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Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has ordered an intensified search for four adolescent boys who disappeared during a military operation, as public anger over the incident flared weeks ahead of elections. But, in a radio interview on Monday, Noboa also said that a "technical analysis" was needed before the incident could be called a forced disappearance, despite prosecutors saying it was being investigated as an illegitimate use of force. Demonstrations were planned on Monday to call attention to the case. Many Ecuadoreans suspect soldiers kidnapped the four boys, aged between 11 and 15, who went missing two weeks ago while they were out playing football. The father of two of the boys, Luis Arroyo, told the TV channel Ecuavisa he received a call from a man who put one of his sons on the line. The boy said that soldiers had abruptly arrived, firing in the air and forcibly taking them, and that they had been beaten. Noboa, on the social media platform X, said on Sunday: "I have ordered the intensification of all actions necessary to locate the four children and to find those responsible so they answer for their acts." Ecuador's joint chief of staff, Admiral Jaime Vela, "ruled out... any involvement" of military personnel in the boys' disappearance. Vela said the armed forces would not interfere in the investigation, "nor will they cover up any event." Defense Minister Gian Carlo Loffredo has attributed the boys' disappearance to "criminal groups" and alleged the case was being used for "political interests." The disappearance has sparked widespread indignation in Ecuador, where kidnapping, extortion, and murders are now commonplace. Noboa, 37 and US-born and educated as the heir to a banana fortune, is looking to win a four-year mandate in the February 9 general elections. He is currently serving out the final months of the term of his predecessor, Guillermo Lasso, who called an early election to avoid impeachment. Noboa has boosted the use of security forces to battle powerful drug gangs in Ecuador and sworn to turn back the tide of violence engulfing the once-peaceful South American country. – TIMES/AFP Ads Space Ads SpaceTrump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row

Dillon Gabriel was faced with a quandary when he arrived at Oregon this year. Gabriel had worn No. 8 at Oklahoma before transferring for his sixth season of eligibility. But in Eugene, that number had special significance because it had been worn by Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota. There were many similarities between the two: They were both dual-threat quarterbacks who had piled up accolades along with yards and touchdowns. Both hailed from Hawaii and were shaped by the island spirit. Mariota chose the No. 8 initially because of the number of Hawaiian islands. His helmet's facemask was formed in an 808, Hawaii's area code. So Gabriel took a leap of faith and texted Mariota to ask his permission. Mariota, now with the NFL's Washington Commanders, said yes. "You know, when you’re growing up and you have that kind of direct example, a guy from Hawaii, playing at a high level, at the DI level, and then you see him go to the NFL, it’s like you can see it, you can believe it,” Gabriel said. Gabriel has led the top-ranked Ducks (12-0, 9-0 Big Ten) through an undefeated season and on to the Big Ten title game on Saturday against No. 4 Penn State (11-1, 8-1) in Indianapolis. Gabriel — who played his first three years at Central Florida before joining the Sooners — became the all-time NCAA leader for total career touchdowns along the way and now has 183, including 149 via pass, 33 via rush and one reception. He's tied with former Oregon quarterback Bo Nix — now with the Denver Broncos — with an FBS-record 61 career starts. Ever humble, Gabriel is thoughtful about the arc of his career. "I think we’re in an interesting time that’s all about results. And so many people talk about the process but aren’t patient enough. I think if you look at my body of work, I’m a guy who’s eager and wants to get better but has had that time to develop and work in that way. I think you see it over time," Gabriel said. As a Duck, Gabriel has thrown for 3,277 yards and 24 TDs in 12 games. He's rushed for seven more scores. Mariota spent his three-year college career at Oregon, throwing for 104 touchdowns and running for 29 more. He was the Ducks' quarterback in the 2014 season, the last time Oregon advanced to the national championship game. "I mean, everybody would love to run out there with the experience that we have at quarterback right now,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning said. “And I think that experience shows up consistently every Saturday for us. More than anything, just the ability for Dillon to be calm within the chaos that exists in a football game, and being a great decision-maker and understanding the scheme.” The only other time Oregon finished the regular season 12-0 was in 2010, when the Ducks played for the BCS national championship. Among the team's victories this season was a 32-31 win at home over Ohio State and a 38-17 victory over Michigan at the Big House. The Ducks capped the season with a 49-21 victory over rival Washington , finishing 9-0 in their first Big Ten year. Gabriel threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for another in that game. The Nittany Lions advanced to the conference title game with a 44-7 victory over Maryland on Saturday. They were helped by Ohio State’s 13-10 loss to Michigan in Columbus. Oregon has played the Nittany Lions just one other time, in the 1995 Rose Bowl. Penn State, led by Joe Paterno, won that one, 38-20. The winner in Indianapolis this weekend can secure a first-round bye in the expanded 12-team playoffs. Both teams are assured of a playoff berth even with a loss. On Tuesday, Gabriel added another honor when he was named Big Ten offensive player of the year. "He’s earned the trust and the admiration of all his teammates and the coaches around him," Lanning said. "This guy prepares extremely hard. He is the calmest dude you’ve ever been around on the field, which is impressive, but I’m really proud of him and what he’s been able to do for this team.” Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 all the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

