Dutchman solos ahead of Michael Vanthourenhout Lars van der Haar (Baloise Trek) led from the gun to the finish in the Nacht van Woerden taking the hole shot and never looking back to claim his second win of the season European champion Michael Vanthourenhout (Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) led the chase for second coming in ahead of Van der Haar's teammate David Haverdings Van der Haar steadily added to the slim lead he gained on the first lap of the night race carving out a half-minute advantage before easing up in the finale finally distancing Haverdings on the closing lap she coordinates coverage for North American events and global news As former elite-level road racer who dabbled in cyclo-cross and track Laura has a passion for all three disciplines When not working she likes to go camping and explore lesser traveled roads UCI governance and performing data analysis Lucinda Brand (Baloise Trek Lions) won a two-way battle for the victory ahead of Marie Schreiber at Kiremko Nacht Van Woerden's night cyclocross event held in Woerden on Tuesday opened a gap on her rival on the last lap and crossed the line five seconds ahead of Schreiber World Champion Fem van Empel (Visma-Lease a Bike) led for much of the race but fell behind the leading pair on the closing laps and finished third shadows cast across the paved starting grid flood lights across the course for limited visibility The field not only included the reigning and former world champions but also one of the world's fastest sprinters Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime) while eight-time cyclocross world champion Marianne Vos provided expert commentary during the live streaming on Wielerflits Brand led a four-rider group that split off the front on the opening lap that also included Van Empel Blanka Kata Vas (SD Worx-Protime) and Inge Van der Heijden (Crelan-Corendon) Six seconds back a chase group included Manon Bakker (Crelan-Corendon) Van Empel continued to lead the race with Brand with Schreiber and Van Alphen chasing desperately trying to close a slim four-second gap Brand was the first to launch a solo attack but Van Empel was quick to react and reconnected with the Baloise Trek Lions rider a front four regrouped with Schreiber and Van der Heijden moving straight to the front Schreiber attacked and soloed through the finish line just a few seconds ahead of Brand while Vas Van Empel and Van der Heijden were six seconds back Brand opened a gap on her rival in the last lap and crossed the line with the victory just a few bike lengths ahead of runner-up Schreiber Van Empel cruising over the line 11 seconds behind in third place Results powered by FirstCycling Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006 Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Sign In Subscribe Now RCMP officer Jeffrey Van Woerden says his career first started to go sideways nine years ago when he issued a violation ticket to the wife of a retired Mountie He claims that’s when his once successful career was sabotaged first with improper pressure to cancel the ticket which was followed by ongoing harassment and later a “malicious prosecution” followed by internal disciplinary proceedings Van Woerden filed a lawsuit against the RCMP in civil court in Vancouver on April 19 claiming a long list of damages While Van Woerden points to the motor vehicle ticket as the start of his harassment within the RCMP it was his arrest of known gang member and violent offender James Vidal in 2013 that really got him into hot water when Van Woerden pulled over a taxi carrying Vidal and his girlfriend as part of an impaired driving check stop What occurred next was the subject of dispute for six years with Van Woerden claiming he was assaulted by Vidal and Vidal claiming he was assaulted by Van Woerden “Vidal physically resisted being placed under arrest verbally and physically assaulting the Plaintiff (Van Woerden) in the process,” according to Van Woerden’s civil claim which is technically against the Attorney General of Canada and the B.C Vidal was charged with assault of a police officer and resisting arrest Van Woerden claims the RCMP dropped the ball regarding video evidence shot by Vidal’s girlfriend the judge went so far as to say Van Woerden’s evidence was unreliable non-credible and his actions “were not lawful.” Van Woerden’s civil claim says the RCMP then had the video enhanced and the police force “maliciously and/or negligently” also concluded he acted illegally Van Woerden was charged with assault with a weapon “The allegations demonstrate conduct that is not in keeping of my expectations for our members,” RCMP Supt officer in charge of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment said at that time Van Woerden will now have an opportunity to answer to these allegations in court.” Van Woerden was acquitted on all counts in BC Supreme Court Van Woerden says the RCMP should have known that Vidal had been convicted of serious crimes and he had a reputation for violence including resisting arrest and should have taken that into account He said Vidal’s photo was posted on the prolific offender board at the detachment listing him as armed and dangerous and physically described as 5’11” and 345 pounds Vidal was murdered in a hail of bullets just 18 days after Van Woerden’s acquittal READ MORE: B.C. Mountie acquitted of 2013 assault of a man murdered Sunday in Chilliwack READ MORE: IHIT identify Chilliwack homicide victim as James Vidal A statement about the civil claim issued by Van Woerden’s lawyer Michelle Tribe said he now is “merely seeking to reinstate his life back to the point it would have been minus harassment and wrongful prosecution by the RCMP.” The statement said the events of the last 7.5 years have had a significant impact on Van Woerden and his family which has included threats made against him along with the allegations made by the RCMP the Van Woerdens have lost their dream home They are in the process of trying to rebuild what they have lost.” Do you have something to add to this story, or something else we should report on? Email: editor@theprogress.com Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines Lane Neave has absorbed Auckland-based business and commercial law firm Clendons and the Clendons team has relocated to Lane Neave's Auckland office The team consists of Clendons principal James Carnie accompanied by Matthew Clark and Sophia van Woerden “The access to specialist expertise from the Lane Neave national team will enhance and complement the services we already offer our clients It’ll also provide significant benefits when it comes to servicing the business and commercial law needs of our existing clients” who takes a consultant role with Lane Neave Lane Neave managing partner Andrew Shaw added that the addition of Carnie and his team significantly bolsters the firm’s depth of expertise in the Auckland market Carnie has tackled matters involving technology and privacy over a career spanning 27 years Clark commences with Lane Neave as a solicitor in the corporate team He previously worked at a Big 4 accounting firm where he gleaned experience in tax advisory van Woerden joins Clark as a solicitor in the corporate team especially in relation to helping clients protect and maximise the value of their IP assets Earlier this year, Lane Neave also brought in Joshua Jones to strengthen the Auckland partnership. 