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Quebec premier says raising politicians’ salaries by $30K requires ‘courage’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:00 GMT

Quebec Premier François Legault says courage was necessary to propose raising the salaries of provincial politicians by $30,000.Legault made the comments today as the Coalition Avenir Québec’s party convention got underway in Sherbrooke, Que., about 150 kilometres east of Montreal.His government tabled a bill this week that would raise the base pay for elected officials from $101,561 to $131,766, making it the highest among Canadian provincial politicians.The governing party’s caucus is unanimous in supporting this considerable increase, which was recommended by a committee earlier this year so as to attract strong candidates.Legault told reporters today the debate on the salaries of elected members of the national assembly had dragged on for too long and it was necessary to have the courage to increase their base pay.Most of the 125 elected members of the legislature already earn substantially more than base salary because of other duties, but everyone will see an incre...

'It sickens us': Rhode Island officials investigate 'racist and hateful' signs designed to mimic official notices

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:00 GMT

LINCOLN, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is investigating after "racist and hateful" signs were spotted in Lincoln Woods State Park.The metal signs, which were designed to look similar to the signs DEM posts throughout its state parks, were discovered attached to trees throughout Lincoln Woods."These are not DEM signs and the Division of Parks and Recreation did not post them," the DEM wrote in a social media post which included photos of two of the signs. "We strongly condemn racism and discrimination.""It’s particularly sad that vandals have targeted Lincoln Woods, Rhode Island's first state park which, since 1909, has existed to afford 'the greatest good for the greatest number,'" the post continued. Cashier charged in scheme to steal $3M lottery jackpot from unsuspecting customer DEM spokesperson Mike Healey said the signs were taken down immediately."It's discriminatory and it sickens us," Healey said. "We don't want to think for a ...

Your Money: Thinking outside of the bucket list

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:00 GMT

Bruce Helmer and Peg WebbLet’s assume you’ve done a good job saving through your retirement account at work or on your own through a brokerage or bank account.Maybe you’ve been thinking — what’s next? What will you need this money to do? Of course, you want to be sure it will help you maintain your lifestyle during a retirement that could last 20 or 30 years or more. You’ll also need enough to handle the tax bill that will come each year. And you may want to ensure that it can provide a legacy for your loved ones after you’re gone.There are at least four risk factors that you need to consider when generating income that will last over your lifetime:• Longevity — It’s nearly impossible to predict how long you’ll live, and therefore how long your income will need to last.• Inflation — Rising prices erode the purchasing power of each retirement dollar.• Changing public policy — Tax rates in the future may go up or down, as may government-funded entitlements, bot...

Congress Park carousel opening on Mother's Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:00 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Illions Carousel in Congress Park is opening on Sunday for Mother's Day. Department of Public Works Commissioner Jason Golub announced on Friday that the historic carousel will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “I’m looking forward to another season of fun and excitement for families in our beautiful Congress Park,” Golub said.Created by master carver Marcus Illions in 1910, the carousel features 28 uniquely carved horses and two sleds. Originally located at Kaydeross Park on Saratoga Lake, but when the park was sold in 1987, it was put up for auction. It was installed in Congress Park in 2002. ‘Chonkosaurus,’ plump Chicago snapping turtle captured on video, goes viral In 2019, a multi-year restoration project started to preserve the historic horses in the carousel with each of the horses receiving treatment to maintain their original beauty. It was closed...

SUV crashes into 7-Eleven store in Aurora where man is found by vehicle fatally shot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:00 GMT

An SUV crashed into a 7-Eleven store in Aurora and responding officers found a man who had been shot, the victim died at the scene.The incident happened about 1 a.m. Saturday near 15550 East Mississippi Avenue, the Aurora Police Department said in a news release. A 911 caller told police that an SUV had crashed and there was person suffering from a gunshot wound.Officers responded and found a man on the ground outside a black SUV. He died of an apparent gun shot wound, police said.The man’s name will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office after family has been notified. A homicide investigation is ongoing, police do not have initial information on a suspect in the shooting.Anyone with information on the incident, or on a suspect, is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 (STOP). 

