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New Year’s Eve: Here’s where you can ring in 2024 across the Greater Toronto Area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:24 GMT

As 2023 comes to a close, municipalities and other organizations across the Greater Toronto Area are ramping up preparations for New Year’s Eve.If you’re looking to enjoy New Year’s festivities Sunday night and into Monday morning, there are several options to consider. As for getting around across the region, GO Transit and UP Express will be offering fare-free rides after 7 p.m. on Sunday.TorontoOnce again, the main festivities will be held along Toronto’s waterfront this year instead of at Nathan Phillips Square and city hall.Celebrations will begin at 10 p.m. on Sunday. The City of Toronto Festivities, music, and pop-up dance performances will be happening at Sherbourne Common (61 Dockside Dr.), Harbourfront Centre’s Exhibition Common (235 Queens Quay West) and the Toronto Music Garden (476 Queens Quay West). Other recommended viewing spots included Sugar Beach, Harbour Square, HTO and Little Norway parks.The countdown to the midnight fireworks show...

Weekend need-to-know: Take a dip into the New Year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:24 GMT

While most people will be preparing to celebrate New Year’s Eve this Sunday, there are still lots of events to attend in the GTA over the weekend.More information on how to celebrate New Year’s can be found here and make sure to take advantage of the free TTC service on Sunday evening to get you to your celebrations safely.There are no TTC or GO Train closures over the weekend, and if you want full details of what’s open and closed over the holidays, click here.Here are some of the events you can enjoy.Polar Bear Dips across the GTAWhy not start off 2024 with a dip in the freezing cold Lake Ontario? There are lots of opportunities to take part. The Toronto Polar Bear Club will be doing their Annual New Years Day dip in support of Boost CYAC which provides support for child abuse victims all under one roof. Each ticket costs $30 with all the proceeds going to Boost CYACIn Oakville, the 39th annual Courage Polar Bear Dip will be happening at Coronation Park on Jan. 1....

North Korea’s new reactor at nuclear site likely to be formally operational next summer, Seoul says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:24 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A light-water reactor at North Korea’s main nuclear complex will likely be formally operational by next summer, South Korea’s defense minister said, amid suspicions that the North may use it as a new source of fissile materials for nuclear weapons.Concerns about North Korea’s nuclear program deepened recently as the U.N. atomic agency and foreign experts said they’ve detected signs indicating that North Korea had begun operating its light-water reactor at the Yongbyon nuclear complex.IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said last week that his agency had observed increased levels of activity at and near the reactor and since mid-October, a strong water outflow from its cooling system. He said the reactor is “a cause for concern” because it can produce plutonium — one of the two key ingredients used to manufacture nuclear weapons, along with highly enriched uranium.The South Korean Defense Ministry said Friday that Defense Minister Shin Wonsik told local repo...

Palestinians stream into a southern Gaza town as Israel expands its offensive in the center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:24 GMT

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Tens of thousands of Palestinians streamed into an already crowded town at the southernmost end of Gaza in recent days, according to the United Nations, fleeing Israel’s bombardment of the center of the strip, where hospital officials said dozens were killed Friday.Israel’s unprecedented air and ground offensive against Hamas has displaced some 85% of the Gaza Strip’s 2.3 million residents, sending swells of people seeking shelter in Israeli-designated safe areas that the military has nevertheless also bombed. That has left Palestinians with a harrowing sense that nowhere is safe in the tiny enclave.People arrived in Rafah in trucks, in carts and on foot. Those who haven’t found space in the already overwhelmed shelters have built tents on the roadsides.“People are using any empty space to build shacks,” said Juliette Touma, director of communications at UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees. “Some are sleeping in their cars, and others...

Near-freezing start, but much warmer this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- This morning looks to bring the coldest temperatures of the week with a near-widespread freeze, even across much of Austin.Some colder valleys and rural areas could drop into hard freeze territory in the 20s.Forecast low temperatures Friday morningAbundant sunshine will push temperatures back to near 60º this afternoon making for a seasonably cool day ahead.Tonight may bring another near-freeze, with rural areas expected to drop close to 32º, even though overnight lows for most will be slightly warmer.Gorgeous weather wraps up the year 2023 this weekend as warmer winds blow into the area. High temperatures rise to near 70 or the lower 70s in many areas both Saturday and Sunday.Weekend forecastA dry cold front blows through the area New Year's Eve, leading to chilly midnight temperatures in the middle 40s with breezy winds.Rain and cold to start 2024We are tracking a cold, wet start to the new year next week as a storm system arrives Tuesday behind the New Year's Eve...

