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Belfast Telegraph
4 days ago
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
CSNI and Cliftonville Academy march into T20 Cup Semi-Finals
Teenagers James West and Adam Leckey were the batting heroes at Stormont with the pair sharing a second wicket stand of 92 in 12 overs as CSNI posted 174 for five. West top-scored with a 49-ball 61 that included nine boundaries, while Leckey's 50 from 38 deliveries saw him clear the ropes three times as well as striking four fours. There were also breezy cameos from Harry Dyer (21 not out) and skipper Stuart Thompson (18), while Evan Carlisle claimed two wickets for Templepatrick. Sean Davey struck two early blows in the chase, before a rain interruption meant a revised target of 134 in 14 overs. The visitors never threatened at any stage, limping to 83 for eight, with Patrick Tice top scoring with 25, professional Sandun Weerakkody making 24 and Charlie Swart 20. Leckey claimed two wickets in a fine all-round display, while there were also a brace for Davey and Finn Lutton. Cliftonville Academy had already been assured of topping the group and they signed off in style with a fourth win in succession at Woodvale. A solid batting effort saw them post 160 for five, with skipper Matthew McCord hitting a 24-ball 33, Dawood Khan a run-a-ball 32, Hayden Melly an unbeaten 26, and Jared Wilson a breezy 23. The Woodvale reply was very much all about Ruhan Pretorius, who almost single-handedly pulled off an unlikely victory. The South African hit eight fours and seven sixes in his 53-ball 91, with the last two maximums leaving 28 needed from ten balls. However, John Glass held his nerve to have Pretorius caught off a slower ball at cover to end his valiant effort. Ben Kane had earlier claimed four wickets and Varun Chopra two in a case of 'spin to win' - the final victory margin 24 runs.
Toronto Sun
29-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
RCMP arrest Edmonton teen allegedly connected to online terrorism network
Published May 29, 2025 • 1 minute read File photo of an RCMP cruiser. Photo by James West / Postmedia files EDMONTON — RCMP say they have arrested an Alberta teen because investigators believe the youth will commit terrorism offences. Mounties allege a 15-year-old from Edmonton was planning to commit offences related to the COM/764. They say it is a violent online network that lures youth and encourages them to commit sexual acts, self-harm and animal torture. Investigators say they have commenced proceedings against the youth by way of a terrorism peace bond. A peace bond allows investigators to monitor people who appear likely to commit a crime when there's no evidence of an actual offence. The teen can't be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and is set to appear in court next week. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Toronto & GTA Toronto & GTA Ontario Toronto & GTA Sunshine Girls
Toronto Sun
12-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Nova Scotia RCMP were searching for vehicle before deadly weekend crash
Published May 12, 2025 • 1 minute read File photo of an RCMP cruiser. Photo by James West / Postmedia files HANTSPORT — Nova Scotia RCMP say they were searching for a possible impaired driver hours before the car was involved in a crash that killed five people over the weekend. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Police say the vehicle was the same blue Honda Civic that crashed around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday on Highway 101 near Falmouth, N.S. The vehicle was last seen at a restaurant on Highway 1 near the 11600 block in Grand Pre, N.S. Police are seeking information from the public on the whereabouts of the car prior to 7:20 p.m., when they received a report about a possible impaired driver. Investigators say physical evidence gathered at the scene of the crash indicates the Civic was travelling in the opposite direction of traffic in the eastbound lanes when it collided with a Nissan Sentra about 1.5 km from Exit 7. Four people were pronounced dead at the scene, a 50-year-old man died later in hospital, and a 29-year-old man from British Columbia was listed in critical condition. Columnists Toronto Maple Leafs Editorial Cartoons Toronto & GTA World
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
'Cruel' animal welfare practices 'could be imported to UK due to new trade deal'
