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VANCOUVER — A Federal Court judge has dismissed an appeal by a "deeply religious" British Columbia health executive who said he was wrongfully denied employment insurance after being fired three years ago for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Darold Sturgeon was fired as executive director of medical affairs for Interior Health in November 2021 after refusing to get the vaccine based on his Christian beliefs. He applied for employment insurance benefits but was denied due to being fired for "misconduct," with appeals to two levels of the Social Security Tribunal also failing, leading him to seek a judicial review in Federal Court in August 2023. The ruling says Sturgeon believed the tribunal should have examined his assertion under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that the term "misconduct" did not apply to his case "because he was exercising his freedom of religion." Justice William Pentney says "recent, abundant and unanimous case law" defined a specific and narrow role for the tribunal's appeal divisions, focusing on an employee's conduct, and not justification for and employer’s policies or compliance with the Charter. The ruling says Sturgeon's appeal fell "outside the mandate" of the tribunal and he could have challenged Interior Health's mandatory vaccine police "through other avenues." These included advancing a Charter claim, lodging a wrongful dismissal suit or labour grievance, or complaining to the British Columbia Human Rights Commission. "The point is, there were other avenues available to pursue the Charter question; this decision does not cut off the only avenue of relief," the ruling says. It added of Sturgeon, who represented himself, that "no one has doubted that he acted based on his understanding of his religious obligations," and that he had "ably advanced his arguments." "However, despite his sincere and thoughtful arguments, the binding jurisprudence requires that I find against him," the ruling says. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 26, 2024. Darryl Greer, The Canadian PressWorld News | Vance Takes on More Visible Transition Role as He Works to Boost Trump's Most Controversial Picks

Hail Flutie: BC celebrates 40th anniversary of Miracle in MiamiBad Bunny announces a new album, 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos'Governor Eno has displayed a high level of prudence, and selflessness in the pursuit of public good, writes ANIETIE USEN For three days, from December 16 to December 18, 2024, 18 months into his administration, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State broke new grounds in openness, accountability and transparency in public office. This time, the Governor, in a very transparent and pragmatic approach, hosted what he called the Ministerial Briefing/End of Year Review of his Administration. In a first-of-its-kind town hall-style summit, the Governor, his entire cabinet and critical agencies, brought their annual performance report openly before a cross-section of political and business leaders in the State, along with the leadership of the media, labour and civil liberty organisations. The idea was not only to subject his annual performance to public scrutiny and evaluation, or carry along these critical stakeholders in the next steps of the government, but more importantly to seek their inputs and buy-in into the plans and goals of the government from Day One of 2025. Prince Enobong Uwa, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), in his opening remark at the occasion called it “bottom-up” approach. In a well-tailored approach designed to accomplish specific deliverables, every head of MDA did not only present their report cards for the outgoing 2024 but their programmes and goals for 2025 and beyond. In the process, all leaders of MDAs also laid bare before stakeholders their leadership skills and grasp of issues under their watches. There was no doubt whatsoever in the minds of stakeholders that the Governor himself was on top of his game, as his depth and insight into every aspect of his government were profound and second-to-none. From the land, air, and sea gateways of the State economy, Governor Eno demonstrated uncommon managerial acumen that compelled and assured stakeholders that the ship of State in Akwa Ibom is in good hands. As the world grapples with the challenges of corruption, malfeasance, and pervassive wrongdoings in the public sector, the importance of transparency and accountability in governance has never been more pressing. From the Nordic countries’ exemplary open-government initiatives to Brazil’s innovative use of e-governance to track public spending, nations around the world are demonstrating that transparency and accountability are essential ingredients for good governance, economic prosperity, and social justice. This is what delighted Akwa Ibom stakeholders most about Governor Eno’s government and leadership style, which is simultaneously attracting national attention. Just as the three-day ministerial briefing/ review was in session, the respected Leadership Newspaper, announced the Pastor turned politician, as the Nigerian Governor of the Year 2024, for bringing “pragmatic and imaginative leadership that reverberates with success within a very short time....” Close watchers of his administration and style of leadership are not surprised. His style combines a large dose of participative leadership which has involved team members in the decision-making process, with the servant leadership style which prioritises the needs of populace and entity over and above the interest of the leadership. Governor Eno has displayed a high level of prudence, transparency, and selflessness in the pursuit of public good that has captured the imagination of many, including his political opponents. One of the governor’s opponents in the last governorship primaries who is now actively supporting the governor confided in this writer his amazement with Governor Eno’s sterling performance, transparency and openness to public scrutiny. “I hope you will not quote me, but honestly, whenever I look at the performance of this governor, I ask myself, would I have measured up to this very high level and standards of performance?” Said Governor Eno at the opening of the three-day ministerial briefing/review: “We came into office with an overwhelming electoral victory. Eighteen months later, I believe it is time we should sit together and look critically on what we have been able to achieve together as a government. We will be here together for three days to take stock, to see the things we have done right and to consolidate on them, and to see the things we should do right and to learn to do them right...It is simply an opportunity for us as a government to have feedback and learn”. It turned out that the learning was a two-way exchange. A cross section of stakeholders who jam-packed the sprawling Banquet Hall of the Government House learned with great delight, not just about the bold and daring economic and infrastructural steps Governor Eno has taken to make Akwa Ibom a proud sub-national in Nigeria, but they also were proud to know first hand that the State is lucky one more time to be steered by a competent transformational leader. Stakeholders said his job approval rating in 18 months is probably unrivalled in the history of the 37-year- old State. Those who spoke inside and outside the briefing venue were united in their perception and opinion on the calibre and capacity of the businessman turned Governor. Senator Effiong Bob, the political leader of Uyo Senatorial District, was effusive with his rating of the Governor: “When you have a good product, it is easy to sell. This ministerial briefing is a novel idea, because we have never had it so good and open in Akwa Ibom State”. Otuekong T. O Akpan, an elder statesman and former member of the Cross River State House of Assembly, spoke along the same lines: “I am very excited to be a part of this event. Coming from the private sector, the Governor has brought innovation into governance, leading to an unprecedented development in all components of the ARISE Agenda for the good of Akwa Ibom people.” Goddy Umoh, Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Assembly Service Commission, said the ministerial briefing was very illuminating. “Through the ministerial briefing, we are able to know clearly what the Governor has been doing in the last 18 months and what the Governor intends to do in 2025. It is very rare to see a state governor in Nigeria put all his cards on the table for all to see...” For the Oku Ibom Ibibio, the patriarch of Ibobio people, Dr. Solomon Etuk, his joy as the traditional father of the Governor was obvious. “I am proud of the Governor, not because he is my own son, but because he has excelled in everything he has initiated and beyond. I am so delighted to be an eye-witness of this unprecedented initiative of openly rendering the account of his stewardship... While Chief Nduese Essien, former minister of Housing and Environment said the ministerial briefing is a unique idea that “has never been done in any state of the federation...”, Senator Emmanuel Ibok-Essien said that “after eight years, many states will not be able to compete with Akwa Ibom State, at the rate Governor Eno is performing”. In his opinion, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), in Akwa Ibom State, Comrade Amos Etuk said the ministerial briefing should remain “a legacy” of the Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda in order to foster steady accountability, deepen transparency and agenda setting in years to come. Said the Chairman of Trade Union Congress, Akwa Ibom State, Comrade Dominic Abah: It was really revealing to see the Governor sit down throughout the scrutiny of his administration to hear from the people and take down notes. This is the difference between a transformational and transactional leadership”. Usen is an author and multiple award-winning JournalistNone

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Chelsee Healey sparks concern after FAINTING in Dancing On Ice rehearsals and reveals she's taking time away from social media Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By JESSICA JANES FOR MAILONLINE Published: 19:47, 26 November 2024 | Updated: 19:56, 26 November 2024 e-mail View comments Chelsee Healey sparked concern from fans as she revealed on Tuesday that she had fainted during rehearsals. The actress, 36, posted a makeup-free snap to her Instagram Stories and told her followers that she would be taking some time away from the platform. Thanking her skating partner Andy Buchanan for his support, the star wrote: 'I'm taking a little while off this i have so much going on and just feeling a little overwhelmed, i had training and fainted on the ice today.' 'Thankyou to my great partner for making sure I was ok and supporting me until I came round @andybuchanan2.' Chelsee previously gushed about her rehearsals for the ITV show in an exclusive interview with The Sun . Chelsee Healey sparked concern from fans as she revealed on Tuesday that she had fainted during rehearsals The actress, 36, told her followers that she would be taking some time away from the platform and thanked her skating partner Andy Buchanan for his support Read More Dancing On Ice bosses 'take drastic action to prevent bullying during the new series after rival Strictly suffered a string of scandals' The soap legend declared 'I'm game for anything' adding that she wants to make her daughters Cookie, 11 months, and Coco, seven, proud. But she also has fears that attention from the ITV show's audience could lead to some nasty online comments aimed at her and her family. Speaking to The Sun on behalf of Ali Express , she said: 'I think that's always in the back of my head. I'm older now, I'm definitely wiser, my headspace is happy and content in my life that anybody that could say anything negative towards me wouldn't really affect me.' She added: 'The thing that really upsets me is when they direct it at my children, that's the one thing that you know scares me a little bit coming into Dancing On Ice is that they can be targeted.' Chelsee doesn't have any past skating experience, however, she is determined to give it her all. The star revealed that she is 'up for anything' and 'loves a challenge' but believes she will be better up in the air than on the ice. However, her daughters are her driving force for taking part in the competition as she explained that they are her 'inspiration' and she wants to teach them that you can 'achieve anything you put your mind to.' Chelsee also claimed that she can't wait to wear all of the glitzy costumes and get 'glammed up' every weekend. The actress is no stranger to competition shows as she previously finished as runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing in 2011 alongside pro dancer Pasha Kovalev Chelsee will be joining TOWIE's Dan Edgar (seen), Love Island's Chris Taylor and TV presenter Michaela Strachan on the ITV show The Waterloo road icon then confessed that she hasn't met Holly Willoughby, 43, and Stephen Mulhern, 47, yet but she 'can't wait' to meet them both . Revealing her plans for once the show has finished, Chelsee said 'I really want to expand my little family. The actress is no stranger to competition shows as she previously finished as runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing in 2011 alongside pro dancer Pasha Kovalev . Chelsee will be joining TOWIE's Dan Edgar, Love Island's Chris Taylor and TV presenter Michaela Strachan on the ITV show. Also appearing on this year's show are Paralympic grand champion Dame Sarah Storey, comedian Josh Jones and soap star Charlie Brooks. Footballer and pundit Anton Ferdinand, 39, will also be competing across the ice on skates. Dancing On Ice returns to ITV1 in January 2025. DANCING ON ICE 2025: MEET THE CONTESTANTS FERNE MCCANN AGE: 34 PROFESSION: Reality TV star WHAT DID THEY SAY?: 'I'm so excited, it's going to be a huge challenge but I'm excited for the glitz and glamour of the show.' SIR STEVE REDRGAVE AGE : 62 PROFESSION : Former Olympic rower WHAT DID THEY SAY? 'It's like going back to being an athlete again, I've been competing most of my life.' CHARLIE BROOKS AGE: 43 PROFESSION: Soap star WHAT DID THEY SAY?: 'I've skated when I was a kid and with mulled wine at Christmas. Until I get on the ice I have no idea how I'm going to be. I'm not that strong.' ANTON FERDINAND AGE: 39 PROFESSION: Footballer and pundit WHAT DID THEY SAY?: Dancing On Ice will give me that focus but I'm also doing it for my daughter because she loves dance and performing arts.' CHRIS TAYLOR Age : 34 PROFESSION: Reality star WHAT DID THEY SAY? : 'I'm somewhere between absolutely terrified and very excited and I keep flitting between the two quite aggressively throughout the day. I've not even started stretching yet, I need to.' CHELSEE HEALEY AGE : 36 PROFESSION: Actress WHAT DID THEY SAY? : 'I'm ready, I'm good to go, let's go! I've got a bit of rhythm but skating on ice is completely different, I'm excited. MOLLIE PEARCE AGE: 22 PROFESSION: Reality TV star and model WHAT DID THEY SAY?: 'It will be fun, I want to challenge myself, I'm ready for the challenge.' SAM ASTON AGE: 31 PROFESSION: Soap star WHAT DID THEY SAY?: 'Anyone at work who I've spoken to has done it have all kind of the same thing that it is a great experience and it is really hard, and it's tiring and tough but it is brilliant as well.' JOSH JONES AGE: 31 PROFESSION: Comedian WHAT DID THEY SAY? 