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Still Paying for Adobe Acrobat? Try This Instead.In a mishap that could have unfolded to be deadly, an overcrowded stage collapsed during the swearing-in ceremony of Tummala Rajaswamy as the new Kakinada Urban Development Authority (KUDA) chairman in Kakinada on Sunday, December 15. Former minister and senior Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, TDP MLA Chinna Rajappa and Jana Sena Party MLA Pantham Nanaji, Jana Sena Party’s MLC Hariprasad and several others were present on the stage. They sustained minor injuries. The stage was overcrowded with party followers during the time of the collapse, which led to the leaders falling on the ground, creating panic. Videos emerged online show the overcrowded stage, moments before the mishap and the fallen leaders being reduced from the ground by the party activists. #AndhraPradesh : Lucky escape for Senior #TDP leaders and MLAs, when the over crowded #StageCollapsed in #Kakinada . Ex-Minister and Senior TDP leader Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, two TDP MLAs Chinna Rajappa and Pantham Nanaji and Several TDP leaders were escaped with minor... pic.twitter.com/bJ2m1Hc8FO

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A proposed deal that would see three tobacco giants pay out billions to provinces and territories, as well as smokers across Canada, has been approved by the companies' creditors, a lawyer representing some of the creditors said Thursday, calling it an important milestone in a lengthy legal saga. The proposed $32.5-billion global settlement between the companies — JTI-Macdonald Corp., Rothmans, Benson & Hedges and Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. — and their creditors was announced in October after more than five years of negotiations. Representatives for the creditors, which include provincial governments seeking to recover smoking-related health-care costs as well as plaintiffs in two Quebec class-action lawsuits, voted on the plan in a virtual meeting Thursday afternoon. André Lespérance, who represents plaintiffs in one of the Quebec lawsuits, said creditors overwhelmingly supported the proposal. "We're not surprised, but we're glad the creditors are united right now to see this plan approved," he said in French. Before the plan can be implemented, it must obtain the approval of the court. A hearing has been scheduled for the end of January, and Lespérance said he's optimistic the proposed deal will clear that hurdle as well. "I think we're really close to the end," he said. Dominique Claveau, executive director of the Quebec Council on Tobacco and Health, which is part of the lawsuit, said they look forward to having the court "bring this long-fought battle for justice and truth to its conclusion." At least one of the companies has said it opposes the plan in its current form. The proposed deal includes $24 billion for provinces and territories, $4 billion for tens of thousands of Quebec smokers and their heirs, and more than $2.5 billion for smokers in other provinces and territories. It also includes more than $1 billion for a foundation to help those affected by tobacco-related diseases. The Canadian Cancer Society, which is a social stakeholder in the case, said Thursday it hopes the proposal will be amended before it's approved by the court. Rob Cunningham, the organization's lawyer, said the plan should include smoking-reduction measures and the release of confidential industry documents, similar to what was achieved in the United States decades ago. "There's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to better control the tobacco industry and to reduce tobacco use. We're never going to get this chance again," he said. The foundation funded through the proposed deal should also have its mandate expanded to include prevention of tobacco-related disease and public awareness efforts to help people quit smoking, said Manuel Arango, vice-president of policy and advocacy for Heart & Stroke. "We already have a lot of studies and a lot of knowledge about the treatment of tobacco-related disease," he said. "So it's really about looking forward and helping prevent tobacco-related disease in the future." The proposal is the culmination of a corporate restructuring process set off by a decades-long legal battle over the health effects of smoking. In 2015, a Quebec court ordered the three companies to pay about $15 billion in two class-action lawsuits involving smokers in the province who took up the habit between 1950 and 1998 and either fell ill or were addicted, or their heirs. Four years later, the landmark ruling was upheld by the province's Appeal Court. The companies then sought creditor protection in Ontario in order to negotiate a global settlement with their creditors. All of the legal proceedings against them were put on hold during the talks. That order has now been extended until Jan. 31, 2025. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 12, 2024. Paola Loriggio, The Canadian Press

