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CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Crews respond to apartment fire near Campus Saint-Jean
Edmonton fire crews responded to an apartment fire in Bonnie Doon around 2 p.m. on Aug. 6, 2026. (CTV News Edmonton/Sean McClune) Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) responded to a residential fire near 87 Avenue and 91 Street Wednesday afternoon. EFRS said crews arrived on the scene at 2 p.m. and were able to get the top-floor apartment blaze under control at 2:32 p.m. All residents were able to evacuate safely with their pets and no rescues were required. There have been no reported injuries. Michael Maclean lives in the suite next door to the one that caught fire. 'We heard a bunch of popping and I heard people down below screaming 'fire,'' Maclean told CTV News Edmonton. 'I looked outside and saw smoke and fire next door so I grabbed the cats, grabbed my girlfriend and away we went.' He said the laundry room in the building caught fire a few months ago. 91st fire Edmonton fire crews responded to an apartment fire in Bonnie Doon around 2 p.m. on Aug. 6, 2026. (CTV News Edmonton/Sean McClune) District fire chief Jamie Wilson said two suites have been damaged in the fire but crews were still looking through the building. The neighbouring daycare was also evacuated because of the fire. There were 21 children in the building at the time, taking a nap. One worker from the daycare told CTV News Edmonton that community members came to help out and bring snacks to the kids. 'Everybody's accounted for that was in the daycare, which was number one priority,' said Wilson. 'The guys did a fantastic job … and they got up there very fast.' Fire crews remain at work to fully extinguish the fire. Investigators will soon work to determine a cause. With files from CTV News Edmonton's Sean McClune
ABC News
13-07-2025
- Business
- ABC News
Liquidator probes transfer of Queensland government funds to bank account of Cryptoloc Holdings founder Jamie Wilson
Liquidators are probing how money for a $15 million Queensland government project was transferred from the contract-winning cybersecurity company to its founder's bank account within 24 hours of the funds arriving. The funds transfer to Cryptoloc Holdings founder Jamie Wilson, who once wooed the state's top politicians and pop stars, is under investigation as a potential "fraudulent" transaction, according to a liquidator's report. The move is the latest shock from a disastrous cybersecurity tender won just before last year's state election by Cryptoloc Holdings. The government contract dissolved within months and the state has pursued $1.5 million paid in an initial sum. The ABC can also reveal Mr Wilson has just filed for personal bankruptcy. He declared having repaid $1 million to a family member in the months before his company failed, but only having $120 in cash on him now. Mr Wilson's entities donated more than $320,000 to both sides of politics over four years. He was a networker who was repeatedly nominated for the LNP Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner's businessperson of the year award and scored face time with then-Labor deputy premier Steven Miles. The 45-year-old accountant turned tech entrepreneur rubbed shoulders with celebrities, including pop star Ronan Keating at company-sponsored parties and appeared on video podcasts with influencers. His Cryptoloc Holdings won a tender last September to provide a $15 million cybersecurity program, hailed by the then-Labor government as helping "protect Queensland's small businesses". But after an ABC investigation in November uncovered financial problems, the state government alleged it could not get sufficient answers from Cryptoloc Holdings and tipped it into liquidation. Now liquidator Nick Combis of Vincents has zeroed in on the state funds. Cryptoloc Holdings "never had any assets of significance until the funds it received … from the Queensland state government", his report said. Creditors seek $2.4 million, including $1.51 million for the state and $44,000 for a subcontractor. "My investigations have revealed several uncommercial transactions, including the removal of funds from the company's bank account and paid directly to the director's bank account within twenty-four hours of funds being received from the Queensland state government," Mr Combis wrote. He noted management accounts had recorded expenses last year of $1.55 million and these were "amounts transferred primarily from the company's account to the director's bank account (I have traced) which I consider to be voidable and or fraudulent transactions". Mr Combis wrote Mr Wilson has "indicated that he has no assets [to] repay the funds". Mr Wilson has not answered ABC requests for comment. But in an email filed in earlier state litigation, Mr Wilson had maintained money advanced by the government had been spent on the cybersecurity program and his company was working to "successfully deliver" the project. His own records for bankruptcy, filed last month, said he is living rent-free with family. He listed $4.6 million in debts, including $1 million owed to the Australian Taxation Office, $2.62 million to Cryptoloc Holdings, $260,000 to two businessmen and $600,000 to a family member. That family member received $1 million in October for a personal loan repayment, the filings state. They also said Mr Wilson paid former conservative politician Santo Santoro, a lobbyist for Mr Wilson's business, $150,000 in the month before state money flowed. Mr Wilson wrote that the reason for the payment was "debt collector". Mr Wilson wrote another of his failed companies, Your Digital File (Aust), owed him $1 million for a business loan. He also had $110,312 in superannuation, but only $120 in cash. The rapid contract failure has raised questions about tendering — but bureaucrats have refused to hand over more than 180 pages of related documents the ABC has sought via right to information laws. Mr Wilson's Cryptoloc Technology paid $23,040 for Labor events a few months before the contract was awarded, including a Queensland Labor Business Roundtable membership, and political lunches hosted by then-premier Steven Miles and Energy Minister Mick de Brenni. A Queensland Labor spokesman said Cryptoloc donations did not influence the tender process, which the department ran independently. Neither Mr Miles, Mr de Brenni or then small business minister Lance McCallum, who announced Cryptoloc's win in September, intervened in the tenders, the spokesman said. A spokesman for Steve Minnikin, minister for customer services and open data in the new LNP administration, said an audit underway into the cybersecurity tender "aims to identify potential process improvements".
