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Toronto police prepared for numerous downtown protests this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:51 GMT

Toronto police say they will be well prepared to deal with the many demonstrations taking place this weekend in Toronto, warning that any behaviour that “crosses the line” will result in arrests.Deputy Police Chief Lauren Pogue says they are aware of several pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli marches taking place both Saturday and Sunday. While the majority of demonstrations will be taking place predominantly in the downtown core, Pogue says police are prepared to respond to events and incidents all across the city.“We have resources who will be present, not just to keep public safety but also to manage the flow of traffic, to try and minimize disruption to our businesses downtown as well and to residents who are just going about the day.”Pogue says there is currently no known threat to the City of Toronto that they are aware of at this time when it comes to the demonstrations.Pogue says they are aware of reports circulating online of Hamas supporters planning t...

Charity fills low-cost therapy gap for students in Downtown Yonge East

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:51 GMT

A charity in Downtown Yonge East is working to make counselling and therapy more accessible, especially in a neighbourhood dominated by students.The direct and surrounding area, which houses universities and colleges, is one of the reasons why Hard Feelings chose it for its storefront.With studying can come mental health struggles and the organization provides low-cost counselling so clients can get support without breaking the bank. They are also working to help a new generation embrace therapy.“We wanted to be this street-level presence where anybody can come and walk in and have those conversations and see that counsellors and other people here to help are just like regular people like me and that we’re happy to have these conversations and that there’s nothing wrong with having those conversations,” said Taima Humbert, the store manager.In February, Hard Feelings moved from its original location at Bloor and Ossington Streets to Church and Gerrard Streets where...

Lawsuit claims Panera's 'Charged Lemonade' led to student's death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:51 GMT

(NewsNation) — The parents of a college student with a heart condition who died after drinking Panera Bread's "Charged Lemonade" are now suing the company.A legal complaint, first obtained and reported on by NBC News, says the "dangerous" beverage contained more caffeine than one can of Red Bull and one can of Monster energy drink combined. Filed Monday by Sarah Katz's parents in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, the lawsuit alleges Panera did not appropriately warn consumers about the ingredients in the "charged lemonade." Border patrol agents injured after driver speeds through checkpoint NewsNation reached out to Panera for comment, but did not hear back. The company told CNN in a statement, "We were very saddened to learn this morning about the tragic passing of Sarah Katz, and our hearts go out to her family. At Panera, we strongly believe in transparency around our ingredients. We will work quickly to thoroughly investigate this matter."Katz, a 21-year-old studying i...

'Mature beyond his years:' Alek Thomas' HS coach on outfielder's journey to World Series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:51 GMT

CHICAGO — The journey of any player from youth baseball to the World Series is always a unique one, and that's the case for a native of Chicago this week. It's one that Bobby Hurry witnessed first hand during Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas' prep career and even this year.The longtime head coach of Mount Carmel High School's varsity baseball team has followed the outfielder's journey since he was drafted by Arizona in the second round of the 2018 MLB Draft. Of course, that includes Thomas' contributions to the Diamondbacks' run to their first National League pennant in 22 years, serving both in a starting and reserve role. He's doing so in just his second season in the majors, and even hit a game-tying two-run homer in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Phillies that led to a victory."Alek has always been, to me, mature beyond his years," said Hurry to WGN News Now. "You see what's he going through now in the playoffs. He's not starting every game, he ...

Tennessee mother says she can't find help for 'defiant' daughter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:51 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A single Tennessee mother said her youngest daughter is defiant, possibly suffering from mental health issues and she's trying to get her help — but she says she's being left on her own.She wanted her story told. We're hiding her identity to protect her teenage daughters."... My child is having issues that I don't understand, you know? It may be an underlying mental health condition. I don't know," she said. Catalytic converter thefts on the decline. These states are seeing the largest drop, according to insurance data What's clear: She said her daughter started becoming defiant in the third grade.(WREG)"[She began] not wanting to comply with the teacher or school administrators when they would ask her. Outbursts. Get up, walk out of class," the mother said.While working a full-time job and being a single parent to four girls, she said these past few years have been tough. She's worked with school counselors and tried home-schooling programs and other treat...

