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Long serving Mass. Convention Center Authority executive director out

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:51 GMT

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority’s long serving executive director is parting ways with the agency, according to the chair of the Board of Directors.In a statement shared with the Herald, Board Chair Emme Handy said the decision to have a change at the top of the quasi-governmental body which oversees the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center was a mutual one.“The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Board and Executive Director David Gibbons have mutually agreed that a change in leadership would be best at this time for the future of the Authority,” Handy said. “David will be resigning effective December 1, 2023 and the Board intends to appoint an Interim Executive Director to ensure that the MCCA continues to provide the same level of service to which visitors and guests are accustomed.”Gibbons was selected by the Board to take the helm of the MCCA at the end of 2015. He joined the Authority after 30 y...

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson helps distribute turkeys for Carroll County Food Sunday in Westminster

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:51 GMT

Thanks to Carroll County Food Sunday almost 600 households in the county will be sitting down to a hearty meal on Thanksgiving.The nonprofit organization in Westminster, Eldersburg, and Taneytown, spent the last week distributing turkeys and side dishes to 592 families. Of that, 150 were handed out Saturday by Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, as part of a “Catch-a-Turkey” event at Blaze Pizza in Westminster, which the organization hopes will become an annual tradition.“The holiday time is our busiest time,” said Caroline Babylon, executive director of the nonprofit. “This week has been our busiest.”Babylon said most households receiving a Thanksgiving dinner also come to the organization for food throughout the year.“These are families that come see us already,” she said. “They get their regular food for the week and a bag for Thanksgiving.”Clients who receive food from Food Sunday must be Carroll County residents, but tha...

Rolling Stones announce Hackney Diamonds tour, including stop in Foxboro

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:51 GMT

Get your yeah yeahs out.The Rolling Stones are returning to Massachusetts, bringing their Hackney Diamond tour to Foxboro for a stop scheduled May 30 at Gillette Stadium.The Foxboro stop is one of just 16 shows announced at stadiums across the US next year.The Stones are hitting the road in support of Hackney Diamonds, the band’s first studio record of new material since 2005. The first single from the disc, “Angry” just received a Grammy nomination.The band gave the songs from Hackney Diamonds a test drive last fall, taking over a club in New York, Racket NYC, to work off the rust in a group a shows hailed by critics.“For half an hour, a little club turned into a rock-and-roll church.” said the music site Pitchfork in a report on the shows.But fans can expect plenty of hits as well, including “Start Me Up,” “Gimme Shelter,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” and “Satisfaction,” all of which got mention in the tour publicity.Tickets for the show go on sale December 1st, according to the band’s a...

Man shot in rural East County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:51 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Sheriff's deputies arrested a woman Monday night after a man was shot in rural East County, authorities said.Around 8:20 p.m., the San Diego County Sheriff's Department received a call about a shooting on the 1800 block of Harbison Canyon Road, in the Crest community east of El Cajon.When deputies arrived, they found a man in his 50s who had been shot in the chest, SDSO told FOX 5. Paramedics took the victim to the hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. One killed, one injured in Vista stabbing: SDSO Deputies arrested the woman.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Enjoy San Diego County parks for free on 'Green Friday'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:51 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego County Parks and Recreation is encouraging the public to get outdoors this holiday weekend by lifting fees on "Green Friday." This Friday, Nov. 24, dubbed "Green Friday," County Parks and Recreation will be lifting fees so visitors can enjoy 380 miles of trails at dozens of county parks for free. On Green Friday, all $3 park day-use fees are waived. San Diego Zoo welcomes baby De Brazza’s Monkey, a first in 26 years There are several outdoor events you can join at parks throughout the county and many volunteer opportunities over Thanksgiving weekend. Use the County of San Diego Park and Recreation's interactive map to find a park to visit. Spend ‘Christmas on the Sand’ at La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival San Diego County parks are open year-round. View the latest park hours, closures and other updates here. Parking lot gates, park offices and restrooms will be closed on Dec. 25., but parks will remain open to foot, horse and bike traffic.

