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Willowdale housing project given go-ahead after tribunal dismisses neighbourhood concerns

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:51 GMT

The City of Toronto can now move ahead with building supportive housing in Willowdale after residents who fought against the project were overruled.The narrow swath of green space on Cummer Avenue east of Yonge Street became a flashpoint in the debate over where to build housing for Toronto’s unhoused. Neighbours raised concerns to the Ontario Land Tribunal about City Council’s decision to permit dozens of modular homes next to a public housing facility for seniors. On January 2, the tribunal dismissed the appeal saying the city’s proposal “represents good planning and is in the public interest.”“I think people are very disturbed and very concerned,” said Eric Gillespie, the lawyer who represented the Bayview Cummer Neighbourhood Association, LiVante Holdings (Cummer) Inc., and Voices of Willowdale Inc. which opposed the project, saying the site is not a good fit.“It’s not a case of having any opposition to the people coming, it’s just trying to respect the r...

New Mexico considers setback requirements for oil wells near schools and day care centers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:51 GMT

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A bill to ban oil and gas production within a mile (1.6 kilometers) of schools and day care centers across New Mexico is among the first published proposals as the state Legislature prepares for a 30-day session that could bring an overhaul to fundamental oil and gas regulations.Regulators in the No. 2 U.S. state for oil production are considering reforms including setback requirements aimed at protecting children from pollution, amid pressure from environmental groups and other advocates to bolster pollution controls and fulfill constitutional obligations to regulate the industry.Published Wednesday, a bill introduced by Democratic state Rep. Debra Sariñana of Albuquerque would halt approval of new drilling permits within a mile of school facilities starting in July of this year. It also would halt most oil and natural gas operations in those zones by 2028.Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham directed the state Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Departme...

Montez Sweat, Jaylon Johnson named to Pro Bowl

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:51 GMT

CHICAGO — Two Chicago Bears made the NFC Pro Bowl roster, and their selection should come as no surprise to Chicago Bears fans.Defensive end Montez Sweat and cornerback Jaylon Johnson were both named to the pro bowl, and the Bears commemorated the moment Wednesday with a surprise announcement during game planning at Halas Hall.Sweat has 12.5 sacks (T-10th in the NFL) and 3 forced fumbles on the season heading into week 18. Also notable among his achievements this year, Sweat leads two different teams in sacks on the season (Washington Commanders and Chicago), despite not having played for the Commanders since week 9. Firefighters put out large fire at the home of Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill Johnson has 31 tackles, 10 passes defended and 4 interceptions — including a pick six against the Las Vegas Raiders. According to Pro Football Focus, Johnson is also their highest rated defender at the cornerback position this year, both in overall defensive grade and coverage grade too...

Construction underway on new migrant intake center downtown

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:51 GMT

CHICAGO —  The State of Illinois is working on a new migrant intake center downtown amid a surge of asylum seekers.  As caseworkers process new arrivals, utilizing warming buses at the city's bus landing zone, construction has begun on a new heated tent complex at the site, according to officials with the state. The newly configured intake center will include six heated tents and a goal of combining city and state intake operations for a quicker coordination when it comes to newly arrived migrants.Trucks and construction crews were on site Wednesday near S. Des Plaines and Polk, where workers unloaded and prepared to erect the heated tents. SEE ALSO: Several Chicago suburbs discuss ongoing issues associated with migrant arrivalsState officials said the new intake center will connect migrants to essential services and help new arrivals with sponsors or making their way to an alternative final destination. It will open in the next few weeks. “We will continue to ensure that they are m...

'He gave him a nip': Family dog saves teen from Florida house fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:51 GMT

SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. (WFLA) - A Florida family's pet saved a teen from a house fire on New Year's Eve while his mother was out of town. Single mom Nicole Evans is thankful her loyal dog, Macho, helped her son escape the fire that destroyed their home in Safety Harbor, located about 20 miles west of Tampa.Evans said she got the call that her house was in flames on Sunday. The dog realized something wasn't right and woke up her teenage son, Griffin, to alert him about the fire."He just kept going at him and then he just gave him a nip, a couple of them, and (woke) him up," Evans said. "It was probably the worst experience of my life to not be with the person you love the most while something's happening to them that you can't do something about." Homeowner says he killed intruder with suspect’s gun in Indianapolis Evans has lived in Safety Harbor for two decades. While she may be starting the new year without a home, it is not without support.“I have neighbors and friends in this com...

Volunteers needed for Warren County ethics board

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:51 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Warren County Board of Ethics is looking for volunteers. The Warren County Board of Supervisors is looking for people to join the seven-person panel.The group will meet at least twice a year to review complaints that are referred to the board. They will also make recommendations in regard to the Code of Ethics for elected and non-elected officials in the county government. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! It is a volunteer, two-term position. Ethics board members may not be an official, officer or committee person of a political party. Those selected will serve terms in 2024 and 2025.Applications must be submitted by January 15. Those who are interested in serving on the ethics board should email their interest and qualifications to the Warren County Administrator’s Office at [email protected].  

Man arrested, woman found safe in alleged kidnapping in Aurora

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:51 GMT

A 47-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted a woman and kidnapped her, according to the Aurora Police Department.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Police officers are charged with crimes, but are juries convicting? Crime and Public Safety | Multiple overnight shootings ring in Denver metro area’s New Year Crime and Public Safety | 2 pedestrians killed, 3 others injured in 5 Denver metro area crashes this weekend Crime and Public Safety | Woman hit, killed by driver in Aurora Crime and Public Safety | Aurora police searching for driver in fatal Christmas hit-and-run Middell Harper was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and second-degree assault, Aurora police said Wednesday. The woman he allegedly kidnapped was found safe.The Aurora Police Department issued an alert on social media Tuesday about a possible assault and kidnapping that occurred Friday when a witness reported a...

4 Rams, 2 Chargers named to 2024 NFL Pro Bowl

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:51 GMT

The 2024 NFL Pro Bowl rosters were announced Wednesday and L.A.'s two teams are both represented.The Los Angeles Rams will have four representatives in the 2024 Pro Bowl games, including a future first ballot hall-of-famer and two newcomers.Defensive lineman Aaron Donald was selected to his 10th consecutive Pro Bowl, extending his streak of earning the honor every single year of his career since entering the league in 2014. Donald has notched 53 total tackles and eight sacks in 16 games this season. His eight sacks are second-most on the team.Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford and Aaron Donald celebrate after the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers on Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (Associated Press)Quarterback Matthew Stafford was named a Pro Bowler for only the second time in his career and his first as a member of the Rams. He's completed 62.6 percent of his passes for 3,965 yards with 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 15 starts. Stafford was previously...

Gavin Newsom's Prop. 1 aims to tackle growing homelessness, mental health crisis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:51 GMT

Governor Gavin Newsom is promoting a $6 billion measure to tackle the growing homelessness and mental health crisis in California. Proposition 1 will include modernizing the Mental Health Services Act and Assembly Bill 531, along with a $6.38 billion bond to build new mental health housing and substance abuse treatment centers across California."We can't continue to do what we've done,” Newsom said at a Wednesday conference. “You'll get what we've got."The campaign was launched alongside state law enforcement, first responders and lawmakers. "People are willing to come off the street, but you have to address why they are unhoused to begin with,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.The proposition would allocate money to hiring more mental health professionals and provide funding to build more than 11,150 new behavioral health beds and housing and 26,700 outpatient treatment slots, filling “critical needs across the state for homeless Californians with severe behavioral health iss...

Arrest made in string of Morgan Hill arsons

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:51:51 GMT

MORGAN HILL – Police on Monday arrested a 29-year-old Morgan Hill man on suspicion of intentionally setting four fires along Monterey Road on Christmas night.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | SJ councilmember granted restraining order against owner of popular IG page Crime and Public Safety | Vandals target cars in Campbell Crime and Public Safety | Lowriders, as well as those with expired registration tags, get a break — 2024 rings in new California traffic laws Crime and Public Safety | San Jose: Man dead after suffering gunshot wound Crime and Public Safety | Suspect arrested in Saratoga hate crime The man was booked into Santa Clara County jail on arson charges, according to the Morgan Hill Police Department.The first fire was reported around 7:15 p.m. on Dec. 25 at the Safeway gas station at 100 Tennant Ave., police said. Officers arrived to find two garbage cans on fire. They hit the fuel p...