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CBC
06-05-2025
- CBC
Hazardous materials prompt evacuation of 46 residents in northeast Edmonton, police say
The planned removal of hazardous materials by Edmonton Police Service has prompted a voluntary evacuation of nearly 50 residents in northeast Edmonton. Residents in the evacuation area have been asked to vacate their homes while police remove unknown chemicals and substances from a townhouse unit in a complex located in the Homesteader neighbourhood. The townhouse complex is located on 50th Street and Hermitage Road. Insp. Sean Anderson, the event commander for EPS, said some materials in the townhouse could be chemical precursors that can be used in the manufacturing of explosives. Anderson said police discovered the unknown chemical substances when conducting a welfare check on a man residing in the townhouse unit on April 26. He said the residence has been secured as a crime scene since the incident, and a risk assessment determined that there was no threat to public safety until the substances were removed from the unit. It's unknown what the occupant's intentions were with the materials, but the chemicals could be related to harvesting precious metals from electronics, said Anderson. He said the occupant does have a criminal history, but no charges have been laid yet in this case, and the man has been co-operating with investigators. On Wednesday, police will begin a more thorough search of the home and removal of hazardous materials. Anderson said the removal process may introduce some hazards, and residents who live within line of sight of the property have been asked to evacuate until the operation is complete. It's unknown how long residents will be away from their homes, but Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette said residents in the affected area should plan to be away from their homes for three days. The evacuation is voluntary, but Paquette urged residents to comply with the EPS's directions to vacate the area. "Please follow the instructions and suggestions to evacuate. This may be an event that reaches the worst-case scenario," said Paquette. In a news release, EPS said that evacuated residents who do not have suitable accommodations will be provided with temporary housing and food through the City of Edmonton's Emergency Operations Centre. Police have asked residents in the evacuation area to vacate their homes by 9 p.m. Tuesday. EPS said they will continue to assess the public safety risk and provide further updates about when it is safe for evacuated residents to return.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Thousands of tiny sea creatures wash ashore in Ventura County
Thousands of velella velellas, known as 'By-the-Wind Sailors,' have washed ashore recently on several Ventura County beaches. 'When the prevailing winds shift, such as during a storm, the Velella are driven towards the coast, where they often are stranded on beaches in great numbers,' Channel Islands Harbor posted on its Facebook page last week, along with images of the jellyfish-like creatures around the harbor and on Kiddie, Silver Strand and Hollywood beaches. Velella are bluish to purple in color and three to four inches long. They are not true jellyfish but are related to jellyfish, sea anemones, corals and hydroids, according to the National Park Service (NPS). 'The name 'by-the-wind-sailor' is really a misnomer for this little animal. Velella don't actively navigate using their sail,' the NPS said. The flat, oval-shaped creatures float on the ocean's surface and are most likely to wash ashore in spring or early summer, environmental scientist and professor at CSU Channel Islands Sean Anderson told the Ventura County Star. 'It is part of the wonder of our beach.' Anderson told the Star that the number of velella that wash ashore can vary greatly each year. 'They have evolved to move with the wind,' he said. 'That really helps distribute them and blow them all around.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Agilysys Announces Its Book4Time Spa Software Solution Will Receive the 2024 ISPA Innovate Award at the 2025 ISPA Conference March 11-13 2025
