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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Conservative expert Heather Mac Donald explains 'lawlessness' cycle amid ICE pushback
Mac Donald explains how anti-ICE riots and protests in California tie to larger cultural developments in the United States.
Global News
3 days ago
- Global News
Ontario police issue warning after backyard black bear sighting
On Wednesday night, residents of Erin, Ont., called police after a bear was spotted heading into backyards while looking for a snack, according to provincial police. They say they got the call at around 9 p.m. after the black bear was spotted in people's backyards on Pine Ridge Road. The smallish bear did not do much damage, aside from knocking over a few bird feeders before it moved on. 'I don't know where the bear went to after it was last spotted on Wednesday night just before nightfall,' Const. Kirk MacDonald told Global News in an email. 'There's a lot of rural and forested areas nearby and it likely moved into a more secluded area after dark.' MacDonald said the bear has made several appearances on social media in the area over the past couple of weeks after being caught on other people's security cameras. Story continues below advertisement He believes the tourist to Erin, a town of about 11,000 people located about 30 minutes drive from Brampton and Guelph, to be a yearling black bear. 'A yearling is a young bear (no longer a cub but not considered an adult bear),' the constable explained. 'At this age, they leave their mother and go off to find their own territory and food. They must eat a lot to build up their weight before they hibernate.' He said the bears are often in search of food from bird feeders or garbage. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Approximately a month earlier, another bear was spotted in Caledon Village,' MacDonald said. 'Every few years, we'll get a handful of black bear sightings in our County within a short time frame and then nothing for years afterwards. 'Occasionally, black bears will travel south through forested corridors such as the Bruce Trail, from the Bruce Peninsula and cottage country searching for food sources particularly in spring and early summer. They rarely stay in one place for long and avoid human contact.' A release from police offered a number of tips from the Ministry of Natural Resources surrounding bear encounters. The MNR says that bears aren't always a threat but people should be concerned if a bear exhibits threatening or aggressive behaviour. Story continues below advertisement If you do encounter a bear, the ministry says to not block its path and to keep away from the animal. It also says to warn others about its location and to keep children and pets indoors. If you are near a building or a vehicle, get inside as a precaution. If you have an issue with a bear, call the the Bear Wise line at 1-866-514-2327 for advice on how to avoid encounters during bear season. If a bear approaches, the MNR says to back away slowly while keeping an eye on it. If the bear comes towards you, do not turn and run. Make noise, throw items and make yourself appear as big as you can. If those options fail, back away from the bear while acting aggressively towards a bear. 'If you are carrying bear repellent, make sure you are familiar with the product and how it is used, using it only if the bear is attacking you or is extremely close to you,' the MNR offers. Playing dead is an option but only if it is a mother bear which is attacking you in defence of cubs, the ministry notes. 'Fighting back is the best chance of persuading a bear to stop its attack, so use a large stick, a rock, or anything else that you can to deter the bear,' the MNR suggests. Story continues below advertisement
Otago Daily Times
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Otago Daily Times
MacDonald, Ralston tied for SSCC title
Liam MacDonald and Anthony Ralston, both of Invercargill, shared the top award when they were declared the joint winners of the Southland Sports Car Club Champions Trophy at the club's 2024-25 prizegiving at Teretonga Park in Invercargill on Monday night. MacDonald put his name on the trophy for the 12th time having first won it in 2013 and every year since except 2017 while for Ralston it was the first time he has won the trophy that his father Robert won in both 2009 and 2010. The championship is decided on points across all the club's disciplines and MacDonald earned his share of the title by winning the Keith McFadzien Trophy for the Motorkhana Championship for the seventh time from Andrew Kennedy and Craig Allan, the SSCC Speed Trophy for the Sprint Championship for the fifth time in succession with Allan second and Vega Mukri third. He also won the Stresscrete 1601cc and over Speed Trophy in ClubSport and took the Warren Robbie Memorial Trophy for winning the overall ClubSport Championship for the fifth time from Allan and Mukri. Meanwhile Ralston, who competed in both the ClubSport and Race Championships, won the Auto Centre Trophy for the 2501cc and over Race Class from Lynden Prebble and Kyle Dawson and the Erskine Flying Farewell Trophy from Prebble while he finished runner-up in the overall Race Championship behind Prebble who hails from Dipton with Kevin Underwood of Invercargill third. The results of both MacDonald and Ralston saw them level on points to share the overall club championship for the first time in recent memory. Craig Allan of Invercargill was the Club Championship runner-up after finishing second in the Sprint Championship, third in the Motorkhana Championship and runner-up in the ClubSport Championship. Other winners on the night were Blake Cooper who won the Discount Tyres 0-1600 Championship Speed Trophy in ClubSport and also took the club's Junior Driver Award for the second year running. Nieko Scoles won the 1601cc-2500cc Race Championship from Bradley Dawson and Warren Kett while Rachael Beck won the SSCC Club Championship Ladies Champion Trophy, the ninth time she has taken the honour since her first win in 2010. The Macks Panel & Paint Marshall Of The Year was Greg McLeod who has been involved with incident recovery at the circuit for almost 20 years. He has missed very few race meetings at Teretonga Park in all those years and is always happy to assist with any other tasks that are needed. By Lindsay Beer
