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Sunday marked the latest in a series of protests against plans to build tent-like "sprung-structures" to house asylum seekers in Ottawa. Protesters lined up the street on Woodroffe Avenue beside the site of one of those proposed structures. The protest was organized by a group of residents from Merivale Gardens, including Robert Carberry who is asking the city to find a different location. "This is an environmentally sensitive piece of the Greenbelt. It just it doesn't make sense for so many reasons," said Carberry. "Putting 300 people where 300 people live just doesn't seem to work." One Ottawa city councillor says these protests are becoming more politically charged as the debate over the sites rages on. "My ward is screaming for more resources and more help from upper levels of government," said Rideau-Vanier Coun. Stephanie Plante. "Those conversations have to be measured. They must be nuanced, and they have to not be weaponized to help further other people's political ambitions." Plante took to social media highlighting concerns about a planned protest later in the week that is asking residents to sign up to attend by asking for phone numbers and emails. "They sort of identified themselves as concerned residents. And that's a bit weird to be asking that much personal information from people," Plante said. "I have been to a million community meetings over the years. You don't need that kind of personal information to organize a community meeting." At the Ottawa Mission, shelter space has reached a breaking point. The Mission said in its latest impact report that about 61 per cent of the shelter population is made up of asylum seekers. Mission CEO Peter Tilley says something needs to change. "It's been an incredible pressure, an incredible push on our capacity in terms of meals, frontline services, medical services" Tilley said. "We can understand the city coming up with one of the solutions being sprung shelters where that has to go. That's not our decision. 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By tracking monthly employment data and leveraging digital job platforms, Sri Lanka can support its young workforce, stimulate GDP growth, and create a sustainable economy for future generations. Objectives: Emphasize the importance of job creation for youth retention. Advocate for monthly job data tracking to inform economic policies. Propose practical steps for promoting digital and remote jobs in this GIG economy nationwide. Highlight the broader economic benefits of these initiatives, including GDP growth and poverty reduction. Argument for monthly job data monitoring and digital job expansion In today’s interconnected world, countries like the United States closely monitor monthly job data to guide policy decisions, from inflation control to targeted economic growth strategies. Sri Lanka can greatly benefit from this model, implementing monthly job data tracking to address labour market fluctuations and steer policies effectively. More immediately, the digital job sector presents a vast, untapped opportunity to provide quick employment solutions for Sri Lankan youth, who are increasingly drawn to international opportunities for better wages and stability. Becoming an online employee is a stepwise process that allows individuals to thrive in remote or freelance roles. First, it is essential to assess personal skills and interests, identifying fields like writing, coding, or customer support that match one’s strengths. Taking online courses or certifications, especially in areas such as digital marketing or project management, can enhance qualifications. Next, building a professional online presence is crucial; this includes updating a LinkedIn profile, creating a digital portfolio, or even launching a personal website. Once prepared, online job opportunities can be explored on platforms like Upwork, Remote.co, or even company career pages. Crafting tailored application materials, highlighting remote work skills like self-discipline and familiarity with collaboration tools, is essential. Setting up a productive workspace and cultivating time management skills further ensures success in remote roles. In Sri Lanka, the DP Education system presents an accessible pathway to online employment, offering free and affordable courses in various digital skills. This enables Sri Lankans, regardless of background, to upskill and transition into the online job market more seamlessly. Finally, continuous learning and networking, alongside understanding payment and tax protocols, rounds out a holistic approach to online employment. Following these steps can empower individuals to secure and excel in online jobs, whether freelance or full-time. Sri Lanka’s economic growth and youth retention 1. Economic Health Assessment Establish a real-time job data portal, powered by the Department of Census and Statistics. Monthly updates on employment trends will provide actionable insights, allowing Sri Lanka to make timely policy changes and respond proactively to economic shifts. 