1. Some Squishmallows scented slime because it's a perfect combo of their two favorite obsessions — Squishmallows and slime, of course! Reviewers are loving how stretchy this fluffy stuff is, *and* they say it's not sticky! They come with glitter, and a cutie lil' charm, and reviewers say they smell *divine*. So good you'll wanna grab an extra one for yourself. Promising reviews: "Perfect stocking stuffer. My daughter is going to love this. Bright color and Squishmallow-themed." — CraftyMom "I have loved slime since I was a child and my 4-year-old has followed in my footsteps. I am always on the lookout for great slime and omg, I have found it. I would say it’s the best cloud slime I have ever experienced. Literally like pizza dough or a thick cake batter that smells divine. Not sticky, it’s just heaven sent. My daughter flipped out over this slime, as did I. Get one, you will not be disappointed. The sparkly mix-ins you get are also great. Amazeballs!!!!" — Chelsea Reith Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in four scents/characters and in a four-pack). 2. A pack of 10 slingshot chickens so they can have EPIC slingshot battles. Fling them onto the ceiling and just let them eventually fall off and startle people, in a silly way, ofc! Promising reviews: "Great stocking stuffer or fun little gift. These slingshot chickens are so fun and my kids think they are the most hilarious things on earth . They fling them so they get stuck on the ceiling and then watch until the chickens drop down. It definitely provides hours of entertainment !" — Nichole G "Perfect stocking stuffer." — carolsioux Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in six colors and in 30-packs). 3. A pack of 50 Pokemon cards since your child is suddenly obsessed with tryna catch 'em all. If every conversation at the dinner table includes Charizard, Pikachu, and Jigglypuff, they'll obsesssssss over this little gift. Promising reviews: " My kids are always pleased with these . I’ve bought them a few times. They make a perfect stocking stuffer." — Samantha H. "So cheap and affordable, great quality, no dents, no wear and tear, nothing. Perfect, brand-new cards wrapped in sealed packaging. You absolutely get a variety and you never know what you’re going to get. Works great as a gift, a stocking stuffer, or if you’re a collector yourself." — Crystal Joubert Get a 50-pack from Amazon for $5.99 . 4. A two-pack of TikTok popular Mini Brands mystery balls that all the kids are totally loving right now. It's got five mystery compartments that open up to reveal mini versions of your fave brands like Kellogg's, Sunny D, Pringles, and more! Promising review: ""Perfect stocking stuffer. These were so adorable and accurate. We got a variety of different miniature food products. I bought four of these and had no duplicates. You get a list of all the different collections and products with every ball. My kids loved them and I even wanted one for myself!" — Marisa Get a pack of two from Amazon for $17.98 (available in two styles). 5. A Roblox gift card because you can hardly pull your kiddo away from this dang game. Redeem it online, and they'll be glued to the game all winter break long. Promising review: "Perfect stocking stuffer. This was for my 12-year-old grandson who is all about Roblox. I got him this gift card and he was very happy until he redeemed it. At that point, he went from happy to ESTATIC!!! A $50 Roblox gift card redeems for over 4000 robux! Thank you Roblox!" — Donna Get it from Amazon for $50 (available in other money amounts). 6. A six-piece set of clip-in hair tinsel so your little one can have those trendy sparkly locks that are literally so freakin' cute. The tinsel is heat-resistant and it'll be *way* easier to put these in your mini's hair than the strands. ✨Fairy hair for the win ✨. Promising review: "Perfect stocking stuffer!!! My daughter couldn’t stop changing her hairstyle after opening this present! Holding up well, and the colors are so pretty!" — Eryn Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in nine colors). 7. A screaming goat figure your kiddo will be pressing ALL 👏 DAY 👏 LONG. The only sounds of winter break will be screaming goats and laughing kiddos. Who wouldn't love this? He also comes with a little book of equally delightful goat facts. Pstt! If you'd like one that's a bit more festive, you can grab this screaming goat wearing a Christmas sweater ! Promising reviews: "My daughter's favorite part in the new Grinch cartoon (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch) is when the screaming goat is there. She will fall down laughing so hard. I purchased this to put into her stocking. She is 3 and absolutely loves it. Everyone couldn't resist pushing it to make it scream. Also the book about screaming goats is fantastic and educational!" — Tara A Pittman "My son was watching screaming goat videos so I decided this was a perfect stocking stuffer. The screaming goat definitely lives up to the hype. " — Kattosha Get it from Amazon for $8.18 . 8. Or a yodeling pickle to bring them lots of joy and lots of "yodel-ey-eee-hooos!" I can't think of absolutely anything better than this to be honest. Promising reviews: "He's no average yodeler, he's 'the' yodeler, the teacher of all yodelers. He's the yodel master. And, he is my best friend. I'm beyond fortunate to have met him. I now share my home with him. You can only hope that your yodeling pickle is half as good as mine. And if not, I'm not sharing — he's mine, all mine. Hear that? So, how did my yodeling pickle and I meet? My sister gave him to me for my 23rd birthday. I was so excited, I started crying, but the streams flowing down my cheeks were tears of joy. You know what my pickle did for me next? You'll never believe it. He serenaded me with a yodel birthday song — Yodel-Aey-Eee-Ooooooo. The way those five syllables rolled off his tiny pickle tongue was pure bliss to my ears. It was divine. The voice of my yodeling pickle is sweet as honey. " — B & J "Hysterical yodeling pickle. Perfect stocking stuffer." — Kristin Get it from Amazon for $13.34 . 9. A bicycle noise maker that'll have your kid's bike sounding like a motorcycle rolling down the street. Be ready for a Christmas morning bike ride cuz they'll wanna test this out as soon as they get it. Promising reviews: "This is a perfect stocking stuffer for kids. It is loud enough for you to hear, but not too much. It definitely makes for a fun day outside." — Mona Brown "A FANTASTIC stocking gift for my dirt bike-obsessed 6-year-old boy. Easy peasy to put on , I did it myself, and my boy LOVED how it sounds like a two stroke dirt bike." — D. D. Young Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in five colors and in two-packs). 