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Cision Canada
8 hours ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
MEDIA ADVISORY - Minister Solomon to participate in an event hosted by the Foundation for Black Communities in Toronto
GATINEAU, QC, July 30, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will deliver remarks at the Black Ideas Grant (B.I.G) 2.0 event in Toronto. Minister Solomon is attending on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario. Please note that all details are subject to change. Notes for media: To register, contact [email protected] with your name and media outlet. ) For information: Jennifer Kozelj, Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Jobs and Families, [email protected]; Media Relations Office, Employment and Social Development Canada, 819-994-5559, [email protected]
Global News
a day ago
- Global News
Pedestrian killed by train in Maple Crest area renews emergency access concerns
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in southeast Edmonton on Monday evening, reigniting concerns about emergency access to the area. The crash happened between the Maple Crest and Tamarack neighbourhoods, which are divided by the CN Rail line. Police were called at 7:30 p.m. to the crash between a CN Rail train and a pedestrian near 34 Avenue, just west of Railway Street. The victim has not yet been identified. Both the EPS Major Collision Investigations Section (MCIS) and CN Police responded to the scene. 2:00 City won't step in to expand access to southeast Edmonton community Geographically, Maple Crest only has three access points. Story continues below advertisement The neighbourhood sits on a pie-shaped sliver of land in southeast Edmonton, flanked by Whitemud Drive to the north and Anthony Henday Drive to the east and south. The nearest major road is 17 Street to the west, but getting to it requires crossing CN tracks. The main route in and out, Maple Road, was blocked for several hours after the collision. View image in full screen A train blocked vehicle traffic on Maple Road in southeast Edmonton on July 28. Global News There's another route in and out of Maple — Railway Street, a dirt road south of the developed area, which gives access to a flyover bridge that goes east into Strathcona County and also connects with 23 Avenue to the south at 17 Street. But again, that access point also crosses the same train tracks about two kilometres to the south. 'I understand that there's technically three access points,' said area resident Jody Solomon, 'But truly, if someone had a medical emergency and the train was stopped, there's no way that people could get in because the back way is gonna be full with traffic as well. There's a lot of gravel. It's not really well directed as to how to get in here,' she said. Story continues below advertisement CN Rail said the train began moving again around 11:30 p.m. Monday night. 'People were waiting for four or five hours to get home and, if you have young kids, it's a nightmare,' Solomon said. View image in full screen A train blocking Maple Road in southeast Edmonton on July 28. Global News Train delays are a common headache for residents of the Maple Crest neighbourhood. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'It delays people from coming going home from work, going to work,' said Solomon. 'That's just one part of the issue — really, if there was any kind of medical emergency on the other side here, we would have no way for them to get in.' The newer area contains a dense mix of apartments and condo buildings, townhouses, duplexes and single-family homes. The city's most recent census data from 2019 said 2,500 people lived there, and the area has only grown in the years since. Story continues below advertisement 'I've been here almost 10 years and in the last five years it's really exploded with a lot of people, and that's great, but on the other hand — what are we doing to help traffic flow and emergency services access?' Solomon said in addition to better access points, she feels Maple Road sees enough traffic each day to warrant expanding it to two lanes in each direction. 'I do regret that people were inconvenienced by it, but police services did need to keep it closed to do their investigation,' said Jo-Anne Wright, the city councillor for the area (Ward Sspomitapi). When she was sworn into council, Wright said fixing the ongoing problem was one of her top priorities. A similar collision happened in 2021, when a 34-year-old woman was hit by a train while trying to run across the tracks. She was taken to hospital in critical condition and died the next day. 'Unfortunately a few years ago there was somebody that passed away, got hit by the train, too, and it doesn't seem like there's anything going to be done because technically there is three access points, so as a resident here it's just extremely frustrating,' Solomon said. Five years ago, Global News spoke with area residents who were frustrated to see fire trucks and ambulances blocked for several minutes at a time on Maple Road as trains passed through. Story continues below advertisement In January 2021, a vehicle on a driveway near 39 Avenue and 6 Street went up in flames while the responding emergency crews were stuck on the other side of a train for about three minutes. In the end, from the 911 call being placed to crews arriving on scene, 13 minutes had passed. Residents expressed concerns about other more time-sensitive issues such as medical emergencies. 2:02 Residents of Maple Crest concerned over lack of ways to get into neighbourhood In 2022, the City of Edmonton did look into making upgrades to roads, but council ultimately decided the $11 million price tag was too steep, plus the move could set a precedent since access roads are supposed to be built by developers, not the municipality. The company behind the Maple Crest area, Dream Development Edmonton, has long been aware of the complaints, and Wright said access has improved. 'We do have other routes out of the area,' Wright said. 'The Dream developers, with the last incident that happened in 2021, they were working on getting the other access points out. Story continues below advertisement 'So there is the flyover over the Anthony Henday into Strathcona County and there's also the 23rd Avenue exit you can approach from Railway Street.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "So there is the flyover over the Anthony Henday into Strathcona County and there's also the 23rd Avenue exit you can approach from Railway Street." Solomon said few people know about the back routes into the neighbourhood. 'I'm not sure if the city can do a better job at kind of explaining those accesses or maybe pave it?' she questioned. Wright said she's talked to Edmonton Fire Rescue Services and emergency crews are able to access the neighbourhood from both the flyover and southern route. 'If they aren't able to get in from the west, Strathcona County — we have mutual aid agreements with them.' Wright has heard many complaints from residents asking for more solutions at Maple Road, such as a bridge over the tracks like what is being built at 50th Street. Story continues below advertisement She said it isn't a simple ask. 'Street grade separation at 50th Street — that was decades in the making, at a cost of hundreds of millions of dollars. While I don't think money should come down to loss of life, it is something that needs to be considered,' Wright said. 'I've been in touch with CN — could they construct a bridge? Or move the railroad tracks parallel to the Henday? And again, it's a cost factor.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "I've been in touch with CN — could they construct a bridge? Or move the railroad tracks parallel to the Henday? And again, it's a cost factor." Being aware of the issues in Maple Crest, Wright said she voted against a development elsewhere in the city because it would have faced similar access concerns. 'I kept this in mind when we did have a reasoning request come in a couple months ago for a development in the NE of Edmonton,' Wright said. 'It was saddled by railroad tracks on either side and would have had the same concerns and I couldn't support it because of that reason.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
The 5 Riskiest Exercises That Lead to Injury
Nothing throws a wrench in your fitness goals quite like an injury — whether it's a lumbar strain or ACL tear. As it turns out, certain exercises are far more likely to lead to injury — mainly because a lot of gym-goers haven't nailed the proper form. Knowing which exercises are more risky, and what you can do to protect your bones, ligaments, and joints, can ensure you don't have to take that dreaded hiatus from your workouts. By the way — just because you've been lifting for a while doesn't mean you're not at risk of hurting yourself. In fact, a 2020 study found that advanced-level CrossFit athletes were 2-3 times more likely to experience injuries than beginners. 'As lifters get stronger and more experienced, they tend to push heavier weights, train more intensely, and sometimes skip over the basics because they feel like they've got it down,' explains Phillip Solomon, NASM-certified trainer and Barry's Bootcamp coach. 'That confidence is earned…but it can also lead to overuse, ego lifting, or ignoring early signs of fatigue or imbalance. Advanced athletes also chase performance goals that put more stress on the joints, tendons, and connective tissue over time. Add in less recovery, less attention to mobility, and the pressure to always improve, and the risk starts stacking up.' According to Solomon, it's important to keep in mind that the more challenging your workouts become — as in, you're leveling up to heavier dumbbells and more advanced moves — the more intentional you have to be with rest, form, and technique. With that in mind, here are the exercises most likely to cause injuries — and some pro tips for how to avoid any issues while performing them. RELATED: Experts Reveal the Most Common Workout Mistakes That Are Holding You Back 1. Kipping Pull-Ups What distinguishes a kipping pull-up from a regular pull-up is the dynamic movement: it involves a swinging motion that's initiated from your shoulders, allowing you to leverage momentum to help lift your body. The advantage here is more reps in less time. The disadvantage? That a lot of people don't know how to perform this style of pull-ups correctly — and reap the consequences. 'When folks swing into these before building foundational strength and control, the shoulders absorb a ton of chaotic force,' says Solomon. 'It's like asking your joints to take the brunt of every rep.' Alwaleed Alkeaid, a certified personal trainer, Ironman athlete, and founder of the Saudi Sports Professionals Network, notes that many people make the mistake of swinging too aggressively when they don't have the scapular stability or rotator-cuff strength yet, and as a result, end up yanking the shoulder into hyperextension. Solomon's advice is to just stick with standard pull-ups — or at the very least, master those before moving onto kipping pull-ups. 'And if you're still developing strength, use ring rows or chest-supported lat pulls to train the same muscles with less joint stress,' adds Alkeaid. 2. Deadlifts That aforementioned 2020 study revealed that deadlifts are one of the top injury-causing exercises. 'Deadlifts are a great full-body move, but when form breaks down — especially with heavy weight — your lower back takes a beating,' explains Solomon. 'Rounding the spine or yanking the bar up is when injuries creep in. According to Alkeaid, some of the most common deadlift mistakes are ego lifting (lifting too heavy), not engaging your lats before liftoff, rounding your lower back, spinal flexion under fatigue, and jerking the bar off the floor rather than bracing and wedging. Solomon advises first mastering the hip hinge and starting with a lighter weight until you have the form down. 'If you're new to the game, or just want to reconnect to the basics, take a long foam roller, place it at the top of your hips, close your eyes, and push the roller down the front of the legs, mimicking that deadlift movement,' he tells AskMen. 'Closing your eyes is a great tool used to focus on how the lift feels in addition to what it looks like.' Alkeaid also recommends capping your sets to a 'technical max' of three perfect reps, and filming yourself from a side-view to confirm that you have a flat back and vertical shins at liftoff. 'Brace the core 360 degrees, grip the bar hard to set the lats, and drag the bar up the shins instead of jerking,' he adds. 'And switch to a trap-bar or kettlebell sumo deadlift if your conventional form keeps breaking down.' 3. Crunches and Sit-Ups These ever-popular ab exercises may seem simple — but fitness professionals agree that there are a lot of things that can go wrong here. 'Traditional sit-ups can strain the neck, pull on the hip flexors, and stress the lower back, especially if you're doing a ton of them fast or with momentum,' explains Solomon. Amanda Grimm, a physical therapist and sports and remedial massage therapist with Knead Massage, also notes that when you do use your neck (rather than your core) in these moves, you can actually cause herniated disks as well as neck tension. 'Solid abdominal muscles will never come from speed, but rather, control,' says Solomon. 'So, slow down, include breath work to achieve ideal core engagement, and be specific and deliberate in your ab training, working with targeted amounts of reps or for a given amount of time.' Grimm advises focusing on really harnessing your core muscles to lift your body, and not pushing forward with your neck. Fold arms so that your hands are behind your head, above your ear line, and take your time to sit up, rather than aiming for count over quality. If you're not totally sure you can perform crunches or sit-ups without arching your back or putting stress on your neck muscles, Solomon suggests trying planks, deadbugs, or bird-dogs instead. 'They work your core in ways that support real-life movement and spine safety,' he tells AskMen. RELATED: What Can You Do to Prevent Running Injuries? 4. Behind-The-Neck Presses This particular move is popular in the Olympic weightlifting community — and while it can definitely build upper body strength, it's also riskier than a regular ol' shoulder press, especially if you don't have enough shoulder mobility to perform it properly. Basically, it entails lowering the barbell behind your head first before pressing it overhead. 'The problem is that the bar path forces extreme external rotation,' explains Alkeaid. 'Many lifters compensate by over-arching the lumbar spine, pinching the rotator cuff, and stressing the lower back.' According to Grimm, the risk for rotator cuff injuries is high with behind-the-neck presses. In fact, this specific exercise causes about 70% of all shoulder injuries she sees in her practice. 'If caught early, sports massage can help to treat and relax overactive muscles around the shoulder and reduce pain, but if the injury has gone too far and has caused a tear, this will require surgery,' she tells AskMen. In order to avoid injury, Alkeaid and Grimm recommend the following: Start with a lighter weight Keep your wrists stacked and ribs tucked Finish with your biceps right beside your ears Have a spotter ready to help if you need to release the weight Stop immediately if you feel pain According to Grimm, not only can it be safer to use dumbbells as opposed to a barbell for this exercise, but dumbbells also offer more control and variations. And if you're looking for an alternative, Alkeaid suggests trying a landmine single-arm press or seated dumbbell Z-press — both of which provide the same shoulder stimulus without the joint crunch. 5. Squats Another one of the riskiest exercises, according to the 2020 study in CrossFit athletes, is one that's probably already in your workout rotation: squats. Alkeaid notes that some of the most common squat mistakes include inadequate ankle dorsiflexion, which forces lumbar rounding at the bottom, and weak glute medius muscles, which cause knees to cave inward. According to Solomon, it's a good idea to start with bodyweight squats and then only loading gradually once you feel totally confident in your form. Alkeaid also recommends strengthening your abductors with mini-band work before squatting with a heavier load. 'Warming up your hips, ankles, and glutes makes a big difference too,' Solomon says. 'And don't be afraid to use props like a box, wedge, or even a resistance band around the knees to help your form stay sharp.' Solomon suggests focusing on keeping your chest proud, your core engaged, and your knees tracking in line with your toes (not collapsing inward). 'Everyone's squat depth looks a little different depending on mobility and body structure, so honor where your body is today — the flexibility and the depth will come,' he adds. And if you're looking to train your quads and glutes without the stress on your spine, Alkeaid proposes trying a goblet squat to a box or a front squat, both of which allow you to stay more upright. You Might Also Dig: What to Do If You Hurt Your Back During a Workout Best Mobility Exercises for Avoiding Injury and Increasing Range of Motion Should You Start Doing Push-Ups Every Day? And How to Get the Proper Form Solve the daily Crossword
Scoop
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Susanna Elliffe Is Winner Of The 2025 NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize!
The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) congratulates Susanna Elliffe on winning the 2025 NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize with her manuscript Relic Party. The prize was created by the NZSA and the Solomon family to fulfil the wishes of Laura Solomon, a novelist, poet and playwright who was a longstanding member of the NZSA and a beloved member of the Solomon family. It awards new writing of ' unique and original vision ' with a cash prize of $2,000 and a publishing contract with The Cuba Press. Publication will be in 2026. The winning manuscript, Relic Party, is a short story collection that studies loss, both intimate and global, human and nonhuman, ranging through ugly ghosts, false relics, and desperate pilgrimages, to a dysfunctional 80's farmhouse and the speculative worlds of climate affected futures. We also congratulate Belinda O'Keefe who is the runner-up, winning a cash prize of $1,000 with her manuscript Trespassers Will Be Baked, Scrambled, Fried and Eaten. Susanna Elliffe's manuscript was selected by a final judging panel of Mary McCallum (The Cuba Press), Nicky Solomon (Solomon Family) and panel convenor and award-winning writer Cassie Hart. Cassie Hart, convenor of the judges, says: 'The quality of entries this year was amazing - choosing the finalists was not an easy task, and then selecting just one winner? A huge challenge. I so appreciate the writers of New Zealand for not making this easy! 'The final four were all so different from each other, spanning from a very lyrical collection of short stories to a humorous contemporary novel, a middle grade adventure, through to a memoiresque non-fiction book exploring the experience of immigrants! There is almost no way to compare the four, as they are each such a success in their own right. The winner, Relic Party, stood out as being the most unique and original of the three though, and I know that readers will fall in love with Susannah Elliffe's prose and storytelling just like we did.' Nicky Solomon says: 'It is so wonderful to see interest in the prize continue to grow, as we mark its fifth year. We are extremely grateful to the NZSA and The Cuba Press for taking Laura's idea and turning it into a true legacy. She would be absolutely delighted by the calibre of the work and I know that she would echo me in congratulating all of the finalists, and in fact all of the entrants. The judges are continually challenged, in a good way, by such high quality writing in such a diverse range of genres, and our family extends its heartfelt congratulations to Susanna and Belinda.' The Cuba Press director Mary McCallum says her team is delighted to be publishing another NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize winner. 'It's like Christmas when the shortlisted authors for the prize come through for us to read,' she says. 'We have no idea what to expect. They are all very good and rock the unique and original vision that characterised Laura's own work.' Mary says Susanna Elliffe is a writer who creates vivid and beguiling worlds in her short fiction that spark with energy and take readers in unexpected directions. Susanna Elliffe has this to say about her win: 'Winning the Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize is momentous for me. Creative writing has long been the lifeblood that runs beneath everything I do, my life's passion. I love to play with language, to unstitch it, pull at the seams, weave it anew, to create something that doesn't always fit traditional publishing moulds. So to have my work recognized in this way feels nothing short of surreal. I am deeply honoured - especially to receive a prize connected to Laura Solomon. Her short stories were also surreal and strange, but also dwelled in uncanny corners of the human heart. I am grateful, moved, and more inspired than ever to keep pushing language and narrative to its edges.' Susanna Elliffe is an experimental writer whose short fiction has been shortlisted for competitions including The Sunday Star Times, the Sargeson Prize, and the International Bridport Prize. Susanna is currently completing a Master's in Creative Writing at Massey University, where her work focuses on defamiliarisation and linguistic deviation in fiction. She lives in Oamaru with her sisters and cats, and spends her spare time when not writing, on the stage with Musical Theatre Oamaru. Congratulations to runner-up Belinda O'Keefe, with her manuscript Trespassers Will Be Baked, Scrambled, Fried and Eaten! A discretionary prize of $1,000 has been offered by the Solomon family to both winner Susanna Elliffe and runner-up Belinda O'Keefe. Congratulations also to shortlisted writers Ann Beaglehole (How to be an alien: A memoir of sorts), and Frances Duncan and Raewyn Hewitt (Call It Hope).
New York Post
7 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Goldman Sachs puts brakes on layoffs after strong Q2: FT
Goldman Sachs has decided to scrap a second round of planned job cuts this year after its investment banking unit produced stronger-than-expected results in the second quarter, according to a report.. A surge in investment banking fees and another stellar performance by the David Solomon-led lender's traders convinced the bank's top brass to pause plans for any performance-related layoffs, according to the Financial times, which cited unnamed people familiar with the matter. The cuts had been pencilled in for September if there was any severe economic turmoil from President Trump's tariff and trade policy, the FT added. Advertisement 3 The recent strong performance by Goldman Sachs could be seen as a vindication by the bank's top brass to hand CEO David Solomon an $80 million, five-year 'golden handcuffs' deal. AFP via Getty Images The Wall Street giant, based at 200 West St. in lower Manhattan, currently employs roughly 46,000 people. A Goldman Sachs spokesperson declined to comment. In March, the bank moved to trim roughly 3% to 5% of its workforce in what it called at the time a 'strategic resource assessment.' Advertisement Layoffs of this kind are a regular feature in the finance industry when firms look to rein in expenses and boot out underperformers. Goldman posted a $3.72 billion profit for the period ending June 30 when it released its second-quarter results last week. It amounted to earnings of $10.91 per share, blowing past the estimate forecast by analysts at the London Stock Exchange Group of $9.53 per share. Advertisement 3 Goldman traders have raked in huge profits from the economic turmoil sparked by President Trump's Liberation Day tariffs. REUTERS The strong numbers could be seen as a vindication for the move to award Solomon and his lieutenant, chief operating officer John Waldron, $80 million golden handcuffs bonuses earlier this year. Solomon has been under fire in recent years for his controversial side-hustle as a house DJ and his use of company aircraft, although the 63-year-old has since stepped back from spinning records in public. The decision to halt the planned job cuts comes during a volatile year for Wall Street. 2025 opened with initial optimism around deregulation and dealmaking under Trump. Advertisement 3 Solomon was one of the CEOs present at President Trump's 'Invest in America' event in Washington, DC, last month. AP But a slowdown in M&A activity was brought about when the commander-in-chief threatened to declare a global trade war, singling out many of the US's trading partners that he believed had treated this country unfairly. Goldman last week also posted a more than 25% year-over-year increase in investment banking fees, suggesting that executives are confident about a pipeline of deals that will be struck once the White House has inked fresh trading arrangements with dozens of countries. According to data from the London Stock Exchange Group, industrywide investment banking fees have climbed about 2% this year to roughly $67 billion. Trading has also been a bright spot for Goldman, along with rivals Morgan Stanley and Citi, with the firm benefiting from heightened market volatility in 2025 that has fueled demand for equity and fixed-income trading services. The financial giant's trading desks notched $4.3 billion in revenue for the second quarter — about $600 million above analysts' forecasts — with some insiders citing savvy bets surrounding the so-called 'TACO trade' — or wagers that 'Trump Always Chickens Out' on his tariff threats.
