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Syrians poured into streets in celebration on Sunday after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule . Russian state news agencies were reporting that President Bashar Assad and his family had arrived in Moscow and were given asylum. Russia said Assad left the country after negotiations with rebel groups and that he had given instructions to transfer power peacefully. Joyful crowds gathered in central squares in Damascus, waving the Syrian revolutionary flag. Others ransacked the presidential palace and residence. Abu Mohammed al-Golani , a former al-Qaida commander who cut ties with the group years ago leads the biggest rebel faction in Syria and is poised to chart the country’s future. He made his first public appearance since fighters entered the Damascus suburbs Saturday, at the capital’s sprawling Umayyad Mosque, and called himself by his given name, Ahmad al-Sharaa. He said Assad’s fall was “a victory to the Islamic nation.” The rapidly developing events have shaken the region. Lebanon said it was closing all its land border crossings with Syria except for one that links Beirut with Damascus. Jordan closed a border crossing with Syria, too. Israel has issued warnings to villages in southern Syria and its forces seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights. Here's the Latest: Russian state news agencies reported that ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad has arrived in Moscow with his family and been given asylum. The agencies, Tass and RIA, cited an unidentified Kremlin source. The Associated Press was not immediately able to verify the reports but had contacted the Kremlin for comment. CAIRO — The Arab League on Sunday condemned Israel for taking advantage of Syrian President Bashar Assad's downfall by moving into more Syrian territory. Hours after Assad’s overthrow, Israel announced it had seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights that was established by a cease-fire agreement with Syria in 1974. In a statement, the Arab League said Israel illegally sought to occupy more territories. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the 50-year-old agreement regarding Syrian territory had collapsed and that Syrian troops had abandoned their positions, necessitating Israel taking over as a “temporary defensive position.” UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations secretary-general is marking the “fall of the dictatorial regime” in Syria and says the future of the country is “is a matter for the Syrians to determine.” A statement by Antonio Guterres also called for calm and the protection of the rights of all Syrians as well as of diplomatic and consular facilities in Syria. He said there is much work ahead to ensure an “orderly political transition to renewed institutions,” and he called on the international community to ensure that “any political transition is inclusive and comprehensive and that it meets the legitimate aspirations of the people of Syria, in all their diversity.” KYIV, Ukraine - Ukraine’s top diplomat on Sunday responded to Assad’s ouster by describing him as a “dictator” who relied on Russia to prop up his rule - a reference to the military campaign Moscow has waged in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Assad’s government to fight armed opposition groups and reclaim control over most of the country. "Assad has fallen. This has always been and will be the case with all dictators who bet on Putin. He always betrays those who rely on him,” foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said in a post on X. In a separate update on the social network, Sybiha said Kyiv was ready to take steps towards restoring relations with Syria, severed months into Russia’s full-scale invasion of the neighboring state. Kyiv broke off diplomatic ties after Damascus in June 2022 recognized Kremlin-occupied parts of eastern Ukraine as independent territories, in a move welcomed by Moscow and decried by the West as a clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty. JERUSALEM — The Israeli military has issued a warning to residents of five villages and towns in southern Syria to stay inside their homes for their safety. “The fighting in your area is forcing the IDF to act,” the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman said on X. The military didn’t respond to questions. Earlier, Israel said its troops had seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established in 1974, saying it was to protect Israeli residents after Syrian troops abandoned their positions. Defense Minister Israel Katz said on X that the IDF has been instructed to “seize the buffer zone and control points to ensure the protection of all Israeli communities in the Golan Heights – Jewish and Druze – so that they are not exposed to threats from the other side.” Israel captured the Golan in the 1967 Mideast war and later annexed it. The international community, except for the United States, views it as occupied. BEIRUT - The leader of the largest insurgent group in Syria visited the Syrian capital’s sprawling Umayyad Mosque and declared that the victory against President Bashar Assad “is a victory to the Islamic nation.” Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, made his first public appearance and remarks since fighters entered Damascus. He told hundreds of people at the historic mosque that Assad had made Syria “a farm for Iran’s greed.” He added that Assad made Syria a base for the illegal amphetamine Captagon that brought cash to Assad’s circles. Al-Sharaa, the leader of the jihadi Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, said Sunday that the victory was achieved because of “God and the blood of martyrs.” He said that he left Syria 20 years ago and since then his heart has longed for this movement. LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the end of Assad’s rule as he called for peace and the protection of civilians. “The Syrian people have suffered under Assad’s barbaric regime for too long and we welcome his departure,” Starmer said. He said the U.K. was focused on a political solution to restore peace and stability. “We call on all sides to protect civilians and minorities and ensure essential aid can reach the most vulnerable in the coming hours and days,” he said. AMMAN, Jordan — The vast majority of the Jordanian people are welcoming the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime and the success of the Syrian revolution. “There is no doubt that I felt overwhelming joy at the fall of the Assad regime," said Badi Al-Rafaia, Engineer, union activist and member of the Islamic Action Front. "There is no doubt that we are happy with what happened in Syria, happy with the success of the revolution, happy with the Syrian people getting rid of an oppressor and criminal who treated the Syrian people and made the Syrian state a failed state.” Al-Rafaia said that Jordan is benefiting from what happened in Syria, and "we hope that Jordan will help the revolution succeed and not work against it.” Amman resident Muhab al-Majali said the fall of the Assad regime is “The end of every unjust and tyrannical rule, and more than that, it mortgaged the country and its people to the Iranians, who abandoned it in minutes... I believe that the future is beautiful and prosperous for the Syrians.” BERLIN — The International Committee of the Red Cross is calling for safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians in Syria after the fall of Bashir Assad’s government. “Our teams in Syria, including in Damascus, have been closely monitoring the fast-evolving security and humanitarian situation in coordination with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent,” the ICRC’s head of delegation in Syria, Stephan Sakalian, said in a written statement Sunday. The ICRC is “responding wherever possible, with further efforts underway, as hundreds of thousands of people need care and humanitarian assistance,” he said. Sakalian called “on all parties to urgently enable safe and unhindered access for medical and humanitarian workers to reach those in need, to protect civilians, and to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law.” BAGHDAD — The Iraqi government said in a statement Sunday that it “supports all international and regional efforts seeking to open a dialogue” for Syria “leading to the adoption of a pluralistic constitution that preserves the human and civil rights of Syrians, and supports cultural, ethnic and religious diversity.” The statement from government spokesperson Bassem al-Awadi, said that Iraq understands “the necessity of respecting the free will of all Syrians, and stresses that the security of Syria, the unity of its territories, and the preservation of its independence are of utmost importance, not only for Iraq but also for its connection to the security and stability of the region.” It cautioned against “interfering in Syria’s internal affairs, or supporting one party for the benefit of another.” Iraq, which has a close relationship with Iran - once a strong ally of former Syrian President Bashar Assad - has taken in some 2,000 Syrian army soldiers who fled the country amid the advance of armed opposition groups. CAIRO — The head of Yemen’s internationally recognized government welcomed the fall of the government of President Bashar Assad of Syria. “It’s a historic moment,” Rashad al-Alimi, who chairs the ruling presidential council, wrote on X platform of Assad’s downfall. “It’s time for the Iranian regime to stop meddling in Yemen, respect its sovereignty and identity.” Al-Alimi, who is backed by Saudi Arabia, was referring to Iran’s support of Houthi rebels who are at war with Yemen’s internationally recognized government for a decade. DAMASCUS — Families wandered through the high-ceilinged halls of the presidential palace in Damascus on Sunday, along with some armed men. Some paused to take family portraits or selfies on the few remaining couches against the backdrop of mosaiced walls, while others walked out with chairs and other items under their arms. On the massive parking lot out front, cars drove in circles honking ecstatically. In central Damascus’ Umayyad Square, drivers passing by also honked jubilantly, while young men piled onto a tank abandoned in the square. But for some the celebration was bittersweet. “I am very happy, but this happiness