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2026-03-04

Agi: Bologna ricorda Lucio dalla a 14 anni dalla scomparsa

AGI - Oggi Lucio Dalla avrebbe compiuto 83 anni. E ne sono passati 14 da quando il celebre e indimenticato cantautore bolognese è morto improvvisamente a Montreux, in Svizzera, all'età di 68 anni.
Da tutti considerato come una delle voci più significative della musica italiana, a Dalla la sua città natale dedica un'intera giornata di omaggi e iniziative culturali nel nome della sua arte e della sua 'libertà' musicale.
La rassegna 'e ricomincia il canto'
A Bologna prosegue infatti la rassegna 'e ricomincia il canto', promossa dalla Fondazione Lucio Dalla in collaborazione con il Comune e dedicata ai 40 anni dall'uscita di 'Caruso', che unisce musica, televisione, performance e momenti di dibattito attorno all'eredita' artistica dell'autore di 'Piazza Grande'.
Questa sera al teatro Arena del Sole è in programma la serata-evento 'Liberi', quarta edizione di 'Ciao - Rassegna Lucio Dalla', con performance di artisti e interpreti chiamati a rievocare lo spirito e la poetica del cantautore, nel segno del brano che dà il titolo alla manifestazione.
Altre iniziative in città includono l'inaugurazione di 'LucioTeca', una nuova biblioteca nella Casa di Quartiere Katia Bertasi dedicata ai giovani e alla lettura creativa, e laboratori tematici ispirati a valori cari a Dalla. Negli ultimi anni, il capoluogo emiliano ha anche celebrato la memoria di Dalla con grandi opere pubbliche, dal murale 'Felicità' nel quartiere Navile, realizzato dalla Fondazione e dall'artista Kote' come omaggio alla figura del cantautore, ai percorsi espositivi e progetti culturali che raccontano il suo legame indissolubile con la città che lo ha visto nascere e crescere artisticamente.
In molti, ancora oggi, percorrendo piazza Maggiore a Bologna si fermano in via D'Azeglio dove Dalla viveva per un saluto all'indimenticato artista i cui formidabili brani sono ancora colonna sonora di molte generazioni.

Bologna remembers Lucio 14 years after his disappearance.

AGI - Today would have been Lucio Dalla’s 83rd birthday. Fourteen years have passed since the celebrated and unforgettable Bolognese songwriter died suddenly in Montreux, Switzerland, at the age of 68.

Considered by all as one of the most significant voices in Italian music, Dalla’s hometown is dedicating an entire day of tributes and cultural initiatives in his name and in honor of his “liberty” musical.

The ‘e ricomincia il canto’ (The Singing Starts Again) Review
In Bologna, the ‘e ricomincia il canto’ review, promoted by the Lucio Dalla Foundation in collaboration with the Municipality, continues, dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the release of ‘Caruso’, which unites music, television, performance, and moments of debate around the artistic heritage of the author of ‘Piazza Grande’.

Tonight at the Arena del Sole theater, the event ‘Liberi’ (Free), the fourth edition of ‘Ciao – Lucio Dalla Review’, is scheduled, with performances by artists and interpreters called upon to evoke the spirit and poetry of the songwriter, in the sign of the song that gives the title to the event.

Other initiatives in the city include the inauguration of ‘LucioTeca’, a new library in the Katia Bertasi Neighborhood House dedicated to young people and creative reading, and thematic workshops inspired by values dear to Dalla. In recent years, the capital of Emilia has also celebrated Dalla’s memory with major public works, such as the mural ‘Felicità’ (Happiness) in the Navile district, created by the Foundation and artist Kote’ as a tribute to the songwriter’s figure, and exhibition routes and cultural projects that tell of his unbreakable bond with the city that saw him born and grow artistically.

Many still, when walking through Piazza Maggiore in Bologna, stop on Via D'Azeglio where Dalla lived for a greeting to the unforgettable artist, whose formidable songs are still the soundtrack to many generations.

