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The Onion
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Onion
Nudists March In Mexico City To Celebrate Body Positivity
A downtown avenue in Mexico City was once again the stage of a march in which hundreds of nudists celebrated the human body. What do you think? 'The only ones I wanna see nude in a parade are Garfield and Snoopy.' Juan Gallo, Yolk Inspector 'How nude are we talking?' Amy Sohn, Menu Editor 'Why do nude people need a parade when they already have St. Patrick's day?' Alfonso Picone, Breeze Analyst
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘Johnny's Jog' raises money to support those with chronic illnesses
WEST HARTFORD, Conn (WTNH) — West Hartford continued its St. Patrick's day celebrations Sunday with the annual 'Johnny's Jog' 5K race. The annual event combines a road race with bagpipes, step dancing, free food, a raffle, and more. The race is held in honor of Johnny Moran, who organizers say faced life's challenges with a heartwarming smile and an unyielding spirit. Manchester Road Race donates over $100K in proceeds 'We started and we used to hand-write our own signs, we had about, our first year, maybe 300 participants, 200, and it's just grown,' race organizer Kelly Clark said. 'And everybody comes out every year, and the community shows up, and it's really nice.' Since the race started in 2011, it has raised over $850,000 to support people living with chronic illnesses. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
19-03-2025
- CBC
Police made 17 arrests, laid over 250 charges during St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Waterloo
Police laid more than 250 charges and arrested 17 people in Waterloo during a large street party in the University district to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Saturday. Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) Chief Mark Crowell laid out the summary during a police board meeting on Wednesday. Crowell said at its peak, the crowd size on Marshall Street ballooned to between 20,000 and 25,000 people. Policing that many people "requires considerable resources, not only from police, additional police partners that assisted us, but also all of the other emergency service partners," he told media during the meeting. "It has impacts on the work that we're doing within that vicinity, but throughout the region and also into our health-care system and other community supports as well," he said. Crowell confirmed that between 5 p.m. on March 13 and 3:30 a.m. on March 18, officers responded to more than 450 calls, resulting in over 250 charges and 17 arrests. The charges included: 168 Highway Traffic Act charges, including: Novice driver BAC above zero, unnecessary noise, driving while under suspension, careless driving. 35 Liquor Licence and Control Act charges, including: Being intoxicated in a public place. 19 Criminal Code charges, including: Operation while impaired, assault, dangerous operation, sexual assault, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, disobeying a court order (injunction). Police say a full report will be released to the police service board at their meeting scheduled for April 16. In the meantime, police officials say they will continue to analyze footage from various cameras that may result in additional charges for those who participated in the unsanctioned gathering. The summary comes a day after the City of Waterloo outlined the number of fines given out by bylaw enforcement. Bylaw officers responded to 129 complaints and issued 36 fines in relation to the Marshall Street gathering during the St. Patrick's Day weekend. According to a news release sent out Tuesday, the fines were issued between 5 p.m. on March 15 and 7 a.m. March 18, totalling $25,200. WATCH | Hundreds of St. Patrick's day party goers took to the streets despite court injunction: Waterloo's University District was a sea of green for St. Patrick's Day, despite injunction 4 days ago Duration 0:51 Hundreds of students gathered on Marshall Street on Saturday in Waterloo's University District to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. A court injunction allowing police to detain and arrest anyone attending an unsanctioned street party in that city this weekend didn't stop the gathering. Police would not say if anyone was arrested, but a spokesperson told CBC News they "encourage those planning to celebrate, to do so in smaller gatherings, at licensed establishments, or at home." Inaugural injunction use This year's plan to address the street parties was a first-of-its-kind approach as the City of Waterloo was granted an injunction order by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. That meant police were allowed to detain, arrest and charge anyone participating in unsanctioned street parties. Leading up the weekend, police said they hoped the injunction would deter students from taking part in the historically massive street party. Still, thousands of party-goers flooded Marshall Street on Saturday to take part in the mass festivities. Of the 17 arrests made, Crowell said only one was made under the rule of the injunction. "There was one criminal charge for disobeying court orders directly related to the nuisance bylaw," he said. Crowell added he feels the injunction was justified, saying it was a test run "for planning any type of gathering moving forward, not just St, Patrick's Day, but homecoming and other gatherings." Ian McLean, the police board chair, called the party "a disgrace." "[It's] really troubling and very disappointing that students decided that their social time is more important that public safety," said McLean, who is also the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. "This is a safety issue. It always has been ... not only road safety, but putting at risk other people in the community is just a disgrace." Police preparation Police say they spent several months developing a substantial operational plan which included the use of emergency response resources from: The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). City of Waterloo bylaw. Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services. Waterloo Fire Rescue. Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. Wilfrid Laurier University Special Constable Services. In an emailed statement to CBC News, police explained that throughout Saturday morning and early afternoon, there were small gatherings located on private property but the people involved were respectful and law-abiding. That apparently changed around 2 p.m. "At about 2:45 p.m., a large crowd was observed descending off the sidewalk and onto Marshall Street in what we believed was a planned, organized attempt to take over the street," reads the release. "We are disappointed in the decision made by the individuals who selfishly tied up critical emergency service response throughout Waterloo region."
