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CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
London woman sentenced in shooting death of friend
It's been a heartbreaking two years for Michelle Brown after her only son Levi was shot to death after a bizarre and tragic incident. After the woman responsible for her son's death was sentenced on Wednesday she said, 'It's been a long journey and now it's time for a rest.' The legal process may be over, but her sorrow over the loss of her son will never fade. 'He was such a joy. He was my best friend. I miss his laugh, I miss his humour', says Brown. 'I just miss his love.' Levi Brown was 36 years old when he was partying with friends, which included Cheyenne Metatawabin. They were all at an apartment off Baseline Road in south London in March of 2023. The group had been handling a loaded handgun when 31-year-old Metatawabin pointed the weapon at Brown and fired. After that the group then placed his limp body in a recycling container and pushed it down the street to a nearby creek. His mother searched for him for six days before a cyclist located the container by the water. Another person has already been dealt with before the courts in connection to disposing the body. The grieving mother still can't believe it saying, 'They just left him there knowing that he was still breathing and that someone didn't do anything, that someone didn't do the right thing.' In May, Metatawabin plead guilty to criminal negligence causing death, which has a mandatory minimum sentence of four years. However, after the Crown and defence agreed to a joint submission with her receiving a sentence of time served. Metatawabin then changed her guilty plea to manslaughter which has no mandatory minimum sentence. In the end, Justice Patricia Moore agreed with the Crown and the defence and sentenced Metatawabin to just over three years or time already served in custody along with three years probation. Michelle Brown says her sentence will be never ending saying, 'He (Levi) had a lot to live for and a lot to give and his life being taking so suddenly is something I will have to deal with for the rest of my life.'
Al Bawaba
26-05-2025
- Health
- Al Bawaba
WCM-Q hosts simulation educator course
Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently held its fourth annual 'Simulation Educator Course: Designing and Debriefing Effective Simulations,' offering clinicians, technologists, health professionals, and educators an opportunity to master the effective use of simulation-based education. During the two days, participants explored the theoretical foundations of simulation-based learning and designed simulation scenarios aligned with healthcare simulation standards of best practice. The course emphasized the three-step approach of prebrief, simulation, and debrief to ensure psychological safety for learners to identify and address gaps in their knowledge and practice. Discussions revolved around emerging evidence on the importance of eliciting learners' emotional reactions at the outset of any debriefing conversations to ensure emotions did not block cognition and to provide a forum for practitioners to recognize and express 'stressful situations' and learn approaches to manage similar emotions in the clinical setting. Interactive debriefing and peer feedback sessions enabled participants to reflect on, analyze, and understand the risks and benefits of observed behaviors. The course was designed and delivered by Dr. Stella Major, a professor of family medicine teaching in medicine and director of the Clinical Skills and Simulation Lab (CSSL) at WCM-Q, and Dr. Michelle Brown, an associate professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), founding program director of the healthcare simulation master's degree, educator in the Office of Interprofessional Simulation, and director of research for the Office of Interprofessional Simulation. They were joined by three simulation facilitators: Rudy Bahri, the manager of CSSL at WCM-Q; Arlene Masaba, from the Nursing Department at the College of Health Sciences, University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST); and Dr. Maham Batool Hadi, a clinical tutor at Qatar University College of Medicine. Dr. Major, the course director, said: 'There is growing evidence to support the impact of simulation-based training on improved patient care and building effective teamwork. I am delighted to see a growing interest among educators seeking opportunities to learn to become better simulation practitioners. Thus far, our course has welcomed 136 participants from Qatar and the MENA region and offered them an opportunity to meet, experience, reflect, and discuss ways they can enhance their skills as simulation practitioners. Seeing participants' eyes light up when they connect the theory to practice is really rewarding. One attendee remarked: 'Although I have applied the debriefing techniques before, this course helped me in knowing the proper structure of the debriefing technique and the reasons why they are relevant to be followed and used.'' Dr. Major added: 'In my mind, one of the key takeaways of our course is that it reminds attendees, who are often subject matter experts in their respective clinical fields, that it is important to harness best practices in education and always begin by identifying learners' needs and educational objectives, before embarking on designing and delivering simulations. Clear learning objectives help craft better scenarios and assist in conducting structured debriefing.' This year, the course welcomed 36 participants, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, healthcare simulation professionals, technologists, and educators. Reflecting on her experience, Emily Kelly from Sidra Medicine said: 'The course totally exceeded my expectations. Phenomenal level of professionalism, teaching environment, welcoming, open, and nurturing. Thank you!' Another participant, Mahmoud Al Afeef, a clinical educator at Naufar, said: 'This course adds a lot if you are seeking new approaches to impact teaching and learning for both students and clinical staff. We had a lot of discussions, lots of people from different areas and levels of experience, and a lot of learning from each other. Sharing this knowledge was so useful.' The course is accredited in Qatar by the Department of Healthcare Professions-Accreditation Section (DHP-AS) of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and internationally by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Illinois pharmacists could soon dispense Ella emergency contraceptive without a doctor's prescription
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinoisans could soon have access to emergency birth control straight from pharmacists — and no prescription would be needed from a doctor. The Illinois Senate Executive Committee passed a bill to update the state's Pharmacy Practice Act. This would let pharmacists in Illinois dispense the emergency contraceptive ulipristal acetate — more commonly known as Ella — and other non-hormonal options as a way to prevent pregnancy. Illinois' move to end time limit to prosecute human trafficking passes Senate Committee Legislative chair for the Illinois section of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Dr. Michelle Brown said the pill works faster. 'Ella is effective four more days after unprotected intercourse than Plan B,' Brown said. 'It works better for patients with higher BMIs and is effective 95% of the time, compared with 89% for Plan B.' Ella works by delaying ovulation. Right now, Illinoisans can get Plan B over the counter, but to get Ella, a doctor has to prescribe it under the current law. Sen. Rachel Ventura (D-Joliet), who took charge of the House bill in the Senate, said this would make it easier for people eligible to access emergency contraception when they need it. 'Women come in all shapes and sizes so it only stands to reason that medication should be tailored to them as needed,' Ventura said. 'By allowing pharmacists to prescribe all types of contraceptives, including non-hormonal options, this bill aims to improve access so that every individual can make the best choice for birth control.' Bill banning searches of vehicles due to smell of raw cannabis passes Illinois House committee Pharmacists can also provide other contraceptives, including Phexxi and Plan B, for people who prefer different hormonal contraception. Still, they would need a standing order from the state's Public Health Director to give out Ella, similar to giving out flu shots. The pharmacist will also be reimbursed 85% of what the doctor would pay for contraception services. To receive the payment, pharmacists must be enrolled in the state's Medicaid system as ordering and referring providers. It passed the committee with seven votes in favor and three against. It has already passed the House and is now headed to the Senate floor for further debate. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Major Aussie travel company goes bust leaving almost 100 dream holidays in the lurch
Dozens of Aussie families have lost thousands, had their dream holidays ruined and even left stranded overseas after a major travel company collapsed. Online travel agency Traveldream went into administration and ceased trading on April 28. The collapse caused flights, accommodation, cruises and tour bookings for its customers to be canned at the last minute. A mother and her two daughters lost $33,000 while a group of travellers, currently overseas, found there was no booking under their name after arriving at a hotel. Donna Lamberth and her husband lost $15,500 from the fall-out of the collapse. The couple saved for two years to go on the trip, which started in Vancouver, followed by a cruise from Alaska before they finished in Las Vegas. In December, they finally paid off all of the trip. 'I'm going to have to save again. It's a lot of money to lose,' she told When Ms Lamberth rang the cruise company, she learned the devastating news that only $250 had been paid as a deposit on the cruise. 'They said there was still $7,000 to pay. I burst into tears,' she said. The Lamberths had to cancel their holiday because they couldn't afford to pay for the accommodation and the cruise again. Michelle Brown, along with her husband and friends, arrived in Vancouver last Friday after spending 21 hours flying from Australia. 'We turn up there at whatever time of night. They said "sorry we don't have a booking",' Ms Brown told She was one of at least 75 people who lost out on the collapse according to the administrator Bill Karageozis, from insolvency firm Mcleods. Mr Karageozis said the company's debts were unlikely to exceed $1million and that there were no 'available tangible assets' of the company. The administrator encouraged customers to try to find out who their travel 'wholesaler' was – the company the travel agency paid to secure services. The list of some of the suppliers customers were told to contact were Royal Caribbean Cruises, Holland America Cruises, Qantas, Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Westjet and Canada Rockeries Keywest Tours. Christopher Banson is the sole director of Australian Travel Deals Pty Ltd, the name under which Traveldream is registered. It has been in business since 2016. He runs also Salt Water Hotels and Resorts, which has 30 properties around Australia but was unaffected by the collapse of Traveldream. Another shareholder, Travel Dream Australia Pty Ltd, owes Traveldream $49,000, according to the administrators. This company is directed by Paul Mercuri, who co-founded Traveldream but was not working at the company when it collapsed.
NZ Herald
25-04-2025
- NZ Herald
Hitchhiking tragedy: British Lord of the Rings fan killed in crash on dream trip to NZ
That is what drew her son to New Zealand. 'He wanted to visit the film sets, which was thrilling for him and for us to hear,' she told the Mirror. 'He stayed with his friend, we were just constantly getting photos from him and stories about people he was meeting. 'He loved being with people but also loved being on his own; going for a long hike, pitching his tent and being on his own with nature.' The BBC and Mirror reported the details of the Snode's inquest, held in the Essex Coroner's Court. Coroner Michelle Brown said that on the day he died Snode was offered a lift by 'a lady and her teenage children'. The crash happened on the Otira Highway near the tiny settlement of Jacksons. 'The car drifted to the left side of the road before overcorrecting, rotating and sliding across both lanes,' the Coroner said. 'The rear left of the car hit a stone wall. Mr Snode, who was in the left rear passenger seat, died at the scene.' The Mirror reported that the driver was later convicted of careless use of a vehicle causing death. Coroner Brown told the court it was 'unknown' why the woman crashed. She ruled Snode died from multiple head and chest injuries in a road traffic collision. Elaine Snode wrote on a page set up to raise funds to repatriate his body. 'He was literally living his dream life before it was taken from him,' she said. She said Snode was 'one in a billion'. 'Always full of life and a loving, caring, intelligent young man,' she wrote. 'He visited Hobbiton and other LOTR sites and had a few days hiking on his own along the Abel Tasman Coast Track. 'We had no idea these magical days were to be his final days in NZ. 'Nothing can express the pain and despair that is being felt by his family and friends all over the world.' Anna Leask is a senior reporter who covers national crime and justice. She joined the Herald in 2008 and has worked as a journalist for 18 years with a particular focus on family and gender-based violence, child abuse, sexual violence, homicides, mental health and youth crime. She writes, hosts and produces the award-winning podcast A Moment In Crime, released monthly on