-- Solution wins for RevStream Analytics™ technology that provides real-time, centralized visibility into spa revenue and data across multiple properties to identify trends, optimize yield management and improve operations and profitability -- ALPHARETTA, Ga., March 04, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that its Book4Time spa software solution will receive the 2024 ISPA Innovate Award when the ISPA organization hosts its annual conference and expo March 11 – 13, 2025 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Agilysys acquired Book4Time, a spa software company based in Canada, on August 20, 2024. The Book4Time spa software now is part of the Agilysys portfolio of hospitality software solutions, a broad array of market-leading, cloud-native solutions organized around the Company's technology platforms for property management (PMS), point-of-sale (POS), inventory and procurement (II&P) and food and beverage service management (FSM). ISPA Innovate Awards recognize creativity and adaptability displayed by ISPA member organizations across a variety of categories. Book4Time is being recognized in the Resource Partner – Software category for RevStream Analytics, advanced multi-location spa enterprise performance analysis logic and dashboards incorporated into the solution in 2024. RevStream Analytics consolidates and streamlines data from multiple spa locations in a portfolio to enable consistent revenue tracking, accurate forecasting and strategic yield management so that operators, owners and corporate leaders can optimize overall profitability. The system provides real-time, centralized visibility into key performance indicators, helping decision-makers quickly identify trends and areas for optimization. With actionable insights at their fingertips, users can make informed decisions to maximize efficiency and enhance the guest experience across their entire portfolio. Representing the Book4Time spa software at the 2025 ISPA Conference and Expo will be Sean Anderson, formerly Chief Revenue Officer of Book4Time and now Vice President of Ancillary Solution Sales and Business Development for Agilysys. "Now that we are part of Agilysys, we can extend the impact of our Book4Time software, not only through innovations such as RevStream Analytics, but also through integration with the Agilysys platform of hospitality solutions," Mr. Anderson said. Frank Pitsikalis, Senior Vice President, Product Strategy, for Agilysys, noted, "Through Agilysys, Book4Time users can gain the extended capabilities they want, such as club and membership management; digital marketing; loyalty and promotions; and personalization and recognition informed by broader guest data such as loyalty status and spend levels across a property. They also have the opportunity to up-level their PMS and POS capabilities through Agilysys systems seamlessly integrated with the Book4Time software." ISPA attendees can see demos of Agilysys solutions in two expo hall booths. The Book4Time spa software will be demonstrated in Agilysys Booth #602 (registered as the Book4Time booth prior to becoming part of Agilysys), while the Agilysys core software platforms for property management (PMS), point-of-sale (POS) and F&B inventory and procurement will be demonstrated in Agilysys Booth 102, along with ancillary revenue solutions -- including Agilysys Spa, Agilysys Golf, Agilysys Membership and Loyalty, Agilysys Residence Management, and Agilysys Digital Marketing. Attendees will learn how Book4Time spa software now integrates with these Agilysys software solutions, significantly broadening business automation and revenue expansion capabilities. About Agilysys, Inc. and Book4Time Spa Software Agilysys exclusively delivers state-of-the-art software solutions and services that help organizations achieve High Return Hospitality™ by maximizing Return on Experience (ROE) through interactions that make 'personal' profitable. Customers around the world use Agilysys Property Management Systems (PMS), Point-of-Sale (POS) solutions, Food & Beverage Inventory and Procurement (I&P) systems and accompanying hospitality ecosystem solutions to consistently delight guests, retain staff and grow margins. The Agilysys 100% hospitality customer base includes branded and independent hotels; multi-amenity resorts; casinos; property, hotel and resort management companies; cruise lines; corporate dining providers; higher education campus dining providers; food service management companies; hospitals; lifestyle communities; senior living facilities; stadiums; and theme parks. Book4Time, now a solution in the Agilysys hospitality software portfolio, is the leading spa and ancillary revenue management software for the world's top hotels and resorts, used by more Forbes 5-Star resorts than any other solution. Book4Time manages the end-to-end guest experience for international hotels, resorts, casinos, golf and private member clubs operating in more than 100 countries worldwide. View source version on Contacts Media Contacts: On site at the 2025 ISPA Conference and Expo:Sal Capizzi, Senior Director, Marketing, Agilysys716-906-4369 Americas: Jen Reeves, 770-810-6007 Rest of World: Alan Edwards/Champion Communications +44 207 030 3818agilysys@ Investor Contact: Jessica Hennessy, Agilysys, Inc., or investorrelations@ Sign in to access your portfolio
