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The Independent
30-07-2025
- The Independent
Dramatic moment deputy has to be revived with Narcan after accidental fentanyl exposure
Dramatic bodycam video shows the moment a sheriff's deputy leapt into action to save his colleague after she was accidentally exposed to fentanyl during an arrest. Officers from the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office in South Carolina responded to reports of a woman passed out behind the wheel of an SUV in the town of Bonneau on Saturday (26 July) afternoon. During the search of the suspect, the female deputy discovered a clear plastic bag and a folded dollar bill both containing an unknown substance. After touching the money, the female deputy fell to the ground while calling for Narcan, the brand name for over-the-counter naloxone, which counteracts an opioid overdose. After two doses were administered, the deputy appeared to revive. She was taken to hospital and has subsequently been released.
Hamilton Spectator
11-07-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Tom Bonneau announced as 2025 Essex Citizen of the Year
As a member of the Holy Name Knights of Columbus (Council 3305), Training Officer with St. John's Ambulance, member of Community Living Essex County's Ruthven Apple Fest Steering Committee, Chief Counsellor for the Columbus Squires, and a retired Captain with Essex Fire & Rescue, Tom Bonneau has been a long-time, multi-faceted volunteer in the community. One of his roles over the years has been as the Knights of Columbus rep on the Essex Citizen of the Year Committee, going over nominations from the community for the annual recognition program, and hosting the fall-based banquet with his quirky jokes and sense of humour. Since he has resigned from the Citizen of the Year Committee, and because he has been nominated for the award a couple of times over the years, the Citizen of the Year Committee decided now would be a great time to bestow this honour onto Bonneau. 'I'm very humbled to be honoured this way,' Bonneau said after Citizen of the Year Committee Chairperson, Morely Bowman, made the announcement on Saturday evening, before Essex Fun Fest main stage entertainment with Aaron Pritchett began. Bowman called Bonneau a 'true person, who has given his life to the community.' Adding, 'it is a well-deserved recognition.' Bonneau is a life-long member of Holy Name of Jesus Church. His contributions to the church community started when he joined the Columbian Squires, where he was an active member and volunteered his time in a wide-variety of projects during his eight-years as a member. When he aged out of Squires, he joined the Knights of Columbus as a member in 1989, where he held many executive positions. Over his 35-years of service, he held a variety of executive positions, including Grand Knight, District Deputy, and Faithful Navigator. He also spent a number of years as the Chief Counsellor of the Alex Chevrier Squires Circle. Over the years, he has organized and overseen many events and programs for the Knights, Squires, and the greater community. His involvement with St. John Ambulance goes back to when he was in high school. When he was appointed Training Officer, he was responsible for the ongoing training of all of the volunteers who provided first aid coverage at public and private events. He was also a first aid and CPR instructor for many years. Bonneau joined Essex Fire & Rescue in 1990, where he was not only dedicated to ongoing life-saving training and responding to calls for service, he also helped organize the Essex Firemen's Association convention when it was held in Essex. He retired from this service in 2023 as a Captain, a role he took on in 2000. 'Tom truly believes in honouring those who give of their time without ever asking for recognition in return,' his nomination letter outlines. Bonneau continues to work as a Funeral Director with Reid's Funeral Home. Having been a part of the selection process in the past, and knowing the calibre of the candidates honoured before him, Bonneau said he does not feel he holds a candle to the dedication they committed to the community. 'I am not one to take the spotlight for anything I do. I do it because I want to,' he said. I do it to help out the community and the people in the community. I don't do it for the accolades.' The annual Citizen of the Year banquet has been hosted as a fundraiser for Heritage Essex, which operates the historic Essex Railway Station, since 1978. This year's banquet will take place at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) on October 25. Heritage Essex teams up to organize the Citizen of the Year program with the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201), the Rotary Club of Essex, and the Essex Knights of Columbus Holy Name Council (3305). A representative of each of the organizations form the Essex Citizen of the Year Committee, which plans the annual program. It also puts a call out to the community in late spring for nominations, then selects the winner. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Sask. Party MLAs remain banned from Pride parades in Regina, Prince Albert, Battlefords