10. A Tamagotchi , aka everyone's favorite virtual reality pet. They'll love taking care of their new little friend — feeding it, giving it medicine, disciplining it...they'll have a blast. It's the same good ole '90s toy you enjoyed, so you may end up trying to take this off their hands. Promising reviews: "Perfect stocking stuffer, my daughter loves to just carry it around all the time." — kelsea gardner "Got these for my boys for Christmas 🎄🎁!!!!! I had them as a kid and it just reminded me of when I had them, so I couldn't resist!!!!! Love it. 😅" — Busy mama Marie Get it from Amazon for $18.38+ (available in 45 colors). 11. A pack of four Mr. Bubble bath potions that'll make bath time a lot more fun for them and a lot less whiny and stressful for you. Once they add water, the science beaker will begin to fizz and foam like some Bill Nye experiment. So fun. Promising reviews: "Perfect stocking stuffer. Kids love them and makes bath time fun. " — Marcy B. "My daughter LOVES baths! It’s her unwind time. Making 'potions' out of shampoo, soap and whatever she can find is her favorite. Thanks to this wonderful product, my expensive conditioner is safe now. She said that it was her favorite Christmas present . 100% kid and parent approved!" — carmella Get a pack of four from Amazon for $16.59 (available in an unscented version and in a 12-pack). 12. A pack of mini Reese's cups because who can resist a good classic chocolate and peanut butter combo? And is it just me or does candy taste better wrapped in red and green? Promising reviews: "Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the best, of course. I was hesitant to order them online because I live in Florida and was afraid they'd be a gloopy mess by the time I got them. They are shipped with cold packs though — and they work! I've gotten two shipments of them and both arrived in perfect condition. Will purchase again." — D. Green "Perfect for Christmas stockings! The size of the candies are perfect. In a family with four kids in the house, one bag was the perfect amount needed for each stocking. " — Caroline S. Get it from Amazon for $4.48+ (available in two sizes). 13. Or a bag of cherry-flavored reindeer farts cotton candy they're sure to get a kick out of. Who knew that reindeer had cherry-flavored gas? Super Christmas-y *and* super yummy. Promising reviews: "This was the perfect 'topper' for my 9-year-old's stocking stuffer. The packaging is perfect and he loved the joke. He hasn't eaten it yet so no news on the taste. They even sent a sweet email letting us know that they are a family-owned business and making sure we were satisfied with the product! This may be a regular purchase for us !" — D. Powers "I bought these for my nephews to put in their stockings and they both laughed until they made themselves sick. They also enjoyed the cotton candy inside." — Phil Skaggs Get it from Amazon for $9.95 . 14. ORRR a bag of holiday Nerds clusters because, uh, yum. If they love Nerds ropes, they'll love these mini clusters, and won't be able to put 'em down! Promising reviews: "These are so good! I purchased these to put in my son’s Christmas stocking. These are one of his favorite candy and this little bag is the right size for a child. " — Joel " My family loves these and they are in Christmas colors, so it's absolutely perfect for stocking stuffers!!!" — Rachel Cherry Get them from Amazon for $1.98 . 15. A pack of Crayola Globbles that seem like they'd be a nightmare, but I swear they aren't. They'll keep kids entertained, and honestly, parents may wanna have a turn playing with these babies, too. They can be squished, stacked, and slung onto the walls. Sticky residue? We don't know her, cuz these bad boys leave NONE behind. Their sticky powers are restored by washing them with soap and water. Promising review: "They were the perfect stocking stuffer! My kids played with them for days and whenever they have friends come over, it’s one of the first things they play with them too . If they get dirty, just rinse with water and the sticky returns." — RH Get a set of 16 from Amazon for $19.59 . 16. A set of eight temporary tattoo markers for your kid who draws all over themself anyways. They'll love covering themselves with their own artwork and will probably be *tatting* up the whole fam. Promising review: "This was more of a stocking stuffer and I wasn't sure my kid would like it, then, her arms were covered with her own artwork! She listed these as one of her favorite gifts this year, so big win! I would buy them again!!" — Jenn M Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $22.49 . 17. A Christmas Mad Libs book that'll have your kiddo cracking up at the silly stories they create. It'll surely be a fave. They may even stall on opening all their gifts because they'll wanna do it right when they open it. Promising reviews: "Perfect stocking stuffer that my whole family enjoyed, especially my 8- and 5-year-old." — George " Got these as stocking stuffers for Christmas and they were a big hit. Great to fill out as a group and be in stitches." — D Get it from Amazon for $5.99 . 18. A pack of 28 Christmas-themed squishy mochi toys , which are suuuuper popular with all the kiddies right now. What do they do with 'em? No idea, but they stick to stuff, they're cute, and kids love 'em. Promising review: "These little squishies are so stinkin' cute and perfect for my students!! Comes very nicely packaged with a re-usable gift box and each squishy is individually packed!! Very nice quality, perfect stocking stuffers!" — Rayanna Davis Get a 28-pack from Amazon for $6.99 . 