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Poilievre says Trudeau soured India relations, cites Sikh ‘aggression’ toward envoys

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:55 GMT

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is blaming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fora diplomatic chill with India, saying Ottawa needs a “professional relationship” with the government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Trudeau announced in the House of Commons last month that Canadian intelligence services are investigating “credible” information about “a potential link” between India’s government and the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia.Speaking on a Nepalese diaspora radio station in Toronto this weekend, Poilievre blames Trudeau for the “aggression shown to Indian diplomats at public events.”Earlier this year, before Trudeau’s revelation regarding the Nijjar case, India lamented rowdy protests by Sikh separatist groups outside diplomatic missions in Canada, and posters offering cash rewards for the home addresses of India’s diplomats.New Delhi formally called on Canada to b...

Pilots on a regional passenger jet say a 3rd person in the cockpit tried to shut down the engines

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:55 GMT

A pilot riding in the extra seat in the cockpit of a Horizon Air passenger jet tried to shut down the engines in midflight and had to be subdued by the two pilots.Authorities in Portland identified the man as Joseph David Emerson, 44. He was being held Monday on dozens of counts of attempted murder and reckless endangerment, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in Oregon. The San Francisco-bound flight on Sunday diverted to Portland, Oregon, where it was met by law enforcement officers.Alaska Airlines, which owns Horizon, said Monday that the crew reported “a credible security threat related to an authorized occupant in the flight deck jump seat.” The airline said in a statement that no weapons were involved.The incident happened on a Horizon Air flight that left Everett, Washington, at 5:23 p.m. local time and landed in Portland an hour later.One of the pilots told air traffic controllers that the man who posed the threat had been removed from the cockpit.“We’ve got t...

Man charged in Kensington Market assault of woman, accused punched victim repeatedly: TPS

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:55 GMT

Toronto police have charged a man for an assault that took place in July when the accused allegedly pinned a woman down and punched her repeatedly in Kensington Market.Authorities were called to the Dundas Street West and Augusta Avenue area at around 3:30 a.m. on July 6, 2023, for reports of an assault.Police said the man got into an altercation with a woman and threatened her with a knife. He then pinned her down and began to hit her in the face. It’s alleged that when the victim attempted to fight back, the suspect held the woman’s neck and began to choke her.It’s unclear if the man and woman were known to each other.Police said 34-year-old Mason Groskopf was arrested on October 11. He’s been charged with three counts of mischief under $5,000, uttering threats, two counts of assault and assault with a weapon.The accused was expected to appear in court on October 11.

Canada Post to honour hockey trailblazer Willie O’Ree with stamp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:55 GMT

Canada Post is issuing a stamp to honour Willie O’Ree, the NHL’s first Black player.O’Ree is scheduled to be in attendance when the stamp is unveiled Saturday in Edmonton as part of the Heritage Classic festivities. The stamp will be officially issued Monday.O’Ree made his NHL debut with Boston on Jan. 18, 1958, and played two games with the Bruins that season.The winger played in the minors for the next two seasons before appearing in 43 more NHL games with Boston in 1960-61, scoring four goals and adding 10 assists.RELATED:Willie O’Ree doc shows the racism he faced that still exists in hockeyHockey’s history shows handful of non-white pioneersNHL trailblazer Willie O’Ree looks back on journey: ‘I felt like I could do anything’While he only appeared in a handful of NHL games over his lengthy professional career, O’Ree’s impact on the game has been significant.The 88-year-old from Fredericton received the Order of Canada in 2008 and was inducted i...

Authorities search for two boaters who went missing in Long Island Sound off Connecticut

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:55 GMT

WESTPORT, Conn. (AP) — Police and Coast Guard personnel in Connecticut were searching Monday for two men a day after they went missing when their small fishing boat sank in the Long Island Sound, authorities said.Three other people were rescued after the fishing boat sank Sunday off Westport, police said.A boater traveling near Westport spotted a man standing on a navigational buoy around 4 p.m. Sunday, Westport Police spokesperson Lt. Eric Woods said in a news release. Another man and a woman were rescued from the water nearby, Woods said. All three people were taken to a hospital for evaluation.A translator was requested and once officers were able to speak with the three people, they learned a total of five people had been on the fishing boat when it sank, Woods said.Officers from Westport and several other area police departments as well as the Coast Guard began searching for the two missing boaters. The search was called off at 9 p.m. Sunday and resumed at daybreak Monday, Wood...

