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Analysis: Should a Tragically Hip song have been played at a Pierre Poilievre event?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:24 GMT

By: Robbie MacKay, Queen’s University, Ontario and Lisa Macklem, Western UniversityPaul Langlois, a guitarist for Canada’s The Tragically Hip, was more than unhappy when recently alerted via Twitter that his band’s music was heard at a Conservative campaign event with Pierre Poilievre, and in a series of tweets he resolved to stop it.However, shortly after Langlois’s tweet, the band issued a statement clarifying that the venue in question was licensed by the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), a Canadian performance rights organization.The statement noted it meant “the venue pays a fee to ensure artists and musicians are compensated appropriately when music is played on site. As such, specific permissions were not required in this case.”The statement also said:“It is (and has always been) our expectation that brands, political parties or public figures wishing to use our music for a campaign first seek our approval.”There is a distinction betw...

West end assault investigation results in nine individuals being arrested and charged

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:24 GMT

Kingston Police say that nine individuals have been arrested and charged following a serious west end assault on March 10th. Eight of the nine individuals that were arrested were between the ages of 13 and 17 and thus have their identities protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.Some of the youth were charged with assault with a weapon, and wearing a disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence. Another youth was charged with failing to comply with a Youth Probation Order condition that prohibited him from being on the property at 945 Gardiners Road.Kingston Police say that this youth was remanded into custody and the seven other youths were released on undertakings with conditions and a future court date.The sole individual not protected by a publication ban was 18 year old Seth Snyder-Stokes, who was charged with assault with a weapon, wearing a disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence, assault, and failing to comply with a previous release order pr...

Moving trailer with $100K in family's belongings stolen in Northfield

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A moving trailer containing all of a family's belongings was stolen in broad daylight in Denver’s Northfield neighborhood. The theft occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday near 50th Drive and Tamarac Street. Ashlee Bebak told FOX31 she didn’t believe it when she learned the trailer had disappeared. “I thought it was a joke. I was like, you've got to be kidding me,” she said.Video shows moving trailer thieves in actionThe moving trailer was packed with more than $100,000 worth of furniture, clothing and other items. “It was gone and just, panic set in,” Bebak said. Nearly half of Denver crime in 2023 is vehicle-related FOX31 obtained security camera video from a neighbor showing two men in a black truck park it in front of the trailer. One man walks around the trailer and then hitches it to the truck. The driver then pulls away from the curb, heading south on Tamarac.Bebak told FOX31 that many of the stolen items are priceless. “(There was) memorabilia from my ...

Psychedelic Medicine PAC seeks to elect leaders who support pro-psilocybin reforms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:24 GMT

A political action committee (PAC) created to advocate for psychedelic medicine use in the country aims to elect leaders to support pro-psilocybin reforms. NBC News reported Monday that the newly created Psychedelic Medicine PAC wants to elect leaders who support the therapeutic use of psychedelic substances such as psilocybin, ketamine and MDMA (ecstasy). Psychedelic Medicine PAC executive director and co-founder Ryan Rodgers told NBC News that the group is also in the early stages of fundraising, noting that it has reached out to all levels of donors interested in funding the PAC. The PAC also wants to secure federal funding for more education and research on psychedelic medicine use, aiming to raise $10 million in its first year as well, according to NBC News. "We have to convince a historically stubborn audience around psychedelics that it’s not the 1960s," Rodgers said. "People aren't going to stare into the sun for their eyes to blow out. People aren't...

Broward County School board seeks public’s input in superintendent search

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:24 GMT

The Broward County School Board wants the public’s input in their selection of a new superintendent.Board members want to hear feedback from the community on topics such as what characteristics and experiences they feel are important in a new superintendent, the educational programs available in BCPS, and what they believe are the most important issues and challenges the district faces.They have released a new survey, which is open now through April 6. It covers the School Board’s national search for “a highly qualified visionary Superintendent to lead BCPS and serve as a student-oriented, transformational leader.”The short, 6-question survey, is available online in English, Spanish, Haitian, Creole and Portuguese. To take the survey, visit browardschools.com/supersearch.