2. Inflation Control and Interest Rate Decisions Employment trends can guide the Central Bank in managing inflation and interest rates, supporting a balanced economy that fosters job growth without accelerating inflation. 3. Consumer Confidence and Spending Behaviour Tracking job stability allows the government to gauge consumer confidence, influencing fiscal policy adjustments that encourage spending—especially crucial for local businesses. 4. Labour Market Trends and Unemployment Rate Monitoring A monthly check on sector-specific growth and unemployment rates ensures timely interventions in high-need regions, with focused job creation programs for vulnerable groups. 5. Digital Job Expansion and Skill Development Partnering with DP Education, digital job initiatives can be introduced across the island, allowing youth in all 25 districts to gain remote job skills that align with global demand. This approach also aids in addressing skill mismatches in Sri Lanka’s current workforce. 6. Wage Growth and Income Distribution Monthly wage tracking provides a basis for fair minimum wage adjustments and social welfare policies, ultimately helping to alleviate income inequality. 7. Targeted Job Programmes and Regional Economic Insights Leveraging regional job data enables the government to direct resources to areas most in need, promoting balanced development and reducing rural-urban migration pressures. 8. Youth Employment Strategies and Training Programmes Digital job skills, especially in high-demand sectors, such as IT and customer service, should be integrated into youth employment strategies. Monthly data on youth employment can guide training programmes and improve their alignment with market demands. 9. Budgeting for Social Services and Poverty Reduction Employment data allows for precise allocation of budgets towards social programmes, poverty alleviation, and welfare services, addressing the most affected demographics effectively. 10. Encouraging Entrepreneurship and Supporting Small Businesses Identifying employment gaps can highlight opportunities for new business ventures, especially in underserved regions. Incentivizing entrepreneurship contributes to job creation and economic diversification. 11. Tracking Informal Economy Trends By monitoring employment in the informal sector, Sri Lanka can identify trends and initiate programmes to transition workers into formal, secure jobs, promoting fair labour practices and economic resilience. 12. Public Confidence, Policy Transparency, and Economic Stability Monthly job data reports foster transparency, strengthening public confidence in economic policies and stabilizing Sri Lanka’s economic landscape. Path to doubling GDP The expansion of online jobs can be a catalyst for achieving an ambitious goal: doubling Sri Lanka’s GDP from $80 billion. The U.S. model of job data monitoring has shown that consistent tracking enables governments to quickly adapt to economic changes. By coupling this with nationwide remote job opportunities, Sri Lanka can achieve: Enhanced Workforce Participation: Digital jobs allow wider participation, including women and youth, who may be unable to commute to traditional job hubs. Sector-Specific Growth: Tracking which sectors are expanding can help Sri Lanka allocate resources and training where they’re most needed. Regional Economic Empowerment: Digital jobs can reduce the disparity between rural and urban areas, making employment accessible across all regions. Sustainable Economic Growth: Monthly job data tracking will allow Sri Lanka to identify and respond to potential economic downturns swiftly, maintaining a stable growth trajectory. Conclusion For Sri Lanka to retain its youth, stabilise its economy, and foster sustainable growth, job creation and data-driven policy adjustments are essential. Emulating global best practices, such as monthly job data monitoring and a focused push on digital employment, can position Sri Lanka as a resilient, future-ready economy. Integrating these strategies offers a pathway to increased GDP, reduced poverty, and greater national prosperity. References Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka. (2024). Labour Market Indicators. Retrieved from [link] Central Bank of Sri Lanka. (2024). Annual Economic Report. 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B.C. Conservative leader faces test after colleagues' letter attacks Surrey MLAUnrivaled, the new 3-on-3 women's basketball league launching this winter, signed LSU star guard Flau'jae Johnson to a name, image and likeness deal. Johnson is the second college player to ink an agreement with Unrivaled, following UConn's Paige Bueckers. They won't be participating in the upcoming inaugural season, but Johnson and Bueckers will have equity stakes in the league. Unrivaled dropped a video on social media Thursday showing Johnson -- who also has a burgeoning rap career -- performing a song while wearing a shirt that reads, "The Future is Unrivaled." The deal will see Johnson create additional promotional content for the league. Johnson, 21, was a freshman on the LSU team that won the 2023 national championship. Now in her junior year, Johnson is averaging career highs of 22.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game through 10 games for the No. 5 Tigers (10-0). She ranks eighth in Division I in scoring. Johnson has career averages of 14.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in 82 career appearances (80 starts) for LSU. --Field Level Media

