Annual Hospital Dog Walk To Take Place In Memory Of Jake Vella

Nov 9 2024

Maruska Vella has announced that the annual hospital dog walk will continue this year in memory of her son, Jake Vella, a young Maltese hero who passed away last August after bravely battling the rare condition known as ROHHAD.

For the past few years, Jake and his family have organized this event to bring people together in support of hospital care and raise awareness about rare conditions.

This year’s walk will take place on December 15th, with participants encouraged to join with their dogs for a day of remembrance and unity.

In a heartfelt message on Facebook, Maruska shared details on how to contribute, with donations accepted through Revolut at 99870624 or in person on the day of the event.

She invited friends, supporters, and pet lovers to come together once again in Jake’s honor and to continue the spirit of joy and resilience that he embodied.

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First Look At Live Action Lilo And Stitch Movie

Nov 9 2024

Disney’s live-action adaptations keep rolling out fan favourites, with one of the most eagerly awaited being Lilo & Stitch.

At this year’s D23 event, Disney unveiled the first CGI look at Stitch, and at D23 Brazil, they showcased a new close-up of the lovable blue alien, featured in the image below.

In the photo, Stitch is lounging in Lilo’s room, wearing a lei around his neck and looking as cute as ever.

This close-up highlights the texture of his fur and the various shades of blue, showing a faithful adaptation of the original animated design. Fans will also spot plenty of details on the walls and bed, though Stitch undeniably steals the spotlight.

Fans of Stitch will be thrilled to hear that Chris Sanders, the character’s co-creator, is back to voice Stitch.

He joins Maia Kealoha as Lilo, Sydney Agudong as Nani, Kaipo Dudoit as David, Courtney B. Vance as Cobra Bubbles, Billy Magnussen as Agent Pleakley, and Zach Galifianakis as Dr. Jumba. Additionally, Tia Carrere returns, now playing the role of Mrs. Kekoa.

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Notre Dame Bells Ring Out For First Time Since 2019 Fire

Nov 9 2024

The bells of Notre Dame in Paris rang together on Friday for the first time since the devastating 2019 fire, according to AFP reporters.

The sound of all eight bells from the northern belfry resonated a month before the cathedral is set to reopen after five years of meticulous restoration.

“This is a beautiful, important, and symbolic step,” said Philippe Jost, who leads the organization responsible for the cathedral’s restoration under challenging conditions.

On the evening of April 15, 2019, people in Paris and around the world watched in shock as flames engulfed the UNESCO World Heritage site, ultimately bringing down its spire.

President Emmanuel Macron swiftly committed to an ambitious five-year restoration plan, promising to make Notre Dame “even more beautiful” than before.

Around 250 companies and hundreds of specialists worked together on the project, costing hundreds of millions of euros.

At 10:30 am (0930 GMT) on Friday, the bells began to sound one by one, eventually chiming together in harmony for about five minutes.

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Marijuana Reform Progress & Aftermath on Tonight’s GO Tokis

Nov 8 2024

Tonight on GO Tokis, don’t miss a new episode of IL-KAŻIN with Jon Mallia, diving into a hot topic in Malta: cannabis reform. Jon welcomes Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms and Equality, Rebecca Buttigieg, for an in-depth discussion on cannabis laws and penalties. The episode explores questions like, “Is smoking cannabis in public illegal, and what are the fines?” and “How many citations have been issued since the reform?”

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This conversation will break down what recent reforms mean for users and non-users alike, offering insights into the penalties and broader social impacts.

Tune in at 8:40PM for this essential discussion only on GO Tokis, where IL-KAŻIN unpacks Malta’s most pressing issues with honesty and depth.

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