Tag: Commons

Where is Canal Commons in Rochester?

Construction has wrapped up on an affordable housing project in the Susan B. Anthony neighborhood, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday. The complex features 123 “critically needed affordable housing” units, including 70 supportive housing units. Work on Canal Commons was originally expected to finish in November 2023, and tenants were selected randomly through a […]

Canada’s Conservative leader ejected from House of Commons

This embedded content is not available in your region. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre was ejected from Canada’s House of Commons after fiery exchanges with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Mr Poilievre’s removal came after he refused to apologise for calling Mr Trudeau a “wacko” and “extremist” during a question period. They were debating British Columbia’s controversial […]

Police presence reported at Mall at Fairfield Commons

A police presence has been reported at the Mall at Fairfield Commons Wednesday night. Around 7:30 p.m. multiple iWitness7 viewers messaged us on social media to report a police presence at the Mall at Fairfield Commons. > Police: Marijuana, guns seized from Trotwood smoke shop;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas” class=”link “>>> Police: Marijuana, guns seized from Trotwood smoke shop […]

‘Love the Cov’ sculpture installed on Covington Riverfront Commons

Get your phone cameras ready. A new photo-worthy sculpture just made its debut at Covington’s riverfront. The “Love the Cov” sculpture was installed Wednesday at Riverfront Commons as part of a larger initiative to integrate art along the multi-use path, Southbank Partners announced in a news release. The sculpture is described as a “large but […]

Commons Speaker Rejects Call for Gaza Vote, Setting Up SNP Clash

(Bloomberg) — House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle rejected a Scottish National Party call for a fresh vote on a cease-fire in Gaza, risking further tensions with the chamber’s third-biggest party following chaotic scenes in Parliament last week. Most Read from Bloomberg In a statement on Monday, Hoyle said he would not grant the SNP’s […]

Pressure Builds on UK Commons Speaker After Gaza Vote Chaos

(Bloomberg) — House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle faced growing calls from Conservative and Scottish National Party politicians to resign over the chaotic scenes in Parliament late Wednesday, triggered by accusations he had intervened to help the Labour Party avoid a rebellion over a vote on Gaza. Most Read from Bloomberg Over 65 Members of […]

UK Commons speaker under pressure after Gaza vote chaos

The UK’s speaker of the House of Commons is under pressure over his handling of a debate on Gaza, which resulted in MPs passing Labour’s amendment calling for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” amid scenes of chaos. The motion was approved but only after Sir Lindsay Hoyle upended parliamentary convention by selecting Labour’s bid to amend […]

Labour amendment pushing for immediate Gaza ceasefire passes amid Commons chaos

Labour’s amendment calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza has been approved in the House of Commons amid chaotic scenes. SNP MPs and some Conservatives walked out of the chamber in protest at Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s handling of the Gaza ceasefire debate. Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt pulled the UK government’s participation, claiming Sir […]

Row after Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle picks Labour Gaza motion

A row has erupted after Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle allowed MPs to vote on a Labour motion on the Israel-Hamas conflict. The amendment from Sir Keir Starmer would allow Labour MPs to back the party’s motion calling for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire”. It means they can call for a ceasefire without backing a differently-worded […]

Sarasota Commons shooting victim dies, police looking for suspect

The victim from the Sarasota Commons shooting died on Friday, and Sarasota Police officers on Saturday were looking for the suspect, as well as a witness. The shooting occurred at 11:30 a.m. in the 900 block of North Beneva Road in the United States Postal Service parking lot. Sarasota Police representative Cynthia McLaughlin said one […]