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CBC
02-06-2025
- General
- CBC
Body found in Okanagan Lake, closing Kelowna's City Park
RCMP have closed off a large part of Kelowna, B.C.'s City Park after a body was discovered in Okanagan Lake Monday morning. A large police presence has been on the scene since about 7:45 a.m. PT, with tape and visibility barriers preventing public entry to the popular beachfront in the city's downtown. A police boat and dive team is also present. Cpl. Allison Konsmo says there is no danger to pubic safety, but they are asking for members of the public to stay away from the area.
New York Times
28-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
$650,000 Homes in Colorado, Georgia and Florida
Denver | $646,000 This two-bedroom, two-bathroom house was extensively renovated by the current sellers, who sourced a mix of new and vintage fixtures in an effort to honor the home's original character. Within a 10-minute walk are a park, a Brazilian bakery and a public elementary school. A supermarket, a drugstore and a hardware store are five minutes away by car. City Park, home to the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, is a 10-minute drive. Denver International Airport is half an hour away. Rocky Mountain National Park, a popular destination for hikers, is 90 minutes away, as is the ski town of Breckenridge. Size: 1,009 square feet Price per square foot: $640 Indoors: A paved path links the sidewalk to this home's covered front porch, which, like the rest of the home, has rounded corners typical of the Streamline Moderne style. The door opens directly to the living room, with herringbone patterned floors and windows set into a corner. There's a chrome ceiling light fixture and two arched passageways. One leads to a hallway and both bedrooms, the other to a sunny dining room with a street-facing window. The dining room is open to the kitchen, where the appliances — new, but in a retro style — are mint green. The backsplash is made of glossy tiles in shades of gray and pink. The primary suite, at one end of the back hallway, has a door with a glass knob opening to a bedroom big enough for a queen-size bed. The attached bathroom has a white porcelain pedestal sink and a combined tub and shower lined with green and black tile. The other bedroom could hold a double bed, and next door is a bathroom with a deep soaking tub and vintage vanity lights. Outdoor space: A paved patio behind the house holds a free-standing wood-burning stove with a bright orange enamel finish. The fenced backyard has a square lawn surrounded by gravel, and the driveway at the front of the house has two parking spots. Taxes: $2,844 (estimated) Contact: Kevin O'Brien, Brokers Guild Homes, 970-420-3448, and Skyler Hackett, Hackett Homes, 915-666-9614 Atlanta | $650,000 This one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit occupying a tower at the top of the former Fulton Bag & Cotton Mill, in Atlanta's Cabbagetown neighborhood. Residential development of the building began in the mid-1990s, and this unit occupies a space that once held industrial water tanks. A city park with basketball courts and open green space is within a 10-minute walk, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park is less than a mile away, and the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum is about two miles away. Also nearby is The Municipal Market, an indoor farmers' market and dining hall. By car, the center of downtown Atlanta is about 10 minutes away, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a 15-minute drive. Size: 1,541 square feet Price per square foot: $422 Indoors: This unit's front door opens to a foyer with polished concrete floors that continue straight ahead into a galley-style kitchen with Miele appliances, including a wall oven and a separate gas cooktop. The custom-made cabinets are maple, and the countertop is travertine. Through an arched doorway is the main living area, where the walls are brick and the ceiling is 71 feet above the floor, with large arched windows near the top and lower windows with skyline views below. The floors here are also polished concrete, and the space is open, with sitting and dining areas on opposite sides of the room. Wood beams crisscross the space high about the floor. The bedroom is off a hallway extending from the foyer, with the same exposed brick walls and high ceilings as the living room and space for a king-size bed. The en suite bathroom has more travertine and a combined soaking tub and shower. Through the bathroom is a walk-in closet. Outdoor space: The building has an in-ground pool for use by residents, along with a roof deck. The complex is gated, and this unit comes with one assigned parking spot. Taxes: $5,778 (estimated), plus a $657 monthly homeowners association fee Contact: Chase Mizell, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty, 770-289-2780 St. Petersburg, Fla. | $649,000 This two-bedroom, one-bathroom house is a few blocks from Crescent Lake Park, which has walking trails and a playground. A tavern, several cafes, and a handful of restaurants are within walking distance, and the shops and nightlife of downtown St. Petersburg are about a mile away. The St. Pete Pier, which extends into Tampa Bay and is home to a local history museum, is five minutes away by car. St. Pete Beach, on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico, is roughly a 20-minutes drive. Tampa and Clearwater are is within a 30-minute drive, and Orlando and Fort Myers each take about two hours by car. Size: 1,232 square feet Price per square foot: $527 Indoors: A paved path runs from the sidewalk to the main entryway, where the mailbox is lime-green and the front door is painted blue. Inside is a foyer, with engineered wood floors that continue into a dining room with a street-facing window and an atomic-style ceiling light fixture. On the other side of a wide doorway is the living room, where a wood-burning stove sits in one corner. French doors with their original hardware open from the foyer to a home office. Behind the living room is the kitchen, updated with blue cabinets and quartz countertops. The appliances are stainless steel, and the backsplash is made of white tile. A mudroom at the back of the house has backyard-facing windows and access to a laundry room. Off a hallway that begins in the living room are both bedrooms, each with a ceiling fan, a closet and big enough to hold a queen-size bed and a desk. Off the hall is an updated bathroom, where the combined tub and shower is lined with white subway tile. Outdoor space: The grassy backyard has mature landscaping, and the property includes a gravel patio and two detached structures. One is an air-conditioned studio that could be a gym or an office, and the other is a one-car garage. The driveway has room for two more parked cars. Taxes: $1,524 (estimated) Contact: Annie Rocks and Kevin Rocks, Rocks Realty, 727-777-3264
