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Hamilton Spectator
30-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
New childcare spaces planned for the Wellington Place
ABOYNE – New provincial funding is anticipated to bring new childcare spaces online at Wellington Place by 2026. Speaking at county council Thursday morning, social services administrator Luisa Artuso said the county hopes to use the newly introduced Canada-Ontario Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund (COELCC) to develop new community-based licensed child care spaces, starting with adding 10 to 15 new spaces at the Wellington Place Childcare and Learning Centre. With COELCC funding totalling $2,056,212, Artuso said combining it with $2,062,602 from the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Start-Up Grant provides a good opportunity to fund the expansion and still have some cash remaining for the community to apply for at their discretion. The County of Wellington aims to create 300 CWELCC-supported spaces by the end of 2026. 'It's really exciting to hear that she (Artuso) is working with an architect and looking at a possible extension to the Wellington Place childcare facility,' said Coun. Diane Ballantyne at the meeting. 'Of course, if it comes to fruition and it's 10 to 15 spots, it's certainly not going to solve the problem, but it's definitely a step in the right direction.' Going forward, Artuso said councillors can expect a report at the Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee in June, with another update coming to county council by the end of the month. Since the CWELCC funds need to be used by the end of 2026, with priority given to the creation of full-day child care spaces for children from birth to age four, Artuso said they're focused on meeting deadlines, in addition to ensuring the new childcare spaces will have no impact on the tax levy. 'The importance of expediting the projects on time is critical,' said Artuso. In December 2024, 952 spaces were enroled into CWELCC, with another 448 spaces planned and approved for 2025 in Wellington North and Guelph. Out of the existing spaces, 452 are in the city, 146 are in the county and 354 are home-based spaces in Guelph-Wellington. Isabel Buckmaster is the Local Journalism Initiative reporter for GuelphToday. LJI is a federally-funded program. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
NBC Sports
18-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Chris Taylor released by Dodgers, who owe him $13.4 million
LOS ANGELES — Chris Taylor was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday to clear a roster spot for utilityman Tommy Edman, who was activated off the injured list and was in the starting lineup for the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels. Taylor, who played all three outfield spots and second base this season, is owed $13,435,484 from a four-year, $60 million contract he agreed to ahead of the 2022 season. He is due the remaining $9,435,484 of his $13 million salary this season and a $4 million buyout of a 2026 club option. Taylor, who turns 35 in August, was the longest-tenured position player on the roster after backup catcher Austin Barnes was designated for assignment on Wednesday. 'This has been a very emotional week for all of us,' Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said. 'Barnesy and C.T. have been in the middle of some huge moments for this organization. Both left an indelible mark on our culture and where we're at at this point, so the decisions were incredibly difficult. 'But with where we are, the division race, the composition of our roster, we felt like this was in the Dodgers' best interest in terms of how to win as many games and put us in position to best win a World Series this year.' Taylor had several big postseason hits for the Dodgers, including a walk-off homer that beat St. Louis in the 2021 NL wild card game, three homers in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series against Atlanta and a leadoff homer in the 2017 World Series opener against Houston. But he had only 35 plate appearances this season, batting .200 (7 for 35) with two doubles and two RBIs in 28 games. The emergence of rookie Hyeseong Kim made Taylor expendable, Kim hit .452 (14 for 31) in his first 14 games after being recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City and reached base in nine consecutive plate appearances. 'Beyond just how endearing he is to his teammates, just the energy he brings, the foot speed, the versatility as well, it's just something that adds a lot to our roster and a different look,' Friedman said of Kim. 'No decision is ever made in a vacuum. It's within the context of our roster and where we're at. And he's done a great job.' Acquired from Seattle in a 2016 trade, Taylor revamped his swing with the Dodgers and was a fixture in the lineup from 2017-23, playing six positions and batting .256 with a .779 OPS, 103 homers, 173 doubles and 391 RBIs. Taylor had a neck injury and struggled to find his swing last year, hitting .202 with a .598 OPS and 76 strikeouts in 87 games. 'He is the consummate pro,' Friedman said. 