Delayed homicide autopsies pile up in Mississippi despite tough-on-crime-talk

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:55 GMT

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Incomplete homicide autopsy reports have continued to pile up in Mississippi – despite tough-on-crime talk by state leaders ahead of the Nov. 7 general election.Police officers and prosecutors rely on medical examiners’ autopsy reports to investigate violent crimes and hold perpetrators accountable. Families look to the reports to make sense of a loved one’s death. Without death certificates, families often have to wait to collect insurance and settle the deceased’s affairs. Delays in completing autopsies of the dead remain an ongoing problem.The National Association of Medical Examiners, the office that accredits U.S. death investigations offices, dictates that 90% of autopsy reports should be returned within 60 to 90 days. Homicide autopsies in Mississippi continue to lag behind national standards as crime has remained a flashpoint in the state legislature and campaign trail.Republican Gov. Tate Reeves, who is running for reelection, makes a point...

Alaska Airlines plane diverted to Portland Airport after 'credible threat'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:55 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- An Alaska Airlines plane made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport after a "credible threat to an authorized occupant" on board.According to Alaska Airlines, Flight 2059 was headed from Everett, Washington, to San Francisco when they reported a credible threat.The Port of Portland said an off-duty employee from a different airline caused a disturbance in the cockpit of the plane. EPA takes step toward regulating lead in fuel for small planes The crew managed to secure the plane, and Alaska Airlines said they worked with air traffic control to divert the flight to PDX.Officials confirmed the suspect, Joseph David Emerson, 44, was taken into custody after the plane landed and that he faces 83 counts of first-degree attempted murder, 83 counts of reckless endangerment and one count of endangering an aircraft.According to officials, the incident is under investigation. The plane's passengers were all able to board a later flight.

Sarkisian: Texas QB Quinn Ewers 'week-to-week' with shoulder injury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday that quarterback Quinn Ewers is "week-to-week" with a shoulder injury.Ewers was hit hard by Houston's David Ugwoegbu near the end of the third quarter after a scramble. Ewers tried to play through the injury and threw two incomplete passes before the end of the frame. Maalik Murphy entered the game and played the entire fourth quarter, completing 1 of 2 passes for seven yards. Longhorns move up one spot in AP Top 25 after Houston win "There's a level of disappointment, obviously. No one likes to get injured," Sarkisian said. "He tried to play through it, but then he knew what he could give to the team wasn't good enough."Multiple reports Sunday night said Ewers suffered a sprained shoulder in the Longhorns' 31-24 win over the Cougars.Rivals site Orangebloods.com and ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that Ewers has a grade 2 sprain of the AC joint in his right shoulder, his throwing side. Last season against Alabama i...

WATCH: Gov. Hochul to recognize bus crash first responders

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:55 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Governor Kathy Hochul will be holding a press conference to recognize first responders for their efforts in the bus crash that occurred in Orange County on September 21. The crash took place on Interstate 84 just outside of Middletown, and resulted in the deaths of two people and 42 others being injured. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The governor's speech is set to begin at 1:15 p.m. You can watch her remarks in the video player above.

First responders get money off their property taxes in Warren County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:55 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Those who volunteer to fight fires and keep neighborhoods safe are being given a new exemption on their taxes in the Lake George and Glens Falls area. Volunteer firefighters and rescue squad personnel in Warren County are set to receive a 10% discount on what they owe in county property taxes. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A new county law gives first responders an exemption based on assessed value for all volunteer first responders who have served their community for two years or more. Those who have been responding to emergencies for 20 years or more get an even better offer - eligibility for life. “Volunteer first responders are integral to the safety and well-being of their communities, and we are glad that we can put in place this deduction to thank them for the tireless work they do," said Warren County Board of Supervisors Chairman Kevin Geraghty. "They are on call 24 hours a day, seven da...