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CTV News
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
‘As Canadian as can be': B.C. man creates giant poutine catapult
Adam finds out how a B.C. man was inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci to construct a large poutine catapult that flings 'cheese curds' on to chainsaw-carved fries. BLEWETT, B.C. — Of all the things Jeremie Gurvan has been asked to construct in his woodworking career, this was a first. 'They asked me to do a cheese curd-flinging device,' Jeremie smiles. The local francophone association folks wondered of Jeremie could conceive of some sort of contraption that could pitch fake cheese curds on to a pile of pretend poutine. It was the kind of question that could only be answered with 'Oui,' followed by Jeremie finding inspiration in the catapult invented by Leonard Da Vinci. 'It was hilarious!' Jeremie smiles. 'It was as Canadian as can be.' Jeremie captured the whole process on camera, from crafting each component from scratch, assembling them all together, and then making countless refinements to ensure it propels properly. 'The biggest challenge was to create enough force without breaking itself,' Jeremie says. The trouble-shooting process demanded expertise in math, engineering, and physics, before Jeremie considered the possibilities of catapulting yoga balls, bananas, and water balloons. 'As a problem solver, it was those moments that were interesting and exciting,' Jeremie says. After working almost 400 hours over two months, Jeremie finally debuted his device at the francophone festival, showcasing how high-density foam carved to look like curds could be catapulted about 30 metres into a poutine dish, featuring chainsaw-carved faux fries. And like gravy smothered on poutine, the joy the people who chucked the cheese expressed was the special sauce that made it all complete. 'I'm glad I did it. The result was fun,' Jeremie says. 'It was an honour to represent the national dish.' While his catapult is set to be auctioned off at a fundraiser for the francophone society — and Jeremie suggests it could be repurposed as a mechanized mascot for a poutinerie, or come Halloween, a propeller of pumpkins— Jeremie hopes his contraption's true legacy is more constructive. 'I hope I can inspire people to pick up tools,' Jeremie says. 'And be creative.'
Newsweek
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Orioles Reunite With Veteran Reliever In Trade With Braves
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Baltimore Orioles have reunited with right-handed reliever Scott Blewett from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations, according to MLB Trade Rumors. Atlanta designated Blewett for assignment to bring franchise legend Craig Kimbrel back to the major leagues. The Orioles previously designated Blewett for assignment just days after acquiring him after the Minnesota Twins placed him on waivers. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 29: Scott Blewett #63 of the Atlanta Braves looks on against the Philadelphia Phillies during game one of a doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park on May 29, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.... PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 29: Scott Blewett #63 of the Atlanta Braves looks on against the Philadelphia Phillies during game one of a doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park on May 29, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Braves 5-4. More Photo byBlewett appeared in only two games with the Orioles before landing in Atlanta, pitching 4 1/3 innings and not allowing an earned run. Blewett had a similar stat line with the Twins, pitching 4 2/3 innings and allowing just one earned run. Blewett would then go on to land a roster spot for longer than a month with the Braves, where he appeared in 11 games with a 5.51 ERA before being traded back to Baltimore. Blewett is in his fourth season in the majors and has appeared in the most games in his career this season, with 15 across the three different teams he has suited up for. Blewett is out of options, and teams see that he can be a valuable pickup when available, as he is headed back to a prior employer. While Blewett has a below-average fastball velocity this season, sitting at 93.4 mph, he has been effective in situations during the season. Blewett is in the 90th percentile in getting hitters to whiff on his pitches, along with being in the 91st percentile in groundball percentage. Blewett has yet to stick with a team this season, but with Baltimore faltering, this may be the opportunity he needs to prove himself at the major league level. More MLB: Mets Tagged As Trade Destination For AL East All-Star Outfielder
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Braves calling up Craig Kimbrel from Triple-A after bullpen's 7-run meltdown in 9th inning vs. D-backs
Craig Kimbrel is returning to the Atlanta Braves bullpen. The Braves are calling up their former All-Star closer from Triple-A Gwinnett, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported on Thursday. Atlanta officially announced the move on Friday, adding that reliever Daysbel Hernández (2.22 ERA in 25 appearances) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm inflammation. Advertisement The decision was likely prompted by the Braves blowing a six-run lead in the ninth inning Thursday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks, leading to an 11-10 loss. Atlanta took a 10-5 lead into the ninth. Three of Arizona's first four batters reached base against Scott Blewett, including home runs by Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Alek Thomas. Raisel Iglesias relieved Blewett and didn't fare better, allowing five of the next six batters on base with RBI hits by Ketel Marte, Ildemaro Vargas and Eugenio Suárez resulting in four runs and an Arizona lead. Ultimately, five runs were charged to Blewett and Iglesias gave up the lead with the three he allowed. "We're not a bad team. We're a good team that's playing bad," Braves manager Brian Snitker said after the game. "We're all going to be miserable, and we should. We didn't execute and put the game away, and we've got to do that." With the loss, Atlanta dropped to 