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CTV News
10 hours ago
- Health
- CTV News
Concern raised over use of gopher poison in Ogden
Concern raised over use of gopher poison in Ogden The use of gopher poison in the southeast neighbourhood of Ogden, has an area resident speaking out, concerned about the second-hand danger it poses.
CTV News
12-06-2025
- CTV News
Vaughan, Ont., resident fires gun to stop Lamborghini theft, charged alongside 4 suspects: police
Police say as many as six suspects are in custody following a number of break-and-enters in Vaughan on June 12, 2025. A Vaughan, Ont., resident who fired a gun at five suspects who were attempting to steal a white Lamborghini has been charged, police say. York Regional Police were called to Pine Heights Drive, near Major MacKenzie Drive West and Highway 400, at approximately 4 a.m. Thursday for a report of a vehicle theft in progress. While an emergency dispatcher was on the phone with the caller, police said, the sound of gunshots was heard. It's unclear who made the 911 call. Police previously stated that the resident successfully 'interrupted' the attempted auto theft and when officers arrived at the scene, they took four suspects (three adults and one youth) into custody. One other suspect is outstanding. No injuries were reported. Const. James Dickson told CP24 that the suspects were also charged with possession of property obtained by crime as the vehicle they drove to the scene was stolen. Initially, police said that the suspects were attempting to break into homes in the area. However, Dickson clarified that while police don't believe a break-and-enter took place, the suspects were on the resident's property at the time of the incident. Images from the scene showed that a Lamborghini remains parked in the driveway. Dickson said one of the adult suspects was on probation and the youth suspect was on a release order for unrelated charges. The resident, who rents the property and was identified by police only as a 35-year-old male, was charged with discharging a firearm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Use of firearm not 'appropriate' in this case: police Dickson spoke about the resident's choice to discharge his firearm, described by police as a long gun, and said it was 'not the appropriate one' in this case. 'Proportionality and reasonability is entirely determined by the courts,' he said. 'Every case is distinct and different. And the biggest thing we want to hammer home is that there's always a very considerable danger to other people that are around (when a gun is discharged). A car can be replaced but a human life cannot.' Police are still trying to determine if the suspects were armed.
ABC News
11-06-2025
- Business
- ABC News
Braidwood resident Peter Marshall was forced to bid $19,000 to buy the strip of land on which his driveway sits.
Braidwood resident Peter Marshall was forced to bid $19,000 to buy the strip of land on which his driveway sits
RNZ News
11-06-2025
- General
- RNZ News
Resident battles Auckland Council's ‘ridiculous' choice of berm tree criticised
There is concern about Auckland Council's choice of a tree on a street berm. Photo: LDR / Stuff / File image An Auckland resident says authorities need to carefully consider the trees they plant on berms after her complaints of a leafy liquidamber planted outside her home fell on deaf ears. Papakura resident Sarah Thompson said she was surprised when she found that Auckland Council had planted a dwarf version of a liquidamber on her berm last month. A berm is the grassed area that sits between the road and either the footpath or the property boundary. Thompson was concerned about how big tree would grow. "You could hardly pick a more ridiculous tree to plant on a berm," Thompson said. "They've planted them on alternate berms all down the street, and they said they want more shade and I take their point on that. "But, they've managed to plant one on an incredibly shady berm, it's already got massive trees on there ... they haven't thought this through at all." Sarah Thompson says the liquidambers were planted in May, in her Papakura street. Photo: LDR / Supplied Liquidambar styraciflua, commonly known as sweetgum, is a tall, fast-growing tree known for its distinctive star-shaped leaves, which change colours in the autumn. When matured, they can reach a height of around 20 metres, with an extensive root system. A dwarf version grows as tall as 3m. Auckland Council says the tree is known for its strong form, vivid autumn colour, and resilience in urban environments. However, Thompson said the trees grow to be huge. "And it is deciduous with massive leaf fall that will clog the drains." Thompson and a few of her neighbours wondered why another tree wasn't considered. "A fruit tree would be nice and provide food for the local community, or a native." She raised her concerns with council, about the lack of consultation with residents. "We got a leaflet in our mailbox, on the same day of the planting, and the email address provided didn't work." Council's Urban Forest, Arboriculture and Ecology manager David Stejskal said tree species for street planting were selected carefully by council urban foresters. Guided by the Auckland Urban Ngahere Strategy and informed by a regional tree palette tailored to local conditions, they considered a range of factors, including space constraints, and the expected long-term performance of the tree, he said. "While Liquidambar can grow to be a large tree over time, it is valued for its strong form, vivid autumn colour, and resilience in urban environments. "Where appropriate, council uses smaller cultivars and applies root management techniques such as root barriers to reduce the risk of damage to nearby footpaths and underground infrastructure." He said the Papakura Local Board, in its Local Board Plan 2023, held concerns that Papakura had low tree canopy cover of only 14 percent. "Consequently, the Local Board is supporting an increase in the tree canopy through tree planting, especially in streets and parks," he said. Stejskal said council welcomed community feedback on planting choices, and was happy to assess individual sites where there were specific concerns. LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
One resident injured in bedroom fire at Lynchburg home
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Lynchburg Fire Department responded to the 1100 block of Lakeview Lane early morning on Thursday, June 5. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke coming from the front side of the single-story home. According to officials, the fire started in the bedroom and one resident was injured trying to control the fire. The resident did not want to be taken to the hospital. Several pets die in house fire in Appomattox County The other occupants of the home were able to safely escape the home. The fire was under control after two hours and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. (Photo Credit: Lynchburg Fire Department) Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