19. A s'mores ChapStick collection because seeing your kiddo's little chapped lips every winter makes your heart ache. This stuff will have them constantly applying because of how freakin' delish they smell. Each set comes with three flavors: Milk Chocolate, Marshmallow, and Graham Cracker. Promising reviews: "My mom and I are ChapStick fans, so I bought us each a pack of these. The marshmallow is clear, the chocolate is brown, and the graham cracker is tan. The color isn’t too extreme, but it will leave a little bit of tint on your lips. The flavors are DELICIOUS . Graham cracker reminds me of Golden Grahams cereal and chocolate is just perfect. I love the marshmallow best because it tastes slightly toasted." — Elle Ardee "Got these as a gift for my teenager and they loved the scent. Perfect stocking stuffer. Highly recommend!" — Double H Get it from Amazon for $4.99 . 20. A pair of suuuuuper cool BPA-free, reusable glowing chopsticks for your Star Wars lovin' little one. May the yummy food be with them. Promising review: "I purchased two pairs of these as stocking stuffers for my kids. They were instantly a big hit. They truly look like little lightsabers. It’s been four months since the kids got them as gifts and they are still using them and are just as excited. We initially had a small issue with one of the chopsticks/lightsabers but customer service was so outstanding that they sent a replacement ASAP. Highly recommend." — Amazon Customer "These were a perfect stocking stuffer. They are really cute. My boys will happily use them as toys instead of chopsticks." — Christy Get them from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in multipacks and in eight colors). 21. A farting poop pen because nothing, and I mean NOTHING is funnier to your little one than farts and poop. It makes seven funny fart sounds that'll have your kid in a fit of giggles on the floor. Promising reviews: "Perfect stocking stuffer for my 8-year-old!" — Avid Reader "I got this pen for a 7-year-old along with some other gifts. Of all the things he received, he loved this pen this most . He thought it was hilarious. He literally carried it with him everywhere in the house . It works fantastic right out of the package and it makes a variety of sounds. The plastic is a good quality, it feels sturdy, and looks good — exactly like the picture." — Shawkins Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in seven styles). 22. A set of eight hot chocolate sticks in some irresistible flavors. I mean, french truffle, peanut butter cup, peppermint, and salted caramel — my mouth is watering. Christmas morning hot cocoa, anyone? Promising review: "I bought this as a gift for my nephew, but had to try it before I sent it to him. It is absolutely delicious — decadent, creamy, rich and easy to make! There are many flavors to choose from, so there are plenty of opportunities to share this delicious beverage! It makes a perfect stocking stuffer or a 'just because' gift. Yummy!" — DrSam Get a set of eight from Uncommon Goods for $40 . 23. A set of three Christmas-themed pop-it fidgets that will for sure be the star of the show. Fidgets are all the rage amongst the kiddies, so throw these in their stocking and watch their little face light up. Promising reviews: "Our toddler loves to play with these. It was the perfect addition to their stocking this year!" — Connor "This was a gift for a pre-teen girl and she was over the moon with them. Of course it is seasonal, but a welcome addition to her collection." — Steven Get a set of three from Amazon for $17.99 . 24. A set of 12 flower claw clips for some sssss'cute '90s-style hairstyles. Thank goodness claw clips are back in style. Promising review: "These flower hair clips are perfect to add to an outfit for a pop of color or something different than your standard claw clip. My hair is semi-thick and it holds my hair really well and they seem to be durable, too . I would definitely buy these again and they would be perfect as a gift or stocking stuffers. 10/10." — Neil Eubank "Coming from a mom of two teens who have extremely thick hair, these are great!! Good support and grip ! So cute!!" — Alicia Trodahl Get them from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three color sets). 25. A Baby Yoda Bluetooth speaker so they can listen to their fave bops in the cutest way possible. It also comes with a strap they can attach to their backpack so go with them everywhere he can. Promising review: "Holy cow! I was not expecting this tiny golf ball Yoda to be so loud! It's louder than my echo. They are not kidding by calling them Bitty BOOMERS. Wow is all I can say. Pleasantly and ecstatically surprised. Perfect stocking stuffer for anyone and everyone. I'm buying more. So many more." — Jessica Get it from Amazon for $17.99 . 26. A holiday version of the beloved Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza game, Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman . This game is simple and silly enough to keep everyone, any age, laughing and having a great time. Perfect if they are TCGCP obsessed and, even if they aren't, this game is sooo popular, they'll love it after a few intense, belly laugh rounds. To play, pass out all of the cards to players and have everyone keep their pile face down. Everyone takes turns putting a card in the middle while saying "Santa," "cookie," "elf," "candy," and "snowman," in that order. If the picture on the card that's placed down matched the word that's been said, everyone races to slap the center pile of cards, and whoever slaps the pile last has to add the center pile to their personal pile. Oh! And there are also three wildcards with matching motions. Whoever does the motion last picks up the center pile. Whoever runs out of cards first wins! You can play with three to eight players, and the *recommended* age is 8 and up. Annnnd you could even grab the original, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza for even more fun. Promising reviews: "We love games and this one is so much fun! Easy instructions and fast paced! All ages enjoyed this game and it’s a great stocking stuffer! The holiday theme is perfect! Would definitely gift this to any family for the holidays, though we are sure to play it year round !" — Kriston "If your family likes the card game, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, they’ll love this Christmas version. Perfect stocking stuffer." — Scott Ruggles Get it from Amazon for $9.99 . 