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CTV News
13-07-2025
- CTV News
Canadian staycations lead to plenty of traffic on Cape Breton's Cabot Trail
The beauty of the Cape Breton Highlands has been attracting people from all over Canada this summer, and some say they came because they currently wouldn't vacation in the United States. 'Absolutely not,' said Daniel Williams of Sarnia, Ont., while he was exploring Green Cove in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park on Sunday. 'I love Canada. You've got to stay here nowadays.' Williams added he is back touring the Cabot Trail after being captivated by its scenery during a trip to the area in March, but said the current political climate sealed his plans for a summer return. 'I'd prefer to stay in Canada and keep our money here, support local businesses around the area,' Williams said. Local businesses in the area are seeing the rise in Canadian visitors as well. Black Brook Beach Cape Breton is seeing a rise in Canadian tourism amidst turmoil with the U.S. (CTV Atlantic/ Ryan MacDonald) 'We had a group from British Columbia last week that indicated they normally do go south, but they said they would be traveling within Canada this year,' said Dan Coffin, owner of the Auld Farm Inn in Baddeck. Coffin said while some other operators he has spoken to have not been as busy lately as they had hoped, he has been fully booked all but a couple of nights so far in July. Auld Farm Inn Auld Farm Inn in Baddeck Bay, N.S. (Source: Dan Coffin) He added that his bookings have included plenty of American tourists. 'We've had a number of U.S. visitors also coming in and saying they chose to come to Canada this year to support Canadians,' Coffin said. Coffin also noted that having a mix of Canadians and U.S. visitors has made for some interesting conversations around the breakfast table. 'Some are either hesitant to say they are from the U.S., and some start off by saying 'Sorry for our political situation at the moment',' Coffin said with a laugh. 'So, it is an interesting thing when you see the motivation behind why some people are coming.' As the head of Emergency Management for Victoria County, Lyle Donovan travels around the area as much as anyone. He said any extra visitors are a plus for a place that depends on the tourist dollar. 'It seems to be a little busier this year,' Donovan said. 'It's great for the economy for us here. We're a tourist-based [place], tourism and fishing based, and this is the main part of our industry here in Cape Breton.' 'If you haven't been to this part of the world, you should definitely come check it out,' Williams added. On this sunny weekend in mid-July, people from all sorts of faraway places were doing just that. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
South Wales Argus
22-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Dog exercise area among latest planning applications
The applications, submitted to Monmouthshire County Council, feature a range of proposed developments. Dog exercise area Amon them are the creation of a dog exercise area at B4 and After Dog Grooming in Knollbury Business Park. Lodge home for elderly parents A new lodge home for elderly parents is also proposed at Croes Robert Farm on Penrhos Road in Trellech. Conservatory A conservatory addition is proposed for St Maughans Close in Monmouth, with the applicant applying for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Use or Development. Air source heat pump An air source heat pump is proposed for Tempest Drive in Chepstow, with the assistance of agent Andrew Butt from Octopus Energy Services. Installation of a condenser One development that has been proposed for Monnow Street in Monmouth is the installation of a condenser. Banking hub signage and internal displays Another application has been submitted for banking hub signage and an internal display for the same location. Change of use to office space For 17 Market Street in Abergavenny, a change of use to office space is proposed by Mr Daniel Williams who is applying for planning permission. Static caravan as a dwelling At Neuadd Coed Ruthlin Farm in Newcastle, an application has been made by Mr D Davies to use a static caravan as a dwelling. Outbuilding development Meanwhile, Pentre Farm in Llangattock Lingoed has a proposed outbuilding development. Single dwelling A single dwelling house is proposed at Hiraeth House, Pen-y-fan Green Road, The Narth. Extension and new roof An application has been submitted for an extension and new roof at Petersbrooke, Moor Lane, The Narth. Discharge of conditions for land applications A discharge of multiple conditions from planning application DM/2024/00557 is proposed for land to the east of Tudor Road, Wyesham, Monmouth. Similarly, an amendment to condition eight of planning application DM/2021/01716 is proposed for land at Brynteg Place in Little Mill. Change to equine use There is a proposal to change the use of land south of Trothy Cottage in Llanfapley to equine use, alongside the erection of stables. Horse menage A new horse menage and associated works is proposed at Alpine Farm, Penrhos Road to Trellech. Upgraded car park drainage At Llanfoist Village Hall, Merthyr Road, Llanfoist, upgraded drainage for the car park is proposed. Tree felling Tree felling is proposed at Castle Vale, Porthycarne Street, Usk, while works to cherry trees and hawthorn are proposed at The Vicarage, Primrose Green, Raglan. Photo voltaic panels and battery storage at flats Photo voltaic panels and battery storage are proposed for a block of flats at 41-48 Monnow Keep, Monmouth. Several applications are for extensions or modifications to existing properties, including a proposed extension and new roof at Petersbrooke, Moor Lane, The Narth, and various extensions and a garage at Troddi Close, Caldicot. Lastly, an amendment to condition 8 of application DM/2021/01716 has been proposed for land at Brynteg Place, Little Mill. The applications are available for public viewing on the council's website, and residents are encouraged to submit any comments or objections. Decisions on the applications will be made in due course. The public can track the progress of applications on the council's planning portal using the unique reference numbers provided.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ex-Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams survived mass shooting years before he's killed in plane crash