will not be completed until I can see my son out of the prison and know where is he is,” said Damascus resident Bassam Masr. “I have been searching for him for two hours - he has been detained for 13 years.” TEHRAN, Iran — Iran says the Syrian people should decide their country’s future “without destructive, coercive foreign intervention.” The Foreign Ministry statement issued Sunday marked Iran’s first official reaction to the overthrow of President Bashar Assad, who it had strongly backed through nearly 14 years of civil war. Assad’s government was a close ally of Iran that served as a crucial conduit between it and Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The rebels who toppled Assad view Iran as a hostile foreign influence, and the abandoned Iranian Embassy in Damascus was ransacked as they entered the city. The Foreign Ministry statement said Iran supports Syria’s unity and national sovereignty, and hopes to see “the end of military conflicts, the prevention of terrorist activities and the start of a national dialogue” with the participation of all groups. “It is expected that the wise and farsighted relations of the two nations will continue based on mutual ties and interests,” the statement said. TEL AVIV, Israel – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israeli forces have seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established by a 1974 ceasefire agreement with Syria. He spoke from an overlook near the border between Syria and the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, after Syrian rebels tore through the country and dramatically ended Assad’s rule on Sunday morning. Netanyahu said the 50-year-old agreement had collapsed and that Syrian troops had abandoned their positions, necessitating the Israeli takeover as a “temporary defensive position.” Israel captured the Golan Heights in the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it. The international community, except for the United States, views it as occupied Syrian territory. Satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press show that as early as September, Israel began construction of what could possibly be a new road right along the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria . The United Nations confirmed that Israeli troops entered the demilitarized zone during the work. The United Nations maintains a peacekeeping force in the demilitarized zone called the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, or UNDOF, with around 1,100 peacekeepers from Fiji, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, and Uruguay. After the 1973 Mideast war, the U.N. Secretary Council voted to create UNDOF to patrol a roughly 400 square kilometer (155 square mile) demilitarized zone and maintain the peace there. MASNAA, Lebanon — At Lebanon’s Masnaa crossing into Syria, the mood was festive Sunday with some local Lebanese residents handing out congratulatory sweets to Syrians lined up to return to their country. Sami Abdel-Latif, a refugee from Hama who was heading to Syria to join his wife and four children, said while the future in Syria is still uncertain, “anything is better than Bashar.” He said he expected some chaos initially but that eventually the situation would settle down. “Look at Aleppo now,” he said, referring to the first major city taken over by opposition forces more than a week ago, where life has continued more or less as normal. Abdel-Latif, a construction worker, said he is also hoping that there will now be plentiful work in Syria to rebuild. Malak Matar, who was preparing to return to Damascus, said, “This is a feeling we’ve been waiting 14 years for. “You feel yourself psychologically free - you can express yourself,” he said. “The country is free and the barriers have been broken down.” Now, he said, “Syrians have to create a state that is well-organized and take care of their country. It’s a new phase.” DAMASCUS, Syria — An Associated Press journalist in Damascus reported airstrikes in the area of the Mezzeh military airport, southwest of the capital Sunday. The airport has previously been targeted in Israeli airstrikes, but it was not immediately clear who launched Sunday's strike. The Israeli military refused to comment on the airport strike. Israel often does not publicly claim responsibility for attacks in Syria. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based war monitor, reported that Israeli warplanes also targeted warehouses belonging to the Syrian army’s Fourth Division and another former military site outside of Damascus Sunday. On Saturday and Sunday, the Israeli military sent additional troops to the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights to bolster Israel’s presence along the border between Israel and Syria. Agricultural areas along the border were declared closed military zones and some schools shifted to online classes in anticipation of unrest. MOSCOW — Russia’s Foreign Ministry claimed Sunday that Bashar Assad had left Syria after negotiations with rebel groups, and gave “instructions” to “transfer power peacefully.” In a post on the Telegram messaging app on Sunday, the ministry said Moscow had not directly participated in these talks. It