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By Lisa Queen Newmarket Era Tues., Jan. 15, 2019 When Premier Doug Ford abruptly scrapped the election of regional chairs in York Region and three other communities last July, he casually signalled the move was part of a larger plan to review municipal governments. That plan is now beginning to take shape, as the provincial government announced on Jan. 15 a review of regional governments, which have been in place for about 50 years. The province will begin consulting local residents and businesses this spring. It has appointed special advisers Michael Fenn and Ken Seiling to conduct the reviews. With 10 municipal governments — the Region of York and the towns, township and cities of Georgina, East Gwillimbury, Newmarket, Aurora, King, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Markham — York Region could be an area where the Progressive Conservative government is looking to make changes. GTA mayors learned of the review at a meeting to discuss … [Read more...] about York Region governance up in air as Ontario announces municipal review
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A French swimmer is racing to become the first person to swim across the Pacific. Here’s what his days in the water are like.
caption Swimmer Ben Lecomte before his journey began, age 51. source Seeker/The Swim More than 1,200 miles from the coast of Japan, a 51-year-old Frenchman is swimming in the Pacific Ocean right now. Or he’s eating. Those are pretty much the only two activities Benoît Lecomte does these days, as he attempts to become the first person to successfully swim across the Pacific Ocean. “I wake up throughout the night because I’m hungry,” Lecomte told Business Insider by phone from the 20-meter sailboat, called Seeker, that’s traveling with him. Lecomte set out from Japan in June, and is making his way toward California. An eight-person crew is sailing along with him, collecting data about the health of both the ocean and Lecomte along the way. Their mission is far less concerned about crushing records than it is with breaking bad habits. “We’re addicted to plastic,” Lecomte said. “That’s something … [Read more...] about A French swimmer is racing to become the first person to swim across the Pacific. Here’s what his days in the water are like.
New York tackles rat problem with dry ice
NEW YORK (AFP) - A snout and two little black eyes pop out from the hole, too late: A foot already covers them and the hole will be quickly filled with dry ice. This new weapon in the hands of New York's sanitation service spells certain death for the rat. Mr Rick Simeone's team is at work in Sara D. Roosevelt Park on the Lower East Side, one of Manhattan's oldest districts. The day before, they spent more than three hours locating all the entrances to the burrows, 67 in all. That means there could be more than 250 "rattus norvegicus", the scientific name for common brown rats, living there. Burrow by burrow, the team drops into each hole several small pellets resembling ice cubes but which are actually dry ice, carbon dioxide in solid form. The surrounding air temperature ensures that the carbon dioxide reverts to gaseous form and asphyxiates the rats, which are usually asleep at this time of the day. Normally, 90 to 100 per cent of the rodents are exterminated. "It's a method that's … [Read more...] about New York tackles rat problem with dry ice
News New York puts its rats on ice
NEW YORK - A snout and 2 little black eyes pop out from the hole, too late: A foot already covers them and the hole will be quickly filled with dry ice. This new weapon in the hands of New York's sanitation service spells certain death for the rat. Rick Simeone's team is at work in Sara D. Roosevelt Park on the Lower East Side, one of Manhattan's oldest districts. The day before, they spent more than three hours locating all the entrances to the burrows, 67 in all. That means there could be more than 250 "rattus norvegicus," the scientific name for common brown rats, living there. Burrow by burrow, the team drops into each hole several small pellets resembling ice cubes but which are actually dry ice, carbon dioxide in solid form. The surrounding air temperature ensures that the carbon dioxide reverts to gaseous form and asphyxiates the rats, which are usually asleep at this time of the day. Normally, 90 to 100 percent of the rodents are exterminated. "It's a method that's very … [Read more...] about News New York puts its rats on ice
New York puts its rats on ice
This new weapon in the hands of New York’s sanitation service spells certain death for the rat. Rick Simeone’s team is at work in Sara D. Roosevelt Park on the Lower East Side, one of Manhattan’s oldest districts. The day before, they spent more than three hours locating all the entrances to the burrows, 67 in all. That means there could be more than 250 “rattus norvegicus,” the scientific name for common brown rats, living there. Burrow by burrow, the team drops into each hole several small pellets resembling ice cubes but which are actually dry ice, carbon dioxide in solid form. The surrounding air temperature ensures that the carbon dioxide reverts to gaseous form and asphyxiates the rats, which are usually asleep at this time of the day. Normally, 90 to 100 per cent of the rodents are exterminated. “It’s a method that’s very effective in mostly green spaces, parks,” says Simeone, director of pest control for the New York City … [Read more...] about New York puts its rats on ice