CBRE Group Inc. Cl A stock rises Wednesday, still underperforms marketIf you’ve been buying lottery or 50/50 tickets for years without any substantial payout you may want to stop reading. Vancouver Canucks centre Teddy Blueger confirmed after the team’s morning skate Thursday, preparation for their meeting with the Florida Panthers at Rogers Arena, that his mom Jana had won the Canucks for Kids Fund 50/50 draw at the team’s Tuesday’s game against the St. Louis Blues. The prize was listed at $105,852. And buying tickets isn’t standard practice for her, Blueger said. “First time playing actually. She didn’t now how it worked. My wife had to explain it to her. She bought a couple of tickets,” Blueger, 30, said. Blueger also admitted that “she’ll keep playing, I think,” and that “it was a good night for her.” Matt Foulger brought all this up on his Bluesky feed after spotting the name on a 50/50 winner’s list on the Canucks website. Jana lives in Latvia. Blueger has several relatives in town, winding up with “kind of a big family reunion.” Blueger’s in his second season with Vancouver. He re-signed with the club in June. Will the 50/50 prize lead to an extra special Christmas gift for him? “Probably not,” Blueger said. According to its website, the Canucks for Kids Fund “dedicates resources to assist charities which support children’s health and wellness, education, social impact programming, and the development of grassroots hockey throughout British Columbia.” Beneficiaries include the Canucks Autism Network, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and the B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation. The fund has raised more $100 million for charities around the province over the last 30 year, according to its website. @steve-ewen.bsky.social SEwen@postmedia.comCurrently a 100 per cent council tax premium is applied to homes that have been empty for two years in Huntingdonshire, but the district council has now agreed to apply the premium earlier. 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We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice Council tax bills for homes that have been left empty for a year in Huntingdonshire are set to double from 2026. It is hoped the tax increase will encourage the homeowners to bring the properties back into use and “go someway to easing the housing crisis”. Huntingdonshire District Council is also planning to double council tax for second homes in the area. The new charges are due to be introduced from April 1, 2026, after councillors voted to support the change at a full council meeting this week (December 11). Currently the owners of empty homes in Huntingdonshire only have to start paying extra council tax after the property has been empty for two years, at which point a 100 per cent premium is applied. After a property has been empty for five years a 200 per cent premium is added and after 10 years a 300 per cent premium is added to the council tax bill. In August the empty homes council tax premium was applied to 143 properties, 29 of which had been empty for between five to 10 years, and 19 had been empty for over 10 years. The district council said as of August 1, there were 269 properties classed as second homes in the area, with 34 per cent of their owners living either outside of the district or abroad. A number of exemptions to the council tax premiums have been proposed, including a 12 month exemption for properties undergoing probate, or homes that are actively being marketed. Properties that are undergoing major repairs will also be exempt from the empty homes premium. Job-related homes where a person is required to live in a specific place as part of their work, and seasonal homes where people are not allowed to live year-round, will be exempt from the second home premium. Councillor Stephen Ferguson (Independent), executive councillor for resident services and corporate performance, said the number of empty homes in the country was increasing, which he said had “a number of negative consequences”. He said: “Reduced housing supply drives up local prices, especially in the rental market, making it difficult for people to enter the property market, this contributes to the housing crisis and, to a certain extent, economic stagnation. “In areas where there are a large number of empty houses it can contribute to neighbourhood decline and reduce community cohesion, and obviously empty properties are easy targets for crime in terms of vandalism, arson, and squatting, which reduces community safety. “When you consider there are 1.3million people on the social housing waiting list in England and Wales and there are 1.3million unfurnished empty properties in the country, it is easy to conclude that making more of these homes habitable will go someway, but obviously not the whole way, to easing the housing crisis.” Concerns about unintended consequences of the council tax changes were raised by some councillors. Councillor Ross Martin ( Conservative ) said the core aims of the plans to incentivise people to bring empty homes back into use and to manage the number of second homes in the area was “positive”. However, he said it was important to assess any potential impacts of the change to make sure it was “effective and equitable”. Cllr Martin raised the question on whether the increased council tax bills might “inadvertently create financial strain on those unable to comply due to genuine reasons [such as] probate, or legal complexities”. Councillor Paul Hodgson-Jones (Conservative) said he had concerns that the council tax premium might not apply to people who rent a second home in Huntingdonshire. He said the district council should not “penalise people for owning property