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2026-03-04

Agi: Terremoto a Catania, la scossa 4.5 avvertita anche a Messina

AGI - È di magnitudo 4.5 la scossa di terremoto registrata a 3 km nord ovest di Ragalna (Catania), stamane alle 7:05. Il sisma è stato localizzato a una profondità di 4 km dalla sala operativa dell'Osservatorio etneo.
La forte scossa ha svegliato Catania e molti comuni della provincia. Il sisma è stato avvertito anche a Messina, nella zona Sud della città. La prima stima provvisoria è stata pubblicata sui canali social dell'Ingv, l'istituto nazionale di geofisica e vulcanologia.
Sospensione delle attività didattiche e monitoraggio
A seguito della scossa di terremoto avvertita anche a Catania, con una magnitudo di 4.5 ed epicentro Ragalna, il sindaco del capoluogo etneo Enrico Trantino ha disposto la sospensione delle attività didattiche delle scuole cittadine per motivi precauzionali disponendo verifiche nei plessi scolastici. Pertanto oggi non si svolgeranno lezioni. Lo rende noto il Comune. "Capisco che a quest'ora provocherà tantissimi problemi a molti genitori e sono dispiacutissimo, ma spero comprenderanno che la sicurezza è al primo posto", afferma il primo cittadino. Il dirigente generale della Protezione civile regionale Salvo Cocina ha disposto l'attivazione immediata di un monitoraggio telefonico attraverso il servizio emergenza, al fine di verificare eventuali criticità presso tutti i Comuni nei quali la scossa è stata avvertita.
Crolli a Ragalna, epicentro sisma nel Catanese
Danni nella sede del municipio e crolli parziali in alcuni edifici privati si sono registrati a Ragalna, nel Catanese, cittadina epicentro del terremoto di magnitudo 4.5 che questa mattina ha svegliato la provincia di Catania. Il Comune ha attivato il Coc, il centro di coordinamento comunale presieduto dalla Protezione civile e dal sindaco Nino Caruso. I tecnici comunali hanno predisposto i primi sopralluoghi per verificare l'entità dei danni e la staticità degli edifici.

Earthquake in Catania, the 4.5 magnitude tremor also felt in Messina.

USGS - A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded this morning at 7:05 AM, 3 km north west of Ragalna (Catania). The quake was located at a depth of 4 km from the operational center of the Etna Observatory.

The strong quake woke Catania and many municipalities in the province. The quake was also felt in Messina, in the southern part of the city. The first provisional estimate was published on the INGV's social channels, the National Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology.

Suspension of Educational Activities and Monitoring

Following the earthquake felt also in Catania, with a magnitude of 4.5 and epicenter Ragalna, the mayor of the Etna capital, Enrico Trantino, has ordered the suspension of school activities in the city for precautionary reasons, with checks carried out in schools. Therefore, lessons will not take place today. This is made known by the Municipality. “I understand that at this time it will cause many problems for many parents and I am very sorry, but I hope they will understand that safety comes first,” says the mayor. The Regional Civil Protection Director Salvo Cocina has ordered the immediate activation of a telephone monitoring service through the emergency service, in order to verify any vulnerabilities in all municipalities where the quake was felt.

Collapses in Ragalna, Epicenter of the Earthquake in Catania

Damage to the town hall and partial collapses in some private buildings were recorded in Ragalna, in the Catanese, a town that is the epicenter of the magnitude 4.5 earthquake that this morning woke up the province of Catania. The Municipality has activated the COC, the municipal coordination center chaired by Civil Protection and Mayor Nino Caruso. Municipal technicians have prepared the first surveys to verify the extent of the damage and the stability of the buildings.