27. A so fun Taco Vs. Burrito game that was actually made by a 7-year-old! Sure to be a family game night fave, as you all sabotage each other so you can come out on top with the best yummy meal. So, to play, deal each player five cards, add ingredients, and the player with the most points at the end of the game wins. But watch out for action cards like "Tummy Ache," "Food Fight," or the dreaded "Health Inspector" that'll force you to throw all your food in the trash. Promising reviews: " Perfect for stocking stuffers!" — Larry Hultquist "This game was so fun!! It was so quick to learn . My daughter and I played it for two hours straight! We laughed and had so much fun! I even bought the expansion pack ." — Kim Get it from Amazon for $19.99 . 28. A tortilla blanket because, I mean, who hasn't wondered what it's like to be a burrito? Once they see this gift, it'll be a *wrap* for all the others. Promising reviews: "Teenager loved it (15-year-old boy)! Gave as a Christmas 'stocking' gift. Super soft, lightweight, and HUGE! About the size of a full-sized bed!! Worth the $." — Jason McGowan "Getting ready for the holidays and this makes the perfect stocking stuffer. Super soft and lightweight . Plus, freaking cute!" — Sarah Bausch Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in six styles and four sizes). 29. A Baby Einstein toy with 10 melodies for baby to choose from. I know what you're thinking, baby toys with music = headache for parents buuuuttttt the volume control on this thing will be music to your ears. Recommended for ages 3 months and up. Promising reviews: " My almost-not-newborn hates car rides but this magical toy delays her screaming by 15 minutes, which often buys us enough time to get to our destination without a meltdown. Someone has to sit in the back seat with her to keep pressing the play button, but soon she’ll have that figured out. We use it at home when she’s getting fussy or needs a distraction, too. The music is much better quality than many children’s toys . I was skeptical when I read all these amazing reviews but for $10 figured, why not try it? So glad I did!" — KSong "Love this little toy. The tunes are adorable and not annoying. There's an on/off switch and low and high volume buttons. Perfect size for tiny, curious hands. Safe for the curious little mouth. Perfect stocking stuffer." — darcyhernandez100 Get it from Amazon for $8.88 . Your kid opening their stocking and seeing their new screaming goat: The reviews for this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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Some business owners say they have been dealing with consistent issues relating to homelessness in the area and are not sure the addition of the hub, which will replace the safe consumption site in the Somerset West Community Health Centre, will help solve that. The hub is set to open inside the centre at 55 Eccles St. off Booth Street. The proposed HART hub will offer a mix of health and social services for addiction care, which could include withdrawal support, walk-in healthcare and counselling, other addiction management and housing supports. The site will not offer safe consumption services or a needle exchange. Wahid "Alessandro" Mirzadeh, owner of Ciao Italia on Somerset Street West, says he has seen his share of issues in the area. He says would-be thieves once tried to brazenly take an expensive bottle of vodka from his shelves and says he had to wrestle the bottle away before the group of three left. He says he's seen issues of vandalism and drug use in the area related to the homelessness and wants people and his customers to feel safe. "It's bad sometimes," he said. "I'm not saying it's happening everyday – but it's happening." Further down the street, owner of Lim Bangkok Grocery says he is seeing similar problems. He says he's seen a 30 per cent decline in his customer base in the last decade. "It's been very difficult, plus we haven't counted the loss of shoplifters," he said. The centre is set to close its safe consumption site under a provincial mandate to close sites near schools and childcare centres by March 2025. The health centre says the hub will support those with the largest needs. "Everyone wants to feel safe and secure in their community. We share that same desire," said executive director for the Somerset West Community Health Centre Suzanne Obiorah. She says the new hub will provide more funding for services the hub already offers. The services would include extended hours for the Eccles Street location. The hub will not be a treatment or detox centre but will help connect people with those services. Obiorah says providing support where people need it most is vital. "It's going to deepen our reach and it's going to increase access for all members in our community," she said. The Chinatown BIA says a recent vote showed 86 per cent of its members oppose the hub. Businesses and owners like Mirzadeh say it's not about the services but the location itself. "They are finishing with something," he says of the closing of the safe consumption site. "But they (are) starting with something new that is not really solving any problems for this area." The Somerset West Health Centre was one of 10 sites identified by the province that would be required to close its supervised consumption site because it is within 200 metres of a school or childcare centre. 