Share this Story : Housing Design Awards: An air of celebration and gratitude Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Life Homes Housing Design Awards: An air of celebration and gratitude Author of the article: Anita Murray, Anita Murray Published Nov 21, 2024 • Last updated 51 minutes ago • 6 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. RND Construction was the top winner with seven trophies, including custom builder of the year and a custom home category for this home with Andre Godin Design. Photo by Gordon King Photography Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content It was a special night for Ottawa’s housing industry Nov. 2 as excellence in design was celebrated at the annual Housing Design Awards in record fashion. Organized by the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association, the awards gala, now in its 41 st year, is one of the largest events of its kind in the city. A record 760 guests gathered at the Rogers Centre Ottawa (formerly the Shaw Centre), which was decked out in a theme of urban graffiti, complete with on-site artists creating works for auction, break dancers, record spinners and an Airstream RV serving signature drinks. Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office. Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account. 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Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Sign In or Create an Account Email Address Continue or View more offers If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is included in your subscription. Activate your Online Access Now Article content Hobin Architecture claimed five awards, including two for an infill development near the Experimental Farm called Peridot. Photo by Riley Snelling Photography Trophies were awarded to area designers, architects, builders, renovators and suppliers in 54 categories ranging from kitchens and bathrooms to production and custom homes, renovations, green innovation, design details and more. In all, there were 232 finalists (another record) from 369 entries (yet another record). “Not only did we have a record number of entries and companies participating, but the quality of entries continues to climb even further, with our members striving to raise the bar even more each year,” says Linda Oliveri Blanchard, who chairs the awards committee. Ardington + Associates Design won five trophies, including one for this home with Maple Leaf Custom Homes and Cedar Ridge Designs & Custom Cabinetry. Photo by Kevin Belanger Photography Entries were judged by 12 industry experts from across the country, who each had certain categories to evaluate in blind judging. Laurysen Kitchens won five awards for a mix of kitchen and bathroom categories, including this one with Sonya Kinkade Design. Photo by JVL Photography “Overall, I was very impressed with the superior quality, the forward thinking, the beauty of these submissions,” says designer Benjamin John Ouellette of BJOID Inc., who judged the kitchen and bath categories. “Greater Ottawa has absolutely phenomenal talent.” Minto Communities was named production builder of the year, along with winning three other awards for the 2023 dream home in the CHEO lottery with Tanya Collins Design. Photo by Gordon King Photography Many of the trends or recurring elements that we saw in last year’s awards continued or were amplified this year. Arches, texture, wall treatments and wood were all popular, as they were last year. Joining them this year were moody bathrooms and the use of rich, saturated colour everywhere. Advertisement 3 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Shean Architects claimed designer of the year from a crowded field of 12 entrants, along with winning two other categories. Photo by Scott Norsworthy photograph Big winners Leading the pack was RND Construction, which took home seven trophies ranging from custom homes and kitchens to green innovation and one of the prestige categories — custom builder of the year, a category that RND has won repeatedly, including for the last three years in a row. “It’s always a thrill to win,” RND owner Roy Nandram said the morning after the gala. He then added: “We need to think about the people who help us win an award: our staff or subtrades; our architects and designers we work with; and, more importantly, we have amazing clients.” Amsted Design-Build won three awards, including being named renovator of the year for a record 11th time. Amsted was also named Ontario renovator of the year earlier this fall. Photo by Gordon King Photography Following closely behind RND was a trio of companies with five wins each: Hobin Architecture, Laurysen Kitchens and Cedar Ridge Designs & Custom Cabinetry. Other prestige category winners included Shean Architects, which was named designer of the year among a crowded field of 12 entrants, and Amsted Design-Build, which reclaimed the renovator of the year award for a record 11 th time. Amsted was also named provincial renovator of the year at this fall’s Awards of Distinction put on by the Ontario Home Builders’ Association. Advertisement 4 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content For Amsted owner Steve Barkhouse, the overwhelming feeling was gratitude. “Grateful to see a record turnout to the event and a record number of fantastic submissions. Grateful to be pushed harder every year by our strong competition.” The All Things Home People’s Choice Award went to Modello Homes for a custom bungalow home that’s a blend of modern farmhouse and contemporary. Photo by Flex Media & Photography Other notable wins Minto Communities and Tanya Collins Design scooped up an impressive three trophies for one home — the grand prize home in last year’s CHEO Dream of a Lifetime lottery. A prime example of design