FILE – In this May 13, 2021, file photo, a man walks into Central Station next to Canadian National headquarters in Montreal. Canadian National’s $33.6 billion deal to acquire Kansas City Southern railroad is in jeopardy after federal regulators rejected a key part of the plan Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021 and opened the door for…
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City parks and recreation director announces retirement
“It was a good run. It’s time to turn the page.” After 5 1/2 years as the city’s Parks and Recreation director, James Korpela is turning in his softball mitt and running shoes as he embarks on retirement. Korpela’s last official day on the job will be Monday, Aug. 30. Korpela, who turned 63 this…
New York City Mandates Vaccines for Museum Visitors and Staff
New York City plans to require visitors and staff members at museums and other cultural institutions to be vaccinated, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday. “Defeating the Delta variant is the best way to support cultural institutions, because it brings us all back,” Mr. de Blasio said at a news conference at which he outlined…
Kansas City Southern rejects new bid from Canadian Pacific
FILE – In this May 13, 2021, file photo, a man walks into Central Station next to Canadian National headquarters in Montreal. Kansas City Southern railroad is trying to keep its $33.6 billion merger with Canadian National on track by rejecting a competing $31 billion bid from rival Canadian Pacific earlier this week. Kansas City…
Yearim Hotel: A country getaway near the city
Situated in the peaks of the Jerusalem hills close to Kibbutz Ma’aleh Hahamisha, Yearim Hotel is far enough from the city to relax and enjoy nature, but is still close enough to be convenient and easy to get to for a quick midweek getaway. The newly renovated hotel, with its 13 spacious conference halls, the…
IBI Group Awarded Operations Services Contract for City of
TORONTO, Aug. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IBI Group (TSX:IBG) has been selected by the City of Toronto to operate the Road Emergency Services Communications Unit (RESCU) Traffic Operations Centre (TOC) for a period of up to five years. In addition to operations, the firm will provide professional services and traffic management solutions, enhancing the…
City gets tougher on COVID-19 controls at cultural, tourist venues
Shanghai authorities have ordered stronger and stricter measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 after new, locally transmitted cases have been reported in many Chinese cities. Cultural and tourist venues across the city should impose strict reservation, registration, temperature and health QR code checks, and control visitor numbers, Shanghai Administration of Culture and Tourism ordered….