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The Print
2 hours ago
- General
- The Print
Andaman Lt Guv welcomes officials attending fire services class
Among 30 fire service officials, 16 belong to the Gujarat and Bihar state government fire departments, while the other 14 are from Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), Maharashtra Industrial Development Organisation, Heavy Water Plant at Kota and Heavy Water Board Facilities at Vadodara under the Department of Atomic Energy. The STC was recently recognised and accredited by the National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur. Port Blair, Jul 15 (PTI) Andaman and Nicobar Lieutenant Governor Admiral DK Joshi (Retired) on Tuesday welcomed 30 officials from six organisations across the country, who attended their first class on fire services at the State Training Centre (STC) here. Joshi lauded the Fire and Emergency Services of the archipelago for its commitment to professional excellence and disaster preparedness. He said that the recognition by NFSC is not only a testament to the department's rising stature but also a reflection of its significant contribution in enhancing national fire safety standards, a statement issued by the police said. The STC in Port Blair is the 11th such NFSC-recognised training institute across India. The inauguration programme was held in presence of Chief Secretary Dr Chandra Bhushan Kumar, DGP Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal, IGP (Fire) Sindhu Pillai A and other senior officials. The DGP emphasised that this milestone significantly raises the profile of the A&N Fire and Emergency Services at the national level. 'The 54th External Sub-Officer Course of NFSC is a 25-week residential programme, including an industrial attachment,' he said. PTI SN NN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Cision Canada
3 hours ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Oxford breaks ground on $750 million rental development to deliver first major purpose-built housing project in Scarborough in over a generation
TORONTO, July 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Oxford Properties Group ("Oxford"), a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager, today broke ground on Scarborough's first major purpose-built rental ("PBR") development in over a generation. Situated on a 3.4-acre parcel of land on the west side of Oxford's Scarborough Town Centre shopping mall ("STC"), the development will consist of three residential towers made up of 1,285 purpose-built rental units, 268 of which are affordable, with the aim of delivering critically needed housing in a historically undersupplied area for people at a variety of different price points. The project is the largest single-phase rental development currently under construction in Toronto. In support of this transit-oriented rental development, Oxford, the global real estate arm of OMERS, is proud to announce it has secured a $650 million rental housing construction loan through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's ("CMHC") Apartment Construction Loan Program ("ACLP"). This represents the largest single loan issued out of Toronto that CMHC has approved and committed to through the ACLP. The financing provided by CMHC allows Oxford to accelerate its plan to intensify the lands around STC to help address the housing crisis faced by the City of Toronto by adding a significant source of new purpose-built rental supply, as well as a substantial delivery of affordable units, into the Scarborough community. "Breaking ground on this development is a true milestone for Oxford as we look to use our proven development expertise to deliver much-needed housing solutions for the people of Scarborough, while sustainably intensifying transit-connected land to create mixed-use communities of the future," said Daniel Fournier, Executive Chair at Oxford Properties. "This generational project signifies a model we hope to replicate across Canada in the years to come, and with CMHC as a funding partner, we're confident it will serve as a prime example of the power of public-private partnerships to work together to address the housing challenges in Canada's largest cities." "Our Government is committed to driving housing supply to bring housing costs down. This project will create more much-needed rental homes for the people living and working in Scarborough. It's an example of what's possible when government and the private sector work together. It's also another step forward in our bold, ambitious plan to build Canada strong." – The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure "We are building more affordable homes to address the housing crisis. The project at 25 Borough Drive will create 1,285 new homes for Torontonians, including studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments and townhomes. The City of Toronto is proud to support this project through the Rental Housing Supply Program. We are stronger together, working with the Government of Canada to create more affordable homes in Scarborough to meet the needs of our growing city." – Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto The 1,285 purpose-built rental homes, which will be named Alta, will feature three residential towers and sit atop two 7-storey podiums featuring both residential and retail space. Intentionally designed to accommodate a range of income levels, age groups, and family structures, Alta will offer a broad unit mix of 51 studios, 693 one-bedrooms, 411 two-bedrooms and 130 three-bedroom units, including 23 townhomes. The project will benefit from its close proximity to Scarborough Centre TTC station, which is also serviced by GO Transit, and the future Scarborough Subway Extension. The entire project is being designed to promote wellbeing and community building through the inclusion of extensive indoor and outdoor amenities. These include outdoor lounge areas, co-working spaces, a children's playroom, fitness facilities, and a new 22,000 square foot public park at the south end of the development. The completed project seeks to reduce its environmental impact by using a geothermal heating and cooling system that will reduce overall energy use by 55% and greenhouse gas emissions by 74%. "It is more important than ever that governments at all levels