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Liberals reject balanced budget and mandatory voting as official policy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:55 GMT

OTTAWA — The Liberals have rejected a policy resolution that would have called on them to make a balanced budget part of their next election platform.The policy resolution brought forward by Quebec Liberals asks the party to develop a clear, costed proposal for a return to balanced budgets, and that it be part of their next election platform.It was rejected in a morning vote 97-76, without formal debate, and it will not be part of the official party’s policy.Liberals also rejected a policy resolution by Saskatchewan Liberals aiming to have voting in federal elections mandatory for all Canadians over the age of 18, and that failing to do so would result in a small monetary fine.Delegates at the Liberal Party convention, which concludes today, are set to vote on which 24 remaining policies will be their priority.They are also set to vote on a new party president.This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 6, 2023.

Oak Forest Bowling Center 'total loss' after 3-alarm fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:55 GMT

OAK FOREST, Ill. — The Oak Forest Bowling Center was destroyed after a massive fire early Saturday morning.In a news release, the Oak Forest Fire Department was called to the bowling center around 2:30 a.m. in the 15200 block of South Cicero Avenue. Man shot and killed in grocery store parking lot in Englewood About 12 other fire departments were dispatched to help fight the massive three-alarm fire.No one was inside the bowling center when the fire started and no injuries were reported.The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Prince Harry an odd man out at father's coronation spectacle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:55 GMT

LONDON (AP) — In the fairy-tale ending to the ancient pageantry in which King Charles Ill was crowned monarch, he stepped into a gilded horse-drawn carriage with his queen and rode off to his palace.Following closely behind was Prince William, his eldest son and heir, along with his family, including 9-year-old Prince George who is second in line to the throne. The king's youngest son was nowhere to be seen. On his father's biggest day, Prince Harry arrived at Westminster Abbey alone and he left alone. The disgruntled Duke of Sussex was assigned to sit two rows behind his brother.His isolation was likely the result of him quitting his royal duties and, thus, no longer ranking as a senior family member — as well as alienating himself from his father and brother by airing grievances and telling palace secrets in his explosive best-selling memoir, “Spare.”If anyone was hoping the coronation would help break the ice between Harry and his brother, who were once so close, they are sure to...

20K at 25: Remembering Kerry Wood's historic strikeout performance at Wrigley Field

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:55 GMT

CHICAGO - One of the greatest pitching performances in the history of Major League Baseball turns 25 on Saturday - and it's a contest fans saw on Channel 9.The number that stood out that day was 20, and it came from a rookie pitcher wearing No. 34. Stepping to the mound on a mostly cloudy day at Wrigley Field on May 6, 1998, Kerry Wood dazzled the 15,758 fans who were at the matinee to watch the Cubs face the Astros. In just his fifth major league start, the rookie tied a major league record by striking out 20 hitters in a 2-0 victory over Houston. The nine-inning, 122-pitcher performance didn't include a single walk with Wood hitting only one batter and surrendering just one infield hit. After what he described as a bad pregame bullpen session, Wood would proceed to strike out 12 batters in the first six innings before turning it on late. He struck out the side in both the seventh and the eighth inning as he entered the ninth with the shot to either tie or break the MLB strikeout r...

Which is cheaper, Disneyland or Disney World?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:55 GMT

(NerdWallet) - When you’re deciding whether to vacation at Walt Disney World in Florida or Disneyland in California, there’s a lot to consider, like the size of the parks, the number of rides and the distance from home.But if you’re purely picking based on price, which is cheaper: Disneyland or Disney World?Disney World tends to be cheaper overall for stays of one night or more, largely due to Florida’s lower hotel prices. But for some expenses, like tickets and food, Disneyland is cheaper.A recent NerdWallet analysis looked at Disney World and Disneyland prices between April 2023 and April 2024 across four categories:Park tickets (and add-ons, like Genie+).On-property hotel room rates.Food at park restaurants.Add-on activities, like spa treatments and tours.Read more about NerdWallet’s methodology at the end of this piece.Here’s a closer look at the data on Disneyland versus Disney World costs.An overall cost breakdownDisney World tickets are about 3.9% more expensive than Disneyla...

