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A look at police officers recently killed on the job across Canada

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

Edmonton police say two patrol officers have been killed while responding to a call. Six other police officers have been killed in Canada since September 2022. Here’s a look at their cases and who they were:Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala, 28The Ontario Provincial Police has said Pierzchala was responding to a call for a vehicle in a ditch west of Hagersville, Ont., on Dec. 27 and was fatally shot in an ambush when he got there.Pierzchala had been with force for about a year and had been notified that he had passed his 10-month probation period hours before he died.He was previously a special constable at Queen’s Park who, as a boy, dreamed of joining the police ranks.His colleagues have remembered him as a wonderful officer with “the biggest heart of gold you could ever imagine.”Two people have been charged with first-degree murder in his death.Const. Shaelyn Yang, 31Yang was killed after being stabbed in Burnaby, B.C., on Oct. 18 while trying to issue an evictio...

Six missing after blaze destroyed Old Montreal building, fire officials say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

Montreal fire officials now say at least six people are missing after a blaze destroyed a building in the city’s historic district Thursday.Investigators initially said one person was believed to be missing in the fire that also injured another nine people.“The information confirmed in the last few hours, from various sources, allows us to believe that there may be victims inside the debris,” Montreal fire operations chief Martin Guilbault said Saturday.The cause of the fire remains unknown, and Guilbault told reporters that the investigation is being led by the Montreal police arson squad.Fire officials said two of the nine injured people suffered serious burns and remain in hospital.During the evacuation, six people had to be rescued from the three-storey building by ladder.On Saturday, firefighters were still unable to enter the building that housed an architectural firm and residences.“At this time, it is not possible to conduct a safe search in the build...

1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting during Miami Beach spring break

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Gunfire erupted in an area of Miami Beach crowded with people on spring break, killing one person, wounding another and sending dozens scrambling for safety, police said.Two males were shot Friday night, and one person was detained at the scene, the Miami Beach Police Department tweeted. It wasn’t clear if the person being held was the shooter. Police also said three guns were recovered.The shooting happened on South Beach’s Ocean Drive, which is closed to vehicle traffic along its busiest stretch as hundreds of people gather to celebrate spring break. One of the victims died at a hospital and the second person was listed in critical condition, police said. Their identities were not immediately released.Dozens of people scrambled to get away from the gunfire, authorities said. Several blocks in the area were cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape.No other information was immediately available.The shooting is the second in as many years during ...

Egg prices finally fell in February, but will they stay that way?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — After months of inflation, eggs suddenly became a bit cheaper — but don't expect them to stay that way.The cost of eggs in the U.S. has been on a precipitous rise since last fall, but inflation data show that the average price tumbled by 7% in February. Suddenly, the average price of a dozen large, white, Grade A eggs fell from $4.82 in January to $4.21 in February."Part of that is because we're past the peak demand period," said Rodney Holcomb, an agricultural economics professor at Oklahoma State University. 32-hour workweek bill reintroduced in Congress: Will it pass? Holcomb was referring to the traditional high season toward the end of the year when holiday-related cooking causes a spike in demand. For months, supply has been even more strained by avian flu, which led to the slaughter of more than 58 million birds in an effort to contain the virus, according to the Associated Press."You've got a short supply — in large part due to avian flu and the impact it had ...

'Elk fever': Poacher gives strange excuse for killing elk, wounding additional animals in Oregon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) says a 66-year-old man who shot a herd of elk in Tillamook County blamed the shooting on "elk fever" when turning himself in to the police.ODFW reported the shooting on Thursday afternoon, though the incident took place months prior in January. The department said the perpetrator killed one elk and severely injured at least three others while illegally shooting at the herd from the road.Oregon wildlife officials say the man had his gun pointed toward a highway, as well. Hold off on shenanigans this St. Patrick’s Day, Portland police say On the day of the shooting, OSP Fish & Wildlife Troopers responded to a call from a tip hotline, finding three wounded elk. They later reported that one cow elk was put down due to injuries, and a fourth elk had already been tagged by the perpetrator.The next day, wildlife officials say that one of the remaining elk likely drowned after running into the Nehalem River. The...

