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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Vermont kids and teens announce their favorite books
BARRE, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – Deep-sea anglerfish, a family cookbook, and a bone-chilling serial killer star in the favorite stories of Vermont's young students this year. Over 17,000 Vermont kids and teens voted in the Vermont Youth Book Awards, choosing their favorite books from a shortlist of books printed in 2023. The books are not necessarily by Vermont authors, but the awards 'promote literacy and foster a love of reading and critical thinking skills among Vermont's children and teens', according to the Vermont Department of Libraries. Barre based organization aims to support fathers Kindergarten to fourth-grade students chose 'Who's Afraid of the Light?' by Anna McGregor, a cute illustrated story about a deep-sea creature in a world of darkness. Each time a glowing sea creature appears, the character Fergus manages to disappear before his face is seen, though he says he is 'probably very cute'. Eventually, his true identity is revealed. Fourth to eighth-grade students chose 'Lasagna Means I Love You', by Kate O'Shaughnessy, about a girl, Mo, who ends up in foster care after her uncle refuses to take care of her. She has trouble adjusting to her new family until she finds an old cookbook and decides to fulfill an old wish that she take up a hobby. Ninth to twelfth-grade students chose 'Where He Can't Find You', by Darcy Coates, a chilling horror story and thriller about a town haunted by disappearances and a monster called 'The Stitcher'. Abby keeps her life in order with a strict set of rules, but one day her younger sister is taken. She and her friends try their best to escape and solve the mysteries of the town. Vermont project translates public service videos into 21 languages Vermont has 183 public libraries, according to the Department of Libraries website, and many schools and colleges have their own libraries as well. Library consultant Jonathan Clark said, 'It's wonderful to see young readers engage with quality literature, and to celebrate these award-winning authors.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Review Geek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Dept. Q – Season 1 Episode 6 Recap & Review
Pressure Episode 6 of Dept. Q starts with Merritt speaking to Sam Haig about her concerns in our past timeline. She believes someone inside the Crown Offices told Finch about the witness and almost had Kirsty killed. This has obviously ruffled some feathers and Sam warns her that she could be watched right now. It's here she admits indirectly to receiving threatening emails and texts. He cuts their chat short and encourages her to pick a better spot than the cemetery she frequents next time they meet up again. The place Merritt picks is the hotel room, under her pseudonym. The pair speak about Stephen Burns and his potential impact here, but only temporarily. Alone, Merritt flirts with him a little and wants to trust him. This comes from stripping right down to make sure neither is wearing a wire, but with them both naked, they naturally end up having sex. Merritt has fond memories of this incident and, well, she isn't exactly subtle about it in her hyperbaric chamber when we cut back to the present. Elsewhere, Carl attempts to talk to Jasper, ringing and suggesting they meet and talk. After, he and Akram show at the church and talk to Fergus, who's there drinking. He actually gave up for a while but after the beatdown he received a day prior, he's back on the hard liquor again. Carl is clearly flying too close to the sun and poor Icarus here has the bruises to prove it. Fergus has been warned off from pursuing this further and talking to Carl, but in a nice little twist, we learn he beat the three guys that surrounded him down in the parking lot after the initial sucker punch he received. Fergus being taken off the case, it seems, was Moira's call to protect him from being beaten down further rather than to stifle the investigation. Akram has also done his homework here and is convinced that Fergus would have solved this had he been left to continue. It's a far cry from what we initially thought regarding his ineptitude and a nice way of subverting expectations. Along with the shooter for the Leith Park murders apparently being caught, Carl shows up at the apartment to try and jog his own memories of the incident, which brings back painful flashes. He's found by his colleagues lying on the floor, apparently doing so to try and jog his own memories of the incident. Remember that press conference from episode 2? Well, it would appear that there's definite weight to the fact this victim found inside the apartment, Archie Allen, was a police informant. However, P.C. Anderson never said the victim's name, all he said was he was here for a routine wellness check. Archie may have been bait for a bigger fish and while Hardy and Carl were not the intended targets, the journalist could be onto something. Anderson may have been using the bumbling officer persona to play up his own ineptitude to avoid scrutiny. In fact, they're not even sure if Archie Allen, the deceased, had a daughter. While they get on this to investigate further, we circle back to the Merritt