GMA Network
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Shrek the Musical' to bring all-Filipino star power to the stage
The swamp is coming to life—louder, greener, and proudly Filipino. This Halloween, the iconic green ogre and his motley crew of fairy-tale misfits will hit the Philippine stage as "Shrek The Musical" premieres at the Newport Performing Arts Theater on October 31, powered by an all-Filipino lead cast. Presented by Newport World Resorts, this ogre-sized production promises not just dazzling performances and spectacular sets, but also a celebration of Filipino theatrical talent. Jamie Wilson as Shrek Leading the charge—or rather, stomping through the swamp—is seasoned theater veteran Jamie Wilson as Shrek. With a career spanning over four decades, Wilson is no stranger to commanding the stage. His past performances in "Matilda The Musical" (for which he won a Broadway World Asia Award) and "Run For Your Wife" (Aliw Award, Best Actor) have made him a staple in the local theater scene. Wilson is also known for his directorial chops in major concerts like "Ely Buendia: A Night at the Theater." Krystal Kane as Princess Fiona Opposite Wilson is Krystal Kane as Princess Fiona—spirited, sassy, and full of surprises. Kane, who began acting at the age of nine in classics like "Aspects of Love" and "The Sound of Music," studied musical theater in New York before returning to Manila to wow audiences in productions such as "Spring Awakening"and "Tabing Ilog: The Musical." After a brief hiatus to explore the world behind the lens as a photographer and stylist, Kane made a triumphant return in "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" and will also star in "Side Show." Topper Fabregas as Donkey Bringing the laughs and likely stealing scenes—is Topper Fabregas as Donkey. As a founding member of Red Turnip Theater, Fabregas has proven time and again that he can shift from laugh-out-loud comedy to raw emotional depth. His acting credits include "Come From Away," "Angels in America," and "Ang Huling El Bimbo The Musical," while his award-winning performance in "Sila-Sila" on film has shown just how versatile he truly is. Alfredo Reyes as Lord Farquaad Rounding out the main cast is Alfredo 'Bibo' Reyes as the vertically-challenged villain Lord Farquaad. Known for his performances in "In the Heights," "Waitress," and "The Band's Visit" with Atlantis Theatrical, and as Young Hector in "Ang Huling El Bimbo," Reyes has built a solid reputation onstage and across Asia with touring hits like "Saturday Night Fever" and "Avenue Q." Trained at the prestigious Atlantic Acting School in New York (recipient of the Practical Aesthetics Full Scholarship), Reyes promises to make Farquaad as delightfully devious as ever. Originally hitting Broadway in 2008, the musical—featuring music by Jeanine Tesori and a book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire—earned eight Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, and won Best Costume Design of a Musical. The Philippine staging is produced under license from Music Theatre International (MTI), with full performance materials provided by the same. "Shrek The Musical" opens October 31 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Newport World Resorts, Pasay City. Tickets are now available via TicketWorld, Newport World Resorts Box Office, and HelixPay. Prices are as follows: SVIP: PHP 4,500 VIP: PHP 4,000 Gold: PHP 3,000 Silver: PHP 2,000 Bronze: PHP 1,500 —CDC, GMA Integrated News
Cision Canada
13-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
IG Wealth Management and Red River College Polytechnic Announce Inaugural Recipients of IG Empower Your Tomorrow Indigenous Scholarships Français
WINNIPEG, MB, May 13, 2025 /CNW/ - IG Wealth Management (IG) and Red River College Polytechnic (RRC Polytech) today announced the inaugural 10 recipients of the IG Empower Your Tomorrow Indigenous Scholarship. The 2025 scholarship includes $12,000 in financial support for each student to pursue their studies, a paid work-integrated internship at IG's headquarters in Winnipeg and various year-round supports such as navigating childcare options and services, wellness and mental health resources and professional development. Additionally, RRC Polytech is creating opportunities for the scholarship recipients to develop their soft and hard skills through workshops and local conferences. The scholarship is a part of the IG Empower Your Tomorrow program at RRC Polytech, initially announced in January 2024. The program supports up to 300 RRC Polytech Indigenous students each year within the School of Business, Information Technology, Creative Arts and the School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts. Students benefit from an IG Empower Your Tomorrow Navigation Coach, who assists with their academic journey, promotes overall well-being and provides career coaching