CBC
18-03-2025
- CBC
City of Waterloo issues over $25K in fines for unsanctioned St. Patrick's Day gatherings
The City of Waterloo's bylaw enforcement responded to 129 complaints and issued 36 fines in relation to unsanctioned street gatherings during the St. Patrick's Day weekend. According to a news release sent out Tuesday, the fines were issued between 5 p.m. on Mar. 15 and 7 a.m. Mar. 18, totalling $25,200. Penalties include: Nuisance Party ($800) – 16 charges. Nuisance Noise ($800) – 7 charges. Occupy a Roof ($800) – 2 charges. Noise ($400) – 7 charges. Public Urination ($400) – 4 charges. Included in the penalty list were 18 instances where bylaw enforcement had to issue clean-up orders for lots that didn't meet maintenance or property standards. In those cases, owners of the property are given the opportunity to clean up themselves, but if it's not done within the specified time, municipal enforcement will follow up with a fine, and the property will be cleaned up at the owners expense. In the days leading up to St. Patrick's Day, the City of Waterloo announced that it was granted an injunction order by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice from Friday, March 14 at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, March 17 at 11:59 p.m. The injunction allowed police to detain, arrest and charge anyone who is participating in unsanctioned street parties in that city. "We are disappointed that students and others chose to violate the court order, and put themselves and the community at risk," Nicole Papke, Waterloo's director of Municipal Enforcement, said in the release. "The injunction was a tool we hoped would discourage the dangerous unsanctioned street gathering, and we are thankful there were no significant injuries. We are grateful to municipal enforcement, fire services, Waterloo Regional Police Service and all our community partners for their efforts this weekend." WATCH | Hundreds of St. Patrick's day party goers took to the streets despite court injunction: Waterloo's University District was a sea of green for St. Patrick's Day, despite injunction 3 days ago Duration 0:51 Hundreds of students gathered on Marshall Street on Saturday in Waterloo's University District to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. A court injunction allowing police to detain and arrest anyone attending an unsanctioned street party in that city this weekend didn't stop the gathering. Police would not say if anyone was arrested, but a spokesperson told CBC News they "encourage those planning to celebrate, to do so in smaller gatherings, at licensed establishments, or at home."
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Sunny and warmer today, cold front arrives midweek
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – It is shaping up to be a pleasant week with a few days of warm weather, a few days of cooler weather, and no rainfall until late in the weekend. Your St. Patrick's day weather will be fantastic. The leprechaun will bring some cold air this morning with sunrise temperatures in the 30s and low 40s. You can lose the jacket by the mid to late morning with lunch hour temperatures pleasantly in the upper 60s if you fancy yourself a green beverage on the patio. Expect sunny skies today and a light breeze through noon, with a south wind ramping up later this afternoon and tonight. Tuesday and Wednesday will bring partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures, but beware of the wind. While the temperatures will be comfortably in the 70s and low 80s a south wind will gust over 20 miles per hour tomorrow, and to near 30 miles per hour on Wednesday. A cold front will arrive late Wednesday, cooling our temperatures into the 60s on Thursday, before we rebound and wind up in the 70s on Friday and Saturday. We will have dry weather on Saturday, this is your day to plan outdoor activities and do any work around the yard. A cold front will bring our next chance of rain and thunderstorms on Sunday. It's several days away, but there is some potential to see severe weather, likely wind and hail late in the weekend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