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Why finding the suspected CEO killer is harder than you might think He killed a high-profile CEO on a sidewalk in America’s largest city, where thousands of surveillance cameras monitor millions of people every day. Sask. doctor facing professional charges in circumcision case A Saskatoon doctor has been accused of unprofessional conduct following a high-cost adult circumcision that included a request for the patient to text unsecured post-op pictures of his genitals. An archbishop's knock formally restores Notre Dame to life as winds howl and heads of state look on France's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral is formally reopening its doors on Saturday for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019. Man arrested after 16-hour standoff with Barrie police seeks to be released from custody The 43-year-old man taken to hospital in distress following a 16-hour armed standoff with Barrie police last month is seeking bail. Atlantic The 61st Annual Christmas Daddies Telethon raises more than $559,000 for children in need The 61st annual Christmas Daddies Telethon continued its proud Maritime tradition, raising more than $559,000 for children in need on Saturday. Fortress of Louisbourg in Nova Scotia brings Christmas past into the present The Fortress of Louisbourg Association and Parks Canada are encouraging visitors to see the historic site in the winter with a Christmas concert series. StatsCan data says 3 in 10 residential property buyers in N.S. were investors from 2018-2020 Statistics Canada says investors represented three in 10 residential property buyers in Nova Scotia between 2018 and 2020 -- the highest volume of such buyers among provinces where data is available. Toronto Three people taken to hospital after triple shooting in downtown Toronto Toronto Police are on the scene of shooting that has sent three people to the hospital in the early hours of Saturday morning. Striking Canada Post workers continue annual Santa letter tradition, while also helping Toronto food bank Striking postal workers in Toronto’s west end are giving their time this holiday season to bring smiles to the faces of children in the community, while also helping their local food bank. ‘Hazardous’ driving conditions possible in GTA Saturday amid expected snow: Environment Canada Those getting around the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) today may want to use a bit of extra caution on the roads. Montreal Bilingual municipalities take action as Quebec’s native English speaking population falls The 2021 Canadian census revealed the number of Quebecers whose mother tongue is English has continued to decline, and several municipalities where native English speakers were once the majority have now fallen below the 50 per cent threshold. Superior Court authorizes class action against junior hockey league over abuse of minors The Quebec Superior Court authorized the institution of a class action aimed at compensating all minors who suffered abuse while playing in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Man arrested for DUI after car crashed into Mile-End restaurant A man was arrested for drunk driving after allegedly losing control of his vehicle and hitting three parked cars before skidding off and crashing into a restaurant in Montreal's Mile-End neighbourhood early Saturday morning. Northern Ontario How to watch this year's CTV Lions Children's Christmas Telethon Dec. 7 marks the first Saturday of December, which means it is time for the annual CTV Lions Children's Christmas Telethon. Here is what you need to know. Canada Post strike: Union 'extremely disappointed' in latest offer, negotiator says A negotiator for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says the latest offer from Canada Post to end the ongoing strike shows the carrier is moving in the "opposite direction." Northern Ontario man sentenced for killing his dog WARNING: This article contains graphic details of animal abuse which may be upsetting to some readers. A 40-year-old northern Ontario man is avoiding prison after pleading guilty to killing his dog earlier this year. Windsor Man arrested after livestreaming sexual abuse of child The Windsor Police Service say they’ve arrested a 29-year-old man after the sexual abuse of a child was livestreamed on social media. Sparky's Toy Drive fills the tree for 3,000 Windsor-Essex youth Christmas came early for hundreds of Windsor families who picked up holiday gifts from Sparky’s Toy Drive Saturday morning. Three people with outstanding warrants arrested by CK police Chatham-Kent police arrested three people with outstanding warrants on Friday. London Digging themselves out: With Santa Claus parade cancelled, Londoners make best of snowy situation Londoners continue to dig themselves out from this week’s massive snowstorm. Want to become the next LHSC Auxiliary volunteer? Here’s how The London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) Auxiliary is recruiting new members. Cookie inflation: How much more is your holiday baking costing you this year? Estimate how much more your Christmas cookies will cost to bake this year compared to the past five years using Statistics Canada's monthly average retail price data. Kitchener Canada Post strike: Union 'extremely disappointed' in latest offer, negotiator says A negotiator for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says the latest offer from Canada Post to end the ongoing strike shows the carrier is moving in the "opposite direction." Police seek tips in Waterloo break-in Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a break-and-enter at a Waterloo business. Invasive species could be hiding in your Christmas decor. Here's how to stop the spread Make sure to look through your holiday decorations, as Christmas trees, wreaths, and other natural decor can have invasive insects, eggs, and plants that pose a threat to local ecosystems and the