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CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Northern Ont. man fined $1,001 for dumping a bag of garbage
Timmins still has a problem with people illegally dumping trash, so it's stepping up fines and enforcement. Sergio Arangio reports. 2021: Cracking down on illegal dumping in Timmins A Cochrane, Ont., man was fined $1,001 for dumping a single bag of garbage on public land. John Sullivan pleaded guilty to the offence, which is a violation under the Public Lands Act. In a news release Friday, the Ministry of Natural Resources said the incident took place Oct. 8, 2023, in Hanna Township, south of Cochrane. 'The officers discovered that garbage had been deposited on public lands at the Little Lake access point parking lot,' the release said. 'The investigation led conservation officers to Sullivan who admitted to the offence.' Justice of the Peace Estelle Bérubé heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on Dec. 3, 2024. To report a natural resource problem or provide information about an unsolved case, members of the public can call the ministry TIPS line toll-free at 1-877-847-7667. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. For more information about unsolved cases, click here.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
David Jason reveals surprising inspiration behind Del Boy's cockney accent in Only Fools And Horses
Sir David Jason has revealed the surprising inspiration behind Del Boy's iconic cockney accent in Only Fools And Horses. The actor, 85, said he landed the part of Del Boy because he would mimic his former boss' cockney accent while they both played Billiards Games. While he was playing Granville in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, he and the show's assistant Ray Butt would spend their time away from filming playing billiards together. Jason said he found Ray's east end accent so funny that he would imitate it during their games. And when Only Fools And Horses director John Sullivan was struggling to find someone to play Derek Trotter, he was told of Jason's hilarious cockney impressions and invited him to try out the iconic part. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Speaking on Gyles Brandreth's Rosebud podcast, Jason said: 'When we were doing Open All Hours I used to play billiards with Ray Butt, who was the First Assistant. 'I used to take the mickey out of Ray Butt because he was a really "Right EastEnder", which always fascinated me because I thought, "How could he become a director because his accent was always like 'you know what I mean?'" 'He spoke like that all the time. It intrigued me. I used to take the mickey out of it.' Ray had gone on to become a producer/director for Only Fools And Horses which was being put together and cast when he confided in the director of Open All Hours that he was struggling for his main Del Boy character. Jason continued: 'When he was casting for Derek Trotter, the director of Open All Hours said to him "What are you looking for?" 'He said "I'm looking for this character who's a Londoner - an east London sort of character we're having a bit of a problem finding". 'He said "Well have you interviewed David Jason? Don't you remember he used to take the mickey out of you?"' Jason said the Open All Hours director reminded Butt how David's impressions of him were 'so successful we all used to fall about because you two were like Mutt and Jeff'. Jason said: 'And Ray Butt went "Oh yes, you're right, I hadn't thought of that, I'll ask him to come in and read with me and John Sullivan", which he did. And the rest is history.' Jason played Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter over seven series and ten years as Only Fools became one of the most loved comedies in British TV history. It comes after the opening night of the Only Fools And Horses: The Musical was forced to a halt last month after a 'medical emergency'. Theatergoers at The Winter Gardens in Blackpool were evacuated during the interval and the second act of the show was postponed after a member of the audience fell ill, with paramedics called to the scene. Only Fools And Horses: The Musical, featuring Paul Whitehouse as Grandad, is currently touring the UK following a four-year sold-out run-in London's West End. The Winter Gardens issued a statement about the incident as they revealed all those affected would be able to transfer their tickets to another night or request a refund. Attendees were quick to praise the theatre - which hosted the musical until May 3 - for the staff's quick reaction and calm response to the incident. A statement from The Winter Gardens read: 'During last night's performance of Only Fools and Horses The Musical, a medical emergency involving a member of the audience occurred during the interval in the front stalls area of the auditorium. It comes just days after the opening night of the Only Fools And Horses: The Musical was forced to a halt at The Winter Gardens in Blackpool last month after a 'medical emergency' 'Due to the nature of the incident and in accordance with venue protocols, the decision was taken to evacuate the theatre and postpone the remainder of the show. 'All affected ticket holders will receive an email today with full details on how to transfer their tickets to another performance this week, or how to request a refund if they are unable to attend an alternative date. 'We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our staff, the visiting company, and the emergency services for their swift and professional response. 'Our thoughts and well wishes are with the individual involved and their family at this time. 'We thank everyone for their patience and understanding during these exceptional circumstances.'
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Who did Jacksonville Jaguars pick in PFF's 2008 NFL redraft?
Who did Jacksonville Jaguars pick in PFF's 2008 NFL redraft? Who did the Jacksonville Jaguars pick in PFF's 2008 NFL redraft? Pro Football Focus hopped in the time machine and went back to the 2008 NFL draft and used hindsight, along with their grading system, to redraft the first round. So, who did the Jacksonville Jaguars end up taking? In the original 2008 NFL draft, the Jaguars held the 26th overall pick following an 11-5 season and a trip to the AFC Divisional round in 2007. However, Jacksonville would end up trading up 18 spots to the eighth overall pick to select Florida defensive end Derrick Harvey. In PFF's redraft, no such draft-day trades were made. So in this scenario, the Jaguars selected at 26th overall, and with that pick, they took Notre Dame center John Sullivan. "Former sixth-round pick John Sullivan gave the Vikings incredible value during his six seasons as their starting center," wrote PFF. "His production peaked from 2011 to 2013, when he ranked second in the NFL with a 90.8 PFF overall grade — bested by only Houston's Chris Myers." As mentioned, Sullivan was a sixth-round pick by Minnesota and would play 10 NFL seasons, spending the first seven with the Vikings. Over his career, he appeared in 153 games, which included 125 starts. From 2011 through 2013, Sullivan was one of PFF's highest-graded centers in each of those seasons. Harvey would end up playing four NFL seasons, the first three of which came with the Jaguars. He appeared in 47 out of a possible 48 games during that stretch with Jacksonville, making 32 starts. By PFF's metrics, Harvey totaled 73 pressures over those three seasons, including a career-high of 31 in 2009, along with nine sacks.