Regina's Queen City Pride (QCP) and other organizations have decided to maintain their ban on Saskatchewan Party MLAs during Pride month festivities in June. Responding to Bill 137, which passed in October 2023, Pride groups around Saskatchewan last year barred Sask. Party MLAs from participating in Pride events. The bill, also known as the Parental Bill of Rights, requires students under 16 to obtain parental or guardian consent 'before the pupil's teachers and other employees of the school use the pupil's new gender-related preferred name or gender identity at school.' As a result, the Pride flag is not being raised at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building for a second year in a row. According to QCP co-chair Riviera Bonneau, if the government isn't willing to reverse its policy, then neither is QC Pride. The province did not respond to a request for comment before the Leader-Post's print deadline. 'The existing Government of Saskatchewan has not done anything to rectify Bill 137,' Bonneau said Friday. 'They have not spoken with any queer organizations to try to do better.' The Queen City Pride Festival — an annual 10-day celebration of Regina's gender and sexually diverse communities — officially opened Friday with a flag-raising ceremony at Regina City Hall. The annual Pride parade from which MLAs were banned last year is scheduled for next Saturday. Several groups are holding the line on their policy, with Prince Albert Pride and Battlefords and Area Pride maintaining their respective bans. 'They're not welcome,' said Kelly Waters, secretary of Battlefords and Area Pride. 'They haven't changed their positions.' Waters said it's important for the organization to create a safe environment for its members — and inviting the MLAs would 'not be safe.' Andromeda Eremondi, chair of Prince Albert Pride, said the organization would consider an application from Sask. Party MLAs. However, it would only happen if they denounce Bill 137 and commit to repealing it while also refusing to engage in 'any of the change-room nonsense' which reared its head during the provincial election in October 2024. The provincial government subsequently announced that Saskatchewan school boards would be required to implement change-room policies regarding trans and gender-diverse students. 'We are hesitant to allow politicians that aren't proven allies,' Eremondi said via email. 'We're wary of those saying they love our community while working to attack members within our community.' During Friday's flag raising in Regina, speakers focused on the importance of visibility while sticking to the root of Pride's cause as shown through protests and political action. Asked what she feels the response will be to the continued MLA ban, Bonneau said: 'I think the response from the Saskatchewan government will be apathy. 'I unfortunately do not think they care about us, which is why it's incredibly important for us to stand up every year and make sure we tell them: we do not like what they are doing, and we will oppose it, and we will stand against it every year.' Saskatchewan passes school pronoun bill using notwithstanding clause 'They're not our allies': Queen City Pride bars Sask. Party from Pride month celebrations alsalloum@ The Regina Leader-Post has created an Afternoon Headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox so you are up to date with the most vital news of the day. Click here to subscribe. With some online platforms blocking access to the journalism upon which you depend, our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark and sign up for our newsletters so we can keep you informed. Click here to subscribe.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Some concerned that bill created to stop voter fraud will create barriers for legal voters
Supporters of the SAVE Act argue that the measure will help prevent voter fraud by requiring new voters to provide documents to prove their citizenship. However, some experts disagree, stating that this bill will create obstacles for legal voters. 'This will suppress votes,' said Chris Bonneau, a Political Science Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. Last week, the U.S. House passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act. This proposed legislation would require voters to register in person and show proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate. Experts argue that this bill is likely to create barriers for eligible citizens. According to the bill, the only accepted forms of citizenship are: A REAL ID that indicates the applicant is a citizen. A valid U.S. passport. A military ID card with a military record of service that lists the applicant's birthplace as being in the U.S. A valid government-issued photo ID that shows the applicant's birthplace in the U.S. A valid government-issued photo ID presented alongside a certified birth certificate showing the birthplace in the U.S. The Center for American Progress estimates that approximately 146 million American citizens do not own a passport. The cost of obtaining a passport ranges from $130 to $250. 'This is not just any identification; this is a very specific and restrictive form of identification that many Americans do not have,' Bonneau said. Additionally, an estimated 69 million married women who have changed their last names will face hurdles, as the name on their birth certificate may not match the name they use to vote. The SAVE Act's requirement for in-person registration would eliminate online voter registration, forcing approximately 60 million rural residents to travel significant distances to become eligible to vote. Supporters of the bill argue that it will ensure non-citizens do not vote in American elections. However, critics, like local Congresswoman Summer Lee, who voted against the bill, contend that it would effectively disenfranchise thousands of Pennsylvania voters. 'Statistically, there is a very small, if not negligible, amount of fraud in our voting system. When it does occur, it is usually caught, but Republicans continue to create this non-issue to pass legislation like this,' Lee said. The bill has been sent to the Senate for a vote, but Democrats have already vowed to block it. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lotto 6/49: 4 friends each have unique ways for how they'll use their winnings — whose idea would you choose?