infused with rich colour, the home was decorated with a palette of deep green, blue, burgundy and caramel. Collins won a fourth award for best home office and Minto also captured a fourth, for production builder of the year, a prestige award the builder last won in 2022. The final prestige category was the coveted All Things Home People’s Choice Award, the only trophy that is determined by public vote. This year’s award went to custom builder Modello Homes for a sophisticated modern farmhouse bungalow loft in an estate subdivision. PLOTNONPLOT Architecture teamed with Crossford Construction to win three awards of their own for one home, dubbed the Warren. The quirky yet sophisticated custom urban home took its cue from a rabbit’s lair, with the main living level partially embedded into the ground and boasting eye-catching round windows scattered throughout. The project won its custom home category and for its kitchen and primary ensuite. Advertisement 5 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content And Claridge Homes won four trophies, two for its Sussex model and one each for its Wentworth and Shinnecock models, all at River’s Edge in Riverside South. The homes opened earlier this year. Crossford Construction won four awards, including three with PLOTNONPLOT Architecture for a custom home dubbed the Warren. Photo by Kevin Belanger Photography The winners Production home, attached, 2,000 sq. ft. or less Claridge Homes, the Sussex Production home, attached, 2,001 sq. ft. or more Claridge Homes, the Wentworth Production home, single detached, under $950,000 Claridge Homes, the Shinnecock Hills Production home, single detached, $950,001 – $1,200,000 Mackie Homes, the Trenton Production home, single detached, $1,200,001 and over Hobin Architecture, the Beckett New community, underway BLD Homes, McEwen’s Mill New community, built Hobin Architecture, Peridot Apartment, condo or rental Uniform Urban Developments with Hobin Architecture and 2H Interior Design, Echo Condo or rental apartment suite, 801 sq. ft. or more Campanale with Raywal Cabinets, Urban Terraces at Longfields Square II Custom home, 3,000 sq. ft. or less Ardington + Associates Design with Maple Leaf Custom Homes and Cedar Ridge Designs & Custom Cabinetry Advertisement 6 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Custom home, 3,001 sq. ft. or more Nowacki Homes Custom urban home, 2,800 sq. ft. or less PLOTNONPLOT Architecture with Crossford Construction Custom urban home, 2,800 – 3,800 sq. ft. RND Construction with Andre Godin Design Custom urban home, 3,800 sq. ft. or more Linebox Studio with Sanchez Homes Custom urban home, semi-detached RJH Architecture + Planning with Haslett Construction Production kitchen, 200 sq. ft. or less Laurysen Kitchens with Urbandale Construction Production kitchen, 201 – 250 sq. ft. Claridge Homes, the Sussex Production kitchen, 251 sq. ft. or more Minto Communities with Tanya Collins Design and Laurysen Kitchens, the Equestrian Custom kitchen, 175 sq. ft. or less, traditional Gordon Weima Design Builder Custom kitchen, 175 sq. ft. or less, contemporary PLOTNONPLOT Architecture with Crossford Construction Custom kitchen, 176 – 250 sq. ft., traditional West of Main with Urban Quarry Custom kitchen, 176 – 250 sq. ft., contemporary The Cabinet Connection Custom kitchen, 251 sq. ft. or more, traditional, $100,000 and under Sonya Kinkade Design with Laurysen Kitchens Advertisement 7 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Custom kitchen, 251 sq. ft. or more, contemporary, $100,000 and under Simmonds Architecture with RND Construction and Cedar Ridge Designs & Custom Cabinetry Custom kitchen, 251 sq. ft. or more, traditional, $100,001 and over – John Laurysen Memorial Trophy West of Main with Urban Quarry Custom kitchen, 251 sq. ft. or more, contemporary, $100,001 and over RND Construction with Cedar Ridge Designs & Custom Cabinetry Production bathroom Minto Communities with Tanya Collins Design and Laurysen Kitchens, the Equestrian Custom bathroom, 100 sq. ft. or less, traditional Nathan Kyle Studio Custom bathroom, 100 sq. ft. or less, contemporary PLOTNONPLOT Architecture with Crossford Construction Custom bathroom, 101 sq. ft. or more, traditional West of Main with Urban Quarry and Cedar Ridge Designs & Custom Cabinetry Custom bathroom, 101 sq. ft. or more, contemporary Laurysen Kitchens with Peridot Design & Build Bathroom – powder room RND Construction with Cedar Ridge Designs & Custom Cabinetry Renovation under $150,000 Amsted Design-Build Renovation $150,001 – $250,000 Suite Spot Design with To Do-Done Advertisement 8 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Renovation $250,001 – $400,000 Terra Nova Building Corp. Renovation $400,001 – $600,000 Amsted Design-Build Renovation $600,001 – $750,000 Shean Architects Renovation $750,001 – $1,000,000 Simmonds Architecture with Casa Verde Construction Renovation $1,000,001 and over Casa Verde Construction Basement renovation Suite Spot Design with To Do-Done Housing details Shean Architects with Cada Construction Any room in the house Hobin Architecture with Cada Construction Best home office Tanya Collins Design Exterior details Nowacki Homes Exterior living space Simmonds Architecture with RND Construction Alternative enclosed space Crossford Construction Anywhere in the world Hobin Architecture with 2H Interior Design Innovation award – production home of the year Minto Communities with Tanya Collins Design and Agrodrain Systems Limited, the Equestrian Innovation award – custom home of the year RND Construction Custom builder of the year RND Construction Designer of the year Shean Architects Production builder of the year Minto Communities Renovator of the year Amsted Design-Build All Things Home People’s Choice Award Modello Homes Article content Share this article in your social network Share this Story : Housing Design Awards: An air of celebration and gratitude Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Comments You must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments. 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