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Trial of man charged in deaths of London, Ont., Muslim family members to start Tuesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:49 GMT

The trial of a man facing terror-related murder charges in the deaths of four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., in 2021 is set to start on Tuesday.Jury selection will begin for the trial of Nathaniel Veltman who is accused of deliberately hitting the Afzaal family members with his truck as they were out for a walk on the evening of June 6, 2021.Superior Court Justice Renee Pomerance ruled last year that a change of venue is warranted in the case, moving the trial from London to Windsor, Ont.The reasons for that decision, as well as the evidence and arguments presented in court, cannot be disclosed due to a publication ban.Salman Afzaal, 46, his 44-year-old wife Madiha Salman, their 15-year-old daughter Yumnah and her 74-year-old grandmother, Talat Afzaal, were killed in the attack. The couple’s nine-year-old son was also seriously hurt but survived.RELATED: Terror murder case for deaths of Ontario Muslim family to go straight to trialVeltman, who was 20 at the time o...

Pets on a millennial budget: Love comes at a cost

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:49 GMT

When it comes to advising younger clients who are looking to welcome a new fur baby into their family, certified financial planner and cat owner Cindy Marques has one overarching philosophy — “put yourself first.”Though affording a pet is certainly possible for young Canadians with the right financial mindset, Marques said she too often sees clients with rocky finances inclined to adopt or purchase a pet, potentially digging them deeper into a financial hole.“A lot of what I do, ultimately, with clients is heavily rooted in cash flow planning,” said Marques, who is also the director of education and financial planning at Open Access Limited.“At the end of the day, you have to get practical and start to think about whether adding a dependent to your cash flow is possible to sustain.”This was something Jordyn Preston — a third-year political science and philosophy major at Carleton University — was well aware of when she set her sights on a dachshund puppy this year.Growing up with do...

Tim Hortons launches new online store selling apparel with retro feel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:49 GMT

TORONTO — Tim Hortons has launched an online store selling a new line of clothing.The Toronto-based fast-food chain says its new TimShop.ca stocks a range of sweaters, T-shirts and joggers with a retro feel.The limited-edition clothing includes neutral loungewear bearing vintage Tim Hortons logos, novelty crewnecks in bright pink and electric blue and even Timbits-inspired outfits.Tim Hortons says the store will sell additional merchandise come National Coffee Day later this month.The online store also stocks Nespresso capsules, ground coffee and tea K-cups.The store comes after Tim Hortons teamed up with pop star Justin Bieber on a line of tote bags, beanie hats and fanny packs in 2021. “There are so many Canadians from coast to coast to coast who have told us they would love to see more apparel from us that celebrate the nostalgic look of Tim Hortons and a more modern reflection of the brand today,” said Markus Sturm, the company’s senior vice-president of consum...

Body of teen boy recovered near East Chicago beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:49 GMT

EAST CHICAGO, Ind. — A 14-year-old boy's body was recovered following a search near an East Chicago beach on Monday.At around 4:20 p.m., authorities were dispatched to Lake Michigan, near Jeorse Park, on the report of a missing juvenile in the water.A 14-year-old boy was rescued by the East Chicago Fire Department, but later died at the hospital.Witnesses told authorities a group of juveniles were jumping off the breakwall after being advised not to by marina staff, police said. Man dead, woman critical after being pulled from Lake Michigan The boy began to struggle in the water after jumping off the wall, the DNR said.His identity is not available at this time.

CDC warns doctors to be on lookout for deadly flesh-eating bacteria

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:49 GMT

(The Hill) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning doctors to be on the lookout for deadly flesh-eating bacteria that may be in waters of the Gulf of Mexico and East Coast.The bacteria is known as Vibrio vulnificus or V. vulnificus. The CDC issued the health advisory last week to urge healthcare providers to consider it as the possible cause of infected wounds from people who have been in coastal waters. COVID-19 raises anxiety at start of new school year The advisory said that the bacteria naturally live in coastal waters and that V. vulnificus is primarily transmitted through open-wound contact. It also has been transmitted in 10 percent of cases through eating raw or undercooked shellfish.“V. vulnificus wound infections have a short incubation period and are characterized by necrotizing skin and soft tissue infection, with or without hemorrhagic bullae,” the CDC warned. “Many people with V. vulnificus wound infection require intensive car...