27-34, placing them fourth in the National League West and 11 games behind the first-place New York Mets. The Braves are also seven games out of the NL's third wild-card playoff berth. Advertisement In 18 minor league appearances this season (15 for Gwinnett), Kimbrel has compiled a 2.00 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 18 innings with 8 walks and 9 hits allowed. Kimbrel, 37, pitched the first five seasons of his career with the Braves, collecting a 1.43 ERA and 186 saves in 294 appearances. He won the 2011 National League Rookie of the Year award and made four All-Star teams during his stint with Atlanta. The right-hander was traded to the San Diego Padres before the 2015 season and he's played for six other teams since then. Last season, he had a 5.33 ERA for the Orioles in 57 appearances despite a strikeout rate of 12.6 per nine innings and was released in late September. Advertisement However, Kimbrel had a 2.80 ERA, 53 strikeouts in 35 1/3 innings and 23 saves before the All-Star break. 'Hopefully, he can replicate what he did the first half of last year,' Snitker said when Atlanta signed Kimbrel in the spring. 'It would be awesome if he could come in and do that." During his 15 MLB seasons, Kimbrel has compiled a 2.59 ERA and 440 saves with a strikeout rate of 14.1 per 9 innings. Blewett's outing was his last for the Braves. The team announced that he was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday for cash considerations. Atlanta was planning to DFA Blewett (5.51 ERA in 11 games) after Thursday's game, but worked out a deal with Baltimore. It's a return to Baltimore for the right-hander, who appeared in two games for the Orioles before being designated for assignment and traded to Atlanta. Blewett began the season with the Minnesota Twins, but received a DFA and was picked up by the Orioles.
New York Post
07-05-2025
- New York Post
Experts' tips to not get ‘stranded' at Newark Airport: ‘Avoid any connections through EWR'
Flight passengers departing and connecting through Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey are sharing concerns about travel delays amid recent airport mishaps — as experts share alternative ideas and bus companies report increases in ridership. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a ground delay for EWR due to staffing shortages, weather and construction issues as a recent report found that air traffic controllers briefly lost radar and radio signals last week. Advertisement Brandon Blewett, the Texas-based author of 'How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes,' told Fox News Digital he has found EWR to be less reliable in recent days, but would still use the airport. 'If it was New Jersey, I'd likely still fly into Newark but choose the earliest flights, which typically face fewer delays,' said Blewett. 'I'd avoid any connections through EWR right now … for better reliability,' he said. For travelers to and from New York City, Blewett suggested looking at other airports. Advertisement 'I'd consider alternatives to EWR like LGA and JFK until the runway reopens and ATC staffing stabilizes,' said Blewett. 'It may be more of a headache in traffic, but it seems you're less likely to be stranded for the time being.' 3 Leah Wagner, 47, sits on the floor in front of the United Airlines check-in at Terminal C in Newark Liberty International Airport, on May 6, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. Getty Images Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog 'View From the Wing,' told Fox News Digital that passengers should avoid New York airports for connecting flights. 'If you're connecting, it's often a good idea to avoid New York airports. If you originate in New York, it really depends on where in the city you're based,' he said. Advertisement 'While Newark is facing significant problems right now, I'm not sure I'd bounce over to JFK if I lived on Staten Island,' he added. 'Weigh the evils.' Some passengers have taken to social media to discuss the disruptions at EWR. One Reddit post entitled, 'Newark airport unsafe???' in the 'r/newjersey' forum garnered over 1,000 reactions and hundreds of comments. The user asked, 'Should I do the unthinkable and switch my EWR flight this weekend to JFK? how nervous should we be about this?' Advertisement 'I just flew into Newark this morning from New Mexico. I survived,' commented one person. 3 A taxi passes by an airport control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport, on May 6, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. Getty Images Another user shared, 'Just flew into EWR … Flight delayed 1 hr, checked in bags on a different flight (2.5 hrs later) because of plane weight issues, and had to be pulled by a tug because the plane overshot the jet bridge by 1.5 ft.' Said another person, 'I flew into Newark yesterday and the delays were annoying.' A Redditor commented, 'I flew out of EWR last week and back yesterday. All the delays we had both times were infuriating. Never had that experience before. And the times just kept changing. I almost changed my flight yesterday to LaGuardia or Trenton.' 'The issue is [that] air traffic controllers are in demand and they're very understaffed,' said one user. 'EWR obviously has a lot of traffic, so I kind of get it.' 3 An employee stands at the United Airlines check-in area at Terminal C of Newark Liberty International Airpor on May 6, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. Getty Images 'Bus travel a vital alternative' A spokesperson for Flix North America, the parent company of FlixBus and Greyhound, told Fox News Digital the company has seen an increase in riders. Advertisement 'We can confirm Flix North America has seen a 35% increase in originating passengers at our Newark location across both Greyhound and FlixBus within a span of just three days,' said the spokesperson. 'Ticket sales at this location are also up more than 80% year over year.' The spokesperson added, 'We are closely monitoring the situation and are well-prepared to welcome passengers impacted by flight cancellations and delays.' The spokesperson also said, 'In times like these, bus travel serves as a vital alternative, offering travelers an affordable, accessible and dependable way to reach their destinations.'
