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Buffalo drivers get a new warning: 2027 Kensington Expressway bridge repairs could bring detours

Buffalo drivers get a new warning: 2027 Kensington Expressway bridge repairs could bring detours

Buffalo, New York, Jan 15, 2026, 08:45 EST On Wednesday evening, New York State transportation officials updated locals on a plan to renovate five bridges spanning Route 33, the Kensington Expressway, local outlets reported. Construction could kick off in spring 2027, with traffic detours expected during certain phases of the work. Wivb The timing is critical since Route 33 serves…
15 January 2026
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Oakville teens land early funding for shark-deterring net as Halton board steps up mental health push

Oakville teens land early funding for shark-deterring net as Halton board steps up mental health push

Toronto, January 15, 2026, 05:13 (EST) Three Grade 11 students from west of Toronto have pulled together roughly $5,500 in early funding for a fishing net aimed at cutting shark bycatch — the unintentional catch of non-target species — the Halton District School Board announced Thursday. Emmy Nah, Amrutha Kosuri, and Veera Kalsi developed the “Bye-Catch” concept at Oakville’s T.A.…
15 January 2026
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Sherwood Park’s Nitza’s Pizza closes over nearly $200K rent arrears as Villas on the Green road fight drags on

Sherwood Park’s Nitza’s Pizza closes over nearly $200K rent arrears as Villas on the Green road fight drags on

Sherwood Park, Alberta, Jan 10, 2026, 18:19 (MST) Nitza’s Pizza has shut its Emerald Hills location in Sherwood Park after falling behind on nearly C$200,000 in rent, according to local reports. The Unit 150 spot at 300 Amberley Way was among several Edmonton-area outlets owned by Peter Giannakopoulos. Now, only the St. Albert and Leduc branches remain open, the report…
11 January 2026
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Detroit’s Two Daily Newspapers Split for Real — and the Fight for Readers Is Back

Detroit’s Two Daily Newspapers Split for Real — and the Fight for Readers Is Back

Detroit, Jan 8, 2026, 07:17 EST Detroit’s two daily newspapers are back on their own after the country’s last joint operating agreement between major papers expired, reopening a head-to-head rivalry that had been walled off on the business side for decades. The split matters because it forces both publishers to carry their own costs again — printing, sales, distribution —…
8 January 2026
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Scottish village’s last bar goes on the market as Hillside Hotel near Montrose seeks buyer

Scottish village’s last bar goes on the market as Hillside Hotel near Montrose seeks buyer

MONTROSE, Scotland, January 8, 2026, 09:22 (GMT) The Hillside Hotel in the Angus village of Hillside, near Montrose, has been put up for sale for offers in excess of £280,000, a property listing showed. The marketing describes a recently refurbished hotel and public bar with eight en-suite letting rooms and a car park. PropList The sale matters in a place…
8 January 2026
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More power cuts ahead: SaskPower reschedules Jan. 7 outages after weekend disruptions

More power cuts ahead: SaskPower reschedules Jan. 7 outages after weekend disruptions

Regina, Saskatchewan, Jan 6, 2026, 10:14 CST SaskPower has rescheduled a series of intermittent, one-hour planned outages to Wednesday in rural Saskatchewan, with customers north of D’Arcy to areas southwest of Stranraer expecting service interruptions between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Westcentralonline The change comes as the provincial utility works through the knock-on effects of weekend outages that affected about…
6 January 2026
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Hogmanay power cut fears: Edinburgh’s Grassmarket pubs demand fixes after repeat blackouts

Hogmanay power cut fears: Edinburgh’s Grassmarket pubs demand fixes after repeat blackouts

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 19:52 ET Edinburgh pubs and restaurants in the Grassmarket have warned that further electricity outages could hit Hogmanay, after repeated blackouts disrupted trade during the festive period. The timing matters for the city’s hospitality industry because Hogmanay — Scotland’s New Year celebrations — is among the busiest nights of the year, with venues relying on…
1 January 2026
Atmos Energy starts Kingsport’s Watauga Street gas line upgrades Jan. 5 — what to expect

Atmos Energy starts Kingsport’s Watauga Street gas line upgrades Jan. 5 — what to expect

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 11:06 ET Atmos Energy will begin upgrading natural gas lines along Watauga Street in Kingsport, Tennessee, on Jan. 5, the city said on Tuesday. Local outlet WJHL reported the work will be carried out in phases along the corridor. Wjhl The timeline matters for residents and businesses because crews are set to start preparations immediately…
30 December 2025
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Montreal’s REM to run all night on New Year’s Eve as freezing-rain warning hits

Montreal’s REM to run all night on New Year’s Eve as freezing-rain warning hits

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 08:08 ET Montreal’s Réseau express métropolitain (REM) will operate through the night on New Year’s Eve, offering continuous service from Dec. 31 into Jan. 1 across the network between Brossard and Deux-Montagnes, the operator said. REM The extended hours come as the Greater Montreal area faces an orange-level freezing-rain warning, with officials cautioning that travel…
29 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • BFF Bank Revises 2026 Targets and Outlines Factoring Portfolio De-risking
    February 3, 2026, 6:19 AM EST. BFF Bank S.p.A. announced actions to de-risk its factoring portfolio, aiming to strengthen financial stability before unveiling a new Strategic Plan. The bank also revised its performance targets for 2026, reflecting these adjustments. These moves precede potential securitization, which involves pooling financial assets to be sold as securities. BFF's strategy highlights its effort to manage credit risk and optimize capital structure. The update came alongside regulatory filings reported on Euronext Dublin, signaling a shift in the bank's growth trajectory and risk management approach.
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