Despite Covid, West Island Womenâs Shelter attracts major donorsNormally at this time of year we report on the great success of the West Island Womenâs Shelter âPumps & Pearlsâ Gala. This year there was no gala of course. But the needs of the Shelter have never been greater. Professionals in the field have testified to the fact that due to lockdown and isolation conjugal violence has reached epidemic proportions. The Shelter â the largest in the Montreal area â has handled 9000 calls over the past year. But under newly installed President attorney Brigitte Garceau, the fundraising has taken on an innovative direction. It has launched the âShelter Meâ campaign. Sen. Tony Loffreda has acted as Honorary Chair since the Galaâs inception and continues this year as Honorary Guest and personal donor. The Campaign was started at the Grand Marnier Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton with major donors but other donors continue to come forward, some for the f
Hazardous materials scattered along Marco Island after boats wash ashore
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. A 25-foot TowboatU.S. towboat and a 42-foot sailboat washed ashore on the north side of Marco Island just after 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
The towboat had been assisting the disabled sailboat when it capsized and sent two people into the water with five to seven-foot waves, according to David Baer, Police Captain and spokesperson for the Marco Island Police Department.
When the towboat capsized, the two people and dog aboard the disabled sailboat left their vessel in a dinghy.
Rescue crews with the Marine Emergency Response Team (MERT) call, including the Marco Island Police and Fire Rescue Departments, the Greater Naples Fire-Rescue District, and United States Coast Guard helped respond to the capsized boat.