as opposed to those people who rent properties for their purposes to avoid having to buy a property and pay a premium on it”. However, Councillor Nathan Hunt ( Liberal Democrat ) said there was a “housing crisis in Britain" and shared hopes the council tax changes could help. He said: “Encouraging empty properties into use by reducing the time taken for the empty home premium to apply and placing a council tax premium on second homes are two of the levers the council can pull to alleviate this crisis. They are not the whole solution, but they are part of a viable solution.” He highlighted there were proposed exemptions when there was a legitimate reason for the property being empty. Cllr Ferguson said he heard the concerns that had been raised by some councillors and said they had his commitment that these would be addressed. He added that they would also treat all exemptions "compassionately and fairly” to make sure no one was “unfairly taxed”. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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HOUSTON, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BridgingApps ® , a program of Easter Seals Greater Houston, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is partnering with Sentara Health Plans to create a revolutionary transition tool for children and youth with special health needs. Through this project, BridgingApps has created an online resource to assist Virginia families with children who have special health care needs access information to prepare and successfully help them transition to adulthood. The interactive tool, Virginia Youth2Adult , will empower youth with special health care needs to grow successfully into adulthood. Transition planning requires addressing many areas of need for a child with chronic health conditions, yet there is currently no simple method that tackles areas as wide ranging as health care to age appropriate social activities, independent living or employment in any meaningful way. Families will be able to use Virginia Youth2Adult to begin planning early, ask the right questions, and find resources on many areas of life as an adult. "BridgingApps is uniquely positioned to create an innovative, easy to use and sustainable online tool that will empower families to plan early, obtain assistance with the right questions to ask, and access current information to allow their children to live as fully participating members of our community," says Easter Seals Greater Houston's CEO Elise Hough. A focal point of Virginia Youth2Adult is the connection with BridgingApps' App Search Tool, a free online tool that allows users to find a variety of smartphone/tablet applications, or apps, to assist with many areas of transition, such as education, managing health information, and independent living. The database of apps is trialed and reviewed by therapists, special education teachers, experts, and special needs users and focuses on skill, rather than age or diagnosis. "Sentara Health Plans is proud to introduce the Virginia Youth2Adult website, in collaboration with BridgingApps, as an interactive tool designed to support youth and caregivers across Virginia,” said Randy Ricker, Medicaid Plan President and Vice President of Sentara Health Plans. "This comprehensive resource empowers all Virginians to actively participate in this critical life state, providing confidence and support as they navigate education, employment, health care and independent living for themselves and loved ones.” Earlier this year, BridgingApps created Sentara Health Plans' Member Profile App Lists which transformed the way that their members manage their health decisions and develop important skillsets, ultimately improving their health and quality of life. BridgingApps will seek input from the local Easter Seals affiliate, organizations, and subject matter experts throughout Virginia to create this resource. Virginia Youth2Adult will be available in 2024 on a variety of platforms and distributed widely in Virginia with partners in the areas of health care, education, disability advocacy and housing. About BridgingApps BridgingApps, a program of Easter Seals Greater Houston, provides the access, education, and resources needed to effectively use mobile, touch-based devices to help people with disabilities communicate, exceed educational goals, and reach their fullest potential. BridgingApps includes a website, app reviews by therapists and special education teachers, a custom app search engine, assistive technology labs, training and certification options for parents, organizations and schools. For more information, visit www.bridgingapps.org . About Easter Seals Greater Houston Since 1947, Easter Seals of Greater Houston, Inc. has provided help, hope, and answers to Veterans, Service Members, children and adults with any type of disability, and the families who love them. The local non-profit is leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access through essential resources and supports for every stage of life. Through therapy, training, education, and support services, Easter Seals Greater Houston creates life-changing solutions so that people with disabilities can live, learn, work, and play in our community. For more information, visit www.eastersealshouston.org . About Sentara Health Sentara Health , an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 130 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 30,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety, and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named to IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems" (2021, 2018), and was recognized by Forbes as a "Best Employer for New Grads" (2022), "Best Employer for Veterans" (2022, 2023), and "Best Employer for Women" (2020). About Sentara Health Plans Sentara Health Plans provides health plan coverage to nearly one million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara Health Plans offers a full suite of commercial products including employee-owned and employer-sponsored plans, as well as Individual & Family Health Plans, Employee Assistance Programs and plans serving Dual-Eligible, Medicare, and Medicaid enrollees. Media Contacts : Easter Seals Greater Houston Public Relations Sadie Eckenrod [email protected] Sentara Corporate Communications & Public Relations [email protected]

