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Search Operation For Seven-year-old Girl Missing In Morocco Hindered By Storm, MP Says
Inaayah Makda, who is from Blackburn in Lancashire, was sitting on some rocks on the beach in Casablanca when she was hit by a large wave on Wednesday, her family has told the BBC. In a post on social media on Friday evening, the independent MP for Blackburn, Adnan Hussain, revealed search efforts are continuing but “have been hindered due to a storm”.
Brixham Residents 'don't Trust The Drinking Water' A Year After Disease Outbreak, MP Says
The water firm apologised after it found “small traces” of the parasite cryptosporidium – which causes cryptosporidiosis – in the Hillhead reservoir in May last year. At first, it said the water was safe to drink, but then had to issue a boil notice to 16,000 households and businesses in Brixham, Boohay, Kingswear, Roseland and North West Paignton. According to the UK Health Security Agency, a total of 118 cases were recorded, with locals telling Sky News at the time they were left sick for weeks.
Extend School Opening Date By A Week Due To Rainy Weather, MP Says
Thika Town MP Alice Ng’ang’a has called on the Ministry of Education to consider extension of the schools opening date on account of the prevailing rainy weather. Ms Nganga said next week’s opening date for the second term comes too soon given the heavy rains and floods being witnessed in several parts of the country.
Russians Indirectly Support Ukraine By Buying Dutch Flowers, MP Says
A Russian lawmaker on Wednesday criticized his fellow countrymen for allegedly purchasing billions of dollars worth of Dutch flowers for International Women’s Day, implying that the money was helping fund Ukraine's war effort. “Do you know where the money in most of these multibillion-dollar flows went to?” Oleg Nilov, from the systemic opposition party A Just Russia, asked lawmakers during a lower-house State Duma session. “To Holland,” he sai…
Porn Documentary “XSunami” Screened in Iranian Holy City of Mashhad
By Azadeh Karimi Some 300 people attended the invitation-only premiere of a feature-length documentary film titled “XSunami” (“Memoirs of a Porn Star”) at the Hoveyze Multiplex Cinema in the holy city of Mashhad, capital of the northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi, on November 11. SOURCE: KAYHAN LONDON The film is about a porn actress whose life story sheds light on the sexual revolution and on the history of lifestyle choices in American society.
COOPER, Francis “Frank” Gordon
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with family by his side on Thursday March 16, 2017 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Pearl (née Pike) for 65 years. Loving brother of Dorothea McGrath and predeceased by David and Jeanne. Frank will be missed by extended family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday March 20, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.
EDWARDS, Kenneth Charles
Courageously, after a lengthy time in hospital, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, March 24th, 2017 with family by his side. Kenny, dearly beloved husband of Deenie (née Brady) for 58 years. Loving father of Chris and wife Lisa Edwards, Susan and husband Dan McGuire. Loved poppa of Lucas and Rebecca Edwards; Hannah and Sierra McGuire. Survived by brother Doug and his wife Marg Edwards. Fondly remembered by his sisters-in-law Dolly Chennie; Virginia Brady and by many nieces and nephews.
POUWELS, Wilhelmina Johanna
Peacefully at Hillsdale Estates, Oshawa, on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Wilhelmina, in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Hendrikus ‘Harry’ Pouwels. Loving mother of Lou Pouwels of Oshawa. Dearly remembered by her sister Nellie Den Biesen of Peace River, Alberta, and her family; by her nieces and nephews in Holland.
ROSPOND, Kelly-Anne
Tragically, at St. Michael’s Hospital as the result of a car accident in Toronto on March 7, 2017, Kelly passed away at the age of 38. Loving mother of Madeline, Christopher and Garrett. Cherished daughter of Gordon and Bonnie Rospond. Treasured sister of Michael (Christina) and their daughter Olivia. Predeceased by her loving grandparents Stanley and Josephine Rospond, Harold and Stella Newsome. Kelly-Anne will be sadly missed by extended family and many friends.
Police continue search for missing man Kevin Zapp
The Durham Regional Police continue to search for an Oshawa man who has been missing since April, and are now releasing more images of the man’s tattoos in the hopes that they may help generate some leads. Kevin Zapp, 32, was last seen walking in the Trowbridge Drive and Beatrice Street East area in Oshawa the evening of April 25. He has not been seen or heard from since.
Pushing victims rights in Ottawa
For the past six years, Oshawa resident Lisa Freeman has become a fierce critic of Canada’s correctional and parole system, and now it appears they may be heeding her words. Freeman’s father, Roland Slingerland, was murdered in February 1991 at the hands of Terry Porter. For the first 20 years after her father’s death, it was something she didn’t discuss at all.
Carbon tax plans a failure, MP says
While the federal Liberal Party has vowed to loosen regulations in its carbon tax set to come into effect next year, Oshawa’s MP is far from happy. Last week the Trudeau government announced it would be lowering the benchmarks where companies would start to pay taxes on emissions. Under original plans, companies would be required to pay tax on any emissions that exceeded 70 per cent of federal guidelines. On Aug.