Video: Michigan officer saves toddler during traffic stop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:49 GMT

(NewsNation) — A police officer in Michigan is being called a hero after saving the life of an 18-month-old toddler during a traffic stop.Warren police officer Brenden Fraser was performing distracted driving enforcement duties Friday when he spotted a Chevy Camaro speeding by him. As Fraser pulled over the car, he noticed that the driver was waving his arms in an attempt to flag him down.“It just happened to catch my eye the way he was driving down 12 Mile,” Fraser said during an interview on “Elizabeth Vargas Reports.” “Once I got up to the car, it made sense he was driving towards the hospital, so his speed was definitely much greater than the rest of the cars.”As Fraser approached the car, the driver frantically explained that his 18-month-old nephew was not breathing. The Warren Police Department said the child was turning blue and his eyes were rolling to the back of his head.“Officer Fraser remained calm and immediately took charge of the situation,” Warren Police Commissione...

14-year-old hospitalized after being rescued near East Chicago beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:49 GMT

UPDATE: The boy died, authorities said.Orginial story: EAST CHICAGO, Ind. — A teen was hospitalized after they were pulled from Lake Michigan in Northwest Indiana on Monday evening, police say.According to East Chicago Police, the teen was unconscious when they were rescued by crews from the East Chicago Fire Department.  ‘It seemed to be the only choice’: Suspect allegedly leaves note inside victim’s car after violent attack The victim was seen on a stretcher after fire department personnel performed CPR.Currently, it is unclear which area of the lake the rescue took place. Authorities have not identified the individual involved or provided updates on their condition. This is a developing story, stay with WGN News for the latest updates. 

LIVE: Ken Paxton impeachment trial starts in Texas Senate

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The impeachment trial for suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton began Tuesday morning at the State Capitol. Proceedings started at 9 a.m. in the Senate chamber.KXAN is streaming the proceedings in this story.Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will be the presiding officer of the trial, functioning as a judge. Senators will serve as jurors. Proceedings will begin with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas administering oaths to Patrick and others involved in the process.KXAN's Monica Madden is at the trial Tuesday. View her live coverage below:Tweets by themonicamadden The Texas House adopted 20 articles of impeachment against Paxton. The Senate will consider 16 of those articles in the trial.The first task for the court will be to rule on pretrial motions. Paxton’s attorneys have requested the Senate dismiss all of the articles of impeachment. Patrick can defer a decision on that motion until after evidence is presented, or he can allow senators to vote on whether to di...

Have recent weather extremes impacted Texas citrus production?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After a devastating freeze in 2021, Texas citrus growers are sharing some surprising news with this year's harvest -- optimism. Two years ago, the historic winter storm that crippled the state was said to have killed or damaged approximately 10% of citrus trees, or 24,000 acres. Fast forward to this year, experts say surviving trees are showing good results.Meteorologist Kristen Currie spoke with Dr. Juan Anciso, a professor with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, to see how recent weather extremes, like the 2021 freeze and ongoing drought, have impacted Texas citrus production.Below is a transcript of their conversation. Edits have been made for clarity.Kristen Currie, KXAN News: We have some good news when it comes to Texas citrus production in this upcoming harvest. Joining me today is Dr. Juan Anciso with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Dr. Anciso, talk to me a little bit about what happened in the past with the winter storm and maybe some of damage it did to o...

Rough water on Wisconsin lake a factor in drownings of two Blaine teens

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:49 GMT

Strong winds and rough water are thought to have contributed to the Friday drownings of two Blaine teens in western Wisconsin, the Burnett County Sheriff’s Office said.Just after 5 p.m. Friday, Burnett County Dispatch received multiple 911 calls about two missing swimmers on Lipsett Lake in Rusk Township. Responding agencies used air and water drones, underwater radar, boats and divers.Grace Rhine and Kyree Shaw, both 18, were found in 15-20 feet of water. Life-saving measures were unsuccessful and both were pronounced dead at the scene. A third person was hospitalized and later released.“There was a strong wind and choppy waters which is believed to have contributed to the drownings,” the sheriff’s office said in a Monday statement. “Our hearts go out to the friends and family of Kyree and Grace.”Shaw graduated in June from Spring Lake Park High School, where he played football and basketball. Rhine graduated from Blaine High School in June.“Kyree’s charming nature won the hearts o...