The heavy metal drummer among those killed when a private jet crashed into homes in San Diego this week had survived a deadly mass shooting six years earlier. Daniel Williams, a founding member of The Devil Wears Prada, posted photos of himself sitting in the cockpit of the doomed Cessna 550 plane just hours before it crashed in a fireball early Thursday, killing all six people on board, including music industry big shot David Shapiro. The tragedy came after he once cheated death when trapped in the Ned Peppers bar in Dayton, Ohio, in 2019 when gunman Connor Betts opened fire, killing nine people and wounding 27 others. 'I was in Ned Peppers. I'm still not sure exactly what happened,' the drummer had posted online at the time. 'People were piling on top of each other to get out. It's all a blur. F–king awful.' The 39-year-old musician was also celebrating a new job, which he announced online exactly a week before catching the doomed flight from Teterboro in New Jersey late Wednesday. 'I'm very excited to share that I've accepted a software engineering role at Apple,' he wrote in celebration on May 14.. 'It's been really tough to say goodbye to my friends and colleagues of nearly 8 years at GoPro, but it's time for my next chapter. It's time to help build the future,' he wrote. Hours before the crash, Williams shared haunting photos from the private plane, including some inside the cockpit as he said he was flying back with Shapiro, 42, the co-founder of Sound Talent Group (STG). 'Hey. Hey… you… look at me… I'm the (co)pilot now,' the drummer wrote with a view of the aircraft controls and windshield. 'Here we goooooo,' the second post reads, with the yoke between his legs. Williams and Shapiro were killed when the jet smacked into a power line in foggy conditions and crashed in Murphy Canyon, a San Diego neighborhood housing military families, around 3:45 a.m. Thursday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Officials have yet to ID all on board, but confirmed there were no survivors. Remarkably, nobody on the ground was killed when the plane exploded on impact and caused massive fires, caused by the jet fuel. More than a dozen homes were damaged. Williams' former Devil Wears Prada band members confirmed the founding member's death in social media posts Thursday. 'No words. We owe you everything. Love you forever,' the band wrote in an Instagram post. Williams joined The Devil Wears Prada during its inception in 2005, a year before the blockbuster movie with the same name. He left in 2016. Shapiro, 42, co-founded Sound Talent Group (STG), whose clients include bands Sum 41, Story of the Year and Parkway Drive. His talent agency confirmed his death. 'We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends … Thank you so much for respecting their privacy at this time,' the agency said in a statement shared with Billboard. The two men were lovingly remembered by music industry insiders across social media. 'Rest in Peace Dave Shapiro, Daniel Williams, and everyone on that flight. Some of my very first shows were booked through Dave. I had a handful of shows with Daniel, always a pleasure to see him play. Gone way too soon,' music executive Terrance Coughlin wrote on X.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Yahoo
Investigators reveal disturbing details surrounding private jet crash that killed The Devil Wears Prada drummer, 5 others
The runway lights that would have helped guide a doomed private jet carrying The Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams and music industry big shot Dave Shapiro before it crashed in San Diego hadn't been working since 2022, federal investigators revealed. The jet was also coming in too low in foggy weather and struck power lines as it attempted to descend into the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the investigators. The details on the May 22 crash that killed all six passengers were laid bare in the National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report published Wednesday. In addition to the lower-than-average descent and non-existent runway lights, the NTSB determined several other factors also led up to the tragedy — including the pilot not discussing alternate airport weather conditions with the air traffic controller. The pilot had acknowledged that weather conditions weren't ideal and debated diverting to a different airport while discussing the visibility with the controller, according to audio. But the pilot declared 'I think we'll be alright' before going ahead with the landing attempt. The FAA had posted an official notice for pilots that the runway alignment lights were out of service, but NTSB investigators noted that had been the case since 2022 due to delayed wasn't immediately clear if the pilot, who had been based at the airport, knew the lights were out of service at the time. The NTSB added, too, that the plane was only about 60 feet above the ground — almost 200 feet lower than required — when it struck the power lines. An official cause of the crash hasn't yet been determined. The NTSB's final report will be issued later this year. With Post wires
UPI
20-06-2025
- UPI
Report: Airport lights, weather may have contributed to deadly San Diego plane crash
Weather and malfunctioning airport equipment likely played a role in the crash of a private plane in San Diego last month that killed six people, including a prominent musician. File Photo by Caroline Brehman/EPA-EFE June 20 (UPI) -- Weather and malfunctioning airport equipment likely played a role in the crash of a private plane in San Diego last month that killed six people, including a prominent musician. The Runway Alignment Indicator or RAI lights were out of service at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport when the Cessna S550 carrying Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams crashed, according to the preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board. A notice to fliers issued by the Federal Aviation Administration meant pilots should have been aware the RAI lights had been out of service since March 28, 2022, according to the report. Weather conditions meant only a half-mile of visibility with a 200-foot ceiling at the time of the deadly crash on May 22. "The controller informed the pilot that the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) at MYF (Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport) was out of service and the pilot acknowledged that he was aware of that," the report reads. "The pilot then discussed alternate airport weather conditions with the controller in the event he had to perform a missed approach. He stated he would notify SoCal TRACON (air traffic control) of his selection of an alternate airport, but did not do so during the remainder of the flight." Music agent Dave Shapiro was among those killed and was reportedly flying the plane, which requires only one pilot. Eight people on the ground suffered minor injuries when the small twin-engine jet crashed near a military housing neighborhood. More than 20 vehicles also were damaged. The report also indicates the plane was flying too low, with a flight level of approximately 1,190 feet roughly 2.9 nautical miles from the public airport, which is located six miles north of downtown San Diego. The plane initially struck power lines when it was between 90 and 95 feet above the ground. Most of the wreckage was located 200 feet from that point of contact, with the entire debris field strewn over more than one mile, according to the NTSB report. The Cessna S550 or Citation II can carry up to seven passengers and was first introduced 1978.