in Canada come together with the private sector to make bold choices that improve Canadian communities, and this project is the perfect example," said Blake Hutcheson, President and CEO of OMERS. "This development not only puts our members' dollars to work right here in Ontario, but it does so in a project that is being supported by federal funding which in turn will help maximize the Province and City of Toronto's substantial investment in rapid transit to Scarborough. It will help deliver returns for our members, while also improving housing choice in a community that so many of them proudly call home and serve." Alta marks the first development within Oxford's recently approved master plan for STC. The multi-decade plan envisions over 10,000 residential units built across 89 developable acres to support Scarborough in its evolution and growth as an urban hub, while optimizing STC's relationship to the new transit station. This master plan builds on Oxford's continued conviction to create premier mixed-use communities across Canada. This development is part of a series of recent major investments made by Oxford in Canada, where it has announced almost $2 billion of activity in the past six weeks, including an acquisition of a seven-asset Western Canada office portfolio, and a redevelopment of two office towers at Canada Square in Midtown Toronto. Construction on Alta is expected to be completed by Summer 2029. About Oxford Properties Group Oxford Properties Group ("Oxford") is a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$80 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford's owned portfolio encompasses logistics, office, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, credit and hotels in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world's most active developers with 30 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's municipal employees. For more information on Oxford, visit
Globe and Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Stewart Information Services Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call
Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC) announced today it will hold a conference call to discuss second quarter 2025 earnings at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The call will follow the company's release of earnings after the close of trading on Wednesday, July 23. Individuals wishing to participate can dial (800) 245-3047 (USA) and (203) 518-9765 (International) – access code STCQ225. The conference call replay will be available from 11 a.m. Eastern Time on July 24, 2025 until midnight on July 31, 2025 by dialing (800) 839-8320 (USA) or (402) 220-6072 (International). Additionally, participants can listen to the conference call through STC's Investor Relations website at About Stewart Stewart (NYSE-STC) is a global real estate services company, offering products and services through our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers™ and family of companies. From residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services to specialized offerings for the mortgage and real estate industries, we offer the comprehensive service, deep expertise and solutions our customers need for any real estate transaction. At Stewart, we are dedicated to becoming the premier title services company and we are committed to doing so by partnering with our customers to create mutual success. Learn more at
Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Stewart Information Services Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC) announced today it will hold a conference call to discuss second quarter 2025 earnings at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The call will follow the company's release of earnings after the close of trading on Wednesday, July 23. Individuals wishing to participate can dial (800) 245-3047 (USA) and (203) 518-9765 (International) – access code STCQ225. The conference call replay will be available from 11 a.m. Eastern Time on July 24, 2025 until midnight on July 31, 2025 by dialing (800) 839-8320 (USA) or (402) 220-6072 (International). Additionally, participants can listen to the conference call through STC's Investor Relations website at About Stewart Stewart (NYSE-STC) is a global real estate services company, offering products and services through our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers™ and family of companies. From residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services to specialized offerings for the mortgage and real estate industries, we offer the comprehensive service, deep expertise and solutions our customers need for any real estate transaction. At Stewart, we are dedicated to becoming the premier title services company and we are committed to doing so by partnering with our customers to create mutual success. Learn more at ST-IR
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘I don't give a rat's arse': Rebecca Gibney's year of living dangerously
This is Rebecca Gibney's year of living dangerously. She is stepping on stage for the Sydney Theatre Company ('Me on stage, in general, terrifies me') and she's been waltzing her away through the TV show Dancing with the Stars ('It's really hard, and you hurt'). But, most importantly, she recently turned 60 and discovered something profound. 'I don't give a rat's arse about things that aren't important any more,' she says. 'I don't obsess over criticism. I don't obsess over much really because I've worked out that the most important things are your family, your friends, the people that love you, and finding your passion, finding what gives you joy. 'I was such a people pleaser for so long, so much imposter syndrome, but I've now gotten to an age where I think, 'How do I feel about that?' I was so hard on myself for such a long time. I was so vindictive towards myself. I had such self loathing in my late 20s and early 30s, just for choices that I'd made that hurt people. 