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B.C. First Nation votes to take over child and family services for its residents

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:31:52 GMT

DUNCAN, B.C. — British Columbia’s largest First Nation has voted to take over authority of child and family services for its residents.Results of a vote held by the Cowichan Tribes show 83 per cent of the 416 citizens who cast ballots were in favour of the new law that would prioritize supports to keep children with their families or place them with relatives or in other Indigenous homes.Negotiator Robert Morales, who helped develop the new law, says the vote represents a significant step in the self-determination of the Cowichan people and the ability to decide what’s in the best interests of their children.The Cowichan Tribes, which has about 5,300 members and is based on Vancouver Island, have been negotiating for years with the federal and provincial governments on what the transition will look like.Morales says those negotiations are expected to wrap up by January and the Cowichan Tribes are hoping to take over by April 2024.He says there are about 100 children who ...

4 teens from North York and Richmond Hill dead after collision in Huntsville

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:31:52 GMT

Five people, including four teens from North York and Richmond Hill, are dead following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 60 near Huntsville.Provincial police say a westbound Mercedes SUV and an eastbound Ford SUV collided near Hidden Valley Road just after 11 p.m. Saturday night. Four teens – between the ages of 15 and 17 – were in the Mercedes. They were all pronounced dead at the scene.The driver of the Ford, a 42-year-old woman from Huntsville, was transported to a nearby hospital where she was later pronounced dead. The names of the dead have not been released pending notification of next of kin.

3 dead, 2 critically injured in downtown Winnipeg shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:31:52 GMT

Three people are dead and two others were injured after what police believe was a shooting in Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighbourhood early Sunday morning.The Winnipeg Police Service says officers were called to a multi-suite home on Langside Street and Sara Avenue shortly after 4 a.m. for the report of multiple injured people.Officers say they found five people with injuries “consistent with being shot.” Police say autopsies will provide more definitive information.A man and a woman were pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.Three others were taken to hospital in critical condition, including a man who later died of his injuries. A man and woman remain in hospital in critical condition.“Sadly we’ve dealt with a lot of very traumatic incidents in the past where individuals are fatally injured, and shootings. This one, there’s no question, stands out,” Winnipeg police Cst. Jason Michalyshen said at a news briefing outside WPS headquarters Sunday afternoon.Winni...

Officer shot during struggle with carjacking suspect in Bedford Park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:31:52 GMT

CHICAGO -- A police officer was shot during a struggle with an individual during an attempted carjacking incident after a vehicle was found crashed on the side of the road in Bedford Park Sunday morning, police said. Bedford Park police said that around 3:40 a.m., officers responded to a report of a car crash in the 6700 block of South Archer Road. Officers responded to the area and located an unoccupied car with heavy damage off the roadway.Police said the car was reported stolen in an aggravated carjacking. Video surveillance showed two individuals fleeing on foot after the crash. A short time later, two individuals were witnessed getting into a vehicle at a gas station near the 6800 block of South Archer Road.Officers attempted to conduct an investigatory stop and one of the subjects was not complying with the officer. A struggle ensued and the individual fired shots at the Bedford Park officer.The officer was struck several times and transported to Loyola University Medical Cent...

Sunday Forecast: Decreasing clouds & cold

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:31:52 GMT

Sunday: Winter Weather Advisory until 2p. Snow at times, tapering off in the early PM. Accumulations 1-3" Snowiest in NW Chicagoland. SW 5-10 mph. High mid 30sSunday Night: Decreasing clouds & cold. WNW 5-10 mph. Lows in the lower 20s, teens in the suburbs.Monday: Mostly sunny, breezy & very cold. Wind chills in the upper teens. NW 10-20 mph. High near 30. Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's Forecast (wgntv.com)Extended outlook calls for a cold Tuesday with mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower 30s. A few more clouds on Wednesday and highs get into the mid to upper 30s. Thursday back into the 40s with a mix of sun with clouds. Mid 40s on Friday with mostly cloudy skies and a chance of some rain showers. Saturday also looks mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 40s. 

