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B.C. wildfires: no new evacuations overnight as grim battle goes on

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:51:21 GMT

British Columbia’s desperate battle against hundreds of wildfires continues on multiple fronts Sunday, but no new evacuation orders have been added overnight to the thousands already in place across the province.B.C. Premier David Eby said Saturday the situation was “grim” as he announced an emergency travel ban to fire zones to free up accommodation for 30,000 or more evacuees across the province, as well as fire crews.The last new evacuation order was issued at 1:33 p.m. Saturday for residents of the tiny lakeside community of Sorrento on Highway 1, due to the Lower East Adams Lake fire complex which has caused extensive regional destruction in the Columbia Shuswap in the southern Interior.In the central Okanagan to the south, ground zero for a massive fight against blazes on both sides of Lake Okanagan, no new orders have been issued since 9:18 p.m. Friday.Hundreds of firefighters there are engaged against fires that have been looming over Kelowna and West Kelow...

Official says wildfire on Spain’s popular tourist island of Tenerife was started deliberately

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:51:21 GMT

SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, Canary Islands (AP) — Canary Islands regional President Fernando Clavijo said Sunday that police have confirmed that a wildfire raging on the Spanish tourist island of Tenerife was started deliberately. Clavijo said police had opened three lines of investigation but did not say if there had been any arrests. Improved weather conditions helped firefighters make advances overnight in their battle to tame the blaze that has raged out of control for the past five days, authorities said Sunday.“The night was very difficult but thanks to the work of the firefighters, the results have been very positive,” Tenerife governor Rosa Dávila said at a news conference.The Canary Islands have been in drought for most of the past few years, just like most of mainland Spain. The islands have recorded below-average rainfall in recent years because of changing weather patterns impacted by climate change.Although the blaze in the northeast of the island is not near the main touri...

One in custody following attack at Christie Subway Station

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:51:21 GMT

One person is in custody after an attack at Christie Subway Station on Saturday night.At approximately 7:01 p.m. police received reports of a violent person inside the subway station.The person allegedly attacked TTC staff and caused a large crowd gathering outside the station doors.Injuries are unknown and travellers were asked to stay outside for their own safety.A male left the subway station and police located him near Christie Pitts taking him into custody.VIOLENT BEHAVIOUR:Christie Subway Stn7:01 p.m.– Reports of a violent person inside the Christie Subway Station who attacked TTC Staff– Unknown injuries– Large crowd gathering outside the Station doors; they are being asked to stay outside for their own safety#GO1937529^lb— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) August 19, 2023

Woman pronounced dead at scene of single vehicle crash in Brampton

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:51:21 GMT

A woman in her 20’s has been pronounced dead at the scene of a single vehicle crash in Brampton on Sunday morning.Police received a call at approximately 1:35 a.m. about a single vehicle crash into a pole in the Steeles and Finch Avenues area of Brampton.FATAL COLLISION:– Steeles & Finch Ave #Brampton – Single vehicle into a pole – Driver pronounced on scene– Heavy police presence – Please avoid the area – C/R @ 1:35 am– PR23-0269070— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) August 20, 2023The driver of the vehicle, a woman in her 20’s, was pronounced dead at the scene.Roads in the area have re-opened after being blocked due to a heavy police presence.

Lana Payne’s year of action: Unifor’s president on workers’ window of opportunity

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:51:21 GMT

TORONTO — One year to the day of her election as national president of Unifor, Lana Payne had strong words for leaders at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis.As the union kicked off bargaining with the trio of major automakers known as the Detroit Three, Payne made it clear that workers’ expectations have climbed alongside the cost of living. “This is the moment we are in,” she told reporters and union members, just hours after shaking hands with representatives from each automaker to signal the start of negotiations.“And no one — no one — should underestimate it.”The last few years have led to this critical moment. After the COVID-19 pandemic, breakneck inflation, rising corporate profits and a staggering succession of interest rate hikes, Unifor, like other unions, is under intense pressure to deliver more for workers: more pay, more benefits, more stability.“When you’re the biggest private-sector union in the country, there are big expectations for what you’re a...

NFL tight end Jimmy Graham hospitalized after 'medical episode,' being stopped by police

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:51:21 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO/WVLA/KTLA) — New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham has been released from a Los Angeles hospital after suffering a medical incident and being arrested. Graham, in Southern California ahead of the Saints' preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, was taken into custody Friday night, according to a statement from his team. The 36-year-old was originally arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance after police received calls of a person acting erratically and wandering in the street, according to a report from TMZ. Video obtained by the outlet appeared to show the tight end fleeing from security before being taken into custody. NFL player released from hospital after serious injury ends preseason game In a statement released Saturday, the Saints said Graham "experienced a medical episode" that "resulted in him becoming disoriented."After being taken into custody, Graham was transported to a local hospital for evaluation...

One-third of Americans are tattooed, study finds

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:51:21 GMT

(WGN) – Look at the person to your left. Look at the person to your right. Odds are, one of you has at least one tattoo.A new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center appears to suggest that sporting a tattoo has become broadly accepted among Americans in recent decades. What's more, Pew's study indicates a trend which seems to span fairly evenly across a variety of demographics. What’s the difference between a hurricane and a tropical storm? The survey, which polled nearly 8,500 people, found that 32% of adults say they have at least one tattoo — and the majority of those adults actually had more than one.As for who is most likely to have a tattoo, the survey broke down results by: gender; race and ethnicity; age; education; income; religion; and sexual orientation. Those demographics were further broken down by the likelihood of having only a single tattoo versus multiple tattoos.Though the combined percentages show a decent amount of variance, the likelihood of having a sing...

Weekend Break: Glenbrook paddle club

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:51:21 GMT

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Do fruit flies serve a purpose?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:51:21 GMT

(WHTM) – We have all dealt with them. You will be sitting down and watching TV and something tiny whizzes past you. You go to the kitchen to see if the insect came from there, and you find that a few fruit flies have decided to call your bowl of fruit their new home.For many, fruit flies are some of the most annoying creatures on this planet (along with mosquitoes). So, do they serve a purpose? Why do these tiny little bugs exist? According to Terro, the primary thing fruit flies love is just that: fruit. Terro says the bugs are attracted to fruits as well as vegetables. They can also breed on drains, garbage disposals, trash containers, empty drink containers, and even soapy water buckets. The main thing fruit flies need to survive is a moist film of organic material to breed and thrive. But, Gardener's Supply says that these little bugs can actually be considered beneficial, but only in some cases. The gardening site says that the decaying matter they eat can turn into a source of...

Hilary nears Southern California, remains Category 1 hurricane

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:51:21 GMT

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Hilary neared landfall on Mexico's Baja California peninsula as a still-dangerous Category 1 hurricane carrying so much rain that forecasters said “catastrophic and life-threatening” flooding is likely across a broad region of the southwestern U.S.The National Weather Center in Miami said that as of 5 a.m. the storm was “very near” the Baja coast south of Ensenada, and 285 miles (460 kilometers) from San Diego, California. The maximum sustained wind speed dropped to 80 mph (130 kph) while spreading “heavy rains” northward over the peninsula.Light to moderate rain began falling in Southern California early Sunday morning. The Los Angeles County Fire Department is warning people to stay away from waterways and river channels due to swift-moving water. Real-time updates: Hilary treks north toward Southern California A tropical storm warning remains in effect for much of the southern portion of the state, according to the National Weather S...