SCSO: Suspicious package leads to hazmat investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:24 GMT

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A suspicious package was dropped off at Schoharie County Court on Thursday containing an unknown powdery substance. The Schoharie County Sheriff's Office says the powder was found to be a possibly hazardous substance. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Deputies responded around 3:28 p.m. for reports of the suspicious package being dropped off. Deputies say the package was not in its original shipping condition.The Schoharie County Court House was closed to the public as the package was isolated while an investigation was carried out. The Schoharie County Office building was not impacted by the incident, and court employees were evacuated. No employees required medical treatment. Hoosick Falls Police Chief announces retirement The Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Schoharie County Fire Coordinator’s Office, Schoharie County Haz-Mat Team, Scho-Wright Ambulance, Schoharie County EMS, Schohari...

O'Dell brothers headed to APA Junior Championships

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:24 GMT

FULTONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- For those who've been around the Capital Region long enough, the name Keith O'Dell Jr. might ring a bell. The Johnstown native made waves as a two-year-old pool prodigy, appearing on Good Morning America, The Rachel Ray Show and even a host of another national media outlets. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Well, after an over 10-year break from the game, the now 15-year-old O'Dell Jr. is back and playing like he's never left.Earlier this month, he secured a spot in the APA Junior Championships, winning the Adirondack/Capital Region APA Junior League Championships by a whopping 70 points.But just as impressive: he'll be joined at the national tournament by someone very special: his younger brother, David.David O'Dell won the playoff in the same Capital Region qualifier. Only two players from the Capital Region qualifier could punch a ticket to St. Louis for nationals, and both have the last name O'Dell....

Mekeel Christian Academy wards off La Salle to win CBA Basketball Holiday Tournament

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It may just have been a regular season game in late December, but Thursday's CBA Basketball Holiday Tournament championship game had the feeling of mid-March matchup. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The La Salle Cadets and Mekeel Christian Academy Lions will likely both be contenders for the Class AA section title this season. A back-and-forth, heavyweight battle throughout - Mekeel Christian eeked out a 63-57 win to remain unbeaten on the year. Following a thrilling conclusion to their first round game Wednesday with CBA, the Lions came roaring out of the gate Thursday night. Danny Bologna bagged three, first-quarter long balls to propel Mekeel Christian to a 19-13 advantage through the first eight minutes.La Salle countered in the second stanza, going on a 10-3 run that was punctuated by a Davon Maloney lay-up that gave the Cadets the edge at 23-22 just past the five-minute mark of the quarter. The two sides ...

25-1 late-game run propels UAlbany men's basketball to road victory over LIU

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:24 GMT

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The University at Albany men's basketball team rode a second half wave to take down LIU 86-69 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Sebastian Thomas scored a career-high 32 points and Jonathan Beagle recorded another double-double in the win. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Key Stat LinesSebastian Thomas dropped 32 points, going 10-18 from the field and 2-6 from three. He had a team-high four steals.Jonathan Beagle finished with his second-straight double-double, dropping 21 points and 12 rebounds while also leading the team in assists with six.Amar'e Marshall scored 12 points, blocking two shots.Aaron Reddish recorded 11 points, going 2-2 from beyond the three-point line.UAlbany shot 51.8% (29-56) from the field and 33.3% (5-15) from three.How it Happened:LIU shot out to an early 8-2 advantage before a foul in the lane brought Jonathan Beagle to the line, where he sank bo...

In three years, electric trucks will be a cheaper option than diesel - Cambridge Econometrics analysis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:24 GMT

A new study finds more stringent EU emissions targets are required to decarboniseroad freight transport by 2050*The total cost of purchasing and maintaining electric trucks in Europe will belower by 2025, and hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks by 2030, than usingtraditional diesel-fuelled vehicles, according to the latest analysis byCambridge Econometrics, using numbers for Italy, Poland and Spain. This cancontribute to both achieving climate targets for the sector and creatingenergy independence from Russian fossil fuels. Infrastructure developmentswill be needed to make the transition.*In a series of three studies on Italy,  Poland and Spain,  research consultancy Cambridge Econometrics has recently analysed how fullcarbon-free operation could be achieved in freight transport – a sectorthat accounts for nearly 7% of global CO2 emissions. The EuropeanCommission’s latest REPowerEU package, which, because of Russia's invasionof Ukraine, aims to make Europe independent of Russian fossi...