Student arrested as person of interest in Manor school threat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:51 GMT

MANOR, Texas (KXAN) — On Friday, Manor Independent School District confirmed a student was arrested as a person of interest in connection with a threat made against the security of a district school.Officials with the district said the student would face “appropriate disciplinary and legal action” because making a terroristic threat was a felony offense.“Although we cannot release the student’s name due to privacy laws, we can now confirm that there was not and is not a credible safety threat to our students and staff,” the district said.MISD said there would be counseling services available to support students in need of them after this incident.“We appreciate your help and support in keeping our campus safe and secure. As we continue to strive each day to promote student safety, we ask that you speak with your child about the importance of reporting anything they hear that may impact campus safety to a campus staff member or an adult,” the district said.

Met Council approves Summit Avenue bikeway as Court of Appeals asks city of St. Paul for more information

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:51 GMT

The Metropolitan Council, the seven-county metro’s regional planning agency, voted this week to approve adding a protected 5-mile bikeway along Summit Avenue to its long-range plans, making the city’s proposed corridor eligible for regional funding.Meanwhile, the Minnesota Court of Appeals has asked the city for more information related to its recent decision not to complete a requested environmental review of the project.The Met Council voice vote, which took place Wednesday and was not unanimous, had initially been scheduled for mid-August. Two members of the Met Council — retired environmental engineer Gail Cederberg and Wendy Wulff — voted against the proposal.The vote was delayed this summer when opponents petitioned the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board to require an environmental assessment of the city’s proposed bikeway, which would be elevated to the same level as the sidewalk. Opponents have expressed concern about potential impacts to the tree canopy, amon...

Fonda-Fultonville Central School District announces finalists for new mascot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:51 GMT

FONDA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Fonda-Fultonville Central School District has announced the five finalists in the mascot selection process. In-person voting will begin on Tuesday, November 14, in the main lobby of the high school. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Approximately 1,200 individuals submitted mascot names. A stakeholder group consisting of volunteer community members, students, and staff widdled down the list to five choices. The finalists are:Hawks: The hawk represents strength, intelligence, adaptability, courage, fierceness, and loyalty.Ravens: The Raven represents confidence and intelligence, and is recognized for its ability to adapt and persevere.Pioneers: The Pioneers stood out for their representation of being good citizens who are community-oriented and can provide leadership. Rockets: This name has historical significance. Before the district’s merger, this name was the official mascot name of the Fultonville S...

$5 million for gun violence prevention programs being made available

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---To help keep New Yorkers safe, Governor Hochul's Office announced grant funding will be available for community-based organizations that focus on keeping kids off the streets and away from guns. The state is looking for an organization that over the next two years, can help distribute $5 million in state funding to 45 community-based organizations that focus on youth programming in areas with high rates of gun violence."A lot of times organizations, they may have funding to do a specific thing, but because they are community-based, they end up addressing a number of different things," explained Johanne Morne, Acting Executive Deputy Commissioner for New York State Department of Health. "Our hope is that these additional dollars will allow them to expand on the services they already have, and the ability to bring in even more young people to their services."This will help those ranging in age from 12-24 years-old receive services such as mental health support,...

Albany-Troy-Schenectady metro still on Orkin's top 50 'rattiest cities' list

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:51 GMT

(KTLA/NEXSTAR) – It's their world. We just live in it.Orkin has released its 2023 list of the “rattiest cities” in the U.S., which ranks 50 of the nation’s busiest metro regions by “the number of new rodent treatments” performed over a period of 12 months. Specifically, Orkin studied new rodent treatments executed between Sept. 1, 2022, and Aug. 31, 2023, at both residential and commercial properties. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Perhaps not surprisingly, Chicago was ranked as the No. 1 "rattiest" city for a ninth consecutive year. The Capital District, meanwhile, dropped several spots to No. 42.Rounding out the top five "rattiest" cities were Los Angeles, New York, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco—the usual suspects, as Orkin's previous reports have suggested. A complete list of the 50 "rattiest" cities can be found below, with plus (+) or minus (-) symbols indicating their change over last year’s list:ChicagoLos Angeles...