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TTC union workers win back right to strike

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:47 GMT

An Ontario Superior Court judge has ruled that provincial government legislation banning TTC workers from striking violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, giving them back the right to strike.Effective immediately, the legislation is declared unconstitutional. The province had called for the court to delay the implementation of the decision until March 31, 2024, but Justice Chalmers said the request was “unreasonable.”A spokesman for the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113 calls it an “historic and important decision.”In 2011, the then Liberal government under Premier Dalton McGuinty passed a law banning strikes and lockouts at the TTC. It stemmed from a request made by Toronto City Council to declare the transit system an essential service.At the time, the city estimated TTC work stoppages cost the economy $50 million per day.CityNews has reached out to the TTC and the City of Toronto for comment on the ruling.

Charges laid after 700-plus take part in unsanctioned Barrie truck rally

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:47 GMT

Barrie Police have laid dozens of charges following an unsanctioned weekend truck rally involving more than 700 people.On Saturday, authorities said Barrie Police Traffic Officers were assisted by officers from the South Simcoe Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police in responding to stunt driving in the parking lot of Bayfield Mall.Police said between 500 and 600 vehicles were present, with more than 700 people in attendance. There were 29 Highway Traffic Act violations, stunt driving charges, and thousands of dollars in damage to the parking lot.There is also a hit-and-run being investigated by local officers that occurred in the Bayfield Street and Coulter Street area.“The Barrie Police Service reminds those that may be considering attending large, unsanctioned events like this that officers work closely with the owners of the large parking lots throughout the city of Barrie,” a police spokesperson said.“Officers are able to act on behalf of the property ow...

Justin Fields has a big weekend at Ohio State

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:47 GMT

COLUMBUS, OH — It was a big day for the Bears quarterback - and it had nothing to do with his exploits on the football field. Justin Fields returned to Ohio State University on Sunday to receive his bachelor's degree in consumer and family financial services from the school. He continued work towards his degree after declaring for the NFL Draft in January 2021.He took part in the ceremony that was held at Ohio Stadium, where the quarterback enjoyed two outstanding seasons with the Buckeyes and was one of the best players in college football. Ohio State football's Twitter account posted pictures of Fields with his diploma after the graduation ceremony. Chicago Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren, who was the president of the Big Ten when the quarterback played for the Buckeyes, was also in Columbus for the festivities as well.A native of Kennesaw, Georgia, Fields started his college career at Georgia in 2018 before transferring to Ohio State. With the Buckeyes, he was a two-time Big...

'Outraged' letter carriers demand action to stop robberies

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:47 GMT

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Postal carriers have more worries than snow, rain or the gloom of night keeping them from their appointed rounds. They're increasingly being robbed, often at gunpoint, from Maine to California. Robberies of postal carriers have exploded, surging 78% to nearly 500 in 2022, according to data provided by U.S. Postal Inspection Service to The Associated Press under the Freedom of Information Act. Letter carriers are demanding action from the U.S. Postal Service. String of mail carriers robbed at gunpoint in Chicago continues “The National Association of Letter Carriers is outraged and angered by the assaults, armed robberies and even murders that America’s letter carriers increasingly face as they deliver the mail. These attacks are completely unacceptable,” said Paul Barner, the union’s executive vice president.The Postal Service said it’s adapting and implementing new measures to address the robberies, which are taking a toll on letter carriers tasked with del...

'Forever grateful': Sum 41 announces break up

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:47 GMT

Longtime rock band Sum 41 announced Monday they are disbanding following the release of their upcoming album and subsequent final tour.Founded in 1996 in Ajax, Ontario — Sum 41 achieved commercial success with their debut album, "All Killer No Filler" in 2001. They've released a total of seven albums with a final album "Heaven :x: Hell" due out. No release date for the LP has been announced yet.The band said they are continuing their current tour dates and a final tour "to celebrate" the latest album will also take place. May concert calendar: 10 shows to check out "Being in Sum 41 since 1996 brought us some of the best moments of our lives. We are forever grateful to our fans both old and new, who have supported us in every way. It is hard to articulate the love and respect we have for all of you and we wanted you to hear this from us first," part of their statement reads.

