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Man critically injured in daytime shooting in Keelesdale neighbourhood

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:14:49 GMT

A man suffered life-threatening injuries after being shot in the Keelesdale neighbourhood of the city. Police say they were called to an apartment building on Clearview Heights, near Eglinton Avenue West and Black Creek Drive, just before 5 p.m. Saturday. When they arrived they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a trauma centre in critical condition. There is no word yet on any suspect information.

Researchers want Health Canada to post updated data on effects of drinking alcohol

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:14:49 GMT

Researchers behind the latest guidance on drinking alcohol want Health Canada to update findings on its website to inform the public about safe levels of consumption.And federal Health Minister Jean-Yves agrees Canadians should have access to that “important piece of advice.”The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) released a Health Canada-funded report in January that says scientific evidence from around the world suggests no amount of alcohol is safe and low-risk is defined as two drinks per week, instead of two drinks per day, based on its previously recommended limits from 2011. But the old information remains on the federal agency’s site.Duclos said people need access to the latest, robust data online to make decisions about drinking and their well-being.“I think every Canadian deserves to know what the experts believe,” he said in an interview. “In the end, it’s for people to decide. They need to have easy access to th...

California man wore armor in hostage killing, report says

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:14:49 GMT

ROSEVILLE, Calif. (AP) — The suspect in a Northern California shooting last week was wearing body-armor vest when he took two hostages in a public park, killing one, wounding the other and opening fire at California Highway Patrol officers, authorities said.The CHP officers approached suspect Eric Abril on April 6 near Mahany Park in Roseville, northeast of Sacramento, authorities said. He was wanted for questioning in connection with a freeway shooting.But the situation turned violent. The officers confronted Abril — in a park where families played nearby at baseball fields and children attended camp — and he took two hostages in response and opened fire, prompting a gun battle that became deadly, authorities said. Investigators are “confident” that Abril fatally shot James MacEgan and wounded his wife, Patricia MacEgan, according to Roseville police and court documents filed by the Placer County District Attorney’s Office.The criminal complaint filed against Abril says Offic...

Stolen tiny house discovered on man's property while police arrest him

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:14:49 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A stolen tiny house was recovered by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office after deputies arrested a man who they say had the home near his residence.Deputies had already arrested 21-year-old Bo Dale Monroe on five other charges when they spotted the tiny house nearby his residence. It had been stolen from Junction City, Oregon, in January. ‘Do not put your children in blue bathing suits’ viral TikTok warns The sheriff’s office confirmed with Junction City police that the 1979 Corsair Trailer Coach that had been converted into a two-story tiny house was a match. The police department provided detectives with photos from the home’s owner.Deputies seized the tiny house on April 13, where they also found two firearms. Because Monroe had a restraining order against him, it was illegal for him to possess a gun.Monroe was charged with two fail to appear warrants, aggravated theft, violation of a restraining order, unlawful use of a vehicle and theft. Killer seeks ...

Body found in Lady Bird Lake near Longhorn Dam

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:14:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Officials said a person was found dead near Longhorn Dam on Saturday afternoon.Austin-Travis County EMS said it was called to the scene at 1:18 p.m. where an adult was pronounced dead. AFD said the call was in the 70 block of Pleasant Valley Road near Longhorn Dam. PREVIOUS: City to focus on safety near Rainey Street after recent deaths Austin Police Department told KXAN it was still determining whether the death was suspicious or not. Longhorn Dam is not next to the area where the city increased safety measures following two recent drownings near Lady Bird Lake and Rainey Street. Police said there is no evidence of foul play in these deaths. Increased patrols began last weekend. APD Assistant Chief Jeff Greenwalt told KXAN officers performed standard downtown duties like breaking up fights and, in one instance, helped a group find their friend they hadn't been able to find for a couple of hours.This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN for more details.

