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Toronto Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Toronto Sun
Family remains 'utterly devastated' as funeral set for 3 kids killed in 401 crash
GoFundMe campaign has raised at least $238,645 for 'tight-knit' family torn apart by May 18 collision Jace, 13, Mya, 6, and Ramone Lavina-Galve, 15, perished in a May 18, 2025, car crash on Hwy. 401 in Etobicoke, Ont. Photo by GoFundMe The Lavina-Galve family said that they are still 'reeling' from the May 18 crash that claimed the lives of three children. 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 Ramone, 15, Jace, 13, and Mya, 6, were killed in an Etobicoke collision that led to Ethan Lehouillier, 19, of Georgetown, Ont., being charged with three counts each of impaired operation causing death, impaired operation causing bodily harm, dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm. The family's lawyer confirmed to The Canadian Press that a publication ban on the kids' identities was lifted Thursday. Police said the driver of a vehicle lost control on a Hwy. 401 off-ramp and crashed into the minivan carrying a mother, her four children and a male acquaintance of the family as they were stopped at a red light. The mother, Jade Galve, her 10-year-old child Avery and the male driver were taken to a hospital in stable condition. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'The entire Laviña-Galve family is still reeling from the unimaginable tragedy that took the lives of Ramone, Jace, and Mya on May 18,' said a statement released through their Toronto lawyer Michael Coristine. 'Although we remain utterly devastated, we are now in the process of planning the funeral for our three dear children, which is something no parent should ever have to endure.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO A GoFundMe has raised $238,645 for the family, who announced that a funeral for the three children will take place June 14 at the Highland Funeral Home in Scarborough at 1 p.m. There will also be a visitation June 13 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the burial will take place following a mass at Christ the King Catholic Cemetery in Markham. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'For now, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of the first responders and hospital staff who tended to us, as well as the members of our community and others who have been extremely supportive,' said the family statement. Jim Cantos, a friend who's known the family for years, said the siblings were 'tight knit. Read More Toronto Maple Leafs Olympics Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Raptors Crime
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
College Student Was Driving Home When Tornado Struck. Before She Got Thrown from Car, She Told Mom, 'It's Taking Me'
Mya Grimes, a college student at Jackson State University, had a "near-death" experience when a tornado hit as she was driving last week The 20-year-old student said that her car was caught in the storm and spun in circles before being ejected from the vehicle "I really thought that was my last moment," she said about the terrifying experienceA college student is grateful to be alive after getting caught up in a tornado while she was driving last week. Mya Grimes, a rising senior at Jackson State University in Mississippi, was on her way to St. Louis, her hometown, when a tornado tore through the city and threw her out of her car on Friday, May 16. The 20-year-old college student had nearly reached her home when the storm caught up to her, according to ABC-affiliate WAPT. "I really thought that was my last moment," she told the outlet. Grimes said that the tornado broke the windows of her car and opened the driver's side door. Even though she said she was wearing a seat belt, she was ejected from the vehicle and "slid down the street 40 yards." Before the storm reached her, the student talked to her dad — who cautioned her to be careful, but get home if she could — according to local station KMOV. She also called her mom, Tina Grimes, but then her phone disconnected. 'When I answered the phone, I just wasn't prepared for what I heard on the other end," Tina told the outlet. After asking her daughter what was going on, to her terror, her daughter replied, "'It's taking me.' " "My car started spinning in circles and spinning in circles, and I was just literally terrified and holding on to my steering wheel for dear life," Mya told NBC affiliate KSDK. "The door opened and I flew out of my car." The student said that she was able to cling to a light pole as the gusts continued. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. In an Instagram post detailing her "near-death experience," Mya said that the paramedic she was able to flag down afterwards told her she was 'lucky to be alive.' 'I have gashes from the glass and sliding down the street," Mya wrote alongside images of the damage to her car. Fortunately, despite some minor injuries, she was otherwise unharmed. She went on to share that the incident has given her a new perspective that 'any moment could be our last." According to the National Weather Service, an EF3 tornado touched down in Clayton, Mo., and moved through the northern parts of St. Louis on May 16. It had winds up to 152 miles per hour. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Family of Chicopee man missing in Conn. River hopeful he will be found
HOLYOKE — An extensive search continues unabated for a Chicopee man who was swept into the Connecticut River while fishing Monday evening. Volunteers from near and far having been combing the shoreline for Nicklas Delisle, 27, who was fishing with his girlfriend when their kayak got flipped upside down. 'I got a frantic call from Mya at around 7:30 p.m. on Monday night,' Nevin Bastin, Delisle's uncle, told The Republican on Wednesday afternoon. Mya Ballard, 23, Delisle's girlfriend, was rescued by a passerby. 'It took all of the rescuer's strength and all of (Mya's) strength to pull her out of the river,' Bastin said, 'and she's a strong swimmer.' Ballard told him that there were a few fishermen in the area, when Delisle disappeared around a bend, Bastin said. 'She asked if anyone had a life vest or rope or anything they could throw out to him,' he said. He urges anyone thinking of going out on the river to wear life preservers. 'Life preservers are more comfortable now than they ever were before,' he said. 'Please wear one before you go out.' Since Monday night, the Holyoke Fire Department and emergency services from 15 area departments have been searching for Delisle. 'At this point, it's about searching every nook and cranny of the river,' said Capt. David Rex of the Holyoke Fire Department. On the river Wednesday afternoon, officers with the Hampden County Sheriff's Department's Marine Unit readied a boat to set off their search. With a looming nor'easter expected to hit later Wednesday, the family understands that the search might be paused, Bastin said. For now, they are still hopeful. 'We are so grateful to the person who rescued Mya and to the people who are showing up to use their free time to find Nicklas,' he said. Target of Springfield eminent domain, 'Chicken Building' owners cry foul in court Would-be Springfield carjacker tried to take off with child still in car Life with shot at parole for Springfield man who gunned down mother of his children in 2019 Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity challenges community to participate in Women Build 2025 Read the original article on MassLive.