Dutch political leaders campaign on final day before general election that will usher in new leader

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:51 GMT

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch political leaders sought support from undecided voters in frantic campaigning Tuesday, on the eve of a general election that will change the face of the country’s politics after 13 years of leadership by Prime Minister Mark Rutte.Pollsters were predicting a knife-edge vote with four parties across the political spectrum vying to become the largest bloc in the 150-seat lower house of parliament.Rutte’s fourth and final coalition resigned in July after it failed to agree on measures to rein in migration. Rutte subsequently said he would not seek re-election but he remains in power as caretaker prime minister until a new coalition is formed — a process that could take months.The vote could provide the Netherlands with its first ever female prime minister — the new leader of Rutte’s People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) is 46-year-old Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius, a former refugee who now advocates cracking down on immigration.Bu...

Here’s a list of October inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:51 GMT

OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 3.1 per cent in October, Statistics Canada says. The agency also released rates for major cities, but cautioned that figures may have fluctuated widely because they are based on small statistical samples (previous month in brackets):— St. John’s, N.L.: 2.9 per cent (4.4)— Charlottetown-Summerside: 1.6 per cent (2.8)— Halifax: 3.5 per cent (4.9)— Saint John, N.B.: 2.7 per cent (4.2)— Quebec City: 4.3 per cent (4.9)— Montreal: 4.6 per cent (5.0)— Ottawa: 2.6 per cent (2.9)— Toronto: 4.0 per cent (4.1)— Thunder Bay, Ont.: 2.6 per cent (3.1)— Winnipeg: 2.2 per cent (2.8)— Regina: 2.3 per cent (4.0)— Saskatoon: 2.2 per cent (4.0)— Edmonton: 1.7 per cent (3.5)— Calgary: 2.8 per cent (4.4)— Vancouver: 3.4 per cent (4.0)— Victoria: 2.3 per cent (2.8)— Whitehorse: 2.8 per cent (3.8)— Yellowknife: 1.6 per cent (1.8)— Iqaluit: 1.5 per cent (1.2)This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 21, 2023.The Canadian Press

Here’s a list October inflation rates for Canadian provinces

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:51 GMT

OTTAWA — Canada’s national annual inflation rate was 3.1 per cent in October, Statistics Canada says. Here’s what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets):— Newfoundland and Labrador: 2.4 per cent (4.1)— Prince Edward Island: 1.7 per cent (2.8)— Nova Scotia: 3.2 per cent (4.8)— New Brunswick: 2.8 per cent (4.0)— Quebec: 4.2 per cent (4.8)— Ontario: 3.3 per cent (3.6)— Manitoba: 1.9 per cent (2.6)— Saskatchewan: 1.8 per cent (3.5)— Alberta: 2.1 per cent (3.7)— British Columbia: 2.7 per cent (3.3)This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 21, 2023.The Canadian Press

Iran arrests gunman who opened fire near parliament

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:51 GMT

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s police arrested a gunman who opened fire near the nation’s parliament in the central part of the capital, Tehran, state media reported on Tuesday.The official IRNA news agency said police disarmed the man, who was carrying a shotgun. No one was injured. The report did not say when the incident took place.The parliament held an open session on Tuesday. The gate of the chamber has long been a frequent location for protests over payments to workers, teachers and retirees.In 2017, the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a pair of attacks on Iran’s parliament and the mausoleum of the late leader of the country that left dozens dead.The Associated Press

Deaths from gold mine collapse in Suriname rise rise to 14, with 7 people still missing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:51 GMT

PARAMARIBO, Suriname (AP) — The number of people killed when an illegal gold mine collapsed in Suriname rose to 14 on Tuesday, with seven others missing in what is considered the South American country’s worst mining accident.Rescue crews combed through mounds of earth in hopes of finding survivors as the government launched an investigation into the deadly incident that occurred Monday in the country’s remote southern region.“We are shocked and offer our condolences to the relatives,” President Chandrikapersad Santokhi said during a short, televised speech.He said the incident occurred in an area where a gold vein was previously discovered, attracting large groups of illegal miners.Zijin Mining, a company that operates a legal gold mine in the area, had been meeting with the government just hours before the incident to find solutions to illegal mining at the concession of its subsidiary, Rosebel Goldmines N.V.Zijin issued a statement on Monday saying it has “repeatedly emphasized t...