Man dies while saving brother from drowning in Kenosha County

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:47 GMT

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 39-year-old man died while saving his drowning brother in the Pike River, according to Kenosha County Sheriff's officials.Emergency crews were called to the 2000 block of Sheridan Road, in the village of Somers, around 1:30 p.m. Sunday for reports of a possible drowning.Deputies said that a man was swimming in the river and began to struggle — and a child that was with the man ran to get help. According to officials, the man's brother and another man jumped into the water to save him. As the man was pulled to shore, his brother went under and did not resurface.Kenosha County Deputies and Somers Fire/Rescue arrived to the scene and attempted to locate the 39-year-old man who went under. Authorities searched the river using a remotely operated underwater vehicle.Around 2:50 p.m.. the man was located and was unconscious and not breathing. He was transported to Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie Hospital where he was pronounced dead.The medical examiner has identified hi...

Dean's A-List Interviews: Sebastian Maniscalco and Robert DeNiro; Growing up Italian in 'About My Father' 

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:47 GMT

Check out Dean's A-List Interview with Robert De Niro on his role as an Italian-immigrant father in the new film, 'About My Father,' with his co-star and son in the movie, Arlington Heights-native actor Sebastian Maniscalco. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

PD: $3.6M bond for driver in migrant crash

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:47 GMT

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department held a news conference following the violent death of eight people outside a migrant shelter Sunday.At the conference, Brownsville Police Chief Felix Sauceda revealed that the driver of the gray SUV that struck 18 people attempted to flee the scene after the crash but was held down by people on the scene.The driver was identified as 34-year-old George Alvarez, a Brownsville local with a lengthy criminal history.He has been arraigned and formally charged with eight counts of manslaughter, 10 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. His bond is set at $3,600,000.Gerardo Salinas/ValleyCentral BPD: 8 dead, 10 injured when SUV strikes crowd near migrant shelter The incident happened at 8:30 a.m. Sunday near Minnesota Road and North Bernal Road in front of the Ozanam Center, which is a shelter for migrants and the homeless.Upon arrival, Sauceda said officers found multiple bodies and several injured. They a...

Austin teacher arrested, accused of sexual assault of student

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:47 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 8, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin teacher was arrested and is facing multiple charges after he allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to an Austin Police arrest affidavit.The affidavit states David Hoelewyn, 27, is facing charges of sexual assault of a child and improper relationship between educator and student, both second-degree felonies.In the affidavit, Hoelewyn is identified as a teacher at Texans Can Academy in east Austin. The school principal told APD they started an internal investigation. The principal had statements from the teacher and student, the affidavit states. KXAN has reached out to Texans Can Academy for additional information. Court records state Hoelewyn has retained his own attorney. KXAN is working to find additional attorney information.According to court documents, Hoelewyn and a 16-year-old student initially started texting in January 2023.The repo...

Twins’ Carlos Correa on his slow start: ‘I’m talented enough to make adjustments earlier’

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:47 GMT

Twins shortstop Carlos Correa is of the opinion that two years of a long, drawn-out free agency process has led to slower-than-normal starts at the plate for him in both of his years in Minnesota. But while the Twins’ shortstop believes he has pinpointed the issue, he doesn’t want to use it as an excuse.“I’m talented enough to make adjustments earlier,” Correa said.Five weeks into the season, Correa is hitting just .193 with a .317 on-base percentage and .378 slugging percentage. His 79 OPS+ is 21 percent below league average — and well below his own career 127 OPS+.But his swing, he says, has been making strides since he made an adjustment on the past road trip in Chicago, and Correa believes a turnaround is coming.“It’s just taking me a little more time, but it’s been feeling good,” he said. “I’ve got five more months to make up for it.”Before last season, Correa did not sign a deal until after the lockout, agreeing to a contract with the Twins in March and reporting immediately t...