also said it has been following the “dramatic events” in Syria “with extreme concern." It also said Russian troops stationed in Syria have been put on high alert and that as of early afternoon Sunday, there was “no serious threat” to the security of Russia’s military bases there. Russia has waged a military campaign in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Assad’s government to fight armed opposition groups and reclaim control over most of the country. While Russia now concentrates the bulk of its military resources in Ukraine, it has maintained a military foothold in Syria and keeps troops at its bases there.Carter was dubbed the "Rock & Roll President" and was championed by Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and the Allman Brothers for his support of music in the White House Former United States President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. Carter’s death was announced by the Carter Center , the late President’s non-profit organisation and a statement from his son Chip. Per the statement, Carter died peacefully and was surrounded by his family. His death at 100 also made him the longest living President in US history. Chip said of his father: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love. My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” President Carter – full name James Earl Carter Jr. – served as the 39th President of the United States between 1977 and 1981. Besides his presidency, Carter was celebrated for his humanitarian work, and for championing music in politics. Carter’s affinity for music would see him champion and emphasise the importance of music’s cultural presence and a connecting point for people. This was further cemented by his friendships with Bob Dylan , Willie Nelson and the Allman Brothers, earning him the titled of Rock & Roll President. President Jimmy Carter and Willie Nelson. Credit: Thomas S. England/Getty Images President Carter’s love for music was later chronicled in the 2020 documentary Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President. In the documentary, Bob Dylan said of Carter: “[Carter] put my mind at ease by not talking down to me, and showing me that he had a sincere appreciation of the songs I had written. He’s a kindred spirit to me of a rare kind.” Carter’s ability to connect with people across political lines saw the likes of John Lennon and John Wayne attend his inauguration celebration in 1977, with Aretha Franklin singing ‘God Bless America’. Paul Simon also dedicated ‘American Tune’ to the President. During his time in Office, Carter and his administration often hosted concerts and musical guests in the White House, including Dolly Parton , Charles Mingus, Willie Nelson and Crosby, Stills and Nash . In a newly published Rolling Stone interview with Allman Brothers’ Dickey Betts dating back to February 2023, Betts spoke of Carter, recalling how they met and became friends: “We became close to him, and he asked us if we’d help with his campaign [with benefit concerts]. We’d met governors and things like that, but they never really included us. Jimmy was a friend to rock music, so a lot of the guys helped him out a great deal.” Jimmy Carter. Credit: Bettmann/Getty Images Outside of his championing of music, Carter was also a prolific philanthropist and humanitarian, being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for “his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development”. Carter’s 100th birthday was celebrated in September with performances from Killer Mike, Drive-by Truckers, Eric Church and more . Tributes to Carter have begun rolling in since the news of his death on Sunday (December 29). See a handful of them below, including posts from current President Joe Biden, King Charles and more. When I look at Jimmy Carter, I see a man not only for our times, but for all times. A man who embodied the most fundamental human values we can never let slip away. And while we may never see his likes again, we would all do well to try to be a little more like Jimmy Carter. pic.twitter.com/I0xDM05xmH — President Biden (@POTUS) December 30, 2024 A condolence message from The King to President Biden and the American people following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter. pic.twitter.com/EIZqj7MZeb — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 29, 2024 Hillary's and my statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter: pic.twitter.com/SOgqTZUdi6 — Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) December 29, 2024 President Carter taught all of us what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice, and service. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from this remarkable man. https://t.co/dZHL0Nu0Tj — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2024 Related Topics Politics Rockgorodenkoff Micron Technology, Inc. 