economy. Barrie Blue Mountain opens for ski season Blue Mountain Ski Resort officially opened for the ski season on Saturday with two lifts, seven runs and one terrain park in operation. One dead in three-vehicle crash Police are investigating a three-vehicle overnight collision in Caledon, which resulted in the death of one driver. OPP make arrests in three impaired driving incidents in one night Three drivers are facing multiple charges after OPP responded to three different reported impaired driving incidents in the same night in Orillia. Winnipeg Wintery weather warnings in effect for southern Manitoba Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued several snowfall, winter storm and freezing rain warnings for much of southern Manitoba. Employee, customers bear-sprayed in brazen daytime robbery: Police A man and a teenager are facing several charges after a robbery in the 2300 block of McPhillips Street. Major Manitoba fossil milestones highlight the potential for future discoveries in the province A trio of fossil finds through the years helped put Manitoba on the mosasaur map, and the milestone of those finds have all been marked in 2024. Calgary Overturned semi blocking southbound traffic south of High River High River RCMP were on scene Saturday afternoon responding to a single vehicle collision on Highway 2 between 594 Avenue and Highway 540 close to High River. Close to 400 runners and walkers gather at The Confluence in Calgary for 34th annual Santa Shuffle Close to 400 runners and walkers showed up Saturday at The Confluence to do the Santa Shuffle. Long time coming: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour arrives at final stop in Vancouver Pop superstar Taylor Swift greeted some 55,000 eager fans in downtown Vancouver Friday with what’s become a familiar opening line. Edmonton 2 arrested in connection with Friday shooting death of security guard Two people have been arrested in the shooting death of a 20-year-old security guard at a downtown apartment building on Friday. 'A safe haven': Edmonton family gives the gift of biodiversity with land donation This giving season, one Edmonton family is going big. Bill fast-tracking resort development sets 'problematic' precedent, critics say A bill giving Alberta’s government power to reclassify land in provincial parks for the development of all-season resorts has some concerned about environmental impacts and the “problematic” precedent it sets by allowing the province to bypass existing legislation. Regina Freezing rain warning issued for Regina, other parts of southern Sask. A freezing rain warning is in effect for Regina and other parts of southern Saskatchewan on Saturday, as a system moving through the province also prompted a winter storm warning further north including Saskatoon. Regina holiday market booming as vendors encourage local shopping amid postal strike The holidays are the busiest time of year for countless businesses, but many Regina vendors are hoping Christmas shoppers will come to them this year amid ongoing job action at Canada Post. Sask. woman killed after vehicle crashes into bottom of embankment: RCMP A 50-year-old woman from Hudson Bay, Sask. was killed after the vehicle she was in left the roadway on Highway 9 on Friday. Saskatoon Saskatoon under winter storm warning with freezing rain, heavy snow forecasted A winter storm warning has been issued for the city of Saskatoon and parts of west central Saskatchewan by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Sask. doctor facing professional charges in circumcision case A Saskatoon doctor has been accused of unprofessional conduct following a high-cost adult circumcision that included a request for the patient to text unsecured post-op pictures of his genitals. Sask. woman killed after vehicle crashes into bottom of embankment: RCMP A 50-year-old woman from Hudson Bay, Sask. was killed after the vehicle she was in left the roadway on Highway 9 on Friday. Vancouver B.C. NDP provincial director hospitalized after 'serious medical emergency' The former B.C. NDP MLA for Chilliwack and newly appointed provincial director, Dan Coulter, is in hospital after suffering a “serious medical emergency,” according to the party. Prince George Taylor Swift fans rent car after flight to Vancouver cancelled A diehard Taylor Swift fan who lives in Prince George, B.C., says a flight cancellation forced her and a group of other Swifties to rent a car and make the near 800-kilometre journey to Vancouver to catch the last dates of the Eras Tour. B.C. RCMP warn of credit card scam involving fake taxi Mounties in Burnaby are warning residents about a bank card scam that tries to dupe people by using a fake taxi. Vancouver Island B.C. NDP provincial director hospitalized after 'serious medical emergency' The former B.C. NDP MLA for Chilliwack and newly appointed provincial director, Dan Coulter, is in hospital after suffering a “serious medical emergency,” according to the party. B.C. ombudsman to investigate delay in sending social assistance cheques amid post strike Thousands of social assistance cheques have not been distributed in British Columbia because of the Canada Post strike, prompting an investigation by provincial ombudsperson Jay Chalke. Long time coming: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour arrives at final stop in Vancouver Pop superstar Taylor Swift greeted some 55,000 eager fans in downtown Vancouver Friday with what’s become a familiar opening line. Kelowna Study of 2023 Okanagan wildfires recommends limiting development in high-risk areas A study into the devastating wildfires that struck British Columbia's Okanagan region in 2023 has recommended that government and industry limit development in high-fire-risk areas. Kelowna, B.C., to host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026 The Western Hockey League's Kelowna Rockets will host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026, the Canadian Hockey League said Wednesday. 545 vehicles impounded in 332 days: BC Highway Patrol pleads for drivers to slow down Mounties with the BC Highway Patrol in Kelowna say they've impounded more than 545 vehicles for excessive speed and aggressive driving so far this year. That works out to more than 1.6 per day. Stay Connected