'I really was in a bit of a bad state about myself. The great thing about being older is you actually start caring about yourself more and your self-worth and your self-care. Because if I can't look after myself, I can't look after anyone else.' Gibney – New Zealand born and bred, an All Blacks supporter, but Australian TV royalty – is at STC in the throes of rehearsal for Circle Mirror Transformation, her return to the stage after 20 years and only her third time treading the boards. Gibney is utterly delightful in person, chatty ('My mum says I can talk the leg off a tin pot') and sparky with ridiculously bright blue eyes (I normally wouldn't mention it, but when you spend a lifetime watching someone on screen, it's funny the things you don't notice). She is wearing a traditional Maori greenstone necklace and her Kiwi accent pops in and out of the conversation. She throws her head back when she laughs. 'I turned 60 last year, and for some reason, it dawned on me,' she says. 'And I think there's a lot of women when they get older, or people in general, when they get older, it's that realisation that, OK, I've got 20, 30, 40 years left, and knowing how quickly the last 20 went, I don't want to waste time being scared of things, or frightened of things or not doing things because I'm scared. And I know that if I don't keep changing and growing and challenging myself, I could just curl up in a ball. And I don't want that. I want to be around a lot longer.' She's tackling an American accent for Circle Mirror Transformation, which is set in a small-town community centre in Vermont, and written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker. Gibney plays Marty, a hippie dippy drama teacher – 'she teaches pottery classes and she teaches jewellery classes, and she's probably got tattoos' – who is tackling an adult drama class for the first time. 'She's really giving it 150 per cent,' Gibney says. 'But layered underneath that, though, is a troubled marriage, which comes out over the course of the play. You start to realise that she may not be as happy and shiny as she appears.' Her husband is played by 'possibly the nicest man on the planet', Cameron Daddo, who Gibney worked with on the TV travel show Luxury Escapes. 'When we're travelling, I always have the, 'What's next? What's next? When do we have to be here? [mindset]',' she says. 'I'm like, 'We have to be here at this time. We've got to do this.' I'm always thinking ahead, whereas Cameron's like, 'But wow, look at that table, isn't it great, man?'' Gibney never formally studied acting. She fell into it after an early modelling career – a fantastic snap on her Instagram page shows her wearing a sash that reads 'Ms Resilient Flooring' in the 1980s – and built a career that reads as the greatest hits of Australian TV: The Flying Doctors, All Together Now, Halifax f.p., Stingers, Packed to the Rafters and Halifax: Retribution. Last year, she was inducted into the Logies Hall of Fame, with her son Zac Bell doing the honours. But it was this long history on the small screen that gave Gibney her biggest doubt: could she crack it on the stage? Especially a stage that has regularly featured some of the titans of Australian acting: Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Heather Mitchell, Pamela Rabe. 'There is that imposter syndrome thing that sort of has come flooding back a little bit,' Gibney says. 'Certainly, last week, in the first week of rehearsals, I was like, 'Oh, geez, what have I done? I'm not going to be good at this.' You know the little voice on the shoulder that just goes, 'You're out of your depth. You don't know what you're doing.' Loading 'But to have such an incredible, supportive cast around me and the director [Dean Bryant] who just went, 'Yes, you can.' And I think something clicked in me yesterday. My son said to me once, 'Mum, fear and excitement are the same feeling. You've just got to flip it.' And so I got home last night and I went, 'I'm going to turn this into excitement.' 'So I actually went, 'Today I'm going to smash it. I'm going to know my lines. I'm going to project [my voice], I'm going to really do incredibly well', and I'm just going to have to keep telling myself that until opening night.' Gibney's 40-year TV career has given her an eagle-eyed view of a local industry that has undergone tremendous upheaval in the past couple of decades. Those cosy weekly family sitcoms, such as All Together Now and Packed to the Rafters, are gone, while police and crime dramas are more likely to be a limited series instead of a prime-time staple that runs for years. 'I think people want that [local dramas] now,' Gibney says. 'If you look at the demographics and the people that are watching regular [free-to-air] television, they're actually much older. And the younger generation, it's the streaming services and stuff. But people love a good drama. 'Look at The Survivors [on Netflix]. That's, like, No.2 globally at the moment or something, and made in Tasmania by the beautiful Tony Ayres and Cherie Nowlan and Andy Walker … It's just so fantastic that shows like that are being made [by Netflix], but it's like, 'OK, wait a second, that's Australian, you know? Why are we not investing more in our own product? Why are we waiting for someone else to make it?' 'And shows like Packed to the Rafters, there is a home for that. We don't have another show like that at the moment. I think there's a comfort to that, seeing a show about a family that's just like any other regular Australian family. That's why people loved it so much. It was a show that they could all watch with the whole family.' Loading As for what Gibney has planned next, she can't say – well, she tells me, it's just that I can't tell you – but there is one thing she is certain of. 'I want to start being more raw and more real and not caring so much,' she says. 'I'm happy to play dress-ups, but the reality is, [today] I'm in a jean jacket and my hair's a bit all over the shop, and I don't have my wefts [hair extensions] in, and I don't really care. 'I would love to bring that to the screen as well, because I think women, particularly, want to see themselves reflected on screen, ageing normally, with crow's feet … I'm not opposed to [cosmetic procedures]. Go get your facelift, have your Botox – I've had Botox before, I've had all that stuff. I tried filler once, and it just looked really bad, so I went, 'I'm never doing that again' – but I just want to look like I'm ageing. 'I look like a 60-year-old that's looking after herself. I have no qualms about saying I'm 60. It's fine. It's great. Actually, it's better than being 55. Sixty is awesome, and I think 70 is going to be even better.'
