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Unifor says tentative deal reached to end strike at St. Lawrence Seaway authority

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:20 GMT

TORONTO — Unifor says it has reached a tentative agreement with the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp. during negotiations to end a strike that began Oct. 22.The premiers of Ontario and Quebec had called on Ottawa to intervene if the federally mediated talks failed to bring about a quick end to the walkout by 360 Unifor members at most of the seaway’s 15 locks.But on Sunday evening, both the union and the seaway authority issued statements saying a tentative deal had been achieved.Unifor says details of the tentative agreement will first be shared with members and will be made public once it has been ratified in a vote that will be scheduled in the coming days.The Seaway Management Corp. says it will begin to implement its recovery program immediately and will start “passing ships progressively” as of Monday.It says employees will be back on the job by 7 a.m.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 29, 2023.The Canadian Press

1 dead after house fire in Montgomery

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:20 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ill — One person was found dead inside a home during a fire Sunday morning in Montgomery, according to officials.The house fire was reported around 8:45 a.m. in the 1800 block of Ness Avenue. Human remains found in field near Chicago high school When firefighters arrived, they found three people who were able to escape and heard a male was still inside, according to a joint press release from Montgomery police and the Sugar Grove Fire Protection District.Firefighters went inside and found the man dead inside, according to the release. His identity hasn't been released.Six fire protection districts assisted police and the Kane County Sheriff's Office at the scene.Several nearby homes were evacuated. Only minor injuries were reported to the other people involved, according to the release.The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time and is under investigation by the Kane County Fire Investigator Task Force and the State Fire Marshal's Office. The Montgomery Police D...

Man fatally shot on West Side

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:20 GMT

CHICAGO — A shooting on the city's West Side left a man dead on Sunday afternoon, according to police. Chicago police say the deadly shooting happened just before 6:30 p.m. in the 100 block of North Kilpatrick Avenue in the city's Austin neighborhood.According to officers, the victim, a 61-year-old man, was near a sidewalk in the area when he was shot in the back.  15 shot at Halloween party in North Lawndale: CPD The man was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries. Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting and Chicago police say no arrests have been made.An investigation into the deadly shooting is now underway. Anyone with information that could help officers in their investigation can leave a tip for police at CPDtip.com. Tips can be left anonymously.

Travis Kelce launches new line of barbeque meals at Walmart

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:20 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) -- Kansas City is known for its delicious barbecue, and now a popular Chiefs player is putting his own twist on it.Travis Kelce has debuted a new assortment of refrigerated entrees. Walmart is selling Kelce’s new line, sold under the brand name “Travis Kelce’s Kitchen.” Travis Kelce, Coach Reid react to stats with Taylor Swift at games "Travis Kelce's Kitchen" features seven different meal options that take a "KC Style" approach to dinner. Here's a list of the entrees that are available: Bacon Mac & Cheese: This dish features jumbo macaroni noodles in a cheddar cheese sauce with pieces bacon sprinkled throughBrisket Burnt Ends & BBQ Sauce: The taste of these burnt ends was described as smoky and caramelizedBrisket Burnt Ends with Mac & Cheese: The dish has chunks of burnt ends and jumbo macaroni noodles blended together in a cheddar cheese sauce.Sliced Brisket in BBQ Sauce: This dish is sliced brisket with a traditional Kansas City-style barbec...

Man faces arson charge following downtown high-rise fire

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was arrested and charged in connection with a hi-rise fire in downtown Austin Sunday.According to a Travis County affidavit, John Heinrich Meyer, 28, faces two charges—arson intended to damage a habitat as well as a charge involving a terroristic threat.Documents said a 911 caller said someone was setting boxes on fire on the balcony of a building in the 90 block of Red River Street. RELATED: Person detained following high-rise fire in downtown Austin Austin Police arrived and Meyer was identified by management and witnesses.Documents stated Austin Police investigators then examined Meyer’s apartment and said it was “completely ransacked.” Officials also found two areas of origin in the apartment for the fires.According to the affidavit, the fire caused an estimated $360,000 in damages to the building.“The fires grew in intensity and activated the sprinkler system within the room. This caused water damage to the fire apartment and to apartments up to three fl...