case. Rose leads the questioning with Liam again, bringing him bac in and asking specifically about his ties to Merritt – and how that could pertain to Kirsty. They know that Merritt visited her during week one of the trial but also that Liam's pride was hurt after the affair ended. Liam admits that he was angry and frustrated but then he woke up and wound up embarrassed about the whole ordeal. The reason the guys are going down this route though is to try and understand if Liam swayed Merritt's opinion into not using Kirsty as a witness given her background. The one above Liam is Stephen Burns so they seem to nail the fact that Burns was responsible for the hit against Kirsty, but we don't know why he did this just yet (if he even is involved). Meanwhile, Jasper is visited by a nasty man who threatens to ruin him. He wants Jasper to pass on these threats to Carl but when he shows at the diner, he follows the man out and immediately beats the guy to a pulp. He almost slams his head into the pavement after having blood spat at him, but Jasper stops his dad before everything gets out of control. Rose shows up to see Hardy and brings up someone called Ned Finkle. He was released from hospital 2 weeks after being run over by Julia Montgomery. He lost both his legs as a result but according to Julia's statement, she was run off the road by another vehicle that came up alongside her. Seeing how she smacked him from behind and there's no witnesses, it's her word against his. Now, this might sound like a pointless story to pad out this recap but it's important. Why? Well Julia's maiden name was Burns. Julia Burns is the daughter of Stephen Burns, so it seems like someone may have orchestrated this to send a message. That person could be Graham Finch, which in turn would have worked to make Stephen do his bidding. Carl shows back up at therapy but he's taken aback when Dr Sonnenberg is back and Rachel is nowhere to be found. He's not happy at the perceived feel of being given the run-around and he eventually decides to leave. Akram and Rose track down Edmund, the guy responsible for setting up Carl in the middle of the street with that charade involving Jasper. Carl isn't here of course, given he's being chewed out by Moira back at the station while all the other officers hilariously listen it. Moira rips into him for the very public display and how he now looks like a lunatic, given this is twice in a week that he's done this (the first was with the journalist, Dennis, at the Scottish Telegraph) Moira refuses to fire him though and just as Akram and Rose show up, Moira chews them out too, just for being in the line of fire. She calls them 'Team Doolally', and find out that the man who initially threatened Jasper and Carl was employed as a chauffeur for Ballantyne Transfer & Security. Which in itself is owned by Finch Overseas Shipping. That company's owner? Graham Finch. The gang bring up all of the connections they've uncovered between Stephen Burns and Graham Finch, but right now it's not the main concern, as Carl is called in to try and point out the killer from a line-up at the Leith Park shooting. However, it doesn't look like any of the men are the ones. As the episode closes out, we cut back to Merritt one more time where trouble is brewing. The airlock appears to be broken because moving a can of drink into her hyperbaric container causes the whole thing to explode, which is a pretty gnarly bit of foreshadowing for what could happen to Merritt. Time is of the essence. The Episode Review The connections are starting to slot into place now and it would appear that Stephen Burns is responsible for what happened to Kirsty, possibly just to turn the other cheek and keep quiet while Finch works his magic to be let off the hook. It still doesn't explain everything but it does go some way to give context over exactly how he plays into this and why the Crown Offices were aware of her as a witness. Fergus is clearly a good officer too and Moira, for all of her flaws, was working to protect him from potential harm. It's unclear whether she's in on this but I have a sneaky suspicion that Dr Rachel might be. She knows a lot, and for someone who apparently knows about Carl's past, and then suddenly disappeared, she could be part of this whole endeavour. Maybe this is a thread, maybe not; it's definitely something worth considering though. As we're gearing up for the business end of this season, everything here is left wide open for where this may go next. Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
New elementary school will officially be named ‘Grand River Public School' in Fergus, Ont.
The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) approved a name for a new elementary school opening north of Guelph, in time for the next school year. The school, set to open in Fergus, Ont. in September, will officially be called Grand River Public School. The UGDSB had a committee formed and created an online survey for name suggestions as part of the process. They said they received more than 500 submissions for name ideas from the public. Community members were then invited to a virtual town hall to rank their favourites from the list, where the name Grand River Public School came out on top. The new school will open on Kirvan Street and Elliott Avenue East in the Storybrook Subdivision.