Michael Croley | (TNS) Bloomberg News In the old days of 2016, when golfers visited the Dormie Club in West End, North Carolina — 15 minutes from the hotbed of American golf, Pinehurst — they were greeted by a small, single-wide trailer and a rugged pine straw parking lot. Related Articles Travel | A preview of some stunning hotels and resorts opening in 2025 Travel | Travel scams that can hurt your credit or finances Travel | Travel: Paddle the Loxahatchee River, one of two National Wild and Scenic Rivers in Florida Travel | 7 family-friendly ski resorts in the US that won’t break the bank Travel | It’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel That trailer is now long gone. A gate has been installed at the club’s entrance and a long driveway leads to a grand turnaround that sweeps you past a new modern clubhouse that’s all right angles, with floor-to-ceiling glass. Seconds after you exit your car, valets are zipping up in golf carts, taking your name, then your bags, handing you keys to your own golf cart, and then zipping off to drop your luggage in the four-bedroom cottage where you’ll stay. A short walk past an expansive putting green you’ll find the pro shop — and then you’ll see the club’s most elegant feature: its golf course. The changes have all come about because Dormie Club was acquired in 2017 by the Dormie Network, a national group that owns seven private golf facilities from Nebraska to New Jersey. (“Dormie” is a word for being ahead in golf — the names were coincidences.) A key to the network’s success has been its ability to find clubs ripe for acquisition, with outstanding golf courses and existing on-site lodging or the room to build it, says Zach Peed, president of the company and its driving force. After investing in Arbor Links Golf Club in Nebraska City, Nebraska, in late 2015, Peed believed he saw an opening in the golf market: a new model of hospitality for traveling professionals who wanted a pure golf experience that eschewed the pools and pickleball courts of their home clubs. His clubs would become dream golf-only getaways for avid players and their pals. “Dormie Network’s concept was sparked by having played competitive golf in college, combined with an element of experiencing and understanding hospitality,” says Peed. “It made sense to blend the two to create golf trips that had more value than just playing golf. We want genuine hospitality to help create unforgettable memories and new friendships.” Part of that formula has been in the lodging strategy; in North Carolina, 15 four-bedroom cottages now are a short golf cart ride from the main clubhouse. In each, golfers all have their own king-size bed and en suite bathroom. A large common room is dominated by a flatscreen television along with a well-stocked bar and snacks. That ability to be both social, or tucked away in your room, extends to the expansive new clubhouse, where a high-ceilinged bar area with blond wood creates an inviting space for dining and drinking, and several hideaway rooms allow for more private diners with just your group. So far, their commitment to hospitality has been helping them expand in both membership and club usage in the increasingly competitive market for traveling golfers. Major players such as Bandon Dunes, Pinehurst Resort, and the Cabot Collection have created — or renovated — a new paradigm where golfers get dining and lodging that’s as showcase-worthy as the courses they play. Comfortable sheets and options beyond pub food aren’t luxuries anymore, but staples for many group trips. Dormie has answered that call by focusing on both the big details and the small ones, like having the dew wiped off each golf cart at dawn outside guest cottages before the day begins or having a tray of cocktails delivered to golfers as their final putt falls on the 18th green. These touches may seem over-the-top, but they stand out in a world where golf travel is increasingly popular — and expensive — after the pandemic lockdowns. Since 2020 there has been an explosion in participation in the sport, with new golfers picking up the game and avid golfers playing more: According to the National Golf Foundation, a record 531 million rounds were played in 2023, surpassing the high of 529 million set in 2021. Supreme Golf, a public golf booking website, reports in its latest analysis that the average cost of a tee time has increased to $49 in 2024 from $38 in 2019, a 30% increase. Those cost increases are also on par (pun intended) with the costs of private clubs and initiation fees during that same period, where membership rosters that were dwindling pre-COVID now have waitlists 50 to 60 people deep, according to Jason Becker, co-founder and chief executive officer of Golf Life Navigators, which matches homebuyers with golf course communities. “There’s