Denver weather: Rain stays in the forecast with 60% chance on Mother’s Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:00 GMT

A chance for rain and thunderstorms remain in the Denver weather forecast with a 60% chance for precipitation Sunday — Mother’s Day.Saturday there’s a 20% chance for showers after 4 p.m., skies will be mostly cloudy and the high temperature will top out near 62 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight in the city skies will be cloudy, with a 50% chance of showers, mainly after 7 p.m. The low temp will be around 47 degrees.In the mountains, afternoon scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are in the Saturday forecast, mainly south of the Interstate 70 corridor. Light rain showers will be possible over the Front Range and Eastern Plains mainly late tonight as northeast upslope winds increase, the weather service said.Sunday will be another cool and wet day with drizzle and light rain across the forecast area. Warmer temperatures are expected Monday through Thursday with scattered afternoon showers and storms possible each afternoon and evenin...

Man shot, killed after argument in downtown Los Angeles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:00 GMT

A man is dead after an altercation with another man resulted in gunfire in downtown Los Angeles late Friday night.The victim, a 36-year-old man, argued with another man, 23, at Hill and 1st streets at 11:58 p.m. Friday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.The younger man pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots at the older man, who was struck at least once, police said.He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The shooter, meanwhile, fled on foot.While it remains to be seen if the shooting was gang-related, police did confirm that the victim was not homeless.

Ross Chastain learning to handle role as villain as NASCAR heads to Darlington

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:00 GMT

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Ross Chastain thinks things went too far last week in punching Noah Gragson in the pits at Kansas.However, the NASCAR points leader says he feels more comfortable in his growing role as the Cup series’ reigning bad boy.Gragson confronted Chastain after a late-race incident and took a punch from Chastain before personnel broke it up.“I feel security stepped in about 10 seconds too quick,” Kyle Busch said Saturday.Expect blood pressure to rise this weekend at Darlington Raceway, where the Goodyear 400 takes place Sunday. The track “Too Tough To Tame” has traditionally gotten drivers sideways both during and after the checkered flag waves.Chastain would prefer to talk out issues with rival drivers, but he stood by his actions at Kansas.“I’m not saying that every time in a little bit different situation (I’m) going to react like that,” he said. “I want to talk to guys and have conversations, but last week was too far.”Chastain will s...

Eze scores both as Crystal Palace blank Bournemouth in EPL

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:00 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Eberechi Eze’s double highlighted Crystal Palace’s 2-0 win over Bournemouth in the English Premier League on Saturday.Both teams have already avoided the drop, and Palace remained 12th in the standings, four points above Bournemouth.Eze fired Palace ahead late in the first half in a move sparked by Wilfried Zaha and involving Jordan Ayew.Eze bagged his second in the 58th, a solo effort that saw him collect the ball from Michael Olise on the left before a mazy run through the center put him in position to fire his 10th of the season into the top right.It was not all good news for Roy Hodgson’s hosts, who saw Zaha forced off after the break when he pulled up limping. Zaha only recently recovered from a hamstring injury.Zaha, out of contract at the end of this campaign, was treated to a rousing chant by the home support, possibly wondering if this would be the last time they would watch him walk off the pitch in a Palace shirt.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/h...

Leeds fan arrested, banned for accosting Newcastle manager Eddie Howe during EPL game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:00 GMT

A Leeds fan was arrested and handed a lifetime ban by the club after shoving Newcastle manager Eddie Howe during their English Premier League game on Saturday.Howe didn’t appear to be hurt in the incident in the third minute of stoppage time in an emotionally charged 2-2 draw at Elland Road.“He confronted me, he said something that I can’t repeat, then he’s led away,” Howe said.“I’m OK. Moments like that do make you think — the safety of staff and players is paramount for me at any matches in the Premier League and Football League. We need to be mindful, security is so important.”The spectator trespassed into the technical area and initially grabbed Howe by his left arm, then jabbed at him and pushed him high in the chest. Howe looked shocked and appeared to shout something at the intruder, who was quickly led away by security as other members of Newcastle’s security staff complained.Leeds said hours later the man was arrested and banned.“I don’t know if I had time...