A Kings Mountain woman who served as a youth leader at a church has been charged with felony child sexual offenses, according to Kings Mountain Police. “On July 28th, 2023, Kings Mountain Police Department Criminal Investigation Division (CID) received a report of a sexual assault on a minor,” a press release said. Kings Mountain Police said the investigation is still ongoing by special victims detectives. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact the Kings Mountain Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division 704-734-0444 or submit a tip through Cleveland County Crime Stoppers P3 Tip App. In a Facebook post on the youth ministry’s page from May, Justice introduces herself as a youth leader at New Life.

Photo: The Canadian Press / Justin TangOne priority for Beech will be to make federal government services to Canadians digital first and digital by design. The backlog last year, which hit 316,000 applications at its peak, resulted in officials learning more about how to improve passport services, he said. Updating legacy infrastructureSome of the government's services, like Old Age Security (OAS) payments, haven't been updated in years, he said. Citizens' Services Minister Terry Beech wants to make more Canadian government services available online. As part of the ministry shuffle, the supervision of the Canadian Digital Service, which has quietly been working behind the scenes to develop things like government apps, will be transferred from Treasury Board to ESDC.

He was born in Chatham, ON, but made Nova Scotia home for the majority of his life. He moved to Nova Scotia to work for the Department of Development, where he met his wife of 29 years Catherine "Cathy" Olna Ball. He is survived by son, Michael; daughter, Suzanne; and son, David (Sherri). He is also survived by his grandchildren, the light of his life: Katie, Meghan and Joshua. As per his wishes there will be no funeral but a private celebration of life at a later date.

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Legislation introduced in the U.S. to better support survivors of domestic violence could significantly help Alaskans, especially Indigenous women and those living in rural communities, say advocacy groups. Grants are also provided to domestic violence programs, shelters, coalitions and the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Indigenous-specific provisions in legislation Empowering Indigenous Communities: Provides a larger role for Indigenous peoples in addressing domestic violence within their communities. Enhanced Hotline Support: Improves and modernizes the National Domestic Violence Hotline and helpline support for Indigenous people. “Among other Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Women suffer the highest rates of domestic and sexual violence in the country,” she said.

Over the next few weeks, Meta will begin to block people in Canada from viewing or posting news links and audiovisual news content on Instagram and Facebook. In the wake of ending news availability in Canada, Meta said it would “continue to combat misinformation” on its platforms by fact-checking remaining content through third-party organizations. In June, Meta said it was conducting product tests to end news availability in Canada before the law goes into effect. “These tests are ongoing and currently impact a small percentage of users in Canada,” it said. Some people on Instagram and Facebook said they would use alternative methods to access news in Canada.

Telecommunications giant Telus has announced that it will be trimming 6,000 jobs as part of its strategy to free up cash flow and stay competitive in the market. The job cuts will involve 4,000 positions at its main Telus business and 2,000 positions at Telus International. Key Takeaways:Telus is cutting 6,000 jobs to free up cash flow and remain competitive. The cuts involve 4,000 positions at the main Telus business and 2,000 positions at Telus International. BCE Inc. and Rogers Communications have also made job cuts due to regulatory actions and market conditions.

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the falling price of legal cannabis, ongoing labour action taking place across Canada, a search for rock samples, a year living with seniors and the donation of rare travel books. Ontario is lowering its markups on pot, as cannabis companies struggle to stay afloat: Associate Professor of Operations Research Michael Armstrong spoke to CBC, Newstalk 610 CKTB and seven CBC radio stations across Ontario about the reasons for a drop in the price of legal cannabis. Recent string of rejected agreements show Canadian workers are fighting to catch up, experts say: Professors from Brock’s Department of Labour studies completed more than a dozen radio, television and print interviews about a strike by workers at Metro stores as well as additional labour action taking place across the country. Brock University student who lived with seniors for a year emerges with new outlook: Master of Applied Gerontology student Ella Laygo spoke to the St. Catharines Standard about her participation in a program that saw her spend a year living alongside seniors. Brock University’s Archives and Special Collections now home to rare collection of travel book series: Brock’s Head of Archives and Special Collections David Sharron spoke to Niagara This Week about a collection of rare travel books donated to the University by longtime supporters of Brock David Murray and Elizabeth Surtees.