5 things you have to do when in WoerdenBookmarkBookmarkBy Manja van KesterenDec 23, 2019You may not have heard of this Dutch historic city with Roman roots, but it is well worth a visit! Situated in the centre of the Netherlands, conveniently located between Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht, the city has a lot to offer. From a traditional cheese market to a historic castle, this picturesque city with its star-shaped centre is perfect for a day out! Here are some things you simply must do when visiting Woerden: Woerden dates back to the Roman era; around 41 A.D., the Romans built a castellum on the spot of the present site of the medieval Petrus church. It was part of the limes of the Roman Empire. If you are a history buff, the following spots in Woerden are a must-see: A good place to start learning more about Woerden is at the city museum: Stadsmuseum Woerden. Located in a former 16th-century “Stedehuys”, the museum exhibits, collects and preserves art related to local history. The building itself is a sight to behold, with its charming red shutters and sandstone pillory, dating back to 1567. Next up: Woerden Castle (Kasteel Woerden)! Built in the beginning of the 15th century, the castle is one of Woerden’s most impressive monuments. It was the official residence of the Bailiff of Woerden from the end of the 15th century until the end of the 18th century. Over the years, it has also been a prison and a warehouse for military goods. Nowadays, it’s an event venue and a café at the weekend. Don’t forget to visit this traditional round stone windmill, dating back to 1755. It is situated on a windmill hill, which used to be part of a stronghold. The mill is around 25,2 metres high and still in use! You can actually buy flour from the mill at the local market! It’s also possible to buy products from the mill when visiting. You can join a guided tour on Wednesday’s between 2pm and 4pm, and on Saturdays, the miller is present from 1.30pm till 4pm. After your exploration of the city’s past, you might be a little peckish. It’s a good thing then that Woerden has plenty of cosy cafés and trendy eateries to enjoy. Some of my personal favourites: This hotel / restaurant features a stunning open kitchen and a menu that offers seasonal and local produce. In fact, a lot of the restaurant’s products come from its own nearby eco-farm! You can drop by Van Rossum’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even a borrel. OOK is a cute gift shop and coffee place in one! Browse their quirky gadgets and gifts and relax afterwards with a nice cuppa and a slice of homemade pie in the trendy coffee corner. A little fancy and a lotta lekker. Bistronoom makes (almost) everything from scratch, offering a tasty menu made with products from the restaurant’s own kitchen garden. If you want to be extra fancy, try the High Wine package; sample three different wines accompanied by delicious, matching bites. Tip: Summertime? Soak up the sun (if it’s out) at one of Woerden’s many terraces! Gezellig! Woerden likes cheese. A lot. Learn all about traditional Dutch cheese at the following locations: Situated in a 1930s building, this is the place to learn all about cheese. Watch how the stuff is made in the Cheese Factory and see how professional traders store their cheese. Of course, you will also have the chance to taste the cheese. What about making your own cheese during the workshop “Brew your own cheese”? Sounds Gouda, don't you think? Just like neighbouring Gouda, Woerden also has a cheese market. In 1885, the first cheeses were transported from the country to the centre of Woerden to be sold. Now, you can visit this cheese feast every Saturday in the summer months (from May until August). Antique tractors transport the cheese and then the “handjeklap” negotiations begin. And of course, there are plenty of chances to taste some cheese, over 100 different kinds of cheese, in fact! So, better brie there come summer! Woerden is the capital of the green heart of the Netherlands, so while there you don’t want to miss out on some amazing views! Every second and fourth Saturday of the month, you can climb the 142 steps of the Petrus Tower, or the mini Domtoren of Woerden, and admire the stunning views of the city and the surrounding regions. Climbs start at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Woerden is a farmers’ city, so there are plenty of picturesque farms and farmlands to see. Do it like a Dutchie and hop on a bike to discover “Het Groene Hart”; cycle through the polders to Oudewater, Schoonhoven or Utrecht. Or rent a canoe or boat and explore the canals, rivers, and the surrounding old villages and towns. Not convinced yet? Take a look at this video of Woerden: What do you think of Woerden? Will you be planning a visit soon? Let us know in the comments! Manja van KesterenManaging Editor at IamExpat Media Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account A Mountie who was acquitted of assaulting a Fraser Valley gangster during a 2013 traffic stop is suing the RCMP for its failure to properly investigate the false allegations against him Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Jeffrey Van Woerden says in his lawsuit that for years RCMP investigators failed to obtain a videotape of his interaction with the late gangster James Vidal during a roadside stop in November 2013 officers accepted that Van Woerden had assaulted the long-time criminal and investigated the Mountie’s conduct Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Van Woerden ended up facing criminal charges and internal disciplinary proceedings and he was stuck paying his own legal bills after being suspended without pay the RCMP knew or ought to have known that the enhanced video footage did not show the plaintiff striking Vidal and that the