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Early work to begin on project to divert trains from downtown Lac-Mégantic

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:38 GMT

LAC-MÉGANTIC, Que. — Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez says two important agreements have been signed for the project to divert trains from downtown Lac-Mégantic, Que., part of which was destroyed in a 2013 derailment.Residents on July 6 marked the 10th anniversary of the rail disaster, when a runaway train carrying crude oil barrelled into the heart of the city and exploded, killing 47 people.Rodriguez says two deals have been signed to launch the first call for tenders: one between Ottawa and the City of Lac-Mégantic, and another between the federal government and the Central Maine & Quebec Railway Inc.In 2018, Ottawa and Quebec announced joint funding for 12.5-kilometre rail bypass to divert trains carrying dangerous goods away from the heart of the city of about 6,000 residents located roughly 200 kilometres east of Montreal.Rodriguez told reporters in Lac-Mégantic today that the deal with the city allows it to begin preparatory work, while the agreement with the ra...

Man, 77, charged with murder in North York double-stabbing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:38 GMT

A 77-year-old man is facing a murder charge following a double-stabbing at a North York apartment on Thursday.Police were called to 10 Wilmington Ave., north of Sheppard Avenue West, around 11:15 a.m. for reports someone had been stabbed.When they arrived they found a man and a woman in their 50s suffering from stab wounds. The man’s injuries were life-threatening and he was pronounced dead. He has been identified as 53-year-old Enrique Vinluan.The woman, believed to be his wife, suffered non-life threatening injuries.Victorio Adriatico, 77, was arrested at the scene and has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder.Police have not indicated if there is a relationship between the Adriatico and the victims.

Jason Derulo accused in lawsuit of sexual harassment of hopeful singer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:38 GMT

(KTLA) – Singer Jason Derulo has been sued by a one-time musical protégé who alleges she was pressured to have sex with him and then fired when she refused.Emaza Gibson claims the "Trumpets" and "Whatcha Say" hitmaker signed her to his label, Future History, in 2021 with plans to make a mixtape and album.Instead, as Gibson's lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleges, Derulo used a Haitian phrase, "goat skin and fish scales," that Gibson interpreted to mean Derulo demanded "sexual acts from Plaintiff" and made reference to doing cocaine."This explicit demand for sex-in-exchange-for-success was reinforced through DERULO’s subsequent behavior," which included aggression, yelling, and a lack of professional opportunities after Gibson rejected his advances, the lawsuit argues.Jason Derulo and Emaza Gibson are seen in Derulo's Tarzana recording studio on Nov. 2, 2021. (West Coast Employment Lawyers)Ron Zambrano, Gibson's attorney, said in a news release that "Mr. Derulo’s behav...

Dying wish of former US Marine may come true after emotional public appeal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:38 GMT

(KTLA) – The final wish of a former United States Marine who is suffering from terminal cancer may be fulfilled after a public appeal to be buried next to his beloved wife, who is also nearing her last days.  War veteran Samuel Leon and his wife of nearly 40 years, Marta, who is also terminally ill with liver disease and dementia, made their emotional plea in a family video just a few weeks ago.  On Thursday, the couple’s son, Samuel Leon Jr., along with his mother, rushed to Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrance, California, after doctors alerted them that Leon Sr. may only have days to live.  Leon Jr., an only child and a veteran himself, has been fighting to fulfill his parents’ wishes to share a final resting place, even starting a GoFundMe to help raise funds as their time runs out.  This is because Leon Jr. said he was initially told that none of California’s veteran cemeteries would take his mother since she was not married to his father while ...

Texas lawmakers to reconsider banning private employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:38 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for Oct. 6, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — When Texas lawmakers return for the third special legislative session Monday, they're set to reconsider an effort to ban private employers from requiring their workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. During an announcement Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott included that as part of the four agenda items that he set to guide the legislators' work once they return to the Capitol. In addition to prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates for private employers, Abbott also directed them to take up legislation that would create an education savings account system and new criminal penalties related to border security. Border security, ‘education freedom’ top Abbott’s special session call; teacher pay absent He said in his news release that the state "must protect the freedom of Texans from forced COVID-19 vaccinations." Shortly after Abbott's office released his agenda, Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, said he wou...

