Police investigation underway after deadly collapse at Blainville, Que., construction site
Two support walls fell inward during work on the foundation of a 15-storey building on May 20. One person died and three others were injured. The union representing some of the workers at the site is now raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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‘Inherent risks to all parts of the river': Officials urge caution while floating the Bow and Elbow
This weekend kicks off the busiest time of year for aquatic rescues in Calgary, and officials want anyone floating the Bow or Elbow to be extra cautious. As July approaches, the Calgary Fire Department water rescue team is expecting a busy month ahead. Officials want anyone floating the Bow or Elbow to be extra cautious—wear a life jacket and don't drink or smoke cannabis. 'It's not top of mind for a lot of people, so that's why every year we want to remind people about the dangers,' said Carol Henke, public information officer for the Calgary Fire Department. Aquatic safety experts say the Bow and Elbow rivers, even during summer heat, can see flow and temperature variations very quickly. 'There's inherent risks to all parts of the river,' said Alex Kwan, community safety officer for the Calgary Fire Department. Kwan says the busiest stretch of the Bow River begins at the Shouldice boat launch and goes through to Harvie Passage in Inglewood, especially where there are bridge crossings. 'What we see is people get into trouble by getting pushed by the current against any of the bridge pillars,' said Kwan. The risks on the water are high. Since 2016, there have been 29 fatalities. Last July, there were four deaths on the water—higher than the average. Wearing a life jacket is not only life-saving—it's the law. Failure to wear one could result in a $500 fine. This weekend kicks off the busiest time of year for aquatic rescues in Calgary, and officials want anyone floating the Bow or Elbow to be extra cautious. This weekend kicks off the busiest time of year for aquatic rescues in Calgary, and officials want anyone floating the Bow or Elbow to be extra cautious. Calgary police say booze and cannabis should only be consumed where it's safe and legal on dry land. 'We don't want to see any tragedies. We've seen enough in the past,' said Acting Insp. Kurt Jacobs. There will be an increased presence of police and peace officers along the shoreline, not just for enforcement, but also for education. 'We want you to have fun on the waterways, but we want you to be safe and we want you to get home at the end of the day,' said Acting Sgt. Mark Smith. Emergency officials recommend having a plan. The rules on the water are the same as on the road. Alcohol or cannabis consumption is not allowed. If you are impaired, you can be charged—just as you would as an impaired driver behind the wheel. Police officers say not everyone might be aware of this.
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‘I felt unsafe': Montreal police to enhance Jarry Park patrols after women report voyeurism cases
Montreal police say they will increase their patrols in Jarry Park after receiving several complaints from women reporting cases of 'voyeurism and inappropriate gestures.' Women have posted on forums and social media in recent days that groups of men have been making women feel uncomfortable to the point where they got up and left because they felt unsafe. CTV News interviewed one woman who wrote about her experience in a post on Reddit following an incident on Tuesday. She said a group of men came and sat near her while she was sunbathing, and one of them came so close that he was nearly sitting on her mat while staring at her. 'You're almost naked at the pool — everybody is. So you're already kind of … more vulnerable. I really tried not to take it personally because it is a pool and there will be men … [but] it's hard as a woman. Like, is this a dangerous one? Or is this a weird one? And in that case it definitely felt weird,' she said. Voyeurism at Jarry Park A woman with her back to the camera speaks to CTV News about an unsettling experience of voyeurism at Jarry Park. (CTV News) CTV News is not naming her because she fears she will be targeted for speaking out. 'I was analyzing the whole thing: He has space [over] there, he has space here. He's definitely trying to do something to me. And he did do something to me. That's why I felt powerless and angry when I left because, at the end of the day, I had to leave,' she said. 'I was hanging out, relaxed, and then I felt unsafe.' More than 400 comments followed her post on Reddit with many women sharing similar experiences of seeing men going to the park, not to swim but to 'ogle' at women wearing bathing suits. In a written statement, Montreal police said Friday that they are taking the complaints from women seriously and are increasing their presence in the area to prevent and intervene in cases of 'unacceptable behaviour.' Police are also meeting with lifeguards at the pool to instruct them to report any further incidents immediately. 'We would like to reiterate that the safety and well-being of everyone who visits Jarry Park is a priority. Any form of harassment is unacceptable and will be dealt with severely,' police added. Protest planned for July 5 The phenomenon doesn't seem to be a new one, however. A Reddit post from more than a year ago described similar accounts at the park. The advocacy group Women Aware says it's also up to men to take action and change their behaviour. 'We're asking what women can do. And it's very unfair to put the responsibilities on us because the reality should be what men should not be doing,' said executive director Alham Mahmod in an interview. Meanwhile, a group of people is planning a protest on July 5 in Jarry Park. A description of the event on Facebook says the protest is meant to 'sensitize people into standing up for women.'
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Tesla fails to end Florida lawsuit over fatal Model S crash
New York — Tesla failed to persuade a federal judge to end a lawsuit over the death of a woman struck after an Autopilot-equipped Model S ran off the road in Key Largo, Florida, paving the way for a possible trial next month. U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom in Miami said the estate of Naibel Benavides Leon, and her former boyfriend Dillon Angulo, may pursue design defect and failure to warn claims against billionaire Elon Musk's automaker, and seek punitive damages. A July 14 trial is scheduled. Lawyers for Tesla and the plaintiffs did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Tesla, based in Austin, Texas, has long faced questions about the safety of its self-driving technology. It has said its features are meant for 'fully attentive' drivers holding the steering wheel, and the features do not make its vehicles autonomous. The lawsuit concerned an April 25, 2019 incident where George McGee drove his 2019 Model S at about 62 miles an hour through an intersection into the victims' parked Chevrolet Tahoe, which they were standing beside on a shoulder. McGee had reached down to pick up a cellphone he dropped on his car's floorboard, and allegedly received no alerts as he ran a stop sign and stop light before hitting the SUV, which struck the victims. Benavides Leon was allegedly thrown 75 feet to her death, while Angulo suffered serious injuries. In a 98-page decision, Bloom said the plaintiffs offered sufficient evidence that Autopilot defects were a 'substantial factor' in their injuries. While McGee, who is not a defendant, conceded he was not driving safely, that didn't automatically make him solely responsible, 'particularly given McGee's testimony that he expected Autopilot to avoid the collision,' the judge wrote. Bloom said the failure to warn claim survived in part because Autopilot's risks might be hard to extract from the owner's manual on Model S touchscreens. The judge also dismissed manufacturing defect and negligent misrepresentation claims. The case is Benavides v Tesla Inc., U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, No. 21-21940. (Reporting by Jonathan Stempel, Editing by William Maclean)