3 Palestinian students shot near University of Vermont campus

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:31:52 GMT

Three young Palestinian men were shot and injured — one seriously — near the University of Vermont, police said Sunday. Authorities said the attack may have been a hate crime.The shootings occurred at about 6:25 p.m. Saturday near the UVM campus while they were attending Thanksgiving holiday gathering, according to Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad. He said police are searching for the shooter.Two of the men are in stable condition and the other suffered “much more serious injuries,” Murad said in a news release Sunday. The three, all age 20, were visiting the home of one of the victim's relatives and were walking when they were confronted by a white man with a handgun.“Without speaking, he discharged at least four rounds from the pistol and is believed to have fled,” Murad said in a news release. “All three victims were struck, two in their torsos and one in the lower extremities.”Murad said all three men are of Palestinian descent. Two are U.S. citizens and one is a legal resident...

Mom arrested at mall after 9-year-old daughter found dead in California home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:31:52 GMT

WESTMINSTER, Calif. (KTLA) -- Police in Southern California have arrested the mother of a 9-year-old girl who was found dead inside her home.Officers responded to calls for a welfare check at a home in Westminster, about 32 miles south of Los Angeles, around 12:04 p.m. Friday. A concerned family member had contacted officers to conduct the welfare check, according to the Westminster Police Department. Ex-officer Derek Chauvin expected to survive prison stabbing: officials The officers eventually forced their way into the home and discovered a young girl with “obvious signs of trauma,” police said. There was no one else inside the residence at the time. Investigators later identified the girl's mother, 32-year-old Khadiyjah Pendergraph, as a person of interest in her murder.Pendergraph was located at a shopping center in Aliso Viejo where she was taken into custody. She was booked at the Orange County Jail on murder charges.The police department said there are no more suspects at t...

Detroit hands Wild seventh straight loss

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:31:52 GMT

Although the calendar has yet to turn to December, the Minnesota Wild’s season seems to be slipping away.David Perron scored two power play goals, and Alex Ryan stopped 37 of 38 shots as the Red Wings handed the Wild a 4-1 loss Sunday at Little Caesar’s Arena, Minnesota’s seventh straight loss. That’s one loss shy of the franchise record, set in January and February of 2016.Joel Eriksson Ek scored a power play goal, and Filip Gustavsson stopped 19 of 22 shots for the Wild, who haven’t won a game in three weeks. Their last victory was 4-2 over the Islanders in New York on Nov. 7.Minnesota (5-10-4) is 14 points behind first-place Colorado in the Central Division and seven points back in the race for the Western Conference’s eighth and final playoff spot.As has been the case for most of the season, the Wild came out flat, giving the Red Wings three first-period power plays. Alex Gologoski, playing in his first game since Oct. 14, was called for slashing just 3 minutes, 9 se...

Afton Alps opening for season on Wednesday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:31:52 GMT

The Afton Alps ski resort said it is making “snow magic” to open its ski season at 3:30 p.m Wednesday.The Hastings facility said the last day to purchase its special Epic Pass is Dec. 3.Afton Alps is marking its 60th anniversary, “which makes this opening even more special,” said general manager Trevor Maring.“Snowmaking is our priority,” he said. “We will make snow at every opportunity to expand terrain this early season and aim to open the Meadows and Highlands as quickly as possible, weather and conditions permitting.”For more information, visit AftonAlps.com.Related ArticlesNews | Skywatch: Your guide to buying a telescope for holiday giving News | Minneapolis fitness instructor Leslie Fhima makes it to ‘The Golden Bachelor’ finale News | Holiday movie preview: Sweet symphony of Oscar hopefuls, family fare News | Small Business Saturday: Why and where to support local...

Bears at Vikings picks: This likely to be closer than you expect

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:31:52 GMT

Pioneer Press reporters who cover the Vikings forecast Monday’s game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium:DANE MIZUTANIVikings 24, Bears 23This game is going to be closer than we expect. In the end, though, the Vikings take care of business heading into their bye week.JOHN SHIPLEYBears 30, Vikings 28We’re about to find out whether this midseason Josh Dobbs streak is a renaissance or a mirage. Right now, it feels like a mirage.CHARLEY WALTERSVikings 27, Bears 21Bears are still rebuilding with QB Justin Fields. Vikings, rescued by QB Josh Dobbs, are still the better team.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 12: Last-minute moves Minnesota Vikings | Vikings list star receiver Justin Jefferson as questionable once again Minnesota Vikings | Alexander Mattison or Ty Chandler: Will the Vikings make a change at running back? Minnesota Vikings | Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs...