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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Newgale teenager guilty of campsite car crash
A teenager has pleaded guilty after crashing his car into a campsite in 2023, police have Hale appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates Court on Tuesday where he admitted to four counts of causing serious injury by dangerous 19-year-old has been released on bail and will be sentenced at Swansea Crown Court in people were injured and taken to hospital as a result of the crash in Newgale, Pembrokeshire. Mr Hale, from Simpsons Cross in Haverfordwest, was driving a Ford Fiesta and had passengers in the car when the crash took Police said the incident occurred just after 22:30 BST on August 12 car went over a ditch and rolled into a tent that had a baby asleep inside at the baby escaped serious injury as it was in a cot, according to the campsite owner following the incident. Mike Harris told the BBC he "couldn't believe" the speed of the car after reviewing the CCTV footage of the the time, the road's speed limit changed from a 60mph (100km/h) to 30mph (50km/h) just beside the entrance to the campsite, with tents just a few feet away from passing Hale will be sentenced at Haverfordwest Crown Court on either 11 or 12 July.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Kitchener gets $10M to complete recreation complex
Construction underway on stainless steel pools at the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex on Huron Road. June 16, 2025. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News) The City of Kitchener is getting a $10 million provincial grant to complete construction of a new recreation complex at 1664 Huron Road. The 222,000-square-foot facility in RBJ Schlegel Park will have an aquatic centre, four-turf field house, two cricket practice nets, an elevated walking track, multi-purpose rooms and the newest addition – a multi-purpose quad-gymnasium. Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex huron road Digital renderings of the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex. (Source: City of Kitchener) 'The upgrades will allow for hosting sporting events and tournaments, which will bring economic benefits to the region,' explained Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Mike Harris. The investment into the quad-gymnasium is part of Ontario's $200 million community sport and recreation infrastructure fund. It aims to revitalize spaces, create jobs and give families more opportunities to get moving. Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex huron road Digital renderings of the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex. (Source: City of Kitchener) 'We started the project obviously not knowing there was going to be a gym,' said Project Director Attie Stander. 'Now with the funding received from the government, the gym is going ahead, which is amazing.' City councillors and members of the team, along with Ontario's Minister of Sport, signed the last structural beam before it went up at the site on Monday. Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex Huron Road Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic signs the last structural beam at the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex on Huron Road. June 16, 2025. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News) 'We have the recreation piece, which is activity [and] is important for everyone, from the earliest they can start walking to when you can't walk anymore, which helps our health system,' said Minister Neil Lumsden. 'The better we are at that, the better our health system is going to be.' This is provincial government's second investment in the project. The city previously received $8.1 million from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex Huron Road Future site of the 33,800-square-foot quad gymnasium at the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex on Huron Road. June 16, 2025. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News) The province is also funding three other projects in the Region of Waterloo. Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort will get $650,000 for snowmaking and lighting upgrades, while the Albert McCormick Community Centre will get $775,000 for accessibility improvements. And in Wilmot, nearly $380,000 will be used to replace aging refrigeration equipment to keep ice rinks running smoothly year-round. The Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex is set to open in summer 2026. By that time, the facility will be tournament ready. Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex huron road Digital renderings of the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex. (Source: City of Kitchener) 'This now makes it a $174 million project, $30 million of which is actually for the gymnasiums,' explained Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic. 'This is really proving to be one of these amazing projects that currently is on time and on budget.' For local leaders, the investment is about more than just bricks and mortar. It is also about keeping the community active, connected and open for play — no matter the season. Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex Huron Road Work continues on tournament-sized indoor turf field house at the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex on Huron Road. June 16, 2025. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News) 'The other thing we're really excited about is the sport tourism potential [and] what this will mean for not only the City of Kitchener but also allows us to get bigger tournaments in the region overall,' Vrbanovic said. 'That's really been an integral part of the construction of this project, in terms of reflecting the increased diversity we're seeing in the City of Kitchener.' According to Stander, the next big milestone will be in December when the building is enclosed, and work can begin on architectural finishes.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Ontario celebrating Father's Day weekend with free fishing
If you're looking for a fun, family friendly way to celebrate Father's Day, Ontario is offering free fishing this weekend. 'This Father's Day weekend, take the opportunity to head outdoors, cast a line, and create lasting memories with the people who matter most,' said Mike Harris, Minister of Natural Resources. 'Whether it's your first time fishing or a time-honoured family tradition, this is a great way to explore Ontario's beautiful lakes and rivers while supporting the local communities, jobs, and businesses that depend on our province's diverse fishing opportunities.' The province said recreational fishing is an important part of the economy, contributing to tourism and jobs. Outside of the free fishing periods, those aged 18 to 64 must have an Outdoors Card and a license to fish. All veterans and active Canadian Armed Forces members in Ontario can fish recreationally for free whenever and wherever fishing is allowed.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michigan lawmakers unite in ‘bad blood' against ticket bots in Taylor Swift inspired bills
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Taylor Swift attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo byfor The Recording Academy) Just as Taylor Swift brought together over 100,000 people to her two Detroit concert nights in 2023 during her Eras Tour, the often partisan-split Michigan legislature seems to have laid its armor down to ban online ticket bots from skipping lines and getting past ticket number limits, preventing fans from getting tickets to see shows. This was the case when Eras Tour tickets went on sale in November of 2022, which fans refer to as The Great War, where glitches and online bots prevented many fans from being able to purchase a ticket for the tour off of Ticketmaster. But even as elected officials in Michigan's Legislature clash on appropriations in the state budget in the Democratic-led Senate and Republican-led House, they're coming together and have both passed bills out of committee to create an Event Online Ticket Sales Act. The bipartisan bills, House Bills 4262 and 4263 and Senate Bills 158 and 159, would prohibit individuals from creating or utilizing a bot that can circumvent ticket purchasing limits, hop the line in online queues or otherwise defrauding the online ticket buying experience through software or bot programs. On the House side, which cleared its bills out of committee with bipartisan support