#Catania #Messina #Ragalna #theEtnaObservatory #first #EnricoTrantino #SalvoCocina #Catania #Catanese #Municipality #CivilProtection #NinoCaruso

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2026-03-03

Cronaca: Bolzano, sicurezza e traffico: svolta per piazza Mazzini

Snodo strategico segnato da incidenti anche tragici nel corso degli anni. Il Comune presenta un progetto per proteggere pedoni e ciclisti. Nuovi attraversamenti, piste protette e semafori riorganizzati

Bolzano, safety and traffic: a turning point for Piazza Mazzini.

Strategic junction marked by even tragic incidents over the years. The Municipality presents a project to protect pedestrians and cyclists. New crossings, protected lanes, and reorganized traffic lights.

#PiazzaMazzini #Municipality

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On Duty of Munichondutyofmunich
2026-03-02

launches online government services portal

The Starnberg City Hall is bringing the mayor's office directly to your living room with the launch of a new digital service portal. Residents can now handle everything from residency certificates to complex civil status consultations via secure video link, marking a major milestone in the city's digital transformation.

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2026-03-02

Cronaca: Corrarati ai 3mila del corteo contro il razzismo: «Adesso accoglieteli»

L'appello/provocazione del sindaco. Dopo l’imponente manifestazione di sabato, il Comune si aspetta aperture anche dalla periferia ad ospitare i migranti

LA PROTESTA In 3.000 contro la remigrazione in centro storico

Corrarati at the 3,000-strong march against racism: “Now welcome them”

The mayor’s appeal/provocation. After the impressive demonstration on Saturday, the Municipality expects openings also from the periphery to host migrants.

THE PROTEST: 3,000 against repatriation in the historic center.

#Corrarati #Municipality

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2026-01-17
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2026-01-08

PCs critical of proposed municipality on Port au Port Peninsula, despite election promises
The Newfoundland and Labrador government is showing little interest in creating a new municipality on the Port au Port Peninsula, something requested by two Francophone villages that have been trying to merge sin...
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David GraylessDavidGrayless
2025-12-31

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2025-12-05

WR RELEASES BUDGET FOR 2026

In November, the Region of Waterloo released its 2026 preliminary budget plan, which includes major allocations for local initiatives such as the Ending Veteran Homelessness Initiative and a tree-planting project by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB).  

The budget lists federal grants among its revenue sources—a sign that recent funding from Ottawa may help support key projects in the region.  

The 2026 budget draft proposes a 4.94 per cent increase in the regional tax levy, which would add around $96 per year to the average homeowner’s bill.  

Meanwhile, the City of Kitchener’s draft budget includes a 2.2 per cent property tax increase, plus utility rate hikes, bringing the total estimated impact for the average household to $117. These increases reflect rising operational costs across housing and homelessness services, transit, infrastructure maintenance and other essential programs.  

In 2025, the region spent $165.2 million on social housing and homelessness initiatives. Across 2024, total spending on affordable housing and homelessness programs reached $245 million, with roughly 23 per cent specifically dedicated to shelters and supportive housing. Without federal and provincial transfers, the Region of Waterloo warns that maintaining current service levels could require even higher taxes or cuts to critical programs.  

“Federal and municipal programs play a critical role in supporting housing and food security locally,” Ke Cao, assistant professor of Strategic Management at Wilfrid Laurier University, said. 

Cao also believes that only the governments can address the crisis we are facing.  

“I teach in business school, and I told my students that the role of government is very important because it handles the business of the whole society,” he said.  

The federal funding announced this year helps relieve some of this financial pressure. The contributions support the Ending Veteran Homelessness Initiative, addressing the gap in local housing services by providing support for veterans, along with other homelessness-response programs.   

This funding helps sustain shelters, outreach teams, and supportive housing while reducing strain on municipal budgets. Additional funds support long-term initiatives such as environmental and infrastructure projects, including the WRDSB’s tree-planting program, which contributes to urban canopy growth and climate resilience.  

According to the preliminary budget, the region plans to increase their spending in 2026 by $11.7 million for housing services and $2.7 million for homelessness-related programs. These increases reflect rising costs for housing and homelessness services, transit, infrastructure and other essential programs. Municipal leaders also welcomed federal contributions, noting that without them, residents would face significantly higher tax burdens and essential services could be reduced.  