'I've not got any skating experience whatsoever, I did it once for a date years ago and I wasn't very good, I was holding onto the railings the entire time and we aren't together now.' MICHAELA STRACHAN AGE: 58 PROFESSION: Television presenter WHAT DID THEY SAY?: 'It's going to be a big challenge, I think the last time I was on ice was 14 years ago, because I trained as a dancer, I've got a bit of balance, but I have no idea whether I'm going to be good.' DAN EDGAR AGE: 34 PROFESSION: TOWIE star WHAT DID THEY SAY?: 'I'm looking forward to it but the thought of the live shows and performing is very real.' DAME SARAH STOREY AGE: 46 PROFESSION: Paralympian WHAT DID THEY SAY?: 'I'm excited to learn a new skill and have the opportunity to put myself out there and learn a new sport.' 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Stocks wavered on Wall Street in afternoon trading Thursday, as gains in tech companies and retailers helped temper losses elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 was down less than 0.1% after drifting between small gains and losses. The benchmark index is coming off a three-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 6 points, or less than 0.1%, as of 1:52 p.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq composite was down less than 0.1%. Trading volume was lighter than usual as U.S. markets reopened after the Christmas holiday. Chip company Broadcom rose 2.9%, Micron Technology was up 1% and Adobe gained 0.8%. While tech stocks overall were in the green, some heavyweights were a drag on the market. Semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose enormous valuation gives it an outsize influence on indexes, slipped 0.1%. Meta Platforms fell 0.7%, Amazon was down 0.6%, and Netflix gave up 1.1%. Tesla was among the biggest decliners in the S&P 500, down 1.9%. Health care stocks helped lift the market. CVS Health rose 1.7% and Walgreens Boots Alliance rose 3% for the biggest gain among S&P 500 stocks. Several retailers also gained ground. Target rose 2.8%, Best Buy was up 2.2% and Dollar Tree gained 2.7%. Retailers are hoping for a solid sales this holiday season, and the day after Christmas traditionally ranks among the top 10 biggest shopping days of the year, as consumers go online or rush to stores to cash in gift cards and raid bargain bins. U.S.-listed shares in Honda and Nissan rose 4% and 16%, respectively. The Japanese automakers announced earlier this week that the two companies are in talks to combine. Traders got a labor market update. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week , though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years, the Labor Department reported. Treasury yields turned mostly lower in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.57% from 4.59% late Tuesday. Major European markets were closed, as well as Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. Trading was expected to be subdued this week with a thin slate of economic data on the calendar. Still, U.S. markets have historically gotten a boost at year’s end despite lower trading volumes. The last five trading days of each year, plus the first two in the new year, have brought an average gain of 1.3% since 1950. So far this month, the U.S. stock market has lost some of its gains since President-elect Donald Trump’s win on Election Day, which raised hopes for faster economic growth and more lax regulations that would boost corporate profits. Worries have risen that Trump’s preference for tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation , a bigger U.S. government debt and difficulties for global trade. Even so, the U.S. market remains on pace to deliver strong returns for 2024. The benchmark S&P 500 is up roughly 26% so far this year and remains near its most recent all-time high it set earlier this month — its latest of 57 record highs this year. Wall Street has several economic reports to look forward to next week, including updates on pending home sales and home prices, a report on U.S. construction spending and snapshots of manufacturing activity. AP Business Writers Elaine Kurtenbach and Matt Ott contributed.The Dallas Cowboys are shutting down CeeDee Lamb for the rest of the season after the star wideout played through a shoulder injury for nearly two months. Lamb initially sprained the AC joint in his right shoulder on Nov. 3 but has not missed any of the Cowboys' first 15 games this season. "Additional examinations and scans this week on CeeDee Lamb's shoulder have determined that his injury has now progressed to a point that he will be listed as ‘Out' for the remaining two games of the season," a team spokesperson said in a statement to media outlets. "He will undergo a process of treatment and rehabilitation for his shoulder, is not currently expected to require surgery and is projected to make a full recovery." The Cowboys (7-8), eliminated from playoff contention, face two division rivals to close the season. They visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday and will host the Washington Commanders in Week 18. Lamb, 25, hauled in 101 receptions for 1,194 yards and six touchdowns this season. It marked his fourth straight 1,000-yard season, and he may be selected to a fourth straight Pro Bowl for his efforts. Lamb signed a four-year, $136 million contract extension in August, covering the 2025-28 seasons. --Field Level Media