Murky details on ethanol award
The final details around the money owed to FarmTech by the Oshawa Port Authority from the defunct ethanol plant proposal have been resolved, but that what means remains unclear. According to Gary Valcour, the chair of the port authority board, things have reached some form of a conclusion. “The only update I can give you is that the parties have resolved the matter,” he says.
Pakatan to introduce RM100 unlimited travel pass if it wins GE14, MP says
Pakatan to introduce RM100 unlimited travel pass if it wins GE14, MP says DAP's Ong Kian Ming said the initiative was needed to ease the burden of the people and increase ridership as well as usage of public transportation. ? Picture by Choo Choy MayKUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 — Opposition coalition Pakatan Harapan (PH) plans to introduce a monthly RM100 unlimited travel card for public transportation commute, should they come into power, DAPs Ong Kian Ming said.
Not easy for Pulai to fall to Opposition, MP says
Not easy for Pulai to fall to Opposition, MP says Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed says it will not be easy for Pulai to to fall to the Opposition in the next election. ? Picture by Choo Choy May JOHOR BARU, Dec 16 ? Pulai Member of Parliament Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed today stressed that it would not be that easy for the seat to fall to the Opposition in the 14th General Election (GE14) as claimed by Singapore think tank ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.
Half of Cambodia’s opposition have fled crackdown, MP says
Half of Cambodia’s opposition have fled crackdown, MP says Supporters of Kem Sokha, leader of the Cambodia National Rescue Party, stand outside the Appeal Court in Phnom Penh September 26, 2017. — Reuters picPHNOM PENH, Oct 4 — Nearly half of Cambodia’s opposition parliamentarians have fled abroad in the past month to escape a government crackdown that has battered their party with legal cases ahead of crunch polls, an MP said today.
Rafizi’s call for Edra IPO boycott nonsensical, MP says
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 ? Nonsensical and purely politically motivated ? that's how Member of Parliament for Setiawangsa Datuk Fauzi Zahari described the call by PKR Vice President Rafizi Ramli for Malaysian institutional investors to boycott the impending initial public offering (IPO) by Edra Power Holdings Sdn Bhd.
E-Kad for illegal immigrants extra red tape, MP says
Sim said he was informed in Parliament that the government has appointed three companies to do the rehiring process: Iman Sdn Bhd, MyEG Bhd and Bukit Megah Sdn Bhd. ? Picture by KE OoiKUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — A DAP lawmaker claimed today that a temporary card that employers can obtain from the Immigration Department to register undocumented migrants was not a free or straightforward process as reported.
Don’t politicise cycling tragedy, MP says
Datuk Irmohizam it was insensitive to link the cycling tragedy that killed eight teenagers to the administration of a certain leader. — Picture courtesy of Datuk Irmohizam IbrahimKUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — An Umno lawmaker criticised today a former minister who said that many tragedies happened during the Najib administration, after a cycling accident that killed eight teenagers.
Putrajaya to approve RM120m in projects in Labuan next year, MP says
Putrajaya to approve RM120m in projects in Labuan next year, MP says LABUAN, Dec 19 — The Federal Government has approved a total of RM120.2 million in projects for implementation beginning next year, in the duty-free-island. Labuan MP Datuk Rozman Isli said the people-centric projects were aimed at boosting the island’s economy, especially tourism industry. “The island’s economy has been badly hit by slowdown of the oil and gas sector, upon which it heavily depended on over the years.
‘Hotline Jais’ app may encourage spying, MP says
DAP lawmaker Zairil Khir Johari said that Prophet Muhammad considered gossiping to be more sinful than adultery. — Picture by Yusof Mat IsaKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — DAP lawmaker Zairil Khir Johari expressed concern today that the Selangor religious authorities’ new mobile app could lead to spying on others’ personal sins, a forbidden act according to the Quran. The Bukit Bendera MP cited verse 12 of the Surah al-Hujurat that prohibits “spying” to look for one’s wrongs and gossiping.
PKR won’t yield to DAP in Sarawak, MP says
PKR won’t yield to DAP in Sarawak, MP says PKR Wanita Chief Zuraida Kamaruddin said PKR will campaign in six Sarawak state seats despite competing with its DAP allies. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa PETALING JAYA, April 26 — PKR will campaign on in the six Sarawak state seats where it is clashing with ally DAP, its Wanita chief Zuraida Kamaruddin said today.
Klang Valley may face water crisis in 43 days, MP says
Klang Valley may face water crisis in 43 days, MP says DAP's Charles Santiago told a press conference at his service centre here today that in 43 days, water reserves at the Sungai Selangor dam could drop below its critical level of 40 per cent. — Picture by Sarah MusfirahKLANG, April 20 — The Klang Valley can face a water crisis in just about six weeks going by the rate its water reserves in Sungai Selangor and Semenyih are dropping, a DAP lawmaker said today.
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