When Linda Fenton scanned her Lotto 6/49 ticket on a quiet Sunday morning, she couldn't believe her eyes. She and three of her longtime friends from Essex, Ont., had just won $88,907 in the Dec. 21, 2024 draw — and one friend had the perfect way to describe the moment. 'It's kind of like finding out you're pregnant!' said Rhonda Bonneau, as she and her group visited the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up their winnings. 'You know you're having a baby, but it doesn't feel real until you're holding it.' For Fenton, Bonneau, Mary Ann Reaume and Sandra Brush, the win came with disbelief, excitement, and ideas for how they'll use their share of the prize, which comes to roughly $22K. 'I'm going on a trip to Cuba in March, and I will save the rest,' said Brush. 'Oh! And I'll buy a bunch of Lindor chocolates.' For Bonneau, she plans to help her son with his upcoming wedding, while also enjoying a trip to Europe. Reaume wants to plan a trip to Ireland to celebrate her 50th wedding anniversary. As for Fenton, she wants to "pay some bills and invest the rest. I don't have any big plans yet, but I'll treat myself down the line.' The tight-knit group of friends have been playing the lottery together for five years. Their tradition began when they were coworkers at a local meat market and continued even after Reaume retired. Over the years, their friendship grew stronger, while lottery tradition has also now paid off in a big way. 'It's shocking, but we're so grateful,' said Bonneau. The lucky moment came when Fenton opened the OLG app and scanned their ticket. 'It was a Sunday morning when I scanned our ticket on the OLG app and discovered we'd won,' she said. In shock and with shaky hands, Fenton quickly began calling everyone to share the good news. Each call was met with the same reaction: complete disbelief and excitement. 'I couldn't believe what Linda was telling me! I was so surprised,' said Reaume. 'I was stunned,' added Brush. 'I doubted what Linda was telling me and said, 'Are you kidding me? Don't play with me.' Then, the four friends decided to share the news with their loved ones. Their families were just as thrilled. 'I said, 'Hold on! Let me put you on speakerphone so my husband can hear this,'' said Bonneau. 'I thought, 'There's no way this is real,' I was shaking too! This was the best news I'd heard in a while.' But more than the prize itself, it's the shared experience that means the most to these four friends. 'The best part is that we're going through this journey together. I couldn't imagine winning this prize with anyone else,' said Brush. 'It's just beautiful and has brought so much joy!' The group says the experience has been unforgettable — and it might not be their last big win. 'This has been a wonderful experience,' said Bonneau. 'This is something the girls and I will talk about for years! We can't wait to come back and collect a $50 million jackpot.' The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K on Talbot Street North in Essex. The group matched five out of six numbers — 6, 9, 21, 24, 41, 48 — and the bonus number 31, helping them secure the second largest prize. The Lotto 6/49 Classic Jackpot draw is offered every Wednesday and Saturday, and is made up of six numbers drawn from a range of 1 to 49. If a ticket sold for the draw matches all six numbers, then that ticket wins the Classic Jackpot $5 million prize. If you're looking to take a break from gambling, self-exclusion programs can be effective tools. See here for resources that are available across Canada.
