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North Wales Live
11 hours ago
- General
- North Wales Live
Residents could finally get better access to train station that's bears village's name
While it bears the name of Dolgarrog - the Conwy Valley station has never really been particularly accessible to people in the village. The station is situated on the opposite side of the Afon Conwy from Dolgarrog with a rough and sometimes boggy track also in the way. This contributed to it serving just 612 passengers in 2017/18 - the lowest of any station in Wales that year. The situation was compounded in 2021 when the pipe bridge over the river closed to the public due to concerns over its condition. There were fears it would never reopen. But a campaign was launched, backed by Aberconwy MS Janet Finch-Saunders and others, to get a crossing back. This eventually secured funding of £1.2m from Dwr Cymru and a £735,000 Welsh Government grant for Conwy County Borough Council to restore the bridge. This was reopened in 2023 and passenger numbers rose to just over 2,000 in 2023/24. But the paths from the village mean it's still not exactly a convenient option for locals or tourists wanting to use the Conwy Valley Line. Now though Conwy council has secured additional Welsh Government active travel funds for improvements to the existing Public Rights of Way, which connects Dolgarrog Railway Station to the B5106. The works are to be undertaken this financial year. The Local Authority is currently working on access agreements with interested landowners and will be aiming to undertake a public engagement exercise soon. Once the access agreements are in place, they will push forward with a procurement and construction phase programme. This would improve the path that emerges near the former Lord Newborough pub on the B5106. There are hopes that more money in the future could develop a link to Clark Street, which comes out in the centre of the village. MS Janet Finch-Saunders said: "Since the horrendous decision by Welsh Water to permanently close Dolgarrog Bridge, I have been pleased to lead the group of stakeholders who have succeeded to convince the water company to make a massive U-turn, and secure a £1.9m investment. 'As part of that stakeholder group it was a pleasure to work with representatives of both Dolgarrog Community Council and Conwy County Borough Council. By working together we have delivered for our community. "In fact, I have kept up the pressure and am delighted that funding has been secured to build an active travel route between Dolgarrog and the railway station this financial year. A special thanks goes to the Local Authority officials who submitted the application and are working on the plans going forward. 'Whilst my understanding is that this phase of the development will see the route reach Dolgarrog by the old Lord Newborough pub, there remains and ambition to develop a route along Clark Street in the future, but that would require further funding. 'The most import point of all is that the bridge, which following our united community campaign, Welsh Water has thankfully invested significantly in, will now have high standard accessible paths leading to it. This is excellent news."
The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
New fatwa needed to protect abandoned children, SUHAKAM Muzakarah resolves
PUTRAJAYA: A new fatwa outlining the protection and welfare of abandoned children or foundlings (al-laqit) must be formulated to enhance protection for this vulnerable group. This is one of the four resolutions adopted at the Muzakarah on Human Rights Issues from the Maqasid Syariah Perspective organised by the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) today. The resolution, read out by SUHAKAM Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Nordin Ibrahim, highlighted the ongoing occurrence of cases of abandoned children across the country, requiring serious and integrated responsibility among the government, religious institutions, and society. 'Based on the principle of safeguarding life, intellect, and dignity, it is the government's duty to ensure the care, welfare, protection, and safety of abandoned children until they reach adulthood and can live independently,' the resolution stated. The muzakarah also proposed establishing a sustainable and comprehensive mechanism to address cases of child marriage, aiming to prevent greater harm. 'Islamic law places strong emphasis on the education of children to ensure they grow into faithful and morally upright individuals. Therefore, it is fair and just to support efforts to set the minimum marriage age at 18, in line with the Child Act 2001 and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) 1989,' the resolution affirmed. Other important resolutions passed include adopting alternative sentencing based on rehabilitative approaches and addressing refugee issues. The muzakarah recommended reviewing the implementation of whipping punishments and expanding alternative, rehabilitation-focused penalties, in accordance with Islamic principles of mercy (rahmah) and discipline (ta'dib). On refugee matters, the muzakarah recognised the rescue and welfare of refugees as a collective religious duty (fardhu kifayah). 'Therefore, the government is urged to expedite legal reforms to guarantee refugees' access to protection, education, healthcare, and family rights in Malaysia,' the resolution stated. To coordinate detailed discussions on these resolutions and other raised issues, SUHAKAM will establish a technical committee chaired by one of its Commissioners, involving multiple stakeholder agencies.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
New fatwa needed to protect abandoned children
PUTRAJAYA: A new fatwa outlining the protection and welfare of abandoned children or foundlings (al-laqit) must be formulated to enhance protection for this vulnerable group. This is one of the four resolutions adopted at the Muzakarah on Human Rights Issues from the Maqasid Syariah Perspective organised by the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) today. The resolution, read out by SUHAKAM Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Nordin Ibrahim, highlighted the ongoing occurrence of cases of abandoned children across the country, requiring serious and integrated responsibility among the government, religious institutions, and society. 'Based on the principle of safeguarding life, intellect, and dignity, it is the government's duty to ensure the care, welfare, protection, and safety of abandoned children until they reach adulthood and can live independently,' the resolution stated. The muzakarah also proposed establishing a sustainable and comprehensive mechanism to address cases of child marriage, aiming to prevent greater harm. 