Otago Daily Times
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Otago Daily Times
MacDonald, Ralston tied at top for SSCC title
Liam MacDonald and Anthony Ralston, both of Invercargill, shared the top award when they were declared the joint winners of the Southland Sports Car Club Champions Trophy at the club's 2024-25 prizegiving at Teretonga Park in Invercargill on Monday night. MacDonald put his name on the trophy for the 12th time having first won it in 2013 and every year since except 2017 while for Ralston it was the first time he has won the trophy that his father Robert won in both 2009 and 2010. The championship is decided on points across all the club's disciplines and MacDonald earned his share of the title by winning the Keith McFadzien Trophy for the Motorkhana Championship for the seventh time from Andrew Kennedy and Craig Allan, the SSCC Speed Trophy for the Sprint Championship for the fifth time in succession with Allan second and Vega Mukri third. He also won the Stresscrete 1601cc and over Speed Trophy in ClubSport and took the Warren Robbie Memorial Trophy for winning the overall ClubSport Championship for the fifth time from Allan and Mukri. Meanwhile Ralston, who competed in both the ClubSport and Race Championships, won the Auto Centre Trophy for the 2501cc and over Race Class from Lynden Prebble and Kyle Dawson and the Erskine Flying Farewell Trophy from Prebble while he finished runner-up in the overall Race Championship behind Prebble who hails from Dipton with Kevin Underwood of Invercargill third. The results of both MacDonald and Ralston saw them level on points to share the overall club championship for the first time in recent memory. Craig Allan of Invercargill was the Club Championship runner-up after finishing second in the Sprint Championship, third in the Motorkhana Championship and runner-up in the ClubSport Championship. Other winners on the night were Blake Cooper who won the Discount Tyres 0-1600 Championship Speed Trophy in ClubSport and also took the club's Junior Driver Award for the second year running. Nieko Scoles won the 1601cc-2500cc Race Championship from Bradley Dawson and Warren Kett while Rachael Beck won the SSCC Club Championship Ladies Champion Trophy, the ninth time she has taken the honour since her first win in 2010. The Macks Panel & Paint Marshall Of The Year was Greg McLeod who has been involved with incident recovery at the circuit for almost 20 years. He has missed very few race meetings at Teretonga Park in all those years and is always happy to assist with any other tasks that are needed.
Wales Online
07-07-2025
- Wales Online
Gym manager with 'long-standing gambling addiction' stole £5,000 from employer
Gym manager with 'long-standing gambling addiction' stole £5,000 from employer Kathryn MacDonald, 44, had previously been jailed after stealing £48,000 from the council she worked for at the time Kathryn MacDonald, 44, stole £5,000 after defrauding customers at the gym where she was employed as a manager (Image: South Wales Police ) A gambling addict stole more than £5,000 from the gym she was employed by after asking customers to pay in cash and pocketing the majority of the funds. She had previously been jailed after stealing £48,000 from the council she worked for. Kathryn MacDonald, 44, was employed as a manager at B Fit Personal Training Club in Cardiff when she committed the fraud. Customers of the gym were required to make card payments in order to pay for memberships but the defendant asked three victims to pay via cash. A sentencing hearing at Newport Crown Court on Monday heard MacDonald paid only a small amount of money to the Roath-based gym, and kept the rest for herself. For the latest court reports sign up to our crime newsletter. The first victim paid £2,400 but the defendant only paid £252 of that to the gym. The second victim paid £1,207 but MacDonald paid the gym £200 of that amount. The third victim, a friend of the defendant, paid £2,245 but only £194 was paid to the gym. Article continues below As a result, prosecutor Paul Hewitt said MacDonald benefited by £5,825 through the fraud, which was carried out between August 2022 and November 2023. Her actions came to light after discrepancies were noticed in the financial accounts of the gym, and following investigation the defendant was sacked for gross misconduct. It was said the reputation of B Fit Personal Training Club had suffered as a result of the fraud, as well as suffering a large financial loss. In a victim personal statement, one of the defendant's victims said she felt "used and manipulated" by MacDonald who she considered a friend, and she now "questions everybody's motives" when meeting them. MacDonald, of Traston Road, Newport, later pleaded guilty to theft by an employee and four counts of fraud by false representation. The court heard the defendant has relevant previous convictions, after she committed fraud by false representation against her former employer Vale of Glamorgan council after she stole £48,000 through putting her bank account details on council tax payments. She was sentenced to 18-months imprisonment as a result of this conviction. In mitigation, Jac Brown said his client had a long-standing gambling addiction, but since committing the latest fraud she has repaid £3,840 and has offered to pay £300 a month towards the remaining sum. The barrister said the defendant has found new employment but her health has deteriorated due to receiving preventative cancer surgery. She is also concerned about being sent to prison, having previously worked as a prison officer at HMP Eastwood Park. Article continues below Sentencing, Judge Celia Hughes said: "This was an appalling way to behave to your employer. This was a small business trying to make a living by running a gym. The loss has had a substantial effect." MacDonald was sentenced to 14 months imprisonment.