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AP News Summary at 1:06 p.m. ESTThe Minnesota Vikings entered week 14 of the NFL season with a lot to lose and everything to prove. Yes, the Vikings are one of the hottest teams in the league and facing the Atlanta Falcons, who have been falling apart in recent weeks, and came in on a three-game losing streak. But still, it was Kirk Cousins’ first appearance in U.S. Bank Stadium since leaving for a multi-year payday in Atlanta. Playoff implications? This game had them. The Falcons are trying to stay afloat atop the NFC South, arguably the worst division in football. For Minnesota, a loss would mostly eliminate them from contention in the NFC North, after the Detroit Lions moved to 12-1 on the season, Thursday night. A gaudy win/loss record is great, but if you finish second in your division, the best seed you can get for the playoffs is No. 5. What we learned about the Minnesota Vikings in 42-21 route vs Atlanta Falcons We don’t have to worry about any of that, though. Because Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings did things against the Atlanta Falcons that their doubters have been calling for all season. It started with a fully rehabilitated Sam Darnold throwing for five touchdown passes (all to Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson), as Kirk Cousins watched from the opposing sideline and simultaneously crumbled down the stretch. And in the 4th quarter, the Vikings finally showed their finishing skills, something they’ve failed to do for much of the season. You want to talk about one-score games? Too bad, because the Falcons couldn’t even keep this one within two scores, thanks to a last minute defensive stop that held the final score at 42-21, their third-largest margin of victory in 2024 and their first three-score win since week three (34-7 vs HOU). Sam Darnold’s best NFL game ever Look, this isn’t really an argument. All it takes is a quick look at the stats to tell you this was Sam Darnold’s best ever performance as an NFL quarterback. His statline is enormous... 22-of-28 (78.6%) | 347 Yards | 12.4 YPC | 5 Touchdowns | 0 Interceptions. Sam Darnold finished 22-of-28 for 347 yards & 5 TDs against the Falcons, including 292 yards & 4 TDs on dropbacks over 2.5 seconds. Darnold currently leads the NFL in completions (180), yards (2,635), and TDs (23) on dropbacks over 2.5 seconds this season. Powered by @awscloud pic.twitter.com/vMqBlxtTtG It’s the first time Darnold has ever thrown for five touchdowns, during his professional career. Only two other times in his career has Sam ever thrown for four touchdowns in one game. It was also a career high in passing yards. His previous was 341, which he did once as a rookie, and once in relief last season for the San Francisco 49ers. Oh, and his 157.9 QB Rating is his highest ever... by nearly 30 points. His previous high also came with the Vikings, a week 8 Thursday night loss vs the LA Rams, where Sam posted a 128.7. Yes, he got a little help from his friends, who apparently range from Justin Jefferson to Jordan Addison ... and maybe even the football gods. But for the most part, this was Darnold taking yet another step in his development under Kevin O’Connell & Co’s multi-step recovery plan for struggling quarterbacks who have been ruined by previous stops in the league. Calm, cool and collected. Sam Darnold hits @JJettas2 DEEEEEP for 6. : @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/FsQMTn2d4z Sam Darnold for MVP I don’t usually do this, but today, it feels right. Not only was week 14 of the 2024 NFL season vs the Atlanta Falcons Sam Darnold’s best game ever, it probably gets him back into the top-five for NFL MVP odds. But most importantly for the former USC star and his family, he put more hypothetical cash into his future bank account. If you think Sam Darnold would make Baker Mayfield or Geno Smith money ($25-$35 million per season for three or more years), as has been suggested multiple times this week, then what do you think he will make as a finalist for NFL MVP, up next to Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow? Seem crazy? Well, it will be difficult to climb over those two frontrunners, who both have over 29 touchdowns and 5 or less interceptions, to go with ~3,000 yards or more passing. Jackson also has 678 yards and 3 TDs on the ground. But after today’s game, Sam Darnold is up to 3,299 passing yards, 25 touchdowns and just 10 interceptions, which should place him top five in yards, touchdowns and air yards per attempt, at around 8.5 yards, when the dust settles on week 14. By the QB numbers, Sam should be top four in MVP odds this week, in a second tier with Jared Goff, behind Burrow and Jackson. So he may not be an NFL MVP favorite quite yet, but he has absolutely pushed himself into the conversation, after today’s performance. 