Canada's Danielle Dorris, seen above in 2022, won gold in the women's S7 50-metre butterfly event on Friday at the Para swimming world championships in Manchester, England. (Octavio Passos/Getty Images - image credit)Canada boosted its medal total at the Para swimming world championships with a flourish on Friday. Dorris, Routliffe and Bennett now each have two gold medals and one silver, while Bennett at the meet in Manchester, England. "That was just the goal, leave it all in the pool and try to get the world record or as close to is as possible. Live coverage of the Para swimming world championships continues through Sunday on CBCSports.ca, the CBC Sports app and CBC Gem.

So how can you get CBC Gem, according to the broadcaster? What is CBC Gem? CBC Gem is a streaming service provided by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Canada’s national public broadcaster. Here are some key features and aspects of CBC Gem:Content Library: CBC Gem provides access to a vast library of CBC’s television programs, both current and past. On-Demand Viewing: In addition to live streaming, CBC Gem enables on-demand viewing of previously aired CBC programs, giving users the flexibility to watch their favorite shows at their convenience.

Residents in parts of southern Ottawa are left picking up debris after a tornado tore through the area Thursday evening. The tornado formed northwest of Metcalfe, a community in rural south Ottawa, according to a report by Cbc.ca. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but residents across the area experienced hail, driving winds, and downed trees. City councillor Steve Desroches stated that two 911 calls were related to roof damage, but no injuries were reported. Key Take Away:– A tornado caused damage in parts of southern Ottawa, leaving residents to clean up debris.

A tornado was confirmed in rural south Ottawa Thursday evening as residents across the area reported hail and driving winds. Heavy Rain and Large HailResidents across south Ottawa, Stittsville, and Barrhaven reported heavy rain and large hail. Tornado Watches and WarningsTornado watches mean storms could develop that could lead to a tornado. Severe Thunderstorm WatchA severe thunderstorm watch covers the rest of eastern Ontario. – A tornado was confirmed in rural south Ottawa, with residents reporting hail and driving winds.

Fantasy Baseball Week 18 Mid-Week Waiver Wire Pickups: Jeimer Candelario, Adbert Alzolay, and More! With that, let’s dive in and see who’s popped up as a mid-week waiver add for Week 18! As always, check out the fantasy assistant for personalized waiver wire recommendations and team analysis. But I still think he's worth an add as long as he's rolling like he is right now. With a Saturday home start coming up against the Rockies, Matz is at least worth a spot-start in most fantasy leagues.

FILE - Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan speaks to the media about hosting the NBA All-Star basketball game during a news conference, Feb. 12, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. The NBA Board of Governors has voted to approve Jordan’s sale of the Charlotte Hornets to an ownership group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, according to a person familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)A new era has begun for the Charlotte Hornets, raising hope that one day the struggling franchise might turn things around. Plotkin said he and Schnall plan to be “patient” NBA owners, but they are driven to build a winner in Charlotte. “It’s our job to produce winning basketball.

Win Tickets to see “Mysteries of the Keyhole House” in Carleton Place, Ontario. “Mysteries of The Keyhole House” is one of the most anticipated magical experiences of 2023. Mysteries of the Keyhole House Prize PackageEnter now to win a pair of VIP Tickets to the 2:00 PM or 7:30 PM performance on Saturday, August 19 at the Carleton Place Town Hall Auditorium. 2 Keyhole House T-shirts. “Mysteries of the Keyhole House” runs 80 minutes plus intermission and is suitable for ages 8 to 108.