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Global News
2 hours ago
- Global News
Surrey home shot at twice in possible extortion case, latest captured on camera
Extraordinary security measures are in place at home in Surrey's Panorama Ridge neighbourhood. Despite a high-tech police surveillance system and an officer stationed outside the home, the property has been shot at twice in the past few weeks. The Surrey Police Service said they are investigating the latest incident as a case of possible extortion. The shooting was caught on a surveillance camera. The suspect in the shooting on May 25 can clearly be seen walking down the street armed with two handguns. He unloads dozens of shots directly into the home on Coulthard Road. This is the second time this home has been shot at, police said. The second shots fired incident happened after the Surrey Police Service installed surveillance cameras following a shooting 12 days earlier. Story continues below advertisement 'We're investigating it currently as an extortion file,' Staff-Sgt. Lindsay Houghton with the Surrey Police Service told Global News. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'The investigation is still in its early stages. We have spoken with the family on several occasions. We've spoken with them about safety planning and those kinds of things.' 2:13 Fatal hit-and-run sentencing hearing hears troubling audio of 911 call Last week, an Ontario man was killed who was allegedly part of an extortion plot. At this point, Surrey police are not linking the two incidents but investigators are working closely with teams across the country trying to determine any connections. 'There's both regional task forces, there's national task forces,' Houghton said. 'Detectives are talking to each other across the country every week as are intelligence officers and analysts trying to figure out whether or not there may be any connections at all between any of the incidents.' Story continues below advertisement No suspects have been identified and no arrests have been made, police confirmed. Surrey Police Service is asking for people to come forward with any information. 'Individuals who are the ones pulling the triggers behind these incidents, they have no regard for our safety, anyone's safety,' Houghton said. 'They pull the trigger with no regard for anyone who may get hurt.'
Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
CME lean hog futures firm on wholesale prices
By Renee Hickman CHICAGO, May 30 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures rallied on Friday after a big jump in wholesale values, according to analysts. Most actively traded CME July lean hog futures rose 1.950 cents to settle at 104.925 cents per pound. August feeder cattle ended down 1.100 cents at 298.825 cents per pound. August live cattle lost 0.725 cent to finish at 209.350 cents per pound. Lean hog futures drew support from pork belly prices climbing, said Doug Houghton, an analyst and editor at Brock Associates. Technical buying also added support, Houghton said. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported pork bellies rose $6.94 to $157.10 per hundredweight (cwt) on Friday afternoon. Pork carcasses rose $2.60 to $107.22 per cwt. The CME's Lean Hog Index, a two-day weighted average of cash prices, was up 0.61 cent at 94.13 cents per pound. Houghton said that in cattle, "The market had this big drop two weeks ago, and it's kind of gradually climbing its way back, but it didn't finish very well today." Cash prices continued to be strong and futures were discounted to the cash prices, Houghton said. Market-ready cattle traded in Texas at $223 per hundredweight (cwt), and in Kansas at $222 per hundredweight, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, up $1 to $3 from last week. But, large speculators hold a sizable net long positions in CME live cattle futures, leaving the market vulnerable to bouts of long liquidation. Beefpackers averaged losses of $98.45 per head compared to losses of $112.10 per head, according to livestock marketing advisory service The USDA priced choice cuts of boxed beef at $366.34 per cwt on Friday afternoon, up 25 cents from Thursday, while select cuts were up $3.01 at $356.65.
Techday NZ
4 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Farmlands FLEX to deliver solar microgrids for rural sector
Farmlands has announced a partnership with Blackcurrent to launch Farmlands FLEX, a solar and technology joint venture aimed at reshaping energy sourcing and management in New Zealand's rural sector. Farmlands FLEX goes beyond solar panel installations by providing intelligent microgrid systems that are custom-built and managed to serve the specific requirements of working farms and orchards. The initiative seeks to supply farmers with greater energy independence, aiming to reduce power bills, maintain essential operations during outages, and potentially generate an additional income stream. Farmlands Chief Executive Officer Tanya Houghton said, "Rising energy costs are a huge concern for our customers. Finding solutions for on-farm energy needs have been a part of Farmlands' strategy for a long time." To support the profitability and productivity of farmers and growers, Farmlands offers five-year electricity pricing certainty through its partnership with electricity provider Meridian. In addition, Farmlands' fuel joint venture, Fern Energy, is now the country's largest rural bulk fuel provider after three years of operation. With Farmlands FLEX set to become a significant element of its wider service offering, Farmlands is positioning the new system as a response to ongoing industry challenges regarding energy reliability and affordability. Houghton stated, "The on-farm applications for Farmlands FLEX are wide-reaching - the 5am dairy shed power surge, keeping irrigation running during blackouts and protecting frost fans when electricity isn't available or there's an outage. Farmlands FLEX address real farm challenges." The new solution will be formally launched at National Fieldays, but Farmlands and Blackcurrent have indicated that information and consultation opportunities are available now for interested farmers and growers. Among the immediate benefits highlighted for Farmlands FLEX are up to 40 percent reductions in electricity costs, operational continuity during power outages, and the conversion of power expenses into a tangible on-farm asset. There is also scope for customers to generate new income through the sale of surplus energy to the power grid. The company cited examples where farmers have targeted electricity savings in the thousands of dollars per month, and one recent estimate indicated an annual savings of approximately NZD $55,000 for a single customer. Houghton encouraged farmers to begin their own assessments. "No need to wait for Fieldays, grab your power bill and call us to start talking about the options for your farm or orchard." Follow us on: Share on:
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Winning mentality one thing I learned' at Liverpool
Former Liverpool midfielder Ray Houghton had to "bide" his time when he joined the club but once he had the shirt on, he was not giving it up easily. Houghton is now often seen as the final piece of the jigsaw in Kenny Dalglish's historic Liverpool side of the 1987-88 season that steamrollered their way to the First Division title. "We were very focused that season," he told BBC Radio Merseyside. "The winning mentality is one thing I learned when I came to the club. "I hadn't won as much as those players already there, but when you're around players who know how to win you get used to it. "I had to bide my time but when you have that shirt it is up to you to then keep it. Back then, once a manager had found a winning formula, it would take a lot for them to change it. "One season, I think Liverpool only used 14 players and that just would not happen now. There wasn't the depth that we are so used to seeing now." Listen to Houghton recall the glory under Daglish on BBC Sounds
Washington Post
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Michigan Tech hires Bill Muckalt to lead 3-time national championship hockey program
HOUGHTON, Mich. — Michigan Tech has hired Bill Muckalt to lead its three-time national championship college hockey program. The school announced it signed Muckalt to a five-year contract Thursday, bringing back a former assistant coach who led Lindenwood last season. He led the Missouri-based university to wins over Notre Dame and Wisconsin in its third season of Division I hockey.