'Islamic law places strong emphasis on the education of children to ensure they grow into faithful and morally upright individuals. Therefore, it is fair and just to support efforts to set the minimum marriage age at 18, in line with the Child Act 2001 and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) 1989,' the resolution affirmed. Other important resolutions passed include adopting alternative sentencing based on rehabilitative approaches and addressing refugee issues. The muzakarah recommended reviewing the implementation of whipping punishments and expanding alternative, rehabilitation-focused penalties, in accordance with Islamic principles of mercy (rahmah) and discipline (ta'dib). On refugee matters, the muzakarah recognised the rescue and welfare of refugees as a collective religious duty (fardhu kifayah). 'Therefore, the government is urged to expedite legal reforms to guarantee refugees' access to protection, education, healthcare, and family rights in Malaysia,' the resolution stated. To coordinate detailed discussions on these resolutions and other raised issues, SUHAKAM will establish a technical committee chaired by one of its Commissioners, involving multiple stakeholder agencies.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
New Fatwa Needed To Protect Abandoned Children, Suhakam Muzakarah Resolves
PUTRAJAYA, June 17 (Bernama) -- A new fatwa outlining the protection and welfare of abandoned children or foundlings (al-laqit) must be formulated to enhance protection for this vulnerable group. This is one of the four resolutions adopted at the Muzakarah on Human Rights Issues from the Maqasid Syariah Perspective organised by the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) today. The resolution, read out by SUHAKAM Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Nordin Ibrahim, highlighted the ongoing occurrence of cases of abandoned children across the country, requiring serious and integrated responsibility among the government, religious institutions, and society. 'Based on the principle of safeguarding life, intellect, and dignity, it is the government's duty to ensure the care, welfare, protection, and safety of abandoned children until they reach adulthood and can live independently,' the resolution stated. The muzakarah also proposed establishing a sustainable and comprehensive mechanism to address cases of child marriage, aiming to prevent greater harm. 'Islamic law places strong emphasis on the education of children to ensure they grow into faithful and morally upright individuals. Therefore, it is fair and just to support efforts to set the minimum marriage age at 18, in line with the Child Act 2001 and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) 1989,' the resolution affirmed. Other important resolutions passed include adopting alternative sentencing based on rehabilitative approaches and addressing refugee issues. The muzakarah recommended reviewing the implementation of whipping punishments and expanding alternative, rehabilitation-focused penalties, in accordance with Islamic principles of mercy (rahmah) and discipline (ta'dib). On refugee matters, the muzakarah recognised the rescue and welfare of refugees as a collective religious duty (fardhu kifayah).
Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
WESTERN COPPER AND GOLD EXTENDS TECHNICAL COLLABORATION WITH RIO TINTO
VANCOUVER, BC, June 16, 2025 /CNW/ - Western Copper and Gold Corporation ("Western" or the "Company") (TSX: WRN) (NYSE American: WRN) is pleased to announce an extension and revision of its Investor Rights Agreement ("IRA") with Rio Tinto Canada Inc. ("Rio Tinto"). As part of a revised IRA, Rio Tinto will continue to hold a seat on the Casino Technical and Sustainability Committee ("TSC"), along with one representative from Mitsubishi Materials and three from Western, to promote ongoing technical collaboration. Rio Tinto's existing standstill and trading restrictions, along with certain other obligations, will remain in effect, while the previous board observer right and potential board seat rights have been extinguished. The revised IRA will expire on the earlier of November 30, 2026, or when Rio Tinto's ownership falls below 5%. "We are pleased to maintain Rio Tinto's presence on the TSC as it has been mutually beneficial to both Western and Rio Tinto," said Sandeep Singh, President and CEO. "Rio Tinto remains a supportive shareholder, and we value the expertise they bring to bear on the project. It did make sense, however, to refine some of the previous rights, especially as we have taken steps to enhance our own independent board of directors over time." ABOUT WESTERN COPPER AND GOLD CORPORATION Western Copper and Gold Corporation is developing the Casino Project, Canada's premier copper-gold mine in the Yukon Territory and one of the most economic greenfield copper-gold mining projects in the world. The Company is committed to working collaboratively with our First Nations and local communities to progress the Casino Project, using internationally recognized responsible mining technologies and practices. For more information, visit On behalf of the board, "Sandeep Singh" Sandeep Singh President and CEO Western Copper and Gold Corporation Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "plans", "projects", "intends", "estimates", "envisages", "potential", "possible", "strategy", "goals", "opportunities", "objectives", or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements herein include statements regarding the ongoing rights and obligations of Rio Tinto and the progression of the Casino Project. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such factors include but are not limited to the risk of unforeseen challenges in advancing the Casino project, potential impacts on operational continuity, changes in general market conditions that could affect the Company's performance; and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company's annual information form and Form 40-F for the most recently completed financial year and its other publicly filed disclosure documents. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, such assumptions and factors as set out herein, and in the Company's annual information form and Form 40-F for the most recently completed financial year and its other publicly filed disclosure document. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, other factors may cause results to be materially different from those anticipated, described, estimated, assessed or intended. These forward-looking statements represent the Company's views as of the date of this news release. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statements will be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend to and does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements other than as required by applicable law.
