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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Warning: This story contains sensitive and graphic content that may be disturbing to some readers who have experienced sexual violence. Discretion is advised. A well-known Montreal civil lawyer has been denied bail after facing multiple criminal charges, including child luring and sexual assault.Daniel Rochefort, 72, was refused release Friday following a bail hearing at which he testified, along with another person supporting of his release. A publication ban covers the evidence and arguments presented in court.Rochefort was first arrested by Montreal police on May 7 and charged the following day with child…
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — David Brock Smith won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Oregon on Friday, in the last significant race to be called following the state’s May 19 primary election. Brock Smith, a state senator, emerged from a field of seven candidates to challenge the incumbent, Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley, in November. “This campaign is about putting Oregon first. Fighting for affordable living, safer communities, good-paying jobs, responsible government, and protecting the values that make our beloved state strong,” he said in a statement. “This election is bigger than politics. It’s about restoring hope, opportunity, and accountability…
Giannis Antetokounmpo kept it simple on Instagram this week. The Milwaukee Bucks forward dropped a short caption – “Peaceful off season” – along with a smiling emoji and a brown heart. The message was clear. Giannis has been carrying the weight of Milwaukee’s franchise expectations for over a decade. A quiet summer is something he’s earned. He’s a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, a Finals MVP, and the driving force behind the Bucks’ first championship since 1971. The 2021 title run is still talked about. Milwaukee beat the Phoenix Suns in six games. Giannis averaged over 35 points per game…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Three men died on Thursday in a boating incident off the shore of Savary Island. Powell River RCMP, on the Sunshine Coast, received a call at approximately 11 p.m. from the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre that a boat had capsized approximately 500 to 1,000 metres offshore of Savary.Two men had made it to the shore, police said, but three others remained missing. Police said the men were clam fishing in the area. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a…
Security is being increased along Lakeshore Drive as the City of Penticton addresses concerns about crime and social disorder in one of the city’s busiest waterfront areas on Okanagan Lake. This week, city council approved nearly $130,000 in funding to improve safety measures in the area, including the installation of additional CCTV cameras.“Whatever it takes,” said Penticton resident Josh Webster. “I think it’s needed, much needed.”Some residents acknowledge privacy concerns surrounding additional surveillance but support the plan.“As long as it’s used for the right things, it’s OK,” said Brad Fyfe, who lives in the neighbouring community of Naramata.The move is…
Scientists from Mexico and Japan have deployed deep-sea instruments off Oaxaca’s coast to better understand earthquake and tsunami risks in a region where seismic energy is believed to be building. Researchers from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico’s National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred), the Navy, and universities in Kyoto and Tohoku placed eight ocean-bottom seismometers and three pressure gauges more than 5,000 meters below the Pacific Ocean’s surface near the tourist destination of Huatulco. The binational research team has placed eight ocean-bottom seismometers and three pressure gauges more than 5,000 meters below the Pacific Ocean’s surface, where…
The move expands existing travel restrictions barring foreigners who’ve recently been in Congo, South Sudan and Uganda.
Fans are reflecting on the life and legacy of rapper Rob Base after he passed away at age 59. Rob, who was from Harlem, made up one half of a hip-hop duo with DJ E-Z Rock. E-Z Rock, born Rodney Bryce, also passed away at age 56 on April 27, 2014, from complications with diabetes.RELATED: Prayers Up! NBA YoungBoy Associate Ben10 Reportedly Shot Again In Baton Rouge Weeks After Houston Incident Details On Rob Base’s PassingRob Base, whose real name is Robert Ginyard was a prominent figure in the ’80’s hip-hop scene and built his name off the 1988 hit ‘It…
Shailene Woodley made a rare comment about her friendship with former costar Ansel Elgort. “Ansel Elgort is to this day one of my best friends,” Woodley, 34, said in an interview with Variety shared via the outlet’s YouTube page on Thursday, May 21. “I feel like he transcends the label of best friend. He is like family to me. I love him so, so deeply.” Woodley and Elgort, 32, worked together on both The Fault in Our Stars and the Divergent films. They met for the first time on the set of the first Divergent film, which premiered in 2014.…
7:12pm: Lee indeed lands on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 19, with a mid-back strain. Will Brennan has drawn the past couple starts in right field and could get the bulk of the playing time while Lee is unavailable. 11:43am: The Giants will select the contract of outfielder Victor Bericoto from Triple-A Sacramento today, as first reported by journalist Manolo Hernández Douen. San Francisco already has an open 40-man spot. Corresponding moves aren’t yet clear, but Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle suggests that Jung Hoo Lee could need to miss a few more games or perhaps even…