What's the most popular last name in your state?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Think you have a popular last name? A new study found most Americans have one of six surnames, almost regardless of where they live. In the study, Ancestry.com reviewed phone book listings from across the country to determine the three most popular last names in each state. The company found Smith is far and away the most common.In fact, Smith only failed to land among the top three surnames in just five states: California, Hawaii, Minnesota, New Mexico and North Dakota. Shop at Ikea? You may be entitled to part of a $24M class action settlement Smith was an occupational name, meaning a worker who specialized in metal like a blacksmith or farrier, per its English and Scottish roots, Ancestry explains. As of 2004, the average lifespan of people with the last name Smith was 73 years old, compared to the national average of 74.Other popular surnames included Johnson, Miller, Jones, Williams and Anderson. Regionally, Ancestry found a handful of differences. For...

Billboard to refund ticketholders for rained-out SXSW concert

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After rainy weather canceled Billboard's concert at South by Southwest on Thursday, the music company announced ticket buyers would be refunded. The March 16 concert was supposed to be the first night of Billboard's The State at SXSW series, which continued Friday night and will end Saturday. The events are held outdoors at the Moody Amphitheater. PREVIOUS: SXSW and Rodeo Austin prepare for weather "All tickets purchased for this concert through the Moody Amphitheater box office or Ticketmaster will be refunded," Billboard said Friday on Twitter. Billboard added that original ticket purchasers will get more information and refunds from Ticketmaster. Performers on March 16 were to include Lil Yachty, Lola Brooke and Armani White. SXSW organizers moved other Thursday outdoor events, including the community concerts near Lady Bird Lake, indoors to the Austin Convention Center. The Billboard concert series ends Saturday with electronic music from Kx5 (Kaskade and dead...

Gophers hire Dawn Plitzuweit as next women’s basketball coach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

Just more than two weeks after Lindsay Whalen stepped down as basketball coach at her alma mater, Minnesota has hired her successor, Dawn Plitzuweit, who led South Dakota to the NCAA Sweet 16 in 2022.The university and Plitzuweit have agreed to a six-year contract pending Board of Regents approval and the completion of a background check. A native of West Bend, Wis., she will be introduced at a news conference scheduled for Monday afternoon.“I am extremely excited,” Plitzuweit said in a statement.Plitzuweit became West Virginia’s head coach this season and led the Mountaineers to 19 victories and an NCAA tournament berth. Her team lost a first-round NCAA tournament game to Arizona, 75-62, on Friday.She was a head coach at Grand Valley State (2002-07), Northern Kentucky (2012-16), South Dakota (2016-22) and for one season at West Virginia (19-12). Plitzuweit also was Michigan’s associate head coach from 2007-12 and served as an assistant at Wisconsin (1997-98).“This is a homecoming o...

Flower and Garden Expo blooms in Capital Region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Very soon, the Capital Region Flower and Garden Expo will usher in the new season. The 34th annual spring showcase will be held at Hudson Valley Community College from Friday, March 24 to Sunday, March 26. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Featuring over 60,000 square feet of themed florals, landscaped gardens, shopping, and seminars, the local tradition's 2023 them is "Roots." Event manager Pennie Gonzalez said, “We are going back to our roots by filling the lower-level arena with flower and garden displays. We are growing new roots by adding food trucks with breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings. Our roots are anchored and continue to support Wildwood."Indeed, a portion of each ticket sold at the Capital Region Flower and Garden Expo will benefit Wildwood Programs, which helps people with autism and developmental disabilities. Tickets are $15 at the door, but kids under 10 are free with a paid adult. ...

Jerry Seinfeld to perform two shows at RBTL's Auditorium Theatre

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is coming to Rochester for a two-show event at RBTL's Auditorium Theatre stage. Seinfeld will perform both shows on June 2 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to a release from the RBTL, Seinfeld will perform his newest stand-up routine. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 24 at 10 a.m., and will be available for purchase on Ticketmaster, as well as the Auditorium Box Office. RBTL says tickets will start at $55.Jerry Seinfeld's show with Larry David, "Seinfeld," ran on NBC for nine seasons and won multiple Emmy, Golden Globes, and People's Choice awards. His latest Emmy nominated Netflix performs include "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee," and "23 Hours to Kill."