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CTV News
21-07-2025
- CTV News
1 person in hospital after being pulled from Lake Ontario in downtown Toronto
A Toronto Police Marine Unit vessel is seen in this August 2011 photo. A male has been taken to the hospital after being rescued from Lake Ontario in downtown Toronto on Sunday evening. The incident happened near Lake Shore Boulevard West and Stadium Road, just west of Bathurst Street. Toronto police said they were called to that area just after 7:30 p.m. for reports of a person in the water. Officers from the Marine Unit along with members of Toronto fire pulled a male from the water, police said.
The Sun
16-07-2025
- The Sun
Johor customs seizes 3.8kg cannabis in drug smuggling busts
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor Royal Malaysian Customs Department successfully intercepted two separate drug smuggling attempts, confiscating a total of 3.825kg of cannabis in operations conducted in Pontian and Batu Pahat. The first raid occurred on May 21 near Pekan Nanas, Pontian, where customs officers inspected two Pos Laju parcels. Inside, they discovered 130g and 97g of compressed plant material suspected to be cannabis. A man in his 40s, believed to be the courier, was arrested. Further checks led to the discovery of a black bag containing 55g of suspected cannabis, along with three smoking devices and a blender. The total estimated value of the seized items was RM22,860. Authorities also confiscated a motorcycle worth RM10,000. The case is being investigated under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. In a second operation on June 5, the Marine Unit of the Batu Pahat Enforcement Branch intercepted an unregistered boat docked in a mangrove swamp near a ferry terminal. Officers found three compressed packages wrapped in Chinese tea packaging, containing 3.063kg of suspected cannabis with an estimated value of RM98,016. The boat, worth RM4,000, was also seized. Johor Customs Director Aminul Izmeer Mohd Sohaimi urged the public to report any smuggling activities via the Customs Toll-Free Line at 1-800-88-8855 or by contacting the nearest Customs office, assuring confidentiality for informants. - Bernama
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
VIN'S PEOPLE: Marine Unit at Manatee County Sheriff's Office honored for rescue effort
A salute to Marine Unit Deputies William McBride and Richard Brissette, Manatee County Sheriff's Office Deputies of the Month for June. They were the first to respond to a call last March involving a small fishing boat sinking near the Misener Bridge in Pinellas County. With the boat filling with water, the deputies quickly began assisting the passengers – one was pregnant – onto the MCSO vessel. But realizing both vessels were drifting dangerously close to the bridge, Brissette threw a line to the boat captain who tied off his craft to theirs. With McBride steering, the deputies towed the sinking vessel to safety. Shortly thereafter they transferred the passengers to Eckerd College Search-and-Rescue, which assists the U.S. Coast Guard. · That's 37 years of wedded bliss for Barb and Paul Maechtle. · Props to Manatee High Sugar 'Canes Olive Imerman, Sophie Potillo and Courtney Schultz, who earned All-America Dancer status at the recent Universal Dance Association Summer Camp in Tampa. Olive made the final three for Drill Down Queen and Sophie was named a College Combine Standout. Among the honors accrued by the Sugar 'Canes were a Superior Trophy for a performance routine, Full Out 110 Percent Award, first place in Home Routine, and first-place blue ribbons in evaluations for all of director Kourtney Kalahar's dancers. The Sugar 'Canes include Sydney Brewer, Sophia Ciampi, Audrey Cummmings, Kasha Drummond, Jordyn Falcone, Ava Macy, Delilah Parmalee, Addie Reed, Kendall Steffensen, Maci Steffensen, Faith Wright and Emma Wyar. · Say it ain't so! Brittany Kitchie is one year shy of the Big 4-0! · Big ups to Bradenton Marauders outfielder Edward Florentino, Florida State League Player of the Week (June 30-July 6). The first Marauder to be so honored this season, Florentino went 8-for-23 (.348), with three home runs, six RBI, three doubles and three stolen bases. The 18-year-old prospect was promoted to the Marauders June 21. · Tracy Cappozella is 39. Again. · A bow to Dr. Jose Erbella on 20 years as a Manatee Memorial Hospital surgeon. · And Nyssa Gartley is 29. Again. · The recent passing of my father-in-law Jim Manring at 87 has been heartbreaking for my wife, Sherri, her sisters Lynn and Chris, our immediate family and friends. Yet the good memories they share are many. Here's one of mine. Years ago I was parking my pickup at night in front of the Whitfield home of my future in-laws, where Sherri was waiting with Jim and Sue, her mom. Well, my passenger side window got a little too close to the mailbox and … BANG! So a few minutes later, there I was, standing in their doorway, the mailbox and part of the post under one arm. You can imagine the looks on their faces. Then they burst out laughing. I was still in their good graces. Of course, I had to pay for the lumber so Pop could fix the mailbox. May Godspeed, Jim. Vin's People runs Sundays. Email Vin Mannix at vinspeople@ Or call 941-962-5944. This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Marine Unit at Manatee Sheriff's Office honored for rescue effort
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
HFD shares summer safety tips ahead of July 4th holiday
HOUSTON (KIAH) – The Houston Fire Department is reminding the public to stay safe this summer with a focus on fireworks, grilling, water safety, and heat-related illness prevention. Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz, alongside members of HFD's Marine Unit, shared important safety tips near Lake Houston Tuesday.
CTV News
26-06-2025
- CTV News
Open liquor on boat nets man suspension on road
A marine officer is watching boaters from the OPP patrol boat's bow. (Source: OPP) Hosting compliance for lifejackets and safety equipment on boats, the Collingwood & Blue Mountains Ontario Provincial Police Marine Unit pulled over a personal watercraft Monday at 3:30 p.m. When using a personal watercraft or Jet-ski-type boat on the Nottawasaga River in Wasaga Beach, police spotted open liquor onboard. The 37-year-old man was arrested and taken to the station where his impairment level was determined to be twice the legal limit. The Wasaga Beach man was charged with: Adult operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) Adult operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs Adult having care or control of a boat underway with open container of liquor The Wasaga Beach man is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on July 15 to answer to the charges. Boat operators who are charged with impaired driving offences get an immediate 90-day driver's license suspension as well.