been an absolute run on private golf. If we use southwest Florida as an example, where there are 158 golf communities, this time last November, only five had memberships available,” he said. That inability to find a club close to home has pushed avid golfers to look farther afield, choosing national memberships at clubs that require traveling, usually via plane, to play. Dormie has capitalized on this growing segment, offering two types of memberships: First, a national membership, where members pay an initiation fee and monthly dues just as they would at a local club, but instead of one club they have access to seven. The second option is a signature membership for companies, “which allows businesses to use our properties for entertainment needs and requires a multiyear commitment,” Peed says. The network also offers a limited number of regional memberships for those living within a certain distance of one of its clubs. Dormie Network declined to provide the cost of memberships or monthly dues and wouldn’t give membership numbers, but the clubs are structured to lodge roughly 60 golfers, max, on-site at any given property at any time. The total number of beds across the network’s portfolio of properties has increased from 84 in 2019 to 432 today. It saw a jump from 10,000 room nights in 2019 to 48,000 in 2023. This September, Dormie opened GrayBull in Maxwell, in Nebraska’s, Sandhills region. Dormie Network tabbed David McLay Kidd to build the course, who also built the original course at Oregon’s famed Bandon Dunes. Kidd says of the property GrayBull sits on, “It’s like the Goldilocks thing: not too flat, not too steep. It’s kind of in a bowl that looks inwards, and there are no bad views.” That kind of remote destination, where the long-range views are only Mother Nature or other golf holes, is what drives many traveling golfers these days. Peed says his team leaned on years of knowledge from Dormie’s acquisitions as they built GrayBull, which started construction in 2022. “We had an understanding of how our members and guests use the clubs that allowed us to take a blank canvas in the Sandhills of Nebraska and combine all of the greatest aspects of each Dormie property into one.” ©2024 Bloomberg L.P. Visit bloomberg.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Marshall High School students participating in the certified EKG technician program are gaining hands-on experience as part of their health science curriculum, an initiative facilitated by Anna Grace Day, a health science teacher. Now in its fourth year, the program offers students hands-on training in electrocardiogram (EKG) technology, equipping them with the technical skills and foundational knowledge required to perform live EKGs and successfully prepare for nationally recognized certification exams. Day, who holds a degree in exercise physiology from Baylor University, shared her passion for teaching the program. “This opportunity allows me to take what I’ve learned and teach these students, helping them further their education in whatever path they choose,” she said. She also noted that student excitement reaches its highest point when they move from lectures to hands-on learning activities. “When we do live EKGs, they are jumping out of their seats,” Day said. The course offers a comprehensive curriculum, covering the fundamentals of EKG technology, infection control, HIPAA compliance, arrhythmia interpretation, and the recording and analysis of the heart’s electrical activity through waveforms. During class, students first practice electrode placement and operating EKG machines on each other, skills they will later apply in clinical rotations. After returning from Thanksgiving break, students will broaden their EKG practice by conducting live tests on external volunteers, including family members and friends, as part of their hands-on training to refine skills and build confidence. “The hands-on application solidifies everything they’ve learned and makes it real for them,” Day noted. The program’s clinical training is conducted in partnership with Christus Good Shepherd’s Heart and Vascular Institute in Longview, where students gain hands-on experience performing live EKGs in a professional healthcare setting. “Clinicals give them real-world experience and prepare them for their exams in April,” Day explained. In order to fulfill their certification requirements, students are required to complete 10 supervised live EKGs, demonstrating proficiency in accurately setting up equipment, placing electrodes, and recording heart activity. While students often feel nervous performing their first live EKGs, Day said the experience builds confidence quickly. “Once they do that first EKG, it’s smooth sailing from there,” she added. She further emphasized the program’s importance in preparing students for careers in healthcare. “Even if it’s just a stepping stone, it prepares students for the real world and provides a great opportunity for those wanting to work in healthcare,” she said, “it’s great for resumes and can open doors to further education, whether they pursue nursing or other fields.”