Contreras to see fewer starts at catcher, more at DH in upcoming weeks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals are shaking things up with an NL-worst 10-23 record. In addition to a series of roster moves over the last several days, one of their regulars will take some time off from his longtime position. Willson Contreras will see fewer opportunities at catcher in the upcoming weeks, during which he will most likely slot into the Cardinals' lineup as a designated hitter. Manager Oli Marmol informed several media members of the arrangement ahead of Saturday's game.Contreras is in the first season of a five-year, $87.5 million deal he signed with St. Louis last offseason, one he signed with intentions to follow the footsteps of longtime Cardinals backstop Yadier Molina. Trending: King Charles III coronation in London: Watch live For now, the plan is to start Andrew Knizner at catcher more regularly and give recently promoted prospect Tres Barrera some opportunities behind the plate as well. Marmol said Contreras would be used "almost exclusively" as a des...

Colorado lawmakers defeat bill to add penalties for drug dealers linked to fatal overdoses

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:55 GMT

On the surface, Ember Gren would seem to be the perfect advocate for tougher drug laws. Her son, Justin DeLong, fatally overdosed alone in his Oregon apartment in 2014. The friend who sold him the heroin was later sentenced to five years in prison.Instead, Gren spoke at Morgan Godvin’s sentencing and asked for leniency. Godvin, like DeLong, was addicted to heroin, and the line between seller and user blurred as their conditions progressed. In her statement to the court, Gren said she wanted Godvin and her son to be considered as human beings.More than seven years after that hearing, Gren and Godvin — who was released from prison in January 2018 — remain close. On Friday, they asked Colorado lawmakers not to tighten criminal penalties for drug dealers whose substances lead to fatal overdoses.“Putting me in prison didn’t prevent anyone’s death then, and passing this law won’t prevent anyone’s death now,” Godvin, now a Portland-base...

6 shot, 1 dead in Chico mass shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:55 GMT

CHICO, Calif. (KRON) – Six people were shot and one person is now dead after a mass shooting occurred early Saturday morning in Chico, according to the Chico Police Department. At 3:26 a.m., officers were dispatched back to the area of the 1000 block of Columbus Ave. after reports were made of several people struck by gunfire. After arriving on scene, officers located six people who had been shot. One victim is dead following the shooting. One shot at Van Ness Muni station No names are being released at this time as the investigation is still in its early stages.The Chico Police Department provided the status of all the victims involved in the incident:17-year-old female: Victim is deceased.21-year-old male: Victim is listed in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.20-year-old male: Victim was discharged from the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.19-year-old male: Victim is listed in stable condition with a non-life-threatening injury.18-year-old male:...

Sabalenka beats Swiatek to reclaim Madrid Open title

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:55 GMT

MADRID (AP) — In another meeting of the top two players in the world, Aryna Sabalenka finally got the better of Iga Swiatek on clay.Second-ranked Sabalenka beat top-ranked Swiatek 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 to reclaim the Madrid Open title on Saturday.Sabalenka lost to Stuttgart final two weeks ago and had never previously taken a set against her Polish rival in three clay-court meetings.But the Belarusian held nothing back by aggressively hitting for winners and breaking Swiatek four times in the 2 1/2-hour final.The Australian Open champion claimed her tour-leading third title of the season and 13th of her career, including her second in Madrid after triumphing here in 2021.“I am just super happy with this win, especially against Iga on clay,” Sabalenka said.She told Swiatek on court, “It is always tough against each other and you always push me to my limits. I hope we will play many more times this season.”It was the first WTA 1000 final between the top two ranked players since No. 1 Serena W...

Girl, 17, killed in California party shooting that wounds 5

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:55 GMT

CHICO, Calif. (AP) — A 17-year-old girl was killed and five other people were wounded in a shooting early Saturday at a party near a college campus in Northern California, police said. Officers responding around 3:30 a.m. to reports of gunfire found six people shot at an apartment building in Chico, police Chief Billy Aldridge said.All the victims were taken to hospitals, and the teenager died at a hospital, he said. Two men, ages 21 and 19, and a 17-year-old girl remained hospitalized in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries, the chief said. Two other men, ages 18 and 20, were treated at the hospital and released, Aldridge said. The shooting appeared to be an isolated incident, and there was no ongoing threat to the community, police said. They released no information on the shooter.Police had been called to the same address about 30 minutes before the shooting and arrested a man on suspicion of brandishing a firearm, Aldridge said.That suspect matched the description...