its potential for climate impacts and wildlife damage. But the opposition has […]
Continue ReadingGetty A proposed trade indirect general manager Chris Ballard and the Indianapolis Colts a former Heisman Trophy winner. The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly closing in on who will become their next head coach. It wouldn’t be surprising if the team also found a long-term solution at quarterback this offseason. NFL writer Michael Renner of Pro […]
Continue ReadingLAND O’ LAKES, Fla. — Linda Shotsberger’s fight started off in the new year when she saw something that didn’t look right. “I had turned yellow that was my only sign. And then they started testing and they found out I had pancreatic cancer,” she said. Linda said she was lucky the cancer was still […]
Continue ReadingA West Kootenay property owner is seeking fair compensation for landowners across the province. Pend d’Oreille resident Jim Urquhart is putting out the call to BC landowners who have electrical transmission line right-of-ways on their private property, to come together and discuss what the government and civil society have determined constitutes fair, owed land-use compensation. […]
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