Vikings could be turning to rookie quarterback Jaren Hall for foreseeable future

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:20 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. — It appears that rookie quarterback Jaren Hall is going to be the guy for the Vikings moving forward. He made his NFL debut on Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field after starting quarterback Kirk Cousins suffered a significant injury.In relief, Hall finished 3 of 4 passing for 23 yards, which included a completion to tight end T.J. Hockenson that helped the Vikings put the finishing touches on a 24-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers.“We needed him in the last bit there,” Hockenson said. “He stepped up. He was clear in the huddle. We have all the trust in the world in Jaren.”If the Vikings are indeed without Cousins, who is feared to have torn his Achilles tendon, Hall is expected to be the starter in the short term.“Whatever happens next week, I’ll be prepared,” Hall said. “That’s not  up to me. I trust our coaches, and they’re going to do what’s best for this team. I’ve just got to do right by my  team and make sure I’m prepared.”As soon as ...

Wild end not-so-special road trip with 4-3 loss at New Jersey

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:20 GMT

The Wild had a perfect opportunity to send their game with the New Jersey Devils into overtime on Sunday, drawing a high-sticking penalty on Eric Haula with 1 minute, 37 seconds remaining.Minnesota had pulled goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury almost a minute earlier, and the Wild sent six skaters against four New Jersey penalty killers with the game on the line.But Minnesota got only one shot on net, a quick slapshot from Kirill Kaprizov from the slot in the final seconds, and finished a three-game road trip with a 4-3 loss to New Jersey at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.With time ticking away with under a minute remaining, Wild players passed to one another repeatedly, as if hesitant to shoot with the two-man advantage.“We didn’t move, either,” head coach Dean Evason told reporters on the Bally North postgame show. “That’s what we’re disappointed with. We stood still and allowed them to collapse. … We just stood and tried to make plays in the area where they were standing.”Jake Middle...

Five Weeknight Dishes: Quick fall pastas

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:20 GMT

By Genevieve Ko, The New York TimesAlmost exactly a year ago, I wrote about how pasta was all I wanted for dinner. Maybe it’s the season — a little chill in the air, a lot of too much going on — that calls for tender noodles.Also, it’s only Tuesday, but are you tired? I am, and pasta is the easiest one-dish dinner for anyone feeling weary. If you start boiling a pot of water right after you walk in the door, you can eat in half an hour or less. Work vegetables and proteins into the dish, and you really don’t need anything else to complete the meal, whether it’s cheesy macaroni or soupy soba.But the real beauty of pasta is that it tastes so special, especially when it’s swirled with fall produce. There’s a real restaurant feel to that kind of dish, but it comes at a fraction of the cost when made at home. And the very thrill of that is enough to give me a soft second wind to pull noodles out of the pantry and start cooking.Pasta with Butternut Squash, Kale and Brown Butter. This Ali ...

Matthew Perry's cause of death still under investigation by county medical examiner

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:20 GMT

The cause of death for actor Matthew Perry, who was discovered unresponsive in his hot tub Saturday, has been deferred, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office announced on Sunday. Best known for his role on the sitcom “Friends,” the 54-year-old had reportedly returned home after a two-hour round of pickleball in the morning before sending his assistant on an errand, TMZ reported. When his assistant returned home, he discovered Perry unconscious.  LAPD received the emergency call around 4:10 p.m. and first responders made their way to the home in the 18000 block of Blue Sail Drive in the Pacific Palisades.  The circumstances surrounding the actor’s death remain unclear, although KTLA's Omar Lewis reports police said they do not believe foul play was involved. Tributes to the iconic sitcom star have been pouring in from fans, fellow actors and studio executives.  WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 10: Actor Matthew Perry arrives at CBS, CW And Showtime 2015 Sum...

What the 49ers are saying after losing to Bengals

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:20 GMT

The 49ers lost Sunday to the Bengals, 31-17, for their third consecutive defeat after opening the season 5-0.Brock Purdy threw two interceptions and lost a fumble, all in the second half as the 49ers sought to mount a comeback.Purdy finished 21-of-30 passing for 324 yards, one touchdown and those two interceptions. He was sacked twice, including that fumble on the final play of the 49ers’ last-gasp drive in the fourth quarter.The second-year quarterback led the 49ers with 57 yards on six rushes, as Christian McCaffrey ran 12 times for 54 yards and a touchdown in his 17th straight game to tie Lenny Moore’s NFL record from the 1960s.Joe Burrow was nearly perfect on the other side, completing 28-of-32 passes for 283 yards and three touchdowns, including 10 completions for 100 yards and a score to Ja’Marr Chase. East Bay native Joe Mixon led Cincinnati with 87 rushing yards and a touchdown on 16 carries.Kyle ShanahanOn the first interception:It was just supposed to be ...