'He came in hungry and wanting to get better and dove in with our hitting guys with our position coaches. He got better in the infield and outfield, and he brought production in the batter's box. 'He was a huge part of so much success that we've enjoyed and can't say enough about the human, the worker, the teammate, the player. He's one of the toughest guys I've ever been around.' Right-hander reliever Kirby Yates was placed on the 15-day injured list, a day after straining a hamstring against the Angels. The Dodgers selected the contract of 33-year-old right-handed reliever Lou Trivino from Oklahoma City. Los Angeles will have to make another roster move early this week when right fielder Teoscar Hernández (groin strain) is activated off the injured list. The Dodgers said Kim will remain on the roster after Hernández returns.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chris Taylor released by Dodgers, who owe him $13.4 million
Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts scores on a hit by Chris Taylor during the seventh inning baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) Los Angeles Dodgers Chris Taylor lays down a bunt against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb) Los Angeles Dodgers Chris Taylor lays down a bunt against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb) Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts scores on a hit by Chris Taylor during the seventh inning baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) Los Angeles Dodgers Chris Taylor lays down a bunt against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Taylor was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday to clear a roster spot for utilityman Tommy Edman, who was activated off the injured list and was in the starting lineup for the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels. Taylor, who played all three outfield spots and second base this season, is owed $13,435,484 from a $60 million, four-year contract he agreed to ahead of the 2022 season. He is due the remaining $9,435,484 of his $13 million salary this season and a $4 million buyout of a 2026 club option. Advertisement Taylor, who turns 35 in August, was the longest-tenured position player on the roster after backup catcher Austin Barnes was designated for assignment on Wednesday. 'This has been a very emotional week for all of us,' Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said. 'Barnesy and C.T. have been in the middle of some huge moments for this organization. Both left an indelible mark on our culture and where we're at at this point, so the decisions were incredibly difficult. 'But with where we are, the division race, the composition of our roster, we felt like this was in the Dodgers' best interest in terms of how to win as many games and put us in position to best win a World Series this year.' Taylor had several big postseason hits for the Dodgers, including a walk-off homer that beat St. Louis in the 2021 NL wild card game, three homers in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series against Atlanta and a leadoff homer in the 2017 World Series opener against Houston. Advertisement But he had only 35 plate appearances this season, batting .200 (7 for 35) with two doubles and two RBIs in 28 games. The emergence of rookie Hyeseong Kim made Taylor expendable, Kim hit .452 (14 for 31) in his first 14 games after being recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City and reached base in nine consecutive plate appearances. 'Beyond just how endearing he is to his teammates, just the energy he brings, the foot speed, the versatility as well, it's just something that adds a lot to our roster and a different look,' Friedman said of Kim. 'No decision is ever made in a vacuum. It's within the context of our roster and where we're at. And he's done a great job.' Acquired from Seattle in a 2016 trade, Taylor revamped his swing with the Dodgers and was a fixture in the lineup from 2017-23, playing six positions and batting .256 with a .779 OPS, 103 homers, 173 doubles and 391 RBIs. Advertisement Taylor had a neck injury and struggled to find his swing last year, hitting .202 with a .598 OPS and 76 strikeouts in 87 games. 'He is the consummate pro,' Friedman said. 'He came in hungry and wanting to get better and dove in with our hitting guys with our position coaches. He got better in the infield and outfield, and he brought production in the batter's box. 'He was a huge part of so much success that we've enjoyed and can't say enough about the human, the worker, the teammate, the player. He's one of the toughest guys I've ever been around.' Right-hander reliever Kirby Yates was placed on the 15-day injured list, a day after straining a hamstring against the Angels. The Dodgers selected the contract of 33-year-old right-handed reliever Lou Trivino from Oklahoma City. Advertisement Los Angeles will have to make another roster move early this week when right fielder Teoscar Hernández (groin strain) is activated off the injured list. The Dodgers said Kim will remain on the roster after Hernández returns. ___ AP MLB:
New Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
What's in a name? Pope Leo XIV's choice signals a commitment to social justice
SCHIAVON: Pope Leo XIV 's choice of name signals a commitment to social justice that is very much in line with the late Pope Francis ' global ministry. 'I think a lot us had a question mark when they elected an American, and then he selected the name Pope Leo XIV,' said Natalia Imperatori-Lee, the chair of religious studies at Manhattan University. 'It really means to me he will continue the work of Leo XIII.' Pope Leo XIII, who was head of the Catholic Church from 1878 to 1903, laid the foundation for modern Catholic social thought, most famously with his 1891 encyclical Rerum Novarum, which addressed workers' rights and capitalism at the dawn of the industrial age. He criticized both laissez-faire capitalism and state-centric socialism, giving shape to a distinctly Catholic vein of economic teaching. The name 'is a deep sign of commitment to social issues," said Imperatori-Lee. 'I think this (new) pope is saying something about social justice, by choosing this name, that it is going to be a priority. He is continuing a lot of Francis' ministry.' Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni confirmed that choice of the name Leo was a reference to Leo XIII and the social doctrine of the church, in particular the Rerum Novarum encyclical, considered the Catholic Church's first social encyclical. Another predecessor, Pope Leo I, was known for repelling the barbarian invasion of Attila the Hun in 452 A.D. and dissuading him from sacking Rome through diplomacy, Italian Cardinal Mauro Piacenza told RAI Italian state TV. He also noted that Pope Leo XIII elevated the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii to a papal basilica in 1901. Leo could also refer to Brother Leo, the 13th century friar who was a great companion of St. Francis of Assisi. By choosing such a name, the new pope could be signaling also a very strong continuity with Francis, who named himself after the saint. For most of the Catholic Church's first millennium, popes used their given names. The first exception was the 6th century Roman Mercurius, who had been named for a pagan god and chose the more appropriate name of John II. The practice of adopting a new name became ingrained during the 11th century, a period of German popes who chose names of early church bishops out of 'a desire to signify continuity,' according to Rev. Roberto Regoli, a historian at Rome's Pontifical Gregorian University. For many centuries, new popes tended to choose the name of the pope who had elevated them to cardinal. John was the most popular, chosen by 23 popes, followed by Benedict and Gregory, each with 16. It was from the mid-20th century that new popes began to choose names signaling the aim of their papacy, Regoli said.
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Business Standard
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Pope Leo XIV's name choice shows his commitment to social justice
Pope Leo XIII, who was head of the Catholic Church from 1878 to 1903, laid the foundation for modern Catholic social thought, most famously with his 1891 encyclical Rerum Novarum AP Schiavon (Italy) Pope Leo XIV's choice of name signals a commitment to social justice which is very much in line with the late Pope Francis ' global ministry. I think a lot us had a question mark when they elected an American, and then he selected the name Pope Leo XIV, said Natalia Imperatori-Lee, the chair of religious studies at Manhattan University. It really means to me he will continue the work of Leo XXIII. Pope Leo XIII, who was head of the Catholic Church from 1878 to 1903, laid the foundation for modern Catholic social thought, most famously with his 1891 encyclical Rerum Novarum, which addressed workers' rights and capitalism at the dawn of the industrial age. He criticised both laissez-faire capitalism and state-centric socialism, giving shape to a distinctly Catholic vein of economic teaching. The name is a deep sign of commitment to social issues," said Imperatori-Lee. I think this (new) pope is saying something about social justice, by choosing this name, that it is going to be a priority. He is continuing a lot of Francis' ministry. Another predecessor, Pope Leo I, was known for repelling the barbarian invasion of Atilla the Hun in 452 AD and dissuading him from sacking Rome through diplomacy, Italian Cardinal Maurizio Piacenza told RAI Italian state TV. He also noted that Pope Leo XIII elevated the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii to a papal basilica in 1901. For most of the Catholic Church's first millennium, popes used their given names. The first exception was the 6th century Roman Mercurius, who had been named for a pagan god and chose the more appropriate name of John II. The practice of adopting a new name became ingrained during the 11th century, a period of German popes who chose names of early church bishops out of a desire to signify continuity, according to Rev. Roberto Regoli, a historian at Rome's Pontifical Gregorian University. For many centuries, new popes tended to choose the name of the pope who had elevated them to cardinal. John was the most popular, chosen by 23 popes, followed by Benedict and Gregory, each with 16. It was from the mid-20th century that new popes begin to choose names signaling the aim of their papacy, Regoli said.
