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The federal immigration agency plans to cut about 3,300 jobs over the next three years.In a joint statement released Monday, the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Employment and Immigration Union of Canada said Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) did not say who would be affected by the cuts.The union said further information was expected to be released in mid-February, but the cuts were brought up at a union management meeting before staff were notified. Both unions are calling on the government to reduce outsourcing rather than layoffs.In an internal memo obtained by The Canadian Press, IRCC Deputy…

Welcome to our live blog. USA TODAY Network – Florida covers the Florida connection during President Trump’s inauguration in Washington, DC.From notable figures to celebrations to the controversial policies of the first day, we highlight Floridians and the impact this historic day had on the Sunshine State.Check back here throughout the day to follow the glitz and politics, share important insights, and follow our footsteps in Florida’s capital.Other coverage: Fact-checking the presidential inauguration: Analysis of Trump and the claims about him Florida officials begin arriving at the Capitol10:35 a.m. – Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and Sen. Marco Rubio…

By Sarah Lassner, NerdWalletLast year was a year of dramatic presidential elections and economic conditions that looked good on paper, but didn’t feel that way to many Americans. Here’s what your credit cards and debt will look like in 2024. Interest rates have started to drop, but credit card APRs still haven’t kept up. The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates three times toward the end of 2024, but it took several months for the average credit card interest rate to follow suit and drop slightly below the average rate. record height. Debts and arrears have increased, but the situation may…

My hometown of High Springs, with a population of just over 5,000 people, is bordered by many other small cities (Alachua, Micanopy, Hawthorne, Newberry, Fort White), but only Gainesville can be considered a proper city. is. The same goes for other Florida municipalities, with nearly half of Florida’s municipalities having fewer than 5,000 residents.david vaina (Invading sea)Because national and state political powers are (so far) reluctant to pass continent-wide and peninsula-wide legislation and implement policies to address climate change, mayors, counties in these sparsely populated areas Commissioners and city council members have an opportunity to collaborate. Let’s engage Florida’s strong…

“Good job by Nosey (Thomas Nosek),” Balinski said of the screen that cleared the way for the strike. “If you score it past the goaltender, that’s it. … That was huge. We changed our game a little bit in the third period and started a little different. That led us to the win. .” Bobrovsky was solid between the pipes, finishing with 28 saves. Between the second and third periods, the two-time Vezina Trophy winner stopped all 18 shots he faced. “He was great,” Bennett said of the veteran netminder. “As usual, he’s been consistent. He made some big saves…

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — A recently hired Florida man shot and killed two co-workers last week, killing one, according to an affidavit. On January 17, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office responded to Coastal Metal, located at 9040 Belvedere Road, after a 911 caller reported the gunman was a new employee who had shot a co-worker. Repeat traffic violator with six active warrants leads officers on 100 mph chase on Interstate 4 Colby Daniel Edwards, 21, of West Palm Beach, was found pinned down by another employee inside a welding station inside the warehouse. One victim was found…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Snow plows were out Tuesday night and Wednesday morning clearing roads as record-breaking snow was likely to be declared, a rare sight in the Sunshine State. “Yes, Florida has snowplows,” said a post by X from the Florida Department of Transportation. “But we also have well-trained and dedicated FDOT snow removal crews working around the clock to clear critical sections of the state highway system and keep them safe to drive on.” Historic Deep South snow: The science behind it Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has more than 10 snow plows ready to respond to…

New study reveals which states have the fastest average EMS response times at Omega Law Group’s U.S. Personal Injury Lawyers EMS response time data for accidents resulting in at least one death in every U.S. state from 2018 to 2022 It was revealed that the .After cleaning and analyzing this data, experts ranked states based on average EMS response times and compiled the total number of accidents and deaths during this period. Fastest average EMS response time on list for Rhode Island: 6.21 minutes. Florida rounds out the list at No. 10, with an average EMS response time of 8.47…

TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Fla. (WFLA) – Unusual winter weather across the South is causing flight delays and cancellations in Tampa. In TPA, the amount of red on the board increases as the number of cancellations and delays increases. “It feels like it’s been a day, it’s like it’s been three days, it feels like it’s only been one day,” Patricia Farmer said. Patricia Farmer stayed at the airport all night and was awake for more than 24 hours. Her plane was delayed and arrived at the airport at 11pm on a Tuesday night. “I had reserved a car, but they…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A winter storm has hit northern Florida, dumping snow and ice on the region, but could it be a record snowfall? Some areas of the Panhandle, including North Milton, Florida, received 8 to 9 inches of snow, with 9.8 inches of snow falling as of 9:30 Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service. Live: Historic Deep South Snow: The Science Behind It “The previous record was 4 inches, so this will be double or more than the old record,” said Max Defender 8 meteorologist Amanda Holley. According to NOAA, snowfall amounts as of Wednesday are:…