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Largest grocers making more on food sales: competition watchdog

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

Canada’s grocery sector needs more competition to help keep food prices down and encourage new entrants, the country’s competition watchdog has found.In a highly anticipated study released Tuesday, the Competition Bureau said concentration in the grocery industry has increased in recent years and the largest grocers have grown the amount they make on food sales. Most Canadians buy groceries in stores owned by a handful of grocery giants, with Canada’s three largest grocers — Loblaws, Sobeys, and Metro — collectively reporting more than $100 billion in sales and $3.6 billion in profits last year, the study found. “We saw Canada’s largest grocers’ food gross margins generally increase by a modest yet meaningful amount over the last five years,” it said. “This longer-term trend pre-dates the supply chain disruptions faced during the pandemic and the current inflationary period.”The Competition Bureau said this signals the need for more competition in...

APD: SWAT called out to southwest Austin apartment, neighbors evacuated

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police said Tuesday morning the SWAT team was called to the 8600 block of West Gate Boulevard. The block is on West Gate just north of Davis Lane. Austin Police officer Alexandra Parker said multiple people called 911 at 4 a.m.When officers arrived to the location approximately 10 minutes later, officer Parker said officers were able to make contact with the victim of a domestic dispute and "get her to safety."Officers said a man refused to surrender and was making violent threats."For the safety of everyone, neighboring apartments were evacuated," according to Officer Parker.SWAT and negotiators were called to the scene."With the expertise of all patrol officers and specialized units on scene, I am confident they will do everything possible to a peaceful resolution," officer Parker said.This is a breaking story. Please stay with KXAN and KXAN.com for further updates.

NYS Office of Fire Prevention warns against dangers of using fireworks

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Office of Fire Prevention is warning against using sparklers around the Fourth of July holiday. State Fire Administrator James Cable said over 11,000 people are injured every year for firework related injuries.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “Statistically the majority of the injuries happen around this time of the year, the week or two just before and just after July Fourth, about 75 percent of fireworks-related injuries occur during that period so it’s important that people be safe," Cable said. "We want people to celebrate July fourth with their family and friends but we want them to be safe."This year, they’re hoping to prevent danger by encouraging people to attend public demonstrations or use alternatives to sparklers. “There are other ways you can get kids involved with glow sticks, arts and crafts projects, those kinds of things," Cable said. "The safest thing to do...

Kerhonkson man pleads guilty to unlawful firearm possession

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

KERHONKSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Kerhonkson man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to unlawfully possessing a rifle as a previously convicted felon, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Bram Fox, 43, also admitted to manufacturing and possessing several dozen firearms, which law enforcement seized from his Ulster County home earlier this year. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the DOJ, Fox admitted that from around October 2020 until January 2023, he purchased firearm parts from several online retailers, had the items shipped to his home in Kerhonkson, and used the parts to manufacture non-serialized handguns and rifles, also known as "ghost guns." Fox also acquired several serialized firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition, including an Aero Precision M5 rife. The DOJ says Fox has felony convictions in New York and Connecticut, including a 2009 conviction for an armed bank robbery, which prevents him from l...

Zerbini Family Big Top Circus coming to Adams

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

ADAMS, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The Zerbini Family Circus is bringing the big top to Adams, Massachusetts. The circus will be at the Aggie Fairgrounds from July 14 to 16. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The 90-minute performance will be under the Big Top with general admission seating on bleacher seats. Doors open one hour before the show. Online ticket sales are not available for this event.ShowtimesJuly 14 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.July 15 at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.July 16 at 2 p.m. No fireworks this year at Gloversville Railfest Limited advance $15 tickets are available at Racing Mart in Adams, AJ’s Trailside Pub in Adams, or Berkshire Blends in North Adams. Tickets are $18 the day of, and each paid adult can bring one kid free with a coupon. Kids 3 years and under are free. Tickets are $7 for every other child. The fairgrounds are located at 371 Old Columbia Street. The event is sponsored by the Adams Street Fair Committee.