allegation was untrue the RCMP knew or ought to have known that the witness testimony did not support the disciplinary proceedings and criminal charges against the plaintiff,” his lawsuit says they deliberately and/or negligently continued the harassment and pursuit of unfounded allegations against the plaintiff through the malicious prosecution.” who had links to both the Independent Soldiers and Red Scorpion gangs was shot to death in Chilliwack on March 10 Vidal had amassed a lengthy criminal record when he pulled over a taxi carrying Vidal and his wife during “an impaired driving check stop.” “Vidal exited the taxi and proceeded to verbally and physically assault the plaintiff,” the lawsuit says “The plaintiff placed Vidal under arrest and charged him with public intoxication Vidal physically resisted being placed under arrest verbally and physically assaulting the plaintiff in the process.” Vidal ended up being charged with assault of a police officer and resisting arrest His wife filmed the altercation on her phone Despite getting a warrant to seize the phone “the RCMP improperly failed or neglected to obtain a copy of the video footage and returned the phone to Vidal’s spouse without having obtained a copy,” the suit says Van Woerden alleges that “the RCMP failed or neglected to tender relevant evidence related to the altercation which they knew or ought to have known existed.” “Following the release of the Vidal (verdict) obtained a copy of the video footage and had it enhanced,” the statement of claim says Van Woerden said that the video did not show him striking Vidal but that the RCMP “commenced disciplinary and criminal proceedings based upon the allegation.” “The RCMP knew or ought to have known that Vidal had been convicted of violent crimes in the past and that he had a reputation for violence including resisting arrest,” the lawsuit said the RCMP should have assessed the plaintiff’s conduct with Vidal’s history in mind.” Van Woerden’s suit says Vidal threatened the young officer on the day of his arrest the plaintiff legitimately feared for the safety of himself and his family As a direct result of the harassment and the allegation vulnerable and at risk for retaliation by Vidal and/or his peers,” it said the top officer at his detachment issued a statement that said “the allegations demonstrate conduct that is not in keeping with my expectations for our members.” The RCMP said Friday they will review the statement of claim when they receive it CLICK HERE to report a typo transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Police recovered stolen iPhones and iPads worth over 19.3 million euros during a raid at a warehouse on Kattegat in Woerden on January 7. This was reported by the police on Friday The raid occurred following a cargo theft that occurred at approximately 8:00 p.m on January 7 from a company at Schiphol Airport a truck carrying the stolen cargo entered the warehouse at Kattegat in Woerden The police raided the warehouse upon the truck's arrival, resulting in the arrest of four suspects. A fifth suspect, who fled and hid in a ditch near a meadow along the A12, was later arrested with the assistance of a police helicopter. The suspects are 23 to 43 years old, according to an earlier statement from the police Further investigation revealed that the stolen goods included iPhones and iPads valued at 19.3 million euros The police are currently investigating how the theft at Schiphol was carried out and the roles of the arrested suspects The five suspects have since been presented to the examining magistrate and remain in pre-trial detention The police are seeking witnesses who were recently in the Kattegat area and may have observed suspicious vehicles or individuals Witnesses are encouraged to come forward by calling 0900-8844 or to report anonymously via 0800-7000 It’s hard to think of anyone who gets a better view of beautiful British Columbia than a pilot And Chilliwack helicopter pilot Ralph van Woerden has been sharing videos from his chopper for months on social media Now The Chilliwack Progress is going to start sharing van Woerden’s aerial adventures periodically on our social media channels for everyone to enjoy Like The Progress Facebook page and get a virtual passenger seat with van Woerden Do you have something to add to this story, or something else we should report on? Email: editor@theprogress.com About the Author: Chilliwack Progress Staff ®PAPERCITY ©2025 urban publishers, inc. all rights reserved terms & condition // privacy policy // sitemap Not all Houston Restaurant Weeks menus are created equal Gita Van Woerden is the Farmers Market Queen of Houston Her Animal Farm has changed the city's restaurant scene A time when Houston did not have a single farmers market OK, we somewhat kid. But it is rather remarkable that a city as large and diverse as Houston went without a farmers market until the mid 2000s One woman helped changed that — and Houston’s never quite eaten in the same way again “I was traveling a lot all over the world and wherever we went there was a market,” Gita Van Woerden tells PaperCity So Van Woerden went about trying to rectify that. She and her husband, Cas, a big-time petroleum engineer, owned and lived on a 70-acre farm in Cat Spring by then, and they knew there were more than enough farms like theirs to make a farmers market bountiful. Van Woerden held a leadership role in Urban Harvest and she grasped that the organization could be a catalyst for change a lot of others within its ranks did not see a screaming need for a Houston farmers market “There was a lot of opposition,” Van Woerden says “People were not sure a lot of growers would come to town and they questioned if everyday people would support a market.” the Urban Harvest Farmers Market turned into a big success and more Houston-area farmers markets eventually followed it’s hard to imagine living in a Houston where truly fresh produce is not readily available Just call Van Woerden The Matriarch of Houston Farmers Markets (not that this low-key woman would ever call herself this) Van Woerden and Urban Harvest continue to make a difference in Houston’s food culture today. On Sunday, she supplied ingredients for one of the chefs (Bramble’s Randy Rucker) cooking at Urban Harvest’s Sunday Supper at Sparrow The star chef-packed dinner served as a fundraiser for Urban Harvest’s Youth Education Program which reaches more than 20 local schools and community centers — and more than 25,000 Houston kids Urban Harvest’s director of youth education championed the program after seeing Houston school kids unable to identify