First Arab State to Restore Diplomatic Relations With Iraq
The United Arab Emirates became the first Gulf state to name an ambassador to Iraq -- a move that is hoped will encourage other Arab states to follow.
Vancouver's parking enforcement agency awakened the spirit of Christmas early in a one-day toy drive yesterday for residents with unpaid tickets. To benefit children served by The Salvation Army's Belkin House, violators were invited to trade new toys in exchange for forgiveness of all their parking fines.
Vancouver's parking enforcement agency awakened the spirit of Christmas early in a one-day toy drive yesterday for residents with unpaid tickets.
To benefit children served by The Salvation Army's Belkin House, violators were invited to trade new toys in exchange for forgiveness of all their parking fines..
Staff working at the toy drive, cheered when people brought in armfuls of gifts.
An IMPARK official called the one-for-one exchange a win-win.
"We forgo a bunch of money and that's OK. If people save money on their fines and children receive gifts, everyone wins."
(READ the story from the Vancouver Sun)
Story Tip from Rhona Young
Be the first to comment