Police recover guns from recent Downtown St. Louis apartment party

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Authorities recovered several guns from a Downtown St. Louis apartment party over the weekend. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reports that the guns were recovered in the 300 block of North 10th Street. Officers responded to the scene on an undisclosed time and date after a disturbance call. Expired tags ‘nightmare’: Woman gets car back as neighbor’s truck gets towed away Police say at least one person was arrested. That person was in possession of a stolen firearm from Des Peres, Missouri. SLMPD has not reported any additional details relevant to this investigation. In recent weeks, officers have responded to several disturbances for properties over weekends, some tied to parties at short-term rental spots. Earlier this month, SLMPD announced they are searching for five teenagers wanted for questioning of a mass shooting downtown, one which reportedly stemmed from a party in an office space.

Spring Creek fire burns across more than 2,577 acres in western Colorado, spreading into White River National Forest

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

A fast-moving wildfire in western Colorado south of Parachute was burning on more than 2,577 acres Tuesday morning amid increasing winds, authorities said.This Spring Creek fire, which started over the weekend, was spreading across private land in Garfield County and had entered the White River National Forest, according to bulletins and a map posted early Tuesday by the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit.The cause wasn’t clear. Around 134 firefighters had been deployed to suppress the flames. Aircraft loaded with red fire retardant were expected Tuesday in an effort to bolster firefighters’ ground efforts.No evacuations had been ordered and no injuries were reported. Brown smoke wafting eastward from the area may be visible and reduce air quality.

Tourist caught on video vandalizing Colosseum wall in Rome

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

A California man vacationing in Europe recently captured video of a tourist vandalizing the Colosseum in Rome.Orange resident Ryan Lutz was on a two-month tour of Europe when he shot the video. “Like a lot of Americans, I probably, you know, saw 'Gladiator' back in the early 2000s … and got entranced by ancient Rome … Yeah, I wanted to see it and it came to life,” Lutz said. But his visit was ruined when he found a guy carving his name into one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Lutz recorded the tourist and said he confronted him, but the video shows the vandal grinning as he continues to carve with what appeared to be a set of keys.A tourist is seen vandalizing the Colosseum in Rome (Ryan Lutz)“I was pretty upset," said Lutz, who was not sure where the person was from. “You always hate to see any tourist doing that … You kind of hold out hope that they're not American," Lutz said, adding that American tourists already have a pretty bad reputation in Europe. When Lutz reported the ...

Man shot while sitting in vehicle in downtown Los Angeles

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

A man was shot and wounded in downtown Los Angeles early Tuesday morning, and police are looking for the shooter.The attack was reported at 4:04 a.m. at 801 S. Hope St., according to Officer Madison of the Los Angeles Police Department.The victim, a man, was sitting in his vehicle when the shooter approached the car, opened fire an unknown number of times and fled, Madison said.The man was taken to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to his left shoulder, and he is in stable condition.The shooter was last seen fleeing the scene in a dark-colored sedan, Madison said.Nancy Fontan contributed to this report.

'Titanic' actor Lew Palter dies at 94

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:57:04 GMT

Actor Lew Palter, who starred in "Titanic" and "First Monday in October" has died. He was 94.Palter died of lung cancer on May 21 at his home in Los Angeles, according to Deadline.The longtime stage and screen actor was also faculty at CalArts School of Theater in Santa Clarita, California. "It is with great sadness that we share the news that longtime #calartstheater faculty Lew Palter has passed away. Lew retired from @CalArts in 2013, having served our community since 1971 as an acting teacher, director, and mentor," the school tweeted on May 21. One of his students was actress Cecily Strong, who credits Palter for encouraging her to try out for the improv/sketch comedy, The Groundlings, which lead to her breakout role on "SNL."Palter joined CalArts in 1971. He served as an acting teacher, director, and mentor until his retirement in 2013.His lengthy television resume includes: "The A-Team," "Charlie’s Angels," "Columbo," "Gunsmoke, Mission: Impossible,"&...