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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bristol Life Saving Crew warns of impending possible closure
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Bristol Life Saving Crew informed the Bristol Virginia City Council on Tuesday that unless some action is taken, the service will close its doors within 90 days. Curtis Mink with the Bristol Life Saving Crew spoke at the end of the city council meeting and told council members that the service's funds were all but depleted. 'I come to give some bad news for the citizens of Bristol, Virginia and for you, council,' Mink said. Bristol, Va. moving forward with landfill remediation According to Mink, for 78 years, the life saving crew has never received any money from the city. 'You don't know how much, for 78 years, the Bristol Life Saving Crew has saved you millions and millions of dollars,' Mink said. 'Tonight, I'm coming to you with very bad news. That free service that the Bristol Life Saving Crew is giving is running out.' Mink referenced the rescue squad's financials from the previous year, when he said it came up short $137,000. The Bristol Life Saving Crew had set up a growth stock mutual fund years prior and was able to make up that shortfall with funds made through its investments, something Mink said has happened several other times in the past. The root of the life saving crew's woes is not a lack of staff, Mink said, but tied to a reduction in overall volunteerism and donating seen in other sectors. He told the council 33 employees, a mixture of career responders and volunteers, keep the Bristol Life Saving Crew operating. 'That's not the problem,' Mink said. 'It's our funding and our financing.' According to Mink, the service receives funding from three sources: major billing (Medicare), a letter fund drive (Mink said that typically raises about $24,000) and donations. Those donations can come from the state or private entities, and the United Way and Hard Rock Bristol Hotel & Casino have contributed to the life saving crew as well. 'What's happened is we can't keep drawing, we can't keep drawing,' Mink said. 72 hours of unanswered calls leaves Scott County Lifesaving Crew in limbo He told the council that keeping up income for the career members has become difficult, and Mink said when the city's fire department started providing ambulance services in 2018, it took money from the Bristol Life Saving Crew. The Bristol Life Saving Crew hit its budget almost exactly in 2017, according to Mink. He said that was the last time the service was able to do so. Mink's time expired, but the council allowed him time to wrap up his comments. Bristol Virginia Mayor Becky Nave told him she would speak with him further and said this was the first she had heard of the issue. 'We can follow up afterwards cause I don't think I've had any information on this before,' Nave said. As he finished speaking, Mink said the life saving crew has limited time left without some form of intervention. 'I want to give the citizens enough notice,' Mink said. 'This is a very serious thing. We hope that we can stay in business for another 90 days. We hope that. I don't know what kind of mayhem that's gonna cause, but it's gonna be bad, I'm afraid. I wish I had better news, but we have done everything to try to stop this. We downsized our service, we sold this, we've cut here, we've cut there, and it's still not working.' Mink stated he does not think the solution is for the city to write the Bristol Life Saving Crew a check. Instead, he recommended that the council form an EMS committee that meets and reports back to the city council to address the issues. 'Something has gotta be done, or we'll have no choice but to close our doors in 90 days or less.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Metro
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Metro
China's Bai Yulu retains World Women's Snooker Championship
Bai Yulu has won her second World Women's Snooker Championship, beating Mink Nutcharut in the final, just as she did last year. The 21-year-old beat the Thai star 6-4 in Dongguan to cement her place as the leading player in the women's game. China continue to boast the world champion in Zhao Xintong after his triumph at the Crucible and the women's world champ thanks to Bai's success on home soil. Bai beat three-time former champion Ng On Yee in the semi-finals before whitewashing compatriot Xia Yuying 5-0 in the semis. That set up a clash with Mink in the final after the 2022 champion beat India's Anupama Ramachandran 4-0 in the quarter-finals and fellow Thai cueist Baipat Siripaporn 5-1 in the semis. The final was a tense affair with plenty of frames ending very closely, including the first of the match which Bai nicked 51-50. More Trending Mink rallied and took the next three and led 4-2 with the only half-century of the contest. That proved to be as good as things got for her, though, with the defending champion winning four on the spin to get her hands on the trophy again. The final frame saw both having a number of chances to win it, with Mink dramatically going in-off on the final pink as it looked like she was forcing a decider. More to follow… MORE: Q School becomes last chance saloon after four survive first event MORE: Barry Pinches names career highlight, biggest regret and 'crying shame' in snooker MORE: Alfie Burden talks World Seniors redemption, online abuse and Q School bloodbath