Fox News
07-05-2025
- Fox News
Newark airport disruptions leave airline flyers scrambling as experts share tips for not being 'stranded'
Flight passengers departing and connecting through Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey are sharing concerns about travel delays amid recent airport mishaps — as experts share alternative ideas and bus companies report increases in ridership. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a ground delay for EWR due to staffing shortages, weather and construction issues as a recent report found that air traffic controllers briefly lost radar and radio signals last week. Brandon Blewett, the Texas-based author of "How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes," told Fox News Digital he has found EWR to be less reliable in recent days, but would still use the airport. REAL ID DOCUMENTS HELD UP IN MAIL ACCORDING TO AMERICANS WHO ENROLLED BEFORE DEADLINE "If it was New Jersey, I'd likely still fly into Newark but choose the earliest flights, which typically face fewer delays," said Blewett. "I'd avoid any connections through EWR right now … for better reliability," he said. For travelers to and from New York City, Blewett suggested looking at other airports. "I'd consider alternatives to EWR like LGA and JFK until the runway reopens and ATC staffing stabilizes," said Blewett. "It may be more of a headache in traffic, but it seems you're less likely to be stranded for the time being." HIDDEN REAL ID HASSLES FACING AIRLINE TRAVELERS AND STATES TO AVOID Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog "View From the Wing," told Fox News Digital that passengers should avoid New York airports for connecting flights. "If you're connecting, it's often a good idea to avoid New York airports. If you originate in New York, it really depends on where in the city you're based," he said. "While Newark is facing significant problems right now, I'm not sure I'd bounce over to JFK if I lived on Staten Island," he added. "Weigh the evils." Some passengers have taken to social media to discuss the disruptions at EWR. One Reddit post entitled, "Newark airport unsafe???" in the "r/newjersey" forum garnered over 1,000 reactions and hundreds of comments. For more Lifestyle articles, visit The user asked, "Should I do the unthinkable and switch my EWR flight this weekend to JFK? how nervous should we be about this?" "I just flew into Newark this morning from New Mexico. I survived," commented one person. Another user shared, "Just flew into EWR … Flight delayed 1 hr, checked in bags on a different flight (2.5 hrs later) because of plane weight issues, and had to be pulled by a tug because the plane overshot the jet bridge by 1.5 ft." Said another person, "I flew into Newark yesterday and the delays were annoying." Some bus ticket sales are up more than 80% year over year. A Redditor commented, "I flew out of EWR last week and back yesterday. All the delays we had both times were infuriating. Never had that experience before. And the times just kept changing. I almost changed my flight yesterday to LaGuardia or Trenton." "The issue is [that] air traffic controllers are in demand and they're very understaffed," said one user. "EWR obviously has a lot of traffic, so I kind of get it." 'Bus travel a vital alternative' A spokesperson for Flix North America, the parent company of FlixBus and Greyhound, told Fox News Digital the company has seen an increase in riders. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "We can confirm Flix North America has seen a 35% increase in originating passengers at our Newark location across both Greyhound and FlixBus within a span of just three days," said the spokesperson. "Ticket sales at this location are also up more than 80% year over year." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The spokesperson added, "We are closely monitoring the situation and are well-prepared to welcome passengers impacted by flight cancellations and delays." The spokesperson also said, "In times like these, bus travel serves as a vital alternative, offering travelers an affordable, accessible and dependable way to reach their destinations."