Hamilton Spectator
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Quebec MP Francis Scarpaleggia elected as new House of Commons Speaker
OTTAWA - Quebec Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia was elected Speaker of the House of Commons on Monday — after an unusually dramatic race that saw the only Conservative contenders drop out of the running at the last minute. Conservative MPs Chris d'Entremont and John Nater both put their names forward but withdrew on the House floor before the election began Monday morning. The Liberals currently have 169 seats in the minority Parliament, leaving them three seats shy of the 172 required for a majority. Electing a Liberal MP as a Speaker takes another vote away from the governing party, adding to the difficulties it faces in pushing its agenda through Parliament. Members cast their ballots Monday morning by preferential secret ballot in a vote presided over by Louis Plamondon, currently the longest-serving MP. In his speech to the House making his pitch for the job, Scarpaleggia compared adjudicating parliamentary proceedings to hockey. There's nothing wrong with a 'board-rattling, polemical bodycheck in the corners,' he said, but the 'problem is when sticks go high.' Liberal MP Greg Fergus, the last Speaker, sought to win the role back, although critics accused him in the last Parliament of being overly partisan. In his speech, he cast himself as an experienced hand but also admitted the last Parliament was difficult. 'Tempers ran high and co-operation was low,' he said. 'To be frank, it would have been a difficult time for anyone in that role.' Fergus was elected Speaker in late 2023 after Anthony Rota resigned. Fergus presided over an often dysfunctional House and the government was unable to pass legislation for months due to effective obstruction. Rota left the speakership under a cloud after, during a visit to Parliament by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, he recognized a Second World War veteran who turned out to have fought for a Nazi division. Liberals Sean Casey, Rob Oliphant, Sherry Romanado and Alexandra Mendès also put their names forward to run. Casey cautioned the current state of decorum in the House of Commons 'is not OK' and argued there should have been 'more expulsions' from the House in recent years. Mendès was diagnosed with cancer in January but said her oncologist has assessed her as fit for the role. The House Speaker plays an important role in keeping Parliament functioning smoothly — especially in minority situations like this one, which can quickly become unruly and upend the government's agenda. The job also comes with a diplomatic component and some significant perks — including a $309,000 annual salary, a driver, a sizable hospitality budget and an official residence on a rustic country estate in Gatineau Park. Electing a new Speaker was the House of Commons' only item of business for Monday, the day before King Charles III officially opens Parliament by reading the throne speech — a very rare event. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 26, 2025.
Toronto Star
5 days ago
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Conservative MPs drop out of race to choose House Speaker
OTTAWA - Newly elected MPs have gathered in the House of Commons to vote for their next Speaker — and two candidates have already withdrawn from the running. Conservative MPs Chris d'Entremont— a former deputy Speaker — and John Nater both put their names forward but withdrew at the last minute on the House floor. The Liberals currently have 169 seats in the minority Parliament — just shy of the 172 required for a majority. Electing a Liberal MP as a Speaker would take another vote away from the governing party, adding to the difficulties it would face in the House. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The candidates each have been allotted five minutes to address the House before members vote by preferential secret ballot. The vote is being presided over by Louis Plamondon, currently the longest-serving MP. Liberal MP Greg Fergus, the last Speaker, is seeking to win the role back — although critics accused him in the last Parliament of being overly partisan. He has cast himself as an experienced hand who has learned and grown into the role. Former deputy government House leader and Liberal MP Sherry Romanado is vying for the role, as are several other Liberal MPs. Liberals Sean Casey, Rob Oliphant, Francis Scarpaleggia and Alexandra Mendès all have put their names forward. Casey said the current state of decorum in the House of Commons 'is not OK' and MPs need to raise the bar. He said there should have been more expulsions from the House in the last Parliament. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Mendès was diagnosed with cancer in January but said her oncologist has assessed her as fit for the role. She told MPs it's past time to elect a woman Speaker. Oliphant said it has become painful to be in the House at times as decorum and mutual respect have declined. He praised former House Speaker Peter Milliken, who was in the gallery watching proceedings, for his ability to maintain order and remain credible among MPs. Conservative MP Tom Kmiec had been expected to make a run for the job at one point but ultimately removed his name from the list. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May was also considering a bid but backed out of the running on Sunday and endorsed Fergus. She said that since she is the only Green MP in Parliament, the non-partisan Speaker position would limit what she can do. Fergus was elected in late 2023 after Anthony Rota resigned. Rota left the speakership under a cloud after he recognized in Parliament a Second World War veteran during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — the veteran turned out to have fought for a Nazi division. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The House Speaker plays an important role in keeping Parliament functioning smoothly — especially in minority situations like this one, which can quickly become raucous and upend the government's agenda. The job also comes with a diplomatic component and some significant perks — including a $309,000 annual salary, a driver, a sizable hospitality budget and an official residence on a rustic country estate in Gatineau Park. Electing a new Speaker is the House of Commons' only item of business for Monday, the day before King Charles III officially opens Parliament by reading the throne speech — a very rare event. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 26, 2025. Politics Headlines Newsletter Get the latest news and unmatched insights in your inbox every evening Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. Please enter a valid email address. Sign Up Yes, I'd also like to receive customized content suggestions and promotional messages from the Star. 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. Politics Headlines Newsletter You're signed up! You'll start getting Politics Headlines in your inbox soon. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page.