3!!! : @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/mRjaEZ1iS3 Minnesota Vikings learning how to close This takeaway is right up there with Sam Darnold’s performance, when it comes to expectations that NFL pundits, and even Minnesota Vikings fans, have for this 2024 squad. Yes, they were already 10-2, prior to Sunday’s victory. But it was an inability to close and a propensity to let lesser teams hang around, that has cost the Vikings, when it comes to everyone’s 2025 Super Bowl prediction. As the division rival Lions rip teams apart, week-after-week, Minnesota has mostly skirted by most of their opponents. Not this afternoon. Not vs the Atlanta Falcons. After being outgained 257 to 119 in total yards during the first half, the Vikings offense found its rhythm in the second half, going off for 314 yards and 4 touchdowns (three by air, one by ground). On defense, the numbers don’t look great. Brian Flores’ group gave up 496 total yards to the Falcons, who actually outgained the Vikings’ total of 433. But when it counted, Minnesota’s defense made plays, intercepting Kirk Cousins twice in big moments. Our former QB has now thrown 8 interceptions and 0 touchdowns in his last four games. Kirk Cousins has 0 touchdowns and 8 interceptions over the last 4 games. You drafted Michael Penix Jr. for this moment, make the switch Falcons. pic.twitter.com/tUWI6lTgOY The Vikings won the turnover battle 3-0, held the Falcons on two of their three 4th down attempts and outscored the Atlanta Falcons 28-11 in the second half. Sure, they didn’t start as fast as they wanted, but they held a 14-10 lead at half, and put together one of the better 60-minute performances of the 2024 season, so far. This article first appeared on Minnesota Sports Fan and was syndicated with permission.

Skilled burglars are targeting pro athletes' homes, leagues warn. Here's what we knowGreg Norman confirms axing amid golf splitA massive cargo shipment shut down the harbour in Port Stanley, Ont. for a planned 12 hours Wednesday. A more than 100-foot barge was bringing in a state-of-the-art tool and die stamping press in three sections. “It’s massive,” said Etienne Borm, the CEO of ETBO Tool and Die in Calton, south of Aylmer. “It’s 1.7 million pounds to bring in. It can generate a workforce of 4.4 million pounds (2,200 tonnes) and has a cost of $7 million.” ETBO is a 57-year-old family-owned tool and die manufacturer and auto parts producer. The factory builds tooling to make car parts, then ships them out to various automotive producers. The equipment brings the technology required to support new businesses like PowerCo. Etienne Borm (right), CEO of ETBO Tool and Die, reviews a car part with employee Jerry Wiebe on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (Brent Lale/CTV News London) “We're going to use that for large format battery coolers, as well as our foray into hydrogen, the fuel cell market,” said Borm. The press made its way to Canada from Taiwan on a ship, through the Panama Canal with stops in Asia, New York, Halifax, Montreal, and Hamilton. “Purchasing it was the easy part from Taiwan, but getting all the parts lined up, I’ve got to take my hat off to the fantastic people making this happen,” said Borm. Mammoet Transportation, a leader in heavy lifting, was handling the unloading of the cargo. The foundation has been poured at ETBO Tool and Die in Calton, Ont. for the massive stamping press being delivered to support their EV initiatives. (Brent Lale/CTV News London) For weeks, ETBO has been working with the municipalities of Central Elgin and Bayham, as well as Elgin County on the logistics of this delivery. “We did some dredging last year, and I think that makes it so that we're able to do something like take a boat and equipment that's come all the way from Taiwan,” said Andrew Sloan, Central Elgin mayor. “It's exciting for the community to see this happen and to help be part of the economic development of the region.” Bayham Mayor and Elgin County Deputy Warden Ed Ketchabaw said coordinating the logistics of this delivery is a testament to cooperation between municipalities. “This is something that you just don't bring over rail,” said Ketchabaw. A barge unloads a large shipment which consists of three components of a stamping press in Port Stanley, Ont. on Dec. 18, 2024. The press was purchased by ETBO Tool and Die in Calton, Ont. (Brent Lale/CTV News London) “You don't bring it over a road. You've got to bring it in by sea and by the lake to get it here.” Ketchabaw also referred to ETBO as a “hidden jewel” in the municipality of Bayham, as it employs residents from all over the region. “This piece of equipment that are moving in is going to set them up for the future,” said Ketchabaw. “For participating in the not only the EV industry, but also, whatever else comes along. This is great for the region, and it's fantastic from an employment perspective.” A $7 million tool and die stamping press was delivered in pieces to Port Stanley, Ont. via barge on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. This is what the custom-made product will look like when completed (Source: Etienne Borm) The cargo moved off the barge will be stored in the Municipal East Pier Parking Lot until Jan. 14, 2025, when it will be delivered to ETBO. “Each one of these loads will take the full day to get from Port Stanley, the 32km to our place,” said Borm. “That will happen over about a week-and-a-half period. There's all sorts of things still to figure out, bridge calculations, trying to find bridges that are strong enough to help facilitate the weights of these loads.” Back at ETBO, the foundation for this press has been poured, and Borm said it will be assembled in the coming months, with hopes to have it in operation by June. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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Kitchener developing | Jewelry store robbery at Conestoga Mall in Waterloo Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a jewelry store robbery at Conestoga Mall in Waterloo. Multiple shots fired into Cambridge home Police said multiple residences reported damages “consistent with shots fired.” Police release identities of 3 men charged in Sharif Rahman homicide investigation Owen Sound Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police revealed new details at a press conference held Wednesday about the homicide investigation of Sharif Rahman, the restaurant owner who was fatally assaulted last year. Barrie Fatal multi-vehicle crash on Highway 93 under investigation Provincial police are investigating a multi-vehicle collision that claimed the life of one person in Springwater Township Wednesday morning. Lawyer confirms Barrie man's death days after charges withdrawn in fatal stabbing case A Barrie man who spent nearly two years in custody accused of murder has died less than a week after the charges against him were withdrawn. Police release identities of 3 men charged in Sharif Rahman homicide investigation Owen Sound Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police revealed new details at a press conference held Wednesday about the homicide investigation of Sharif Rahman, the restaurant owner who was fatally assaulted last year. Windsor 'High visibility' initiative launching at 920 Ouellette in Windsor While frequent calls are received, police say about 75 per cent of them are non-criminal — including well-being checks, ambulance requests and non-violent persons in crisis. Semi-automatic rifle seized at Ambassador Bridge Canada Border Services Agency officers seized a semi-automatic rifle at the Ambassador Bridge. Sleighing Hunger charity concert raises $115,224 for food banks The S’Aints, Caesars Windsor Cares, and St. Clair College announced the grand total of proceeds raised through the 2024 Sleighing Hunger charity concert. Northern Ontario War of words escalates into lawsuits between Greater Sudbury, roads contractor A bitter battle between Greater Sudbury and a southern Ontario roads contractor related to a troubled repair job on the Kingsway is now in the courts. Northern Ont. man celebrates $100K lotto win Raymond Penasse of Garden Village matched all five cards to win $100,000 in the Nov. 13 Poker Lotto draw. One child taken to hospital after Sudbury school bus rear ended One child has been taken to hospital after a school bus was rear-ended on Municipal Road 35 east of Azilda in Greater Sudbury on Wednesday morning. Sault Ste. Marie 'There's just no rhyme or reason': Sault gun shop owners frustrated by additions to gun ban The federal government’s recent expansion of its gun buy-back program has frustrated firearm owners and sellers in the Sault Ste. Marie area. Two Quebecers used fake IDs to try to access money in northern Ontario, police say Two people from Quebec were caught trying to use fake IDs last week to access money from two northern Ontario businesses, Ontario Provincial Police say. Sault bookkeeper charged with stealing $559K from employer A 50-year-old who managed the finances for a business in Sault Ste. Marie has been charged with embezzling $559,701.63 from the business in just more than four years. Ottawa New visitor centre opens in downtown Ottawa A new visitor centre has opened in downtown Ottawa to assist the millions of tourists who flock to Canada's capital every year. Busiest travel days of the year at Ottawa airport this weekend The Ottawa airport is reminding holiday passengers to be prepared and to plan in advance for the peak of the holiday travel rush this weekend. Olivia, Adam top baby names in Ottawa for 2023 Ontario unveiled the top baby names for 2023, and Olivia and Adam occupy the top spots in Ottawa. Toronto 'I still haven't slept:' Oshawa mom finds bullet hole in daughter’s dresser after 14 shots fired at housing complex An Oshawa mom discovered bullet holes in her daughter’s dresser and in the ceiling of her living room early Wednesday morning after police say more than a dozen shots were “indiscriminately” fired at a housing complex overnight. Video shows arrest of 4 suspects in Richmond Hill jewelry store robbery A police helicopter helped track jewelry store robbers from Richmond Hill to Toronto, leading to the arrest of two men and two teenagers. Man wanted after shots fired at Newmarket home in ‘targeted’ incident: police An Aurora man is wanted by York Regional Police after allegedly firing shots at a Newmarket home over the weekend. Montreal Sentencing Friday for Quebecer convicted of killing spouse, two children A Quebecer convicted this week in a triple domestic murder that left a woman and her two young children dead in a Montreal suburb will be sentenced on Friday. Quebec doctors Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, Joe Schwarcz appointed to Order of Canada Numerous Quebecers, including former professional footballer Dr. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and McGill University and CJAD 800's Dr. Joe Schwarcz, were among those appointed to the Order of Canada. Synagogue on Montreal's West Island firebombed overnight A synagogue on Montreal's West Island was the target of an alleged arson attack. Atlantic Mix of snow, rain Wednesday night and Thursday; nor'easter Friday night into Saturday A strong coastal storm threatens to bring heavy snowfall to parts of the Maritimes this weekend. 