TaxZerone Announces Revised Deadlines for Beneficial Ownership Information ReportingFranz Wagner has never been the main star. In his two years at Michigan, he didn’t lead the Wolverines in scoring and as a sophomore played alongside All-American center Hunter Dickinson. Coming out of the NBA draft, he was perhaps overshadowed by other more well-known prospects at the time. Even when Orlando drafted him No. 8 overall in 2021, there was Jalen Suggs, whom the Magic selected three spots sooner. A year later came No. 1 pick Paolo Banchero , who instantly became the face of a franchise that had been searching for one in the years since the departure of Dwight Howard. But Wagner likes it that way. He doesn’t mind playing second fiddle to the Rookie of the Year and first-time All-Star in Banchero. “I knew I wasn’t going to have the same notoriety as some of the top draft picks,” Wagner said. “It’s just the way it goes when you’re from a different country. “I really don’t have a problem with that at all,” he added. But Thursday night in Los Angeles, and for the last three weeks without Banchero (torn right abdominal muscle), Wagner showed he too can shine just as bright as his higher-drafted teammates and perhaps anyone else in the league. In a town known for its stars, Wagner was the biggest when he sank a game-winning 3-point basket with 3.1 seconds left to hand the Lakers their first home loss of the season while snapping a Los Angeles 6-game win streak despite 39 points from Anthony Davis and 31 from LeBron James. “That’s crazy. That’s like a movie moment,” Suggs said. With 37 points and 11 assists, the 23-year-old Wagner became the youngest player in Magic history to record 35-plus points and 10-plus assists in a game and just the third player in franchise history to record such a statline, joining Penny Hardaway and Tracy McGrady. Fittingly, it was McGrady (37 points, 10 assists) who did it last for the Magic on March 15, 2004, on the road against the... Lakers. When McGrady did it, however, Orlando lost in overtime to a young Kobe Bryant, who totaled 38 points that night. Led by Wagner this time, the road victory for the Magic (10-7) was just the franchise’s eighth all-time in 35 games away from home against the Lakers (10-5) in the regular season. “He’s not afraid of big moments,” coach Jamahl Mosley said. “And that’s what we’ve asked him to do. I could not be happier for this team and for him, who puts in such an amazing amount of work. To see that fall ... this group, they battle. They battled this entire game. “I just can’t say enough about this group, can’t say enough about Franz and his work ethic, and this group’s grit that they continue to show,” he added. Franz Wagner lifts Magic past Lakers with game-winner, 37 points Wagner could get some help back Saturday against the Pistons (7-10) when Orlando returns to Kia Center after going 2-1 out West. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who missed Thursday’s game due to personal reasons (the birth of his family’s fifth child), isn’t listed on the injury report. Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (left foot plantar fasciitis) is listed as questionable after missing 10 consecutive contests. Regardless of who’s available, the Magic’s offense will run through Wagner once again. Although it was his final shot that rightfully deserves the attention, his 37-point performance is just the latest example of why he’s earning himself a spot in the league’s All-Star game come February. Orlando has gone 7-1 in its last eight games while Wagner has averaged 28.1 points, 6.9 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 2.1 steals in that stretch. Banchero took to Instagram to back his star counterpart, writing, “West Coast Walk Down! ALL STAR.” “This is one of those games where when we are done, 10 to 15 years later, we can hold onto this and talk about,” Suggs said. Wagner relied on his craftiness to drive in the paint and found his spots from distance to attack despite the Lakers’ best effort to contain him. When Los Angeles threw double teams or blitzed him, Wagner found open teammates such as Suggs (23 points) on the perimeter for a first-quarter 3 or a soaring Goga Bitadze (7 points, 15 rebounds) for a third-quarter alley-oop. Wagner quietly recorded his career-high 11 assists on a night where it was his scoring and, more importantly, his final shot that made the most noise. But he’s not one to make much noise like that. Never has been. And he revels in the calmness waiting to strike. Generally soft-spoken with the media, he instead lets his play speak for itself. “That’s not why I play basketball,” Wagner said of the individual attention. “Those moments, like when my teammates are super happy for me, those types of things — that’s what every player wishes for, and not all of the fame.” Jason Beede can be reached at jbeede@orlandosentinel.com Up next ... Magic vs. Pistons When: 7, Saturday, Kia Center TV: FanDuel Sports Network FloridaAmerican Prairie hits half-million-acre milestone with latest land purchase in north-central Montana