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The National Weather Service canceled its alert after roughly an hour and before the tsunami was expected to arrive. In that hour, some cities and counties ordered evacuations while others relied on social media and text messages to inform people of the warning. Some people headed for higher ground, while others drove to the beach to get a better view. People took to social media to figure out why a warning was issued and then canceled so quickly, and how the NWS determines when to send alerts. Here are answers to more questions. The word for tsunami comes from the Japanese characters for harbor and wave. It's a series of extremely long waves set in motion when energy from an earthquake causes the ocean floor to suddenly rise or fall, according to the National Weather Service . Since 1800, California's shores have been struck by more than 150 tsunamis, most of them minor, according to the California Geological Survey. Phones buzzed Thursday when the National Weather Service issued its warning just minutes after the quake struck west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County. It read in part: “You are in danger. Get away from coastal waters. Move to high ground or inland now.” The National Weather Service Bay Area posted on the social platform X early Friday that the region doesn't get tsunami alerts often and “there are lot of questions, frustration, and even some anger” about Thursday's event. A warning alert is the most serious of four tsunami alerts, including a watch alert for a possible tsunami and an advisory alert telling people to stay out of the water and away from the shore. The last time California received a warning alert was 2011 when an earthquake in Japan caused about $100 million in damages along the California coast. Basically, a distant, offshore earthquake or other trigger event gives scientists more time to analyze data and confirm that a large tsunami was generated before sounding a warning. But Thursday’s earthquake was local and close to the coast, forcing a hasty high-level alert in order to give people the maximum time to prepare as tsunami waves can travel very fast, up to 500 mph (800 kph) in the deep ocean, the NWS wrote. “By the time we actually observe it, it may be too late, because it's right there in our back doors,” said Dalton Behringer, a meteorologist with NWS Bay Area, on Friday. Scientists used the time Thursday to monitor buoys and get more information on the earthquake itself, he said. They canceled the alert after seeing little sea-level change and determining the quake was a strike-slip type of temblor that shifts more horizontally and is less prone to cause tsunamis, he said. “These things happen so infrequently for us, I think it just caught a lot of people off-guard,” he said. Authorities in Eureka, the biggest city in Humboldt County, sent texts and went door-to-door to order businesses in high-risk areas to evacuate, said City Manager Miles Slattery. He said only a small portion of the city was at risk, and Thursday's test run showed evacuees need to work on leaving by foot, rather than by car. In the San Francisco Bay Area, the commuter light-rail system known as BART stopped traffic in all directions through the underwater tunnel between San Francisco and Oakland, and the San Francisco Zoo’s visitors were evacuated. Responses varied as fire and police in Berkeley evacuated certain areas of the city while in San Francisco, officials sent alerts and messages on social media telling residents to stay away from water, beaches, harbors, marina docks, and piers. “Move at least one block inland,” said the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management. Emergency personnel in vehicles with public address systems also went to make sure no one was on beaches and other low-lying areas. But some critics said San Francisco should have sounded its loud emergency sirens, which have been off-line since 2019 for repairs. In San Mateo County, just south of San Francisco, officials considered but decided against sounding its tsunami warning sirens after receiving more comprehensive information from the NWS that any tsunami would affect coastlines north of the Golden Gate Bridge, said Michelle Durand, a spokesperson for the county. Fire and police cleared the beaches while emergency personnel gathered to monitor the situation, she said, which “prioritized both public safety and the prevention of unnecessary panic.”An archbishop's knock formally restores Notre Dame to life as winds howl and heads of state look on

One of the most anticipated aspects of the "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc" movie is the introduction of new characters and villains that will test the limits of our beloved heroes. Fans are eagerly awaiting the chance to see how Tanjiro and his comrades will overcome these formidable adversaries and continue on their journey to become the greatest demon slayers in history.As the woman and her family returned home, they carried with them a renewed sense of unity and gratitude. The ordeal had tested their strength and faith, but it had also reaffirmed their bond and resilience in the face of adversity. The woman's incredible story of survival would serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration for all who heard it, a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human heart.

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