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former New Orleans city councilmember Jay Batt dies at 64
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Former New Orleans City Councilmember and local businessman Jay Batt died over the weekend. Batt represented District A from 2002 to 2006. City officials including Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Helena Moreno and others are remembering Batt as a successful businessman and a devoted public servant. Young victim in Algiers shooting dies from her injuries days later He is also the brother of actor Bryan Batt. 'We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jay Batt, a devoted public servant, successful businessman, and steadfast advocate for the people of New Orleans. Jay served the City with distinction as the District A New Orleans City Councilmember from 2002 to 2006, a time marked by both opportunity and unprecedented challenges. His leadership during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina was emblematic of his unwavering commitment to the recovery and resilience of our community.' Beyond his public service, former Councilman Batt was a respected entrepreneur, known for his work as a longtime franchisee of Jos. A. Bank Clothiers and his contributions to the local real estate and retail landscape. He brought the same dedication and integrity to his business ventures that he did to his civic life. His impact extended far beyond government and business. He was a passionate community leader, generously giving his time to organizations such as the Sugar Bowl Committee, the Orleans Parish Board of Supervisors of Elections, Crimestoppers, and the Beacon of Hope. His legacy of service, civic engagement, and love for New Orleans will be remembered and cherished. May his memory be a blessing and may his contributions to our City never be forgotten. May he rest in God's perfect peace. Mayor LaToya Cantrell Former President Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer 'This is a profound loss. Jay Batt genuinely cared for our city, and even after leaving public office, he always stood ready to assist city leaders. His dedication to serving the community was matched only by his great love for his wife, Andre, and his family. He was also known for his quick wit and sense of humor. Jay will be deeply missed. My husband, Chris, and I extend our heartfelt condolences to Jay's family and will keep them in our thoughts and prayers.' Councilmember Helena Moreno We are deeply saddened by the death of our good friend and dedicated board member Jay Batt. Jay was a longtime and steadfast supporter of City Park and was instrumental in guiding us through impactful and complicated issues. Jay's love for City Park was clear at all times. We send our condolences to his family and all of the people who knew and loved him. We will miss Jay's wit, wisdom and good counsel immensely, but we know his legacy in the City of New Orleans and City Park will live on indefinitely. President and CEO of City Park Conservancy Rebecca Dietz The cause of death has not been released but according to Batts close friend Bill Kearney, Batt died in his sleep on Sunday, May 18. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. He was 64 years coach Kellen Moore, GM Mickey Loomis preview OTAs at Saints HOF Celebrity Golf Classic Former New Orleans city councilmember Jay Batt dies at 64 Young victim in Algiers shooting dies from her injuries days later Which SUV makes the best land yacht? White House reacts to former President Biden's cancer diagnosis Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Car crashes into Slidell home
SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — Officers with the Slidell Police Department responded to a car crashing into a home in Slidell on May 9. 26 years later, advocates still hope for bus crash memorial in City Park According to the SPD, the crash was an accident, and the home belongs to a family member that the driver was visiting. At last notification, the driver was being evaluated by paramedics and appeared to be alright. No further information was urges Congress to act on debt limit by mid-July Republicans eye cuts to Medicaid Car crashes into Slidell home Tamron Hall celebrates Mother's Day in NOLA This Teacher Appreciation Week, educators are feeling threatened in new ways Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
09-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Bradford Armed Forces Day event to return to city centre
Events to mark Armed Forces Day will return to Bradford City centre this year, the council has to major work to pedestrianise parts of the city centre, last year's events were held in will begin with a flag raising service in City Park at the beginning of Armed Forces Week on 22 major event will be held on 28 June in Market Street from 11:00 BST and will begin with a drumhead service. The plans were revealed at a meeting to discuss progress on Bradford's Armed Forces Covenant, according to the Local Democracy Reporting is a pledge by councils that "no one who serves or has served in the forces or their families should face disadvantage when accessing public and commercial services".The meeting heard details of the various events held in the past year, as well as upcoming events like Armed Forced Week, which culminates in Armed Forces Day. Bradford Council's Corporate Scrutiny Committee was told the free event on 28 June would include stalls offering family activities, along with exhibitors from across the area providing information on heritage and showcasing work to preserve the memory of those who have members were also told the past year had seen the unveiling of a Commonwealth War Memorial in the city memorial was installed in the city's memorial gardens in November, and is the first Commonwealth Memorial outside of charity SHAPE-UK Ltd spearheaded plans for the memorial, which honours the contributions and sacrifices of troops from Commonwealth nations who fought in both World War One and World War lists the Commonwealth countries that fought in the two World Wars, along with symbols of their different religions. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