basic produce like tomatoes It’s hard to know what a tomato looks like if you’re a kid growing up who’s actually never seen one in part by fostering gardens at local schools It’s the type of program a hands-in-the-dirt farmer like Van Woerden is proud to support Van Woerden’s seen the difference a little education can make — whether the student is a kid or a grandma “When we first started the farmers market people were very hesitant to buy some of the little more unusual produce,” she says Van Woerden remembers eggplant being a particularly difficult sell. The farmer kept telling wary customers — who eyed the eggplant as if it was as scary as something out of The Walking Dead — “This is not a supermarket eggplant.” and told the woman exactly how to make the anything-but-supermarket eggplant gushing about how her husband demanded more eggplant “That’s the kind of interaction you just can’t get in a supermarket,” Van Woerden says her pride coming through over the phone line from Cat Spring Supplying truly fresh vegetables to lauded restaurants such as Uchi and Oxheart is great for Van Woerden but one gets the idea that this type of farmer-to-person exchange means even more to her After all, one must have a driving passion at the center of things to work as hard as Van Woerden does on the 70 acres she and her husband dubbed Animal Farm this means starting at 7 am and “working pretty much continuously” to 5 pm a long four-hour siesta-type lunch break to escape the worst of the heat and then more work on the land until 8 to 9 pm each night Van Woerden’s husband often cannot be there because of the oil-industry job that helps make the farming possible Van Woerden found herself scrambling up a hill to get better cell reception Pioneers who change a city do not necessarily get to rest A trio of experienced officers has been added to the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP team “Each of these outstanding individuals brings a wealth of experience to our frontline policing operations,” said superintendent and officer in charge Shawna Baher of the addition of Sgt “They have fit right in and their contributions will help to ensure we continue to deliver the best possible policing services to the communities and residents of the North Okanagan.” who previously served six years in northern B.C who previously served in the Lower Mainland brings nearly a decade of experience to the team Fayle brings with him more than 20 years of service with the RCMP and most recently served the Tumbler Ridge community as detachment commander he will serve as watch commander of ‘B’ Watch All three have settled in and look forward to take advantage of the North Okanagan’s year-round offerings and outdoor opportunities READ MORE: Lake Country woman still in disbelief after $1M win READ MORE: UPDATE: White Rock Lake wildfire grows to 32,500 hectares newsroom@vernonmorningstar.comLike us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter Tradition runs deep at Dutch cheese markets The Netherlands is known for several of its cheeses. And what better way to celebrate this than spending a day out at a cheese market There are many cheese markets in the Netherlands – if you’re living in Amsterdam then some of the easiest to get to are Alkmaar All of these sell top-quality local cheese and some double up as a tourist attraction The best time to visit cheese markets is during the summer, when you can wander around the open-air stalls. They’re free to visit, and many take place in gorgeous old towns with plenty to do. Walking around and sampling the cheeses is also a fun way to spend an afternoon with the kids So read on to find out about Dutch cheese markets and what else is on offer in these wonderful towns Want to explore all the exciting things the Netherlands has to offer but on a tight budget There are hundreds of incredible deals and discounts to be found on the website Dutch cheese markets are part of a rich tradition. Since medieval times Dutch cheese farmers have been bringing their cheese to the market square to sell Special teams (vemen) carry the cheese – which sometimes weighs over 160kg – in barrows Each of these teams wears a different colored straw hat according to their guild Buyers sample the cheese – if they like it they bargain with the seller using a ritual handshake or clapping each other’s hands (handjeklap) and shouting the price the porters carry the cheese to the weighing house (de Waag) cities that use this tradition are few and far between but you’ll find these practices in some of the places below There are many ways to enjoy the atmosphere of Alkmaar. For example, you can enjoy a two-hour guided tour in which takes in a stroll through the medieval city center and the famous cheese market Find out about the history of the town and about how the market evolved over the years and choose a delicious piece of cheese to enjoy on the way home Once you’ve seen all there is to see of the market why not take a walk around the rest of the town Alkmaar is home to more than 1,000 monumental buildings and is also great for shopping Farmers from the local area bring their cheese to the market every Saturday morning in the small town of Woerden, near Utrecht. It takes about 15 minutes by train from Utrecht you’ll witness something very important – the prices charged here determine how much Dutch Farmers’ Cheese (boerenkaas) will cost on a national level There is plenty to see at Woerden’s weekly cheese market. This includes a program of cheese-tasting and an hour-long ‘tableau vivant.’ There are exciting events throughout the summer, such as Grass Cheese Day in June and the historical cheese market in August when people dress up in costume and bring cheese to the market by horse and cart Don’t miss the Woerden cheese song and the tug-of-war between farmers and traders at the close of day Gouda cheese comes from a city with the same name, located near The Hague About 300,000 people visit the Dutch Gouda cheese market every year The market takes place every Thursday morning from April until the end of August It’s about an hour’s train journey from Amsterdam and just 20–30 minutes from The Hague Gouda cheese wheels are delivered to and from the market on wagonettes and weighed after sale in the monumental Gouda Weighing House where you can learn all there is to know about Dutch cheese don’t miss its syrup waffles and earthenware It’s also a very picturesque city – its narrow streets are more than Instagram-worthy as are monumental buildings such as the huge Sint-Janskerk and the town hall as it holds a traditional reenactment every Wednesday morning