USA Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Steal for the Vikings becomes first-round pick in 2008 NFL Re-Draft
Steal for the Vikings becomes first-round pick in 2008 NFL Re-Draft The PFF re-draft series has been a lot of fun to follow, and now they have worked their way to the 2008 NFL Draft. Minnesota did not have a first-round pick in 2008 due to them sending it to Kansas City for Jared Allen, a move they would look back on and have no issue making 100 times over. Allen will be enshrined in Canton, Ohi,o as a Pro Football Hall of Famer as a Viking in August this year and became a generational pass rusher during his time with the team. What we do want to mention is that the Vikings' sixth-round pick, John Sullivan, makes a dramatic leap into the first round in this re-draft. Sullivan makes it all the way up to pick 26 where he ends up with the Jacksonville Jaguars. PFF writes, "Former sixth-round pick John Sullivan gave the Vikings incredible value during his six seasons as their starting center. His production peaked from 2011 to 2013, when he ranked second in the NFL with a 90.8 PFF overall grade — bested by only Houston's Chris Myers." Sullivan was the ultimate value for the Vikings and was underappreciated during his time with the team. He may not have gotten the respect league-wide he deserved, but Vikings fans know the stability he brought, and now he gets that in this re-draft exercise.
CBS News
19-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Judge rules Trump administration's dismantling of U.S. Institute of Peace was illegal
Washington — A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration's efforts to take over the U.S. Institute of Peace, finding that the moves led by the White House's Department of Government Efficiency were made by leaders who were illegally installed and lacked the legal authority to dismantle the organization. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ruled in favor of several institute board members and its president, who had been fired and challenged their terminations, as well as the administration's efforts to take over and disassemble the organization. The institute's mission is to promote conflict resolution and the prevention of conflict around the world. The five board members who challenged their removals are Ambassador John Sullivan, Judy Ansley, Joseph Falk, Kerry Kennedy and Mary Swig. The institute's president, Ambassador George Moose, was also ousted by ex officio board members Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Kenneth Jackson was then installed as the acting president of the Institute of Peace. In March, Howell declined to issue emergency relief to the Institute of Peace, but said that it was "undisputed" that the removal of board members was not in accordance with federal law, though the plaintiffs at the time were unable to make the required showing for a temporary restraining order. But in a 102-page decision granting the former board members request to summarily rule in their favor, Howell wrote that President Trump "second-guessed the judgment of Congress and President Reagan in creating USIP 40 years ago, and the judgment of every Congress since then, including in 2024," when he signed an executive order that effectively dismantled the Institute. Howell said the purported firings of Institute of Peace board members and its president, Moose, was unlawful and ordered that they remain in their roles. The judge also found that the appointments of Jackson and Nate Cavanaugh as president of the institute are invalid, and said any actions taken by them are voided, including Cavanaugh's efforts to transfer the organization's headquarters to the General Services Administration. Howell blocked DOGE officials from gaining access to or exercising control over the U.S. Institute of Peace's offices, facilities, computer systems or other records. In her ruling, the judge criticized Trump and DOGE, writing they "used brute force and threats of criminal process to take over USIP's headquarters, despite being cautioned that this organization did not fall within the executive branch and its leadership was not subject to the president's unilateral executive branch removal power." The judge said that the Elon Musk-led DOGE's firing of Institute of Peace Board members, staff, and contractors, as well as its shifting of the building to be used for other purposes was unlawful. "This administration then went even further, taking severe actions to dissemble USIP, including terminating its appointed board members, its expert management, its dedicated staff and contractors located in both Washington, D.C. and around the world, and dispersing its assets and headquarters building," Howell wrote. "These actions against USIP were unlawful." The judge said that Article II of the Constitution places limits on the president's ability to remove executive branch subordinates, and said Mr. Trump's actions regarding the Institute of Peace were outside his legal authority. "The president's efforts here to take over an organization outside of those bounds, contrary to statute established by Congress and by acts of force and threat using local and federal law enforcement officers, represented a gross usurpation of power and a way of conducting government affairs that unnecessarily traumatized the committed leadership and employees of USIP, who deserved better," Howell wrote. The U.S. Institute of Peace is one of several entities that has been targeted by the president and DOGE as part of his efforts to severely slash the size of the federal government. The organization was created by Congress four decades ago through a law signed by President Ronald Reagan and is characterized as an independent nonprofit corporation. But the administration has winnowed the institute's staff to five employees, and it has ceased conducting programmatic activities. The U.S. Institute of Peace's assets have also been transferred to the General Services Administration. Its Washington, D.C., headquarters is in the process of being leased to the Department of Labor, according to court records. The dispute between DOGE and the Institute of Peace started in mid-March, when DOGE team members attempted to gain access to the entity's Washington, D.C., headquarters. The institute said in a statement that several DOGE members arrived at its building "unannounced" and were accompanied by two FBI agents. DOGE officials left after being rebuffed by an Institute employee but later returned and had "broken" into the building and were able to access internal systems through a former security contractor for the building, court filings revealed. The Metropolitan Police Department became involved when the institute's former outside counsel reported what he said was an unlawful entry by DOGE officials. In their lawsuit, the institute's fired board members said employees with a former security contractor and DOGE personnel "engaged in additional attempts to unlawfully access the USIP headquarters building, but were eventually able to enter the building, forcibly occupy it, and expel including the duly appointed USIP President, other USIP personnel, and outside counsel."