KAO Sushi & Grill has a deal for you and your friends

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:24 GMT

If you and your friends have been planning to go out and catch up make sure you check out KAO Sushi & Grill.Dylan Burneo says KAO Sushi & Grill is a concept that fuses Latin America and Japan but don’t worry you can try it in the city of Coral Gables. Their new roll with friends promo offers a sweet discount. If you go alone you get 10% off the sushi menu, if you go in a group of three you get 30% off. If you come with a party of 5 or more you get up to 50% off. Make sure to check out the drinks and other items on their menu. You won’t regret it.

67-year-old skier from Shrewsbury dies after crashing into tree on Wachusett Mountain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:24 GMT

A skier died after a crash at the Wachusett Mountain ski resort Monday morning, according to officials.The Westminster Fire Department said first responders were called to the ski area around 10:30 a.m. after an adult male skier was found unresponsive by another person on the slopes.“The initial call came in from somebody riding up the chairlift, going to the top of the mountain to go skiing,” said Fire Chief Kyle Butterfield.Mountain officials said the ski patrol responded immediately and located the 67-year-old man in the area of Oxbow Chute, a black diamond among the trees about halfway up Wachusett. Ski patrol members rendered aid as they brought the skier to the bottom of the mountain, where he was later pronounced dead. Officials said the man, who was wearing a helmet, appeared to have crashed into a tree.“If they could’ve, they would’ve saved him,” said Wachusett Mountain Ski Area co-owner Carolyn Crowley Stimpson. “They did CPR immed...

Preparations underway as Bova’s Bakery temporarily closes for movie filming

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:24 GMT

Preparations were underway at Bova’s Bakery in the North End Monday as the bakery officially closed for business to make way for the filming of “The Instigators,” starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck.The film — produced by a new production company created by Damon and Affleck’s brother, Ben — follows two crooks who go on the run with their therapist after a bank robbery gone wrong.At Bova’s, the big scene will show Damon and Affleck breaking a glass display case. “It’s pretty exciting,” one local resident said.“A couple of local actors, so, it’s interesting,” another local said. Bova’s owner, Ralph Bova, said earlier this month that he was “nervous but excited,” for planned filming at his bakery.Over the weekend, Manager John Kluse said customers have spoken up wondering what they’ll do in days without Bova’s. “There’s been concerns — ‘Where am I going to get my arancini at 2 o’clock in the morning? Where am I going to get my...

Boston city councilor proposes ban on sale of ‘nips’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:24 GMT

A Boston city councilor has proposed a ban on the sale of miniature bottles of alcohol, known as “nips,” within Boston. Councilor Ricardo Arroyo announced on Monday that he had filed a hearing order to discuss the potential ban on the bottles, which he said are too small to be recycled. As a result, Arroyo said, the bottles add to a large amount of litter within BostonIn a statement, Arroyo noted other cities and towns across Massachusetts including Chelsea, Newton, Falmouth, Wareham and Mashpee that have banned the sale of nips locally. Outside Massachusetts, Arroyo also noted bans in Albuquerque, Chicago and Maine.“The data is clear that in cities that have banned the sale of nips there is a significant and positive impact on public health,” Arroyo said. “We should put the wellbeing of our communities first by banning the sale of nips in Boston as well.”Arroyo said nips have a “detrimental impact on the health and wellbeing of Boston residents,” also pointing to a...

José Ruiz ‘raised the bar’ with his WBC performance — which included striking out Chicago White Sox teammate Tim Anderson

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:24 GMT

Chicago White Sox reliever José Ruiz saw a familiar face in the batter’s box for Team USA during Saturday’s World Baseball Classic quarterfinal in Miami.Pitching for Team Venezuela, Ruiz squared off against Sox teammate Tim Anderson.“That was a very funny moment,” Ruiz said through an interpreter Monday. “I didn’t know he was on deck until I saw him in the batter’s box. It was a healthy competition.”Ruiz got the better of the matchup, striking out Anderson in the first inning of the 9-7 U.S. victory.“Afterward, when he was at third base, I was messing around with him from the dugout,” Ruiz said.Ruiz had an impressive WBC, going 2-0 and allowing one hit with five strikeouts in 4⅓ scoreless innings during three appearances.“I love what he’s done,” Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Sunday. “I love the intensity and focus of his pitches, his demeanor, his ability to go back out for a second inning...