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Grievers sneaking into cemetery as labour dispute drags on; 300 bodies still unburied

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

MONTREAL — Grievers issued pleas on Sunday for the Quebec government to take action as a months-long standoff between workers and management at Canada’s largest graveyard drags on.A strike by more than 100 maintenance and office workers has kept the Notre-Dames-des-Neiges Cemetery’s wrought-iron gates shut to the public since mid-January, with the exception of a few days in the spring.The labour dispute has left more than 300 bodies unburied, with the remains stored at freezing temperatures in an on-site repository, the cemetery said.Jimmy Koliakoudakis, whose mother died in February, said family members are “suffering.”“Families are only asking for some dignity and some humanity involved in this labour dispute,” he said, demonstrating alongside a handful of other protesters outside the graveyard Sunday afternoon. “We’re stuck in the middle.“I don’t understand why the government isn’t taking a harder stance or a more ...

Why are heat warning criteria different across Canada?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

A map of Environment Canada’s heat warning criteria for all provinces and territories is a cornucopia of colours and codes.Most of B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan are teal; Manitoba is half beige, half pink; most of Ontario is navy blue, while southern Ontario is yellow and red.That’s because heat warning criteria – the weather parameters that must be met in order for a heat warning to be issued – vary from region to region. But why is that the case exactly?A meteorologist from Environment and Climate Change Canada says it all boils down to “regional climatology.”“Across Canada, it’s quite great, so Health Canada, in collaboration with Environment Canada, created various criteria that are regionally specific, and regionally appropriate for areas and provinces across the regions,” Heather Pimiskern told CityNews.In Quebec, for instance, a heat warning is issued when the humidex value is 40 degrees Celsius or higher and when the temperature is 30 C or warmer – with both persisting for ...

National Wrestling Alliance hosts fundraiser for Cooper Roberts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) brought a free event to Highland Park Saturday, it's purpose to not only raise funds for Cooper Roberts — the youngest victim of last year's Highland Park shooting on the Fourth of July — but to also bring a sense of community through wrestling."This is amazing. If you have seen or see Cooper back there, He’s wearing the Championship belt and we’re all little concerned he might get in the ring and actually call a real heavy weight bought," said Keely Roberts, Cooper's mom. "But it’s amazing. The Highland Park community continues to just be incredible."The event, hosted by Billy Corgan — president of the NWA and frontman for the Smashing Pumpkins — said he looks forward to bringing other events just like this to the community he calls home."I talked with Keely Roberts, Cooper's mom, and she said ‘look, I’d like to tell you that we don’t need any help and everything is fine’ and she said It’s been a tough year and we need you...

What to do if you have an emergency on Lake Travis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With the summer months fully underway, many people are taking to Central Texas' local waterways to beat the heat and find some reprieve. But emergency specialists are urging residents to take extra precautions on their boat and swimming excursions.Last week, an eight-year-old boy died after falling off a boat into Lake Travis without a life jacket. The Travis County Sheriff's Office assisted the Pedernales Fire Department, Lake Travis Fire Rescue, STAR Flight and Austin-Travis County EMS in the initial rescue, which later turned to a recovery mode. RELATED: 3 words can help first responders find someone during emergencies Now, TCSO is outlining critical safety measures patrons should be mindful of as they gear up for their summer lake trips.If there is an emergency on the lake, TCSO recommends bystanders take the following steps:Throw a flotation device to the person in distressKnow one's location on the lake, using both a map and landmarksDo not assist anyone unl...

TxDOT: Northbound I-35 rolling closures planned Sunday night

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Department of Transportation tweeted Sunday some "rolling closures" are planned along a stretch of northbound Interstate 35 lanes in the late evening and overnight hours.The closures will impact northbound I-35 between William Cannon Drive and Stassney Lane between 9 p.m. Sunday and 4 a.m. early Monday. TxDOT attributed the planned closures to crews needing to remove overhead signs.Several entrance and exit ramps will be closed during the outlined hours. Officials said to anticipate delays as a result of the scheduled work.