“We’re happy to see the $6 billion over 10 years through the Direct Delivery Stream to support regionally significant projects,” Dorothy McCabe, mayor of Waterloo, said.  

In a 2024 public statement, McCabe warned that Waterloo is under structural financial pressure and stressed the need for stable, predictable funding instead of one-time grants to support long-term municipal priorities.   

Advocates, including the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, repeatedly called on Ottawa to expand multi-year funding streams to help municipalities meet growing demands without overburdening residents.  

Federal support combined with municipal budgeting decisions will determine whether services keep pace with community needs or whether tax increases and service pressures continue to rise.   

Although the latest funding provides relief to the Waterloo region community, regional leaders explained that ongoing collaboration between federal, provincial and municipal governments will be essential to sustain programs, stabilize communities and advance long-term priorities such as housing affordability and environmental resilience.  

The Waterloo Region’s annual budget process began on Oct. 22, and regional council plans to review the final 2026 budget on Dec. 16. For more information regarding the preliminary 2026 budgets, visit the Region of Waterloo’s Budget and Financial Statements page. 

#2026 #Budget2026 #canadianMunicipalities #CityOfKitchener #directDeliveryStream #DorothyMcCabe #endingVeteranHomelessness #EndingVeteranHomelessnessInitiative #FederationOfCanadianMunicipalities #KeCao #localPolitics #municipality #preliminaryBudget #RegionOfWaterloo #SangjunHan #strategicManagement #waterloo #WaterlooRegionDistrictSchoolBoard #wilfridLaurierUniversity #WRDSB

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2025-11-16

"Persuade Bears with Bench Press" - City Hall Passes Japan's First Muscle Ordinance for Wildlife Control

An end to bear encounters at last? A city hall has adopted the slogan "Muscle over Dialogue" and established the "Muscle Patrol Squad" staffed by bodybuilders.

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2025-10-27
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2025-10-05

isn’t a civic institution anymore. It’s a linguistic slur—a placeholder for broken promises, unpaid empathy, and performative gestures. From unaddressed civic issues to corruption grazing unchecked, the MunicipalCorporation has become a meme of moral abdication.

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2025-10-03

Quatis (Portuguese pronunciation: [kwɐˈtʃis]) is a located in the of . Its population was 14,435 (2020) and its area is 286 km2.

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2025-09-27

A Glimpse of Our Future Democracy

This example of a 100,000-citizens city shows three tiers of governance. The top tier would be similar to our city council:

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David GraylessDavidGrayless
2025-09-18

Es Castell (Catalan pronunciation: [əs kəsˈteʎ]) is a small in eastern in the , Spain. The town was founded in 1771 by British Col. and was originally called Georgetown in honour of ; however, it takes its current name from the large fort nearby, known to the British as . Col. Patrick MacKellar (Argyllshire 1717-1778) was the chief engineer of Menorca and his house today is known as Son Granot.

2025-09-14

Ontario municipalities urge Ford to reconsider plan to ditch speed cameras
Ford reacted to news earlier this week that 17 automated speed cameras were cut down in Toronto over two nights, saying if municipalities don't ditch them, he will.
#politics #speed #camera #municipality #Toronto #Ontario
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2025-09-14

Ontario municipalities urge Ford to reconsider plan to ditch speed cameras
Ford reacted to news earlier this week that 17 automated speed cameras were cut down in Toronto over two nights, saying if municipalities don't ditch them, he will.
#politics #speed #camera #municipality #Toronto #Ontario
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2025-09-14

Ontario municipalities urge Ford to reconsider plan to ditch speed cameras
Ford reacted to news earlier this week that 17 automated speed cameras were cut down in Toronto over two nights, saying if municipalities don't ditch them, he will.
#politics #speed #camera #municipality #Toronto #Ontario
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