News.com.au
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Six hours': Truth about exclusive Cannes event
IN CANNES When you think of Cannes, the iconic red-carpeted staircase of the Grand Théâtre Lumière, awash with stars at a gala premiere, is likely to be the first image that comes to mind. It's the jewel in the crown of the annual film festival, and the site of some of Hollywood's most famous film debuts. So it's hardly surprising that tickets to the gala premieres, held each evening, are the hottest ones in town. This year, it's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Eddington, The Phoenician Scheme and Die, My Love among the big titles being unveiled at Cannes. Accredited festival-goers – which include those working in the film industry, press and a handful of lucky cinephiles – are given the opportunity to secure free tickets when they're released on the official website four days in advance. But access is staggered, and if all else fails, those keen to attend are left with trying their luck in the last-minute queue. Some find success, with people dropping out at the last minute, but either way, it's a gamble that can see them loitering in the queue outside the theatre for up to six hours – dressed in black tie, adhering to the strict dress code on the off-chance they actually score access. For film students Mya, 23, and Maria, 20, who travelled from Czechia to be at the festival and found themselves at the front of the line for the gala premiere Bono: Stories of Surrender, they told they were willing to do whatever it takes to get inside. 'It's the exclusivity, and also a reason to get dressed up … even though you're going to just sit on the ground for hours [beforehand],' Maria said. 'Our accreditation priority is super low so we get all the screenings much later, and there's usually barely anything left. So we're always fighting to get in.' Meanwhile, 20-year-old Sofia, who travelled from Florida with a cinephile accreditation, told me the next day that she'd had mixed luck with the last-minute queue. 'I tried Eddington, but it didn't work … we were here from 1pm until 7pm, and didn't get in,' she said. 'But I did manage to get into Bono.' With a handful of days still to go of the festival, several films have emerged as contenders to win the prestigious Palme d'Or award, which is the highest prize given to the director of the Best Feature Film of the Official Competition. Sound of Falling, Two Prosecutors, Sirat, The Secret Agent and Nouvelle Vague have earned rave reviews, while there was a warm response to Eddington, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal, and the Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson-led Die, My Love.
New Straits Times
10-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Divers Nurqayyum, Rui Jie shine at national trials
KUALA LUMPUR: Nurqayyum Nazim Nazmi suffered a fever recently but that did not stop him and partner Yong Rui Jie from emerging victorious in the men's 3m springboard synchronised event at the National Diving Trials today (May 10) here today (May 10). The national backup duo posted a six-dive total of 343.80 points to edge out Podium Programme divers Syafiq Puteh-Gabriel Gilbert Daim (340.62) and Sarawak's Awang Sharzan Nasrin Awang Nasaruddin-Soh Tze Kang (295.86). Nurqayyum-Rui Jie's score surpassed the Minimum Qualifying Standard (MQS) junior mark of 340.00 points - set by Malaysia Aquatics (MAS) - for the event. Nurqayyum, a world junior bronze medallist in the 3m springboard, said he was worried he might not be able to compete. "I was worried I wouldn't be able to compete as I had only just recovered from a fever," he said. "Overall, I'm proud of our performance and happy we achieved our target of surpassing the junior MQS mark. "But we'll aim to fight for the senior mark (370.00) in our next outing." Rui Jie added: "I was a little tired during the event as I had competed earlier this morning in the 1m springboard. "We didn't make too many mistakes, so I'm satisfied with the win." Earlier today, Rui Jie won the men's 1m springboard with a total of 312.75 points, finishing ahead of Awang Sharzan Nasrin (282.35) and Syafiq (279.75). The Kuala Lumpur-born diver surpassed the junior MQS of 280 points for the event. The standout performers of the day were Enrique Maccartney Harold-Elvis Priestly Clement, who surpassed the senior MQS of 360 points in the men's synchronised 10m platform. The duo amassed 400.11 points to secure gold ahead of Jared Aiden Haroid-Anilrian Normatrud (340.86) and Perak's Megat Azim Hakimi-Asyraaf Haikal Asyrad (244.14). In the women's 3m springboard synchronised event, Sarawak's Mya Yumna Schakeera and Dayang Nursharzyra Awang Nasaruddin took gold with a five-dive total of 200.88 points. National backup pair Cecelia Olivia Christopher Leoneil-Nur Ikmas Darwisyah were a close second with 200.64 points while Sarawak's Fabiana Anderianna teamed up with national junior Siti Nurul Jannah Malik for bronze (159.66). Dayang Nursharzyra said: "Mya and I have only recently partnered — we've only trained together a few times. "I'm proud of Mya, but I'm not satisfied with my own dives," added the former national backup diver. Nursharzyra claimed her first gold of the day in the women's 1m springboard with 217.30 points, though the mark fell short of the MQS score of 225. Podium diver Ong Ker Ying was second with 216.40 points, while national junior Teng Hui Xue completed the podium on 191.55. In the women's synchronised 10m platform, Lee Yiat Qing-Pandelela Rinong surpassed the senior MQS of 270 points to bag gold on 281.61. National juniors Eilisha Rania Abrar Raj-Nurul Farisya Alia Affendi (260.70) and Cecelia Olivia-Nur Aryna Balqis (219.81) came in second and third.