Texas floating barriers will cause 'imminent and irreparable harm,' lawsuit claims

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

(The Hill) – A Texas kayaking company has sued Gov. Greg Abbott (R) over his plan to install floating barriers in the middle of the Rio Grande River that would prevent people from being able to swim across it.Jessie Fuentes, owner of Epi’s Canoe & Kayak Team, filed a suit in Austin, Texas on Friday to stop the state from placing the buoys which he claimed would prevent him from giving tours on the river and cause his company "imminent and irreparable harm."The buoy construction near Eagle Pass, Texas, has already forced Fuentes to cancel a number of activities and even prevented his company’s access to the river, he claimed.Abbott is using a natural disaster declaration to place the buoys in the river as part of “Operation Lone Star,” a power Fuentes is challenging. Construction workers started placing the floating barriers on Friday.The operation is meant to reduce the flow of undocumented immigrants into Texas, something Abbott has called a “crisis.” Last week, four people dro...

Bizarre kidnapping, murder of California mother Sherri Dally on 'Dateline'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

(NBC NEWS) — Friday on "Dateline," when a young mother is reported missing, detectives learn witnesses last saw her handcuffed in a Target parking lot and led to an unmarked car by a mysterious blonde woman.Josh Mankiewicz reports on the disappearance of wife and mother Sherri Dally, who vanished in Ventura County, California in 1996. The classic "Dateline" episode, titled "The Life She Wanted," is a two-hour Friday mystery, that will revisit Dally's strange kidnapping and murder.Watch "Dateline," Friday at 9 p.m. on NBC4.About 'Dateline'"Dateline NBC" is the longest-running series in NBC primetime history and is in its 32nd season. Dateline is anchored by Lester Holt and features correspondents Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy.The stories range from compelling mysteries to powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. When major news breaks, they go to the scene, putting the pieces together to bring the viewer the full picture. And in every st...

Two dead, multiple injured in shooting at Texas shopping center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

AMARILLO, Texas -- Two people were killed and five more were injured in a shooting that took place at a shopping center just before 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, according to a press release from the Amarillo Police Department. According to the release, the shooting happened in the 3500 block of South Georgia Street. Officers found seven people shot, and one of the victims died at the scene. The remaining victims were taken to three different emergency rooms by Amarillo Medical Response and private vehicles. Another victim died at the hospital. The victims were identified as Semagea D Smith, 32, and Dequincton T Taylor, 28.According to the release, no arrests had been made and the Amarillo Police Homicide Unit was still investigating.

North Greenbush man charged with assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A North Greenbush man has been arrested following an assault investigation, according to police. Edward Schryver, 59, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At 5:44 a.m. on July 5, officers responded to the report of a man walking along North Greenbush Road covered in blood. Officers were able to quickly locate the man, who told them he had been struck in the head several times with a blunt object while sleeping at the house of a man he had met the previous night. The wounded man was taken to Albany Medical Center where he was treated for serious but non-life threatening injuries. An investigation determined that the house the man had left fit the description of Schryver's home on Midland Road, and a search of the residence yielded evidence of the assault. SPAC concert evacuated due to bomb threat On July 7, police attempted to locate Schryver, who is a parolee and level 3 se...

Driver rescued from overturned vehicle hanging off side of 605 Freeway 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

A driver needed to be rescued after their car nearly fell off the 605 Freeway early Sunday morning.  According to CHP, officers responded to the 605 Freeway in Irwindale around 2 a.m. after the black sedan was involved in an accident just north of Arrow Highway. The crash left the rear of the car dangling over the edge of the freeway overturned on its roof.According to CHP, officers responded to the 605 Freeway in Irwindale around 2 a.m. after the black sedan was involved in an accident just north of Arrow Highway. (KeyNews)According to CHP, officers responded to the 605 Freeway in Irwindale around 2 a.m. after the black sedan was involved in an accident just north of Arrow Highway. (KeyNews)According to CHP, officers responded to the 605 Freeway in Irwindale around 2 a.m. after the black sedan was involved in an accident just north of Arrow Highway. (KeyNews)According to CHP, officers responded to the 605 Freeway in Irwindale around 2 a.m. after the black sedan was involved in an a...