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mink Ventures Closes Private Placement
TORONTO, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mink Ventures Corporation (TSXV:MINK) ('Mink' or the "Company") announces it has closed the second and final tranche of its non-brokered private placement (the 'Offering') announced on March 13, 2025. The Company has raised gross proceeds from both tranches of $256,750. In the second tranche, the Company raised gross proceeds of $66,750 from the issuance of 667,000 hard dollar units (the "HD Units") at a price of $0.10 per HD Unit. Each HD Unit consists of one common share of the Company (a 'Common Share') and one Common Share purchase warrant ('HD Warrant'). Each HD Warrant shall entitle the holder thereof to acquire one (1) common share of the Company for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of issuance at an exercise price of $0.20. All securities issued in the closing of this tranche of the Private Placement are subject to statutory four month plus a day hold periods expiring on September 24, 2025. The Private Placement is subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. The Company paid aggregate finder's fees totaling $1,750 in cash and 17,500 in non-transferable finder's warrants (the "Finder's Warrants"). Each Finder's Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire one (1) common share of the Company for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of issuance at an exercise price of $0.20. All of the finder's fees are subject to compliance with applicable securities legislation and TSX Venture Exchange policies The Company plans to use the net proceeds raised from the sale of the HD Units and FT Units under the Offering for the exploration and advancement of the Company's Montcalm nickel copper cobalt project, the Warren copper nickel project and, in respect of the HD Unit proceeds, for general working capital purposes. About Mink Ventures Corporation: Mink Ventures Corporation (TSXV:MINK) is a Canadian mineral exploration company exploring for critical minerals (nickel, copper, cobalt) at its Warren and Montcalm projects, in the Timmins, Ontario area. Mink's Montcalm Project covers 100 km2 adjacent to Glencore's former Montcalm Mine which had historical production of 3.93 million tonnes of ore grading 1.25% Ni, 0.67% Cu and 0.051% Co (Ontario Geological Survey, Atkinson, 2010). Its Warren Ni Cu Co Project, which covers 1,130 hectares, is located 35 km away. Both projects have excellent access and infrastructure with an all-weather access road and power as well as proximity to the skilled labour and facilities of the Timmins Mining Camp. After giving effect to the share issuance from this tranche of the Private Placement, the Company has 25,678,888 Common Shares outstanding. For further information about Mink Ventures Corporation please contact: Natasha Dixon, President & CEO, T: 250-882-5620 E: ndixon@ or Kevin Filo, Director, T: 705-266-6818 or visit Forward Looking Statements This press release includes certain "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian securities legislation, including, but not limited to, statements with respect to the TSXV final approval of the Offering, the proposed use of proceeds, the exploration potential of the Company's mineral properties. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Mink to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could affect the outcome include, among others: future prices and the supply of metals; the results of drilling; inability to raise the money necessary to incur the expenditures required to retain and advance the properties; environmental liabilities (known and unknown); general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; political instability, terrorism, insurrection or war; delays in obtaining governmental approvals; or failure to obtain regulatory approvals. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, refer to Mink's filings with Canadian securities regulators available on SEDAR+ at Although Mink has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this news release and Mink disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Vancouver Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Beauty Buzz: The 3 best beauty products we tried this week from Ardell, Shea Moisture, and Chanel
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. We try dozens of beauty products each month. These were our testers' three favourite launches this week: They say: Ardell expands its fan-favourite press-on faux lash line with a few new products including Mini Kits in Faux Mink and Wispy, a 1-Day Extensions D Curl Kit, and more. We say: We've all heard of press-on nails. Meet press-on lashes. The pre-glued false lash sections provide the look of false lashes or extensions without the lengthy application steps. Our tester found a few pressed into her natural lashes provided a natural, fuller appearance. And the small lash segments stayed put all daylong. Discover the best of B.C.'s recipes, restaurants and wine. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of West Coast Table will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. $35.99 | Shoppers Drug Mart They say: Shea Moisture's bestselling bar soaps now come in body wash formulations. The formulas are infused with African black soap, oats, aloe, vitamin E and more to gently cleanse while providing soothing moisture. We say: This body wash leaves skin feeling smooth and smelling lovely, our tester reports. The fair trade Shea butter in the formulas provides an extra dose of hydration after the gentle suds of the body wash are rinsed away. $18.99 | Shoppers Drug Mart , Amazon They say: A tricolour powder blush compact from the Camélia Futura makeup collection. Created in collaboration with global makeup artist Cécile Paravina, the complexion-enhancing powder features three shades in one compact: soft pink, coral and apricot. We say: This limited-edition makeup release from Chanel provides the perfect pop of colour where applied. Our tester found the matte-finish makeup was easy to build and blend, while the three unique hues allowed for a customized colour application. $96 | , Holt Renfrew
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sarah Welch leaving Marrow in Detroit, plans to open Traverse City restaurant
Highly acclaimed and James Beard Award nominated executive chef Sarah Welch of Marrow in Detroit's West Village, is leaving the much-lauded neighborhood restaurant and butcher shop. Welch, who opened and is a partner in Marrow along with owner Ping Ho, announced in an Instagram post that she will relocate to Traverse City. There, Welch and her partner and chef husband Cameron Rolka are opening a restaurant. Welch's last day is April 30, according to according to Detroit Eater Detroit, which first reported Welch's Marrow departure. While Welch is resigning, she will remain an owning partner in Marrow, which as a brand has grown since the restaurants 2018 opening to include producing quality meats, opening a new location and a forthcoming Eastern Market facility. Welch is also a partner in Mink, a small Corktown eatery. In December, Marrow expanded outside of Detroit opening a location in downtown Birmingham offering its fresh meats, aged steaks and notable, trademark sausages. Marrow produces meats using humanely raised animals sourced from Michigan family farms under its Marrow Detroit Provisions brand. A Marrow Detroit Provisions processing facility is under construction in the Eastern Market district, which will sell fresh meats and feature a restaurant and event space. Marrow in the Market is the working title of the restaurant and Welch was to oversee its operation. 'But over those seven years, Marrow as a brand, has become so much more, 'Welch wrote in her Instagram post. 'And as with most relationships, you either grow closer or you grow apart. As the Marrow brand continues to grow beyond the four walls of Kercheval, it has become something I no longer want to be at the helm of. And so I will be resigning as the chef (and full time Lorax) of Marrow.' Welch wrote in her post that she and Rolka recently signed a purchase agreement for place on Front Street and have pre-approval for a loan for their 'first solo restaurant venture' in Traverse City. While the Traverse City spot has not be named, Welch wrote it will be a medley of Marrow and Mink. Welch is also a partner in Mink, a 17-seat Corktown eatery, where Rolka is chef and is known for its rotating selection of oyster and seafood based tasting menu. 'If you've enjoyed your experiences at Marrow and Mink then envision this as a lovely hybrid of the two, right on Front street up the block from our friends @thecookshouse…' Welch wrote. In Traverse City, The Cook's House is a popular, farm-to-fork small long-time eatery. It's co-owned by chefs Jennifer Blakeslee and Eric Patterson, who recently were named nominees for a James Beard Award in the Best Chef Great Lakes category. In her Instagram post, Welch also added that she will be doing pop-up and events statewide and in the country. Welch and Rolka are presenting a seafood-centric pop up at Host Utica on April 27. For the pop-up, the chef's menu 'reflects their individual styles and deep respect for local ingredients,' according to a news release. Expect a menu of hot and cold pork and oysters, wonton, tofu crudo, wonton soup, heritage chicken and carrot cake. Seatings are at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are $90 each, excluding beverages, tax and gratuity, and are available at Marrow got its start in 2018 in West Village on Kercheval near Van Dyke. It's known as two culinary halves that meld together nicely as a restaurant and a neighborhood butcher shop. This small neighborhood restaurant focuses on nose-to-tail butchery and farm-to-table, emphasizing minimizing waste and supporting a sustainable food system in the Great Lakes region. Soon after its opening, with Welch as its executive chef, the restaurant garnered many accolades. In 2019, Marrow landed as the No. 2 Detroit Free Press/Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Best New Restaurant. Marrow also earned national recognition as a four-time James Beard Foundation nominee, including chef Welch's Best Chef Great Lakes nomination and nods from national publications. Welch was also a finalist on Bravo's 'Top Chef' Season 19 and chef at the former Republic and Parks and Rec, a 2015 Detroit Free Press Best New Restaurant. Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@ Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Sarah Welch to leave Marrow in Detroit, open Traverse City restaurant