'A gift this size is extraordinary': Family donates $1M to N.S. hospital A hospital foundation in Dartmouth, N.S., received a significant donation on Wednesday to help advance innovative and exceptional care. Three people face charges in murder of Saint John man Three people are facing charges in connection with the murder of 52-year-old Allan Lee, whose remains were found in Saint John, N.B., in the summer. Winnipeg WSD superintendent speaks out following pair of threats against school After a pair of threats against Elmwood High School over the past two days, the superintendent of the school division is hoping this isn’t something they become accustomed to. Manitoba parents being warned of violent online network targeting kids The Manitoba RCMP is warning parents about a violent online network that is targeting children and youth. Two $1M lottery winners in Manitoba claim prizes Two separate lottery draws have resulted in new millionaires in Manitoba. Calgary More than 100 cats surrendered by Calgary homeowner The Calgary Humane Society says it is investigating after 110 cats were surrendered into its care by a Calgary homeowner. BREAKING | B.C. police officer accused of sexual assault has died, sources say One of the two B.C. police officers charged this week with sexually assaulting the same "vulnerable" woman has died, CTV News has learned. Emaciated bear cub rescued by Alberta wildlife organization Officials at an Alberta animal rescue organization have taken in an emaciated black bear cub found wandering alone earlier this month. Edmonton Edmonton pediatrician sentenced to 18 months on child pornography charges An Edmonton pediatrician who was found guilty on child pornography charges last year will spend 18 months in jail. Man arrested in central Alberta convenience store robbery Blackfalds RCMP arrested a young man in connection to an armed robbery at a convenience store last month. Explosion reported at Strathcona Spirits Distillery Fire crews were called to reports of an explosion at Strathcona Spirits Distillery in south Edmonton at 10:16 a.m. on Wednesday. Regina Highway conditions deteriorate across southern Sask. with snowfall warning in effect Much of southern Saskatchewan remains under a snowfall warning on Wednesday afternoon, with 10 to 20 centimetres of snow expected to fall in some areas over the next 24 hours. 'Alarmingly high': Homelessness in Regina up 255 per cent since 2015, according to study There are currently 824 people in Regina who are experiencing homelessness, according to the 2024 point-in-time homelessness count. 'Should move forward': Still no plea from Saskatchewan student who allegedly set teen on fire More than three months have passed since a Saskatoon girl was set on fire, yet her classmate charged in connection with the incident has still not made a plea. Saskatoon 'Should move forward': Still no plea from Saskatchewan student who allegedly set teen on fire More than three months have passed since a Saskatoon girl was set on fire, yet her classmate charged in connection with the incident has still not made a plea. 'Don't want to lose any more people': Saskatoon rally calls for solutions for growing homeless population David Fineday doesn't want any more of his friends to die on Saskatoon streets this winter. 'Very hectic': Local couriers seeing record business during Canada Post strike Local couriers in Saskatchewan are working extended hours under increased demand to fill a void left by the Canada Post work stoppage this holiday season. Vancouver BREAKING | B.C. police officer accused of sexual assault has died, sources say One of the two B.C. police officers charged this week with sexually assaulting the same "vulnerable" woman has died, CTV News has learned. TransLink offering free transit, extended service on New Year's Eve Metro Vancouver residents can once again expect free transit and extended operating hours on New Year's Eve this year, TransLink announced Wednesday. B.C. teacher disciplined for failing to seize makeshift weapon from student A B.C. teacher who failed to confiscate an item that one student had planned to use to attack another has been reprimanded by the province's professional regulator. Vancouver Island BREAKING | B.C. police officer accused of sexual assault has died, sources say One of the two B.C. police officers charged this week with sexually assaulting the same "vulnerable" woman has died, CTV News has learned. Boater clinging to capsized skiff rescued by B.C. ferry near terminal A British Columbia ferry had to be diverted to rescue a person clinging to their overturned boat near a ferry terminal on Monday. Russian Embassy denies allegation of involvement in killing of Sikh activist in B.C. A Sikh separatist group is accusing the Russian government of direct involvement in the murder of activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside his gurdwara last year in Surrey, B.C. Stay Connected

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