in July and August Cheeses arrive at the market on horse-drawn carts and boats If you’re keen to visit Edam cheese market it’s just a 30–minute bus ride from Amsterdam It’s also a lovely village to explore on foot or by bike Confused by the primary school system in the Netherlands from educational approaches to international options Although Amsterdam is typically the number one hub for expats there are plenty of other cities in the Netherlands worth your while You can claim different types of child benefits in the Netherlands .acfil0{fill:#27afb7;fill-rule:nonzero}.aqfil0{fill:#27afb7;fill-rule:nonzero}.aufil0{fill:#27afb7;fill-rule:nonzero}.bafil0{fill:#27afb7;fill-rule:nonzero}.befil0{fill:#27afb7;fill-rule:nonzero}.bjst0{fill:none}.bkfil0{fill:#27afb7;fill-rule:nonzero}.bzfil0{fill:#27afb7;fill-rule:nonzero}.ccfil0{fill:#27afb7;fill-rule:nonzero} +1 (332) 223 4004 and even countries have set a goal of reaching “net-zero” in their greenhouse gas emissions by improving efficiency and using renewable energy In the supermarket arena, German retail giant Metro AG In 2017 opened a 12,700m² (136,702ft2) “net-zero” store in St This store’s goal is to use only renewable energy created on site with a 6,000m² (64,583ft²) photovoltaic system on the roof It was also designed to realize a 60% reduction in energy demand as compared to the Metro worldwide average In November 2018, Canadian retailer Longo Brothers Fruit Markets opened a 40,000ft² (3,716m²) store in in Stouffville, Ontario, Canada, that it described as “near net-zero.” The store is equipped to use 35% less energy than other supermarkets and produce 65% of its own energy through renewable technologies One of the latest supermarket chains to try its hand at net-zero is German retailer Lidl at a 2,057m² [22,141ft²] store/warehouse opened in September 2019 in Woerden An important requirement from Lidl in the planning process for this store was to create an energy-neutral building meaning that the power consumption of the whole building had to be fully self-sufficient and that no energy bills should be paid at any time during the year is therefore produced in the store itself from green energy sources including 1,766 rooftop solar panels as well as thermal energy via a ground-source heat pump cuts its energy demand with LED lighting and efficient HVAC&R systems and includes other environmentally friendly features like rainwater filtration The Woerden store is particularly innovative with HVAC&R technology using two transcritical CO2 systems – a refrigeration system which is also used as a chiller for air conditioning Lidl opened its first store in the Netherlands in 1997 and since 2014 all new stores in the country have been awarded the A++++ energy rating One of the key energy-saving technologies at the Woerden net-zero store is the (50kW/14.2TR) transcritical R744 ground-source heat pump provided by Dutch installer Frimex The heat pump is connected to special pre-cast concrete piles in the ground underneath the store and the parking lot Glycol is circulated via hollow tubes inside these thermal precast piles to transport heat to and from the thermal reservoir taking advantage of the natural ground temperature during the year to complement the cooling and heating cycle in the building The heat pump can be used to create a comfortable climate inside the store when the refrigeration system doesn’t produce enough excess heat to heat the shop through heat recovery during the winter months the heat pump can also serve as an air-conditioning system during the summer by reversing its operation Hot and chilled water tanks are used for climate control of the store as a result of pumping excess heat back into the thermal reservoir (via glycol) the refrigeration system’s CO2 refrigerant is cooled increasing the efficiency of the system for the store/warehouse and reducing the energy needs of the whole building Senior Manager in the Construction Department of Lidl Netherlands and the initiator is of the net-zero project confirmed the retailer’s satisfaction with the technical solutions “It is a very closed chain of electricity generation and waste streams from cold and heat which are used immediately or stored immediately,” he said The refrigerated cabinets in the new Woerden store are cooled by German manufacturer Teko’s ROXSTAsmart CO2 rack The unit offers a medium-temperature capacity of 112kW (32TR) at -8°C (17.6°F) and a low-temperature capacity of 4kW (1.2TR) at -33°C (-27.4°F) This is needed to cool a total of 85m (279ft) of medium-temperature cabinets in the sales area The ROXSTAsmart system was installed in a separate plant room above the warehouse It only measures 2.6m by 1.9m by 0.98m (8.6ft by 6.2ft by 3.2ft) In addition to aiming for net-zero emissions Lidl required that no synthetic refrigerants be used even though it is a greenhouse gas as well we designed a system with minimal impact on the environment,” said Hendrine Kalkman While Lidl confirms that the investment costs for the net-zero store were higher than an average supermarket the expected payback time will be around five to 10 years Lidl emphasizes that supermarket customers should not pay a premium for the sake of shopping in a sustainable store like this “We do not charge sustainability to the customer; it is the other way around – it makes the shopping cheaper,” said Ganzeboom There has been a critical error on this website Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. sprawling property belonging to local farming couple John and Jenny van Woerden was once the thriving township of Waitekauri The farming couple are fascinated by the history of the land they own which was once the old mining town from 1876 and home to about 5000 people rolling and crisscrossed with streams and gullies The township took up about 30 hectares of this land A community was created to house the miners who flocked to the area It contained everything a township could want — two hotels a newspaper (The Golden Age) and the battery (with one of the largest water wheels in the country to power the mine) Flat areas can still be seen where houses once dotted the landscape Remains of the battery concrete foundations can be seen Bottles and domestic glassware and crockery have been unearthed in recent years from the hotel and house sites Trees planted by the Waitekauri Public School school children are still there It is thought the pioneers worked in mostly primitive conditions to make a living mining Mining ceased in 1905 and the township was gone by World War I John bought the land when he was just 21 years old when it was a sheep and beef farm The