Tornado warning in Maries, Phelps County amid severe storms

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:14:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A tornado warning has been issued in Phelps and Maries County through 5:15 p.m.When a tornado warning is issued, a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar and there is imminent danger to life and property. If you’re in the area of a tornado warning, seek shelter immediately. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here ----WATCH - FACEBOOK LIVE: FOX 2's Chris Higgins and Storm Runner offer a live update on the potential for destructive hail in St Louis and the new Tornado Watch.Also, a tornado watch has been issued across the St. Louis region through 10 p.m. Saturday. The watch includes most St. Louis metro counties on both sides of the state, according to the National Weather Service. During a tornado watch, atmospheric conditions are favorable for a tornado to develop, but a tornado has not yet been sighted or indicated by weather radar.If a tornado warning is issued, a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar and there is imminent...

CA Department of Justice investigating police shooting in Newark

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:14:49 GMT

NEWARK, Calif. (KRON) – The California Department of Justice is launching an independent investigation into a police shooting that occurred Thursday night and resulted in one death, according to the Newark Police Department.  Suspects accused of killing 5-year-old girl believed they were shooting at rival gang car: DA Shortly after 4:30 p.m., members of the Newark and Fremont Police Departments were involved in a shooting in the 39000 block of Cedar Boulevard while attempting to take a carjacking suspect into custody. Two suspects were struck by gunfire during the police shooting, and one of the suspects died, police said.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }The California DOJ and the Alameda County District Attorney's Office are in...

Bucks hoping long layoff doesn’t prove costly against Heat

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:14:49 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee’s long wait for the start of the playoffs gave Khris Middleton and other notable Bucks an opportunity to recover from late-season injuries.The top-seeded Bucks hope it also didn’t create a rust factor that could cause them to fall behind the Miami Heat early in their Eastern Conference first-round series starting Sunday.Middleton hasn’t played since exiting an April 5 victory over the Chicago Bulls after he aggravated a right knee injury, but the three-time All-Star said Saturday he’s feeling fine. “My body is feeling is great, my mind is feeling great, so I’m ready to go,” Middleton said.Middleton has plenty of motivation after the way his 2021-22 postseason ended. He sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee in Game 2 of a first-round playoff series with the Bulls and missed the rest of the postseason as the Bucks’ bid for a second straight title ended with an Eastern Conference semifinal loss to the Boston Celtics. “Everybody’s hungry,” M...

Randle back from injury, starting for Knicks in Game 1

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:14:49 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle is in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the NBA playoffs against the Cavaliers on Saturday after missing the final five games of the regular season with a sprained left ankle.Randle hasn’t played since March 29, when he rolled his ankle against Miami. He had played in New York’s first 77 games before getting hurt.Randle was limited in practice this week, but New York’s leading scorer, who averaged a career-high 25.1 points, tested his ankle during pregame warmups and appears ready to go.It’s not known how much Randle will play or how effective he’ll be.The Cavs will also get back starting small forward Isaac Okoro, who missed the final six games with a sore knee. Okoro is Cleveland’s best perimeter defender.Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau wasn’t worried about Randle’s conditioning because he’s had all season to build up his stamina. Thibodeau said his message to Randle wi...

McCutchen homers in 10th to help Pirates beat Cardinals 6-3

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:14:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Andrew McCutchen hit a tie-breaking, two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 on Saturday.McCutchen hit a 3-2 pitch from Jordan Hicks (0-1) over the left field wall for his third home run of the season in leading off the inning.David Bednar (2-0) pitched a scoreless ninth inning, and Dauri Moreta worked around a leadoff walk in the 10th to earn his first save of the season.Roansy Contreras allowed two runs on six hits in becoming the fifth straight Pirates’ starter to work into the sixth inning.Rodolfo Castro doubled off Ryan Helsley to score Connor Joe and tie the game 3-3 in the top of the eighth inning. Paul Goldschmidt had walked with the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh to put the Cardinals ahead.Cardinals starter Steven Matz allowed two runs on three hits in 5 2/3 innings while walking five batters and striking out six.Matz walked Joe with the bases loaded in the top of the third inning to tie ...