As Britain and India sign a new trade deal, Animal Policy International revealed the immense suffering of hens confined to battery cages raising concerns about the potential increase in cruel imports Animal charities have joined forces to issue a stark warning about low welfare standards as Britain agrees to a new trade deal. Compassion in World Farming, the RSPCA and Animal Policy International (API) say British consumers could be buying products of practices that are too cruel to be carried out here. James West, Chief Public Affairs Manager at Compassion in World Farming, said: 'Right now is a pivotal time for protecting animal welfare, as the UK Government is currently preparing to announce a new trade strategy. Alarmingly, the UK risks undermining its animal welfare laws and disadvantaging British farmers if the Government allows imports of meat, eggs and dairy produced to lower standards than here.' As Britain and India agreed a long-desired trade deal on Tuesday, a probe by API reveals the immense suffering of hens confined to battery cages on its egg farms raising concerns about the potential increase in cruel imports to the UK. The animal welfare group found overcrowded conditions on Indian farms with up to 10 hens crammed into cages typically used for two-to-three birds , hens with injuries, swollen glands and beaks, dead birds left lying around the cages and insufficient and poorly maintained water access points. India is the world's third biggest egg producer, with 80-90% of hens in battery cages with plans to expand their export market. These systems severely restrict hen movement and natural behaviours, causing significant welfare issues. The British Egg Industry Council has warned that while fresh shell egg imports may not pose a major threat, processed egg products present a serious concern. Liquid or powdered egg imports from countries, like India, using production methods banned in the UK, could severely impact the domestic industry. With approximately a fifth of British eggs used for egg products, competition from lower-welfare imports could force UK egg processors out of business, disrupt the supply chain and potentially raise consumer prices. Vietnam is another potential country for imports. Mandy Carter, Co-Executive Director at Animal Policy International, said: 'We know that British people care deeply about animal welfare, yet we continue to see animals suffering in horrific conditions overseas, specifically for the UK market, in conditions like that as seen in the footage from Vietnam and India. By allowing imports that flout our welfare standards, we risk plunging into a race to the bottom that compromises the welfare of animals, the integrity of British values, and the livelihoods of our farmers.' A new report released by Animal Policy International, Compassion in World Farming and the RSPCA has found that 49 of the 58 countries with which the UK has, or is negotiating, free trade agreements (FTAs) with, have lower farmed animal welfare standards than the UK. The report warns that many animal products imported into the UK are produced using methods that are illegal here, and there is an urgent need to address this issue to avoid it worsening with new trade deals that could undermine both British values and higher welfare UK farmers. This includes a trade deal with the US which is rumoured to include chicken, pork and beef. Previous negotiations with the US saw the US Government push aggressively for unrestricted access to the UK market for agri-food products, including hormone-treated beef and chlorine-washed chicken, both practices that are illegal in the UK. The United States has no federal legislation protecting farmed animals during rearing and the Animal Welfare Act 1966 explicitly excludes farmed animals, including poultry and fish, from its scope, creating a vastly different regulatory environment to the UK. Battery cages for layer hens are only banned in eleven US states. Similarly, sow stalls, which severely restrict movement for pregnant pigs, remain legal in 39 US states despite being banned in the UK since 1999. Painful procedures like tail docking and castration on pigs are routinely performed without pain relief in US farming operations. US poultry are excluded from humane slaughter laws, with no federal requirements for stunning before slaughter. Additionally, antibiotic use per animal in US farming averages five times higher than in the UK, with particularly stark differences in cattle (9-16 times higher) and turkeys (5.5 times higher). Mexican production standards feature minimal safeguards for the welfare of pigs, cattle, and chickens. The use of sow stalls, illegal in the UK, is permitted throughout Mexico. Additionally, Mexican regulations do not mandate pain relief for common procedures like castration and tail docking. Entrepreneur and Dragons' Den star, Debora Meaden who penned the foreword for the report, said: 'Closing this "welfare gap" must be a priority. It's about integrity. We don't just want suffering outsourced overseas - we want an end to farmed animal cruelty entirely.' A Government spokesperson said: "We will only ever sign trade agreements which aligns with the UK's national interests, and we will not lower our high food standards."