couple converted the farm to dairy and forestry John has been praised for being ahead of the game when it comes to farming sustainably he has been retiring land that is not ideal for farming and diversifying land to plant forestry blocks "We are trying to do the best with the land and to provide a good environment for the birds and insects," Jenny says "John has worked out what's not worth farming Anywhere where it was steep and where there are a lot of waterways "This way we have the opportunity to improve water quality The pair have reinforced borders beside the roads by planting native trees and flax They have done most of the work themselves over the years "It is gardening on a grand scale," Jenny says 'Right now we aren’t managing the risks for our young people well.' An NHS Highland director has been criticised for attempting to hide his salary of more than £155,000 a year The board’s public health director, Hugo van Woerden repeatedly refused to disclose his salary in annual reports A Labour MSP said the lack of transparency was “unfortunate” while a Conservative MSP said the large salary calls into question NHS Highland’s financial management After a five month freedom of information battle with NHS Highland The Ferret can reveal that Woerden’s salary was between £155,000 and £160,000 in 2018-19 This made him the second best paid of NHS Highland’s directors Rod Harvey – who has now stepped down – earned more Woerden’s salary has increased by about 35 per cent since he took up his role in 2014-15 when he earned between £115,000 and £120,000 The following year he earned £120,000-£125,000 and then his salary jumped to £150,000-£155,000 in 2016-17 – an increase of at least 20 per cent in a single year We examined the annual reports of ten other Scottish NHS boards and found that every other NHS director openly declares their salary The Ferret reported in March 2019 that payments to the chief executive of NHS Highland rose by seven per cent in four years to £135,000 or over in 2018 financial and human resources directors also increased while they made severe cuts to services Pay rises for NHS bosses while Highlands faces ‘unprecedented’ health cuts Senior employees’ pay is governed by Scottish Government rules which are implemented by a remuneration committee of NHS Highland board members currently earns significantly less than Woerden – between £95,000 and £100,000 When The Ferret requested details of Woerden’s salary in early March, NHS Highland responded by sending a copy of their accounts it said Woerden was “paid on the normal consultant terms and conditions that apply to all doctors in Scotland” the public body claimed that it could not reveal Woerden’s salary as it was personal data The Ferret then asked for his salary within a £5,000 range and it provided the information. Extracting the information took 74 working days – 54 more than permitted under freedom of information law Carole Ewart, convener of the Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland described the delay as “disappointing” She said: “There is a duty under freedom of information law to pro-actively publish information and we would like to see that power used more often as it avoids the need for freedom of information requests to be submitted in the first place.” Scottish Labour’s shadow health minister and Highlands and Islands MSP, David Stewart said: “It’s important that health authorities operate in a transparent and open way and it is unfortunate that this information was withheld for so long.” Stewart added that he would be raising this issue when NHS Highland’s chief executive is due to appear before Holyrood’s health and sport committee on 3 September Conservative Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain said: “Obtaining this information appears to have been very difficult and that is disappointing Freedom of information requests must be treated with more openness and transparency.” The salary was “incredibly large” “This further questions the financial management of the health board which overspent its budget by £17 million in the last financial year” The executive director of the High Pay Centre also expressed concern about the lack of transparency Hildyard pointed out that Woerden was in the top one per cent of earners even before his 35 per cent pay increase “Would the NHS really fall apart if it were less willing to cave in to the pay demands of its top executives?” he asked Under its previous chief executive, NHS Highland was widely criticised for alleged weak financial management a “dysfunctional” executive culture and bullying stepped down and was replaced by Iain Stewart in January 2019 Safety fears over threat to Highland autism service A spokesperson for NHS Highland said: “The NHS operates to nationally agreed pay scales and professor van Woerden is paid within these Scottish Government guidelines.” “Before a public sector organisation can divulge personal information about an individual’s salary Professor van Woerden wanted to protect his family and keep this information private for personal reasons.” The spokesperson added: “Regarding the reported criticisms of NHS Highland it is well documented that the health board has made a number of changes and is working closely with our partners and the Scottish Government to deal with these issues effectively.” A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “The Scottish Government is committed to supporting transparency in published information however this is a matter for individual health boards and their employees. Where information includes personal details, such as salary, individuals can object to its disclosure under the European Union General Data Protection Regulation.” Cover photo thanks to NHS Highland and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The Ferret is published by The Ferret Media Ltd, Registered Society, RS0040088. Seize new opportunities to grow your customer base increase revenue and generate more profits Manage the risks of doing business abroad and access the working capital and financing you need to grow your business Research international markets and get expert insights into the trends driving global trade Explore our collection of learning resources designed to help you succeed in international markets Learn about Export Development Canada (EDC) a Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian companies of all sizes succeed on the world stage If you’ve seen orchids for sale at your local grocery store, there’s a strong possibility the ceramic pots holding the statuesque blooms come from Pottery Direct Pottery is in owner