Bertram on its way to becoming a 'Music Friendly Texas Community'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop is taking place on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The program is designed to help promote music business-related endeavors within Texas communities.The workshop is hosted by the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Bertram and Globe Theatre Bertram.On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott said music was key to the Texas brand as well as its local economies."With support from the Texas Music Office, the Texas music industry accounted for more than 192,000 direct and indirect permanent jobs and generated more than $26 billion in economic activity statewide last year. Working alongside local leaders like those in the City of Bertram, we can ensure even more Texas communities have the tools needed to succeed,” Abbott said.According to a statement from the governor's office, TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will join virtually to explain the Music Friendly Texas Community designation and the benefits of becoming cert...

Medics on Austin's lakes help response times, EMS says: A review of the pilot program

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In March, Austin-Travis County EMS launched a pilot program where medics joined Austin lake patrol police officers on patrol boats on Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin.The pilot is currently over because it's no longer busy season for Austin's waterways, and now ATCEMS is reviewing the results of the pilot to determine whether - and in what capacity - to bring it back next year. EMS’ pilot program speeds up water rescues on Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake "What we know about waterways is they're very difficult to navigate when a 911 call comes in," said ATCEMS Asst. Chief Wesley Hopkins. "So having that medic in the water with APD on a boat was able to reduce response times."He added that the program helped reduce response times from 17 minutes to about 5 minutes. Part of the after-action analysis will include analyzing if there were enough medical calls to justify the resources, and if anything can or should be adjusted from this past summer's model, the department said...

’48 Hours’ to feature shooting of Minneapolis police forensic scientist by Woodbury woman

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:38 GMT

The attempted murder of a Minneapolis police forensic scientist, shot twice at point-blank range outside a supervised parenting center last year, is the focus of a “48 Hours” episode, “Who Wanted Nicki Dead,” that airs Saturday.Nicole Ford was struck in the neck and forearm in southeast Minneapolis by Colleen Larson, the Woodbury girlfriend of Timothy Amacher, of St. Paul, who has a young son with Ford. Larson, 25, and Amacher, 42, are serving prison sentences for attempted murder, which was carried out as part of their plan to gain him full custody of his son.“48 Hours” interviewed Ford, whose last name was Lenway at the time of the shooting, and a St. Paul woman who saw the shooter running beforehand, heard the shots and stopped to help.RELATED: Shooting of Minneapolis police scientist was committed by former lover, his girlfriend, charges sayVideo surveillance footage of the ambush and police body camera video are also shown in the episode, which airs at 9 p.m. on CBS and streams...

Wild: Jared Spurgeon is week to week with upper body injury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:38 GMT

The Wild will be without captain Jared Spurgeon for some time after the top-pair defenseman suffered an upper body injury in Thursday night’s 3-2 shootout victory over the Blackhawks in Chicago.Spurgeon was not on the ice for Friday morning’s practice at TRIA Rink and the team called his status week to week. He left the game with just more than a minute left in the first period after being knocked into the boards by Reese Johnson.This story will be updated.

Guilderland hardware store celebrating 65 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:38 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Robinson Ace Hardware in Guilderland is celebrating 65 years in business on Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The celebration includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony, special storewide sale, vendor demonstrations, free food samples, giveaways, and raffles. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The third generation family-owned hardware store opened in 1958 by Donald Robinson and Matthew “Bud” Hennet. The store at 1874 Western Avenue was originally known as Robinson and Hennet Hardware."A lot of has changed in the hardware business in the last 65 years," said second-generation owner Garry Robinson. "In my 40 years, we computerized the store, became an Ace Hardware co-op owner, survived the ‘Big Box’ craze, and grew along with the community we serve. We survived because of our focus on convenience, service, and knowledge." Albany’s The Egg allowing drinks in its theaters In 2010, Garry retired and so...