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Cision Canada
19-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Wander West, Edmontonians: WestJet adds two domestic routes from Edmonton International Airport Français
Airline also increases capacity to Vancouver Island and Northwest Territories EDMONTON, AB, May 19, 2025 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced the return of non-stop service between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Kamloops, B.C. as well as the introduction of all-new service to Prince George, B.C. Beginning the first week of July, WestJet Encore will operate the routes twice per week throughout the peak summer travel season onboard the De Havilland Dash 8-400 (Q400) aircraft. "Restoring service to Kamloops and introducing service to Prince George is a direct reflection of Canadians' interest in exploring their own backyard this summer," said John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. "With more flights and more seats in key Western Canadian markets, we're giving Canadians better access to the destinations they rely on for business, leisure and visiting loved ones." In addition to the new seasonal routes, WestJet has increased capacity on two key domestic routes from Edmonton. This summer, WestJet will offer service to Nanaimo, B.C. on the Boeing 737, more than doubling seat capacity. The airline is also offering service between Yellowknife and Edmonton on the Boeing 737 twice per week. Historically, both routes only operated on the Q400. Additional quotes "YEG welcomes more flights to more places, celebrating WestJet's dedication to regional connectivity and additional options for Canadians to explore our beautiful country," said James Jackson, Vice President, Air Service & Business Development, Edmonton International Airport (YEG). "Non-stop flights between Edmonton and Kamloops and Prince George offers travellers from British Columbia convenient access to world-class experiences and attractions in the Edmonton region, and connectivity to YEG's vast network of global destinations. Likewise, people from Edmonton and surrounding communities can seamlessly reach more of British Columbia's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture without the lengthy road trip." "We're thrilled to welcome this new route connecting Prince George to Edmonton, expanding travel options for our community and strengthening our region's accessibility," said Sabrina Angus, Interim President and CEO of the Prince George Airport Authority. "This service not only opens the door for more business and leisure travel but also reinforces our commitment to connecting Northern BC to key hubs across Canada." "As a gateway to the City of Kamloops and the Thompson Nicola region, Kamloops Airport is very pleased to welcome back WestJet's service to Edmonton," said Jim Moroz, Managing Director, Kamloops Airport. "Edmonton has long been a popular destination for our community, and the service comes just in time for travelers on both ends of the route to reconnect with family and friends during the summer months. We look forward to working with WestJet and our tourism partners to make this service a success." "We're pleased to see this increased investment in connectivity between Yellowknife and Edmonton. The move to add additional capacity reflects growing demand in our region and strengthens an essential link for business, tourism, and northern communities. We look forward to continuing our strong partnership and welcoming more travellers to and from YZF," said Randy Straker, Regional Airport Manager, Yellowknife Airport. "We are very excited that WestJet is increasing the capacity for its route between YCD - Nanaimo and YEG - Edmonton this summer providing our customers with enhanced services on a 737 aircraft to Vancouver Island and Edmonton during the popular tourism season," said Dave Devana, President & CEO Nanaimo Airport Commission. About WestJet WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Following integration with Sunwing in 2025, more than 14,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. As a major Canadian employer that includes WestJet Airlines, Sunwing Vacations Group and WestJet Cargo, the WestJet Group is Canada's leading low-cost airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians.
Miami Herald
07-05-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
What's the story behind that little old white house in the middle of Brickell?
Miami-Dade County What's the story behind that little old white house in the middle of Brickell? A small wooden house stands under the shade of the skyscrapers of Brickell. The first thing one wonders when upon seeing it —pristine white with a garden surrounding it and an inviting front porch — is how has it resisted the advance of developers amid the quest for more land to develop in Miami? The latest episode of Miami Oculto (Hidden Miami) focuses on this house and its original owner. The Herald podcast takes you on a journey through the story of Miami's first doctor, who arrived in the city in 1896, when mosquitoes and epidemics were the great scourge, Dr. James Jackson. Jackson Memorial Hospital is named after him. Who was Miami's first doctor? That house was Dr. James Jackson's office. To learn the history of the home and its distinguished owner, we spoke with Lucía Meneses, head of educational programs for Dade Heritage Trust, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Miami's historic buildings and natural spaces through education. Its headquarters are located in this timeless Brickell house. But where did Dr. Jackson, who was not born in Miami, come from? Where did he study and learn to treat patients? What was the doctor's strange habit, which always left a mark on his patients' homes, and which would ultimately lead to his death? Where was the house before, and why did they move it? What is so mysterious about the medical instruments you can see today during a visit to the doctor's office? We discuss all this in the podcast. Dr. James Jackson (1866-1924) was a man ahead of his time and a warrior against germs. Looking around his office, you can learn not only what patient care looked like back then, but also how the city was changing. Not far from there, on what was called Millionaire Row in Brickell, stood the house Jackson had built for his family. One of the most important things about Jackson, who was the founder and president of most of the medical-related organizations in Florida, is that he treated all his patients with kindness and dignity. Meneses explains why the layout of his office indicates that the doctor treated everyone. And if his life was interesting, his grave in the city's oldest cemetery, Miami City Cemetery, is also fascinating. Hidden Miami dedicated a podcast to this cemetery. You can watch all episodes of the Hidden Miami podcast on YouTube or on el Nuevo Herald website. Find all episodes of the Hidden Miami podcast on your favorite audio platform: Spotify Podcast, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Amazon Music. The wooden cottage in the Brickell neighborhood was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Pedro Portal pportal@ An old picture on display at the office and surgical center of Dr. James M. Jackson, the first resident physician of Miami. Now the headquarters of the Dade Heritage Trust is Miami-Dade County's largest historic preservation organization, located at 190 SE 12th Terrace, in Miami, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Pedro Portal pportal@ A cigarette case owned by Dr. James M. Jackson on display at his office and surgical center. He was the first resident physician of Miami. Now the headquarters of the Dade Heritage Trust is Miami-Dade County's largest historic preservation organization, located at 190 SE 12th Terrace, in Miami, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Pedro Portal pportal@
New York Times
19-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Friday's NBA Play-In Tournament takeaways: Heat escape Hawks in overtime thriller to reach playoffs
By Jenna West, John Hollinger and James Jackson The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament. The Miami Heat escaped the Atlanta Hawks in Friday's thrilling 123-114 overtime win to keep their season alive and advance to the NBA playoffs. Tyler Herro led the Heat with 30 points, seven rebounds and seven assists as Miami held the lead most of the game. The Hawks head up in the fourth quarter and tied the game for the first time with Terance Mann's two-pointer with 8:09 left. Herro and the Hawks' Trae Young traded baskets before Young's driving layup with 1.1 left in regulation tied the game again, sending it to overtime. TRAE YOUNG SENDS IT TO OVERTIME ‼️ — NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2025 The Heat quickly pulled away to beat the Hawks and earn the Eastern Conference's No. 8 seed in the playoffs, where they will face the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. Miami, which defeated the Bulls in Chicago on Wednesday, becomes the first No. 10 seed in Play-In Tournament history to clinch a playoff berth. Advertisement A combination of timely defensive stops and crucial buckets helped Miami hold off Atlanta's late-game rally into overtime for the conference's final playoff seed. While Herro and Bam Adebayo (17 points, 11 rebounds and five assists) led the way, Davion Mitchell was among the Heat's role players doing everything they could to keep Miami's season alive. Mitchell, acquired via trade in February, scored 15 of his 16 points in the second half and overtime. The Heat outscored the Hawks by nine in Mitchell's 40:02 as a reserve. A huge key to his contributions was a flurry of 3s in overtime to keep Miami ahead. He hit four 3s for the game, including three over about a three-minute span in the final period. Mitchell has been a crucial reason for Miami's playoff push, given his combination of floor-spacing, defensive contributions and energy. DAVION MITCHELL ON BOTH ENDS 😤 Hits back-to-back threes and then forces a charge! #SoFiPlayIn overtime on TNT — NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2025 It was almost a tough loss for the Heat, who led the NBA with 28 clutch-time losses in the regular season, but they continued a