Henk van Woerden’s blood His father and uncle launched the company in 1964 in the Netherlands and in the 1980s the family moved to Canada van Woerden is leading the family business with his brother is one of the first pots his family’s company made in bulk The unassuming clay pot is a delicate shade of ash-blue van Woerden recently asked his uncle if he would give him pottery lessons again “He told me to buy a potter’s wheel and go practice,” he says with a chuckle But who has time to “throw pots” when you’re running a multimillion-dollar company After taking over the family business in 2003 van Woerden saw an opportunity to grow the company by changing the business model Instead of making the attractive pots on-site the firm now imports high-quality pots (mostly from manufacturers in Germany and China) and sells them specializing in sales to greenhouse growers The bulk of Pottery Direct’s sales go to the United States and the remaining are in Canada “Most flowers more or less look the same,” he says “It’s with our pots that our customers can set themselves apart.” The company’s catalog is impressive with a full range of colour palettes and designs that would be perfectly at home in the pages of a home decorating magazine Van Woerden has three suppliers in China that he’s been dealing with for more than 15 years he believes the future of the economy will be more regional and less global so he pivoted his business again by looking for an opportunity to produce the clay pots closer to home home to the biggest deposits of ball clay in America Ball clay is prized by potters for its fine grain which becomes almost white after being fired in a kiln van Woerden would have loved to set up a factory in Canada but shipping large amounts of clay is prohibitively expensive Tennessee won’t look much like the business he remembers from his childhood or his office in Ancaster much of the work of creating the pots will be done by sophisticated machinery imported from Europe Van Woerden has already made the hefty purchase—the price tag was in the millions and required a significant deposit up front Insure the advance payments you make on capital or quasi-capital goods and protect your business “Things can happen out there that are beyond anyone’s control,” he says “I would absolutely recommend this when making large purchases overseas that require deposits before you receive the goods It definitely adds a layer of security and confidence.” COVID-19 is making business more unpredictable and with an increasing number of companies being asked to pay money to suppliers up front van Woerden says it makes more sense than ever to consider insuring advance or progress payments if you were aware of the program and you didn’t use it I think you would be regretful if there were problems or your supplier had to close their business.” Pottery Direct hasn’t gotten through the pandemic unscathed Easter was a washout in the flower business He predicts the summer will be slow—it usually is—but he is optimistic in the longer-term Van Woerden believes people will be reluctant to travel over the next two years instead preferring to beautify their homes with plants and the pots they come in Companies in the flower-growing industry will also be far more hesitant to attend pottery trade shows in China Pottery Direct should come out of this pandemic on top “We’ve had many customers call us to see when our Tennessee facility will be up and running,” he says The pandemic means the European technicians who were supposed to fly over to set up the production equipment are stuck on the other side of the Atlantic Van Woerden has just finished setting up a series of cameras in the Tennessee shop to keep installation moving forward with online assistance The European machinery vendors will instruct them remotely on how to do things van Woerden expects he’ll be able to hire about 40 new employees Then he’ll be able to start the modern version of his family’s business there’s pressure to get this all set up as soon as possible,” he says Pottery Direct specializes in manufacturing and importing ceramic flowerpots exporters and wholesalers in Canada and the U.S With offices in Canada and the Netherlands the company prides itself on 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withdraw my consent at any time by unsubscribing to any such message You’ll get our latest trade intelligence right to your inbox One of Northern Ireland’s most senior medical figures accused the Department of Health (DoH) of “completely misleading” the public about Covid-19 deaths — but weeks prior to that he had himself been heavily criticised As bitter behind-the-scenes disagreements between health officials are laid bare at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry an email has emerged which shows a dispute over the daily dashboard figures of how many people were dying early in the pandemic Receive today's headlines directly to your inbox every morning and evening Please check your inbox to verify your details Meet the newest members of the North Okanagan RCMP's team A trio of experienced officers recently joined the detachment James Fayle joins the Vernon detachment after serving as detachment commander of the Tumbler Ridge RCMP for four and a half years With more than 20 years service in the RCMP his experience will be utilized in his new role as watch commander of B Watch Vernon is the second stop in his career for Const He has six years of frontline policing experience Kooger brings a passion for community policing and involvement and is eager to build positive relationships with the public Holly Van Woerden and her family are enjoying a change from the hustle and bustle of the Lower Mainland Van Woerden has over nine years of policing experience "Each of these outstanding individuals bring a wealth of experience to our front line policing operations," says Supt and their contributions will help to ensure we continue to deliver the best possible policing services to the communities and residents of the North Okanagan." The Isle of Man Government has confirmed an interim director of public health has been appointed Professor Hugo van Woerden takes up the role on a temporary basis following the retirement of Dr Henrietta Ewart last month In a statement issued to Manx Radio government says Professor van Woerden has 20 years' experience at a senior level in the field of public health He's recently held director of public health roles in Northern Ireland and NHS Highland A police officer with the Chilliwack RCMP faces serious criminal charges relating to an arrest he made on Nov as well as the