and mentorship opportunities. The 10 2025 IG Empower Your Tomorrow scholarship recipients are: "I would like to congratulate each student and thank RRC Polytech for their ongoing partnership as we work together to provide Indigenous students with the support they need to thrive academically and professionally," said Damon Murchison, President and CEO, IG Wealth Management. "I'm looking forward to having this group join us at IG this summer and am certain they'll make an impact on our business while benefitting from the experience." The scholarship recipients will work in various departments across IG this summer, gaining valuable professional experience through hands-on corporate engagement. IG employees will also have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with Indigenous talent for future opportunities. "It's inspiring to see our partners actively answering calls to Truth and Reconciliation by investing in the success of Indigenous students," said Jamie Wilson, Vice President, Indigenous Strategy, Research and Business Development, RRC Polytech. "Thanks to IG's support, we're not only celebrating the first award recipients – we're witnessing how meaningful partnerships like this can pave the way for students to thrive in their education and be welcomed into the careers they're pursuing. Financial support like this helps ease the challenges students face when they leave their communities, including the high cost of living in an urban centre, tuition and school-related expenses like books and equipment, as well as transportation and childcare costs." About IG Wealth Management Founded in 1926, IG Wealth Management ("IG") is a Canadian leader in delivering financial planning with approximately $139 billion in assets under advisement as of April 30, 2025. For more than 95 years, IG has been focused on improving the financial well-being of Canadians so they can confidently embrace all of life's possibilities. Through a network of advisors located across the country, IG provides approximately one million clients with personalized advice, comprehensive financial planning, insurance and mortgage services and professionally managed investment solutions. IG is a member of IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM), part of the Power Corporation group of companies and one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management organizations with approximately $270 billion in total assets under management and advisement as of April 30, 2025. For more information, visit About Red River College Polytechnic RRC Polytech is Manitoba's largest institute of applied learning and research, with more than 150 full- and part-time degree, diploma and certificate options. Through hands-on and online learning opportunities and state-of-the-art instruction, we prepare our students to become leaders in their fields — while also ensuring they can meet changing industry demands, and contribute to the province's economic growth.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Yahoo
Police warn of rise in shoplifting in Inverness
Police say rates of shoplifting and fraud in Inverness increased over the past 12 months. There were 680 shoplifting incidents in 2024-25, almost 13% more than the 603 reported in 2023-24. For fraud, the figures were 155 incidents in 2023-24 and 168 in 2024-25. Police Scotland said the three-year average for shoplifting in the city was 423 incidents and 408 for the five-year average. In a report to Highland Council, the force said the detection rate for the crime was 63% but only 14% for fraud. More stories from the Highlands and Islands News from the Highlands and Islands on BBC Sounds In the report to next week's city of Inverness committee, Ch Insp Jamie Wilson said: "Unfortunately, crimes of dishonesty have increased, particularly theft by shoplifting and fraud. "My team are actively looking at preventative measures we can implement to drive this number down, whilst robustly investigating any crime of dishonesty reported to the police." City centre business organisation, Inverness BID, said the Covid pandemic was likely to have affected the average figures but added that shoplifting was a problem. It said it worked closely with Police Scotland in preventing and responding to retail crime. A spokesperson said: "Whilst the rise in shoplifting is disappointing, and coincides with a rise in anti-social behaviour in the city centre which impacts on retail outlets, it was not totally unexpected given the financial pressures on retail and our frontline public services." The spokesperson said this situation had at times led to reduced in-shop security and visible police resources being available. Retailers in other parts of Scotland have reported problems with shoplifting, including in parts of Edinburgh. Shoplifters 'out of control' and becoming more brazen, say retailers How to contact Police Scotland