strong run of basketball in recent weeks. Miami has ten wins in 14 contests since snapping its 10-game losing streak on March 23. — James Jackson, NBA staff editor The Hawks fought valiantly but didn't quite have enough in an overtime loss to Miami that ended their season at 40-42. In the end, they had too little size, too little shooting, and not enough scoring punch, especially after they lost Jalen Johnson to injury and traded De'Andre Hunter midseason. Still, it's hard to call the season a failure. Dyson Daniels emerged as an elite defender, other young players like Zaccharie Risacher, Onyeka Okongwu and Mo Gueye developed nicely as the year went on, and the Hawks turned De'Andre Hunter's iffy contract into multiple draft assets from Cleveland. Advertisement The team is miles from contending, but they're in a better place than 12 months ago. — John Hollinger, NBA senior writer Atlanta will lose its draft pick to San Antonio for the Dejounte Murray trade, but Friday's defeat also could affect another pick. Atlanta has a top-12 protected pick from Sacramento from the Kevin Huerter trade that may or may not convey based on other results. If the Memphis Grizzlies win Friday's second Play-In game and the pick isn't drawn into the top 4 in the lottery, Atlanta will pick either 13th or 14th. However, if the Dallas Mavericks beat Memphis, there will be a random drawing Monday to determine whether the pick from Sacramento lands 12th or 13th before the lottery. The Hawks would only keep the pick if it were 13th following the lottery. The Hawks will also have a late first-round pick from the Lakers from the trade that sent Murray to New Orleans for Daniels. — Hollinger The most immediate question heading into the offseason: What about Trae Young's future? The All-Star guard has one guaranteed season left on his deal after this one and is eligible to sign an extension this summer. Does Atlanta want to commit to him for multiple years at the max? Does Young want to stay? Are they concerned about going down that road while trying to develop the reset of the young core? If not, is there a trade here that makes sense? Many similar questions will be asked in the coming weeks. — Hollinger
Egypt Independent
28-03-2025
- General
- Egypt Independent
Myanmar junta says 'many civilians were killed and injured' following quake
'Many civilians were killed and injured' by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit central Myanmar, according to Myanmar state media. 'Several injured people' are in hospitals in central Sagaing and Mandalay near the epicenter, as well as in the capital Napyidaw, ' MRTV said. Those hospitals need blood 'therefore, blood donors are requested to immediately contact the respective hospitals for the donation,' MRTV said. A seismologist told CNN that the powerful 7.7-magnitude quake that rocked Myanmar is like a 'great knife cut into the Earth.' James Jackson, from the University of Cambridge in England, said the earthquake was caused by a rupture that lasted for 'a full minute,' causing sideways movements on the ground. 'It's moving a fault, which is like a great knife cut in the Earth,' he added. He said while Bangkok doesn't have earthquakes, its tall buildings make the city particularly vulnerable to distant tremors. The 7.7-magnitude earthquake damaged parts of the Mandalay Royal Palace complex in Myanmar on Friday. A gaping hole was seen in several sections of the wall surrounding the royal palace of the last Burmese monarchy, according to images published by state broadcaster MRTV. The palace, located in northern Mandalay, was initially constructed between 1857 and 1859 as part of King Mindon's founding of the new royal capital city. It remains one of the country's most historical sites and was a popular tourist attraction before the junta seized power in 2021.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Where is Myanmar? Huge 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocks Bangkok, Thailand killing several
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake and a 6.4 magnitude aftershock have struck Myanmar on Friday, rocking across Thailand as the death toll climbs. The epicenter of the earthquake hit near the city of Mandalay in Myanmar with tremors felt hundreds of miles in Bangkok, Thailand where authorities are reportedly "racing to rescue dozens of people trapped under rubble," according to news reports. In a CNN report, James Jackson, from the University of Cambridge in England, said the earthquake was caused by a rupture that lasted for 'a full minute,' causing sideways movements on the ground. 'Think of a piece of paper tearing, and it tears at about two kilometers per second,' he said. 'It's moving a fault, which is like a great knife cut in the Earth.' United Nations for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has reported "significant damage" following the earthquake with the most affected areas in the Mandalay region as well as Nay Phi Taw, Bago, Magway, Sagaing, Shan and other areas per news officials. Here's what to know and where the earthquake has struck. A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar, 7 miles from Sagaing, Myanmar on Friday at 12:50 p.m. local time, followed by a 6.4 magnitude aftershock 12 miles from Kyaukse, Myanmar approximately 12 minutes later. Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is located in the western portion of mainland Southeast Asia. It borders China to the north and northeast, Laos to the East, Thailand to the Southeast, the Andaman Seas and Bay of Bengal to the south and southwest, Bangladesh to the west and India to the northwest. The country of Myanmar boasts a population of over 54 million and the official language is Burmese. This article originally appeared on Where was earthquake today? Myanmar, Thailand earthquake death toll