subsequent testimony he provided in court with respect to that arrest Jeff Van Woerden has been charged with one count each of assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm Officer in Charge of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment "The allegations demonstrate conduct that is not in keeping of my expectations for our members Van Woerden will now have an opportunity to answer to these allegations in court." He will be appearing in Abbotsford Provincial Court on Nov A separate Code of Conduct investigation remains ongoing The municipality of Woerden in the province of Utrecht removed a nest of European hornets along a bike path on Wednesday despite initially refusing to do it because the hornets are a protected species De gemeente Woerden heeft langs een fietspad een nest van de Europese hoornaar verwijderd. De megawespen hadden meerdere hardlopers gestoken. Een medewerker nam een kijkje bij het nest…. Best scary! Bron: gemeente Woerden #hetkontakt pic.twitter.com/YM0Np5o74B The nest was brought to the attention of the municipality on Monday after several passersby were stung the municipality issued a warning on Facebook about the nest's location which was along a bicycle path behind Cattenbroekerplas the municipality stated that they would not remove the nest due to the protected status of the European hornet and instead placed warning signs for bikers the municipality reversed its decision and removed the nest "The safety of our residents comes first." "In general, hornets are not dangerous, but this particular nest was unusually aggressive and stinging people. Because of this abnormal behavior, it was decided to remove the nest,” a spokesperson for the municipality told RTV Utrecht According to the Dutch Pest & Wildlife Expertise Centre hornets are normally less aggressive than common wasps hornets rarely approach humans and are not attracted to sugary foods like soda Three hikers in Belgium were taken to hospital Sunday after being attacked by European hornets, NOS reported Police cordoned off the footpath where the group of hikers was attacked as quickly as possible to prevent new incidents Home News Article A FORMER GP whose mother hailed from Dingwall his father from the Netherlands and who was born and raised in Zimbabwe has been appointed the new director of public health and health policy by NHS Highland director of innovation and development in Public Health Wales His parents had been working with a church charity in Africa and they moved with their family to the Highlands when Dr van Woerden was in his teens He attended Inverness Royal Academy and practised as a GP in Mallaig from 1993 to 1998 subsequently working as a junior doctor in Raigmore Hospital and then as a GP in both Highland and Grampian Dr van Woerden has worked as a consultant in public health medicine in Scotland Roles in recent years have included deputy medical director for the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee and director of health and healthcare improvement in Public Health Wales Dr van Woerden works at a national level to promote a culture of innovation and evaluation and supporting national strategic developments He is also an honorary senior lecturer at Cardiff University pursuing public health research and contributing to post-graduate teaching Dr van Woerden is married and has one daughter a fourth-year medicine undergraduate in Cardiff He said: “I am really looking forward to coming back to Inverness and working for NHS Highland “I have kept in touch with former colleagues in the Highlands over the years and I know I am joining NHS Highland at an exciting juncture “I am particularly looking forward to the joint working that’s involved in the integration in Highland of health and adult social care and I know NHS Highland has a particularly innovative healthcare improvement agenda.” two sisters and brother all live in Inverness TWN is being produced by AUT journalism students working under Covid19 pandemic restrictions Janie van Woerden and Doris de Pont at the Gus Fisher Gallery From the moment you walk into the Gus Fisher Gallery your senses are stimulated a medieval perfume wafts throughout and a constant hum of human breathing can be heard – creating an intimate atmosphere It’s all part of the multi-sensory experience offered by The Intellectual Fashion Show which is based on the work of the late artist June Black Ms Black was a highly original painter and ceramicist She exhibited mainly during the '50s and '60s and her work was highly influenced by French philosophy Ms Black explored ideas around how people use fashion to identify and build narratives about themselves Throughout her life she produced paintings ceramic wall hangings and writing to that end Fashion historian Doris de Pont said the current exhibition was about bringing that artwork to life “This exhibition is based on metaphorical costumes that have never been realised as real objects they have never been physical until now.” Ms de Pont is the founder of the New Zealand Fashion Museum She is co-curating the exhibition with antiques dealer and artist Sheridan Keith – Ms Black’s daughter – and Janie van Woerden whose master’s thesis included a study of Ms Black’s work Ms van Woerden said the exhibition explores Ms Black’s idea of how clothes perfume and make-up can transform the way a person sees themselves and is viewed by others “[Ms Black] framed fashion as an armour to protect the self from the rigours of daily life social hypocrisy and cultural expectations,” she said The exhibition is a collaboration of works from more than 50 artists and designers They include established names such as Liz Findlay of Zambesi Otago Polytechnic fashion academic Margo Barton as well as photographer and stylist Karen Inderbitzen-Waller “We invited a whole lot of creatives: photographers to interpret imagined costumes and to make them manifest make them real,” said Ms van Woerden The Intellectual Fashion Show is being held at the Gus Fisher Gallery on Auckland’s Shortland Street from now until November 5 Co-curators Doris de Pont and Janie van Woerden gave Te Waha Nui reporter John-Michael Swannix a tour of the different experiences on offer Arts and heritage sector may suffer if New Zealand remains isolated Māori, Japanese worlds merge in Auckland Art Gallery’s new virtual exhibit Guerrilla Girls invite arty critique Oceania football rides the crest of a new World Cup wave Kiwi chains join matcha trend, could worsen shortages in Japan Improving student life in Auckland all part of council masterplan 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