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(PRNewsfoto/Avidity Biosciences, Inc.) SAN DIEGO , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avidity Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNA), a biopharmaceutical company committed to delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics called Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCsTM), today announced that on November 20, 2024, the Human Capital Management Committee of Avidity's Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock option awards to purchase an aggregate of 117,000 shares of its common stock and 58,500 restricted stock units ("RSUs") to twelve (12) new non-executive employees under the Avidity Biosciences, Inc. 2022 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan (the "2022 Inducement Plan"). The awards were granted as inducements material to the employees entering into employment with Avidity in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The 2022 Inducement Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously employees of Avidity, or following a bona fide period of non-employment, as an inducement material to such individuals' entering into employment with Avidity, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The options have an exercise price of $43.65 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Avidity's common stock on The Nasdaq Global Market on November 20, 2024, or the vesting commencement date. The shares subject to the stock options will vest over four years, with 25% of the shares vesting on the one-year anniversary of the vesting commencement date and the balance of the shares vesting in a series of 36 successive equal monthly installments thereafter, subject to each employee's continued employment with Avidity on such vesting dates. The RSUs will vest in four equal installments on the first four anniversaries of the vesting commencement date, subject to each employee's continued employment with Avidity on such vesting dates. The awards are subject to the terms and conditions of the 2022 Inducement Plan and the terms and conditions of a stock option agreement or RSU agreement, as applicable, covering the grant. About Avidity Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCsTM). Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies. Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare neuromuscular diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is also advancing two wholly-owned precision cardiology development candidates addressing rare genetic cardiomyopathies. In addition, Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline including programs in cardiology and immunology through key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information about our AOC platform, clinical development pipeline and people, please visit www.aviditybiosciences.com and engage with us on LinkedIn and X . Investor Contact: Mike MacLean (619) 837-5014 investors@aviditybio.com Media Contact: Navjot Rai (619) 837-5016 media@aviditybio.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/avidity-biosciences-announces-inducement-grants-under-nasdaq-listing-rule-5635c4-302313526.html SOURCE Avidity Biosciences, Inc.Gov. Jay Inslee’s budget proposal offered some hope for child care and early learning advocates who were prepared to fight against deep cuts. Inslee’s plan would boost child care slots, provider rates and money for early learning facilities. But in an effort to save money, he also proposes delaying the expansion of some expensive programs and subsidies set to take effect next year. Advocates say it could be much worse, especially given a budget deficit of at least $10 billion to $12 billion. No currently filled slots would be affected under Inslee’s proposal. “We’re just relieved we’re not going backward,” said Joel Ryan, executive director of the Washington State Association of Head Start and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program. Inslee’s budget is far from a final plan. And it is underpinned by his idea to raise revenue through a new tax on the wealthy and higher taxes on businesses. Those ideas are certain to get pushback from some lawmakers when they convene in January and begin work on budget legislation. Inslee, meanwhile, is on his way out of office and has limited sway over budget talks. Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson could come to the table with his own ideas about how to approach child care policy and spending. What’s clear though is that without additional revenue or shifting substantial dollars from somewhere else in the budget, the state will likely have to make much deeper cuts than what Inslee proposed. “The challenge for all of us over the next few months is that this is going to be considered the high mark,” said Katy Warren, deputy director of the Washington State Association of Head Start and ECEAP. “There’s no going up from here.” The biggest change Inslee proposes is delaying expansions planned under the Fair Start for Kids Act. The 2021 law expands and guarantees access to state-paid early learning programs and subsidized child care for families with lower household incomes. It funded new slots for providers and increased the number of families who can use them. So far, the investments from that law are working, according to the Department of Children, Youth and Families. “We’re seeing the investments pay off that more families are accessing care that they can afford,” agency spokesperson Allison Krutsinger told the House Appropriations Committee earlier this month. Under the Fair Start for Kids Act, eligibility and access are supposed to continue expanding through 2030. But as eligibility expands so do expenses associated with the programs — one of the big drivers of the state’s multi-billion dollar deficit. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program is planned to become an entitlement, guaranteeing access to families below a certain income. This program provides child care and other support services for 3- and 4-year-olds and younger children in some locations. Meanwhile, Working Connections Child Care, the state’s subsidy program, is supposed to increase eligibility for families with up to 75% of the state median income starting next July. To save money throughout the next four years, Inslee proposed delaying the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program expansion to the 2030-2031 school year. That delay would save the state about $146 million through 2027. Inslee also proposed delaying the subsidy expansion to 2031, a move that would save the state $119.5 million through 2027. The delays don’t mean cuts to families currently using the programs, but they do mean a longer wait for future families who might have been eligible starting next year, leading to mixed reactions from child care leaders. “Working parents and child care providers are forced to make unreasonable choices to make child care work with their careers and their bank accounts,” Genevieve Stokes, director of Government Relations for Child Care Aware of Washington, said in a statement. To some, the delays make sense. Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program and Working Connections providers are struggling to hire staff, leaving many slots unfilled. Warren said Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program advocates were planning to ask for a delay of that program’s expansion because there weren’t enough providers ready to handle the influx of new children who would be eligible. To increase the number of providers across the state, Inslee’s budget puts new investments into their rates over the next two years. He proposes an 18% rate increase for Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program school-day providers starting in July. He also includes $510 million to fund rate increases for providers who take Working Connections subsidies. That would bring their rates up to the 85th percentile of 2024 market rates , a requirement under the Fair Start for Kids Act. Those investments are a welcome relief to advocates who say increased provider pay is long overdue. “There are families who really need these critical services,” Ryan said. “They can’t get it if the workforce leaves.” Along with increases to provider pay, Inslee’s proposed budget adds more slots for the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program through some restructuring. He proposes removing 845 unfilled part-day child care slots, which his office said aren’t always appealing to parents who work full days. He then converts 250 of those into full school-day slots and adds 500 more, for a total of 750 more slots starting in 2026. The budget also sets aside $58.6 million in the capital budget for construction and improvement of early learning facilities. Ryan credited the Inslee administration for providing support for early learning though he acknowledged it’s not everything advocates were hoping for. He said they’d push legislators to limit cuts to current slots and prioritize funding for provider rates. Washington State Standard is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Washington State Standard maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Bill Lucia for questions: info@washingtonstatestandard.com .Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) ruled out vs. Rams

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The British singer-songwriter, 36, launched Weekends With Adele at Caesars Palace in November 2022 and performed her 100th show on Saturday. Her run of sell-out shows at the venue, which seats around 4,000 people, has been a success but has also taken its toll. In July, she announced she would be taking a “big break” from music after her current run of shows. A post shared by Adele (@adele) Videos posted online from her concert on Saturday show the singer getting tearful as she bid farewell to Vegas. “It’s been wonderful and I will miss it terribly and I will miss you terribly”, she said. “I don’t know when I next want to perform again.” She also said she got “closure” when Canadian singer Celine Dion came to watch her perform, admitting that she cried for a “whole week” afterwards. “It was just such a full circle moment for me because that’s the only reason I ever even wanted to be in here”, she added. Adele shared an emotional embrace with Dion after she spotted the singer in the audience during her Las Vegas show last month. A post shared by Adele (@adele) In footage shared online, the British star can be seen breaking down in tears as they hug in The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, which was built for Dion’s residency. The Rolling In The Deep singer has been vocal about her love for Dion over the years, hailing her as “Queen Celine” after attending one of her performances in an Instagram post in 2018. Dion reciprocated the love at the time, sharing a photo to social media of her posing alongside Adele, who was wearing the singer’s merchandise. She wrote: “Wasn’t able to do all my shows, but was thrilled that @Adele came to one of them.... I love her so much!! – Celine xx”. After their encounter at the venue, Adele said in an Instagram post: “Words will never sum up what you mean to me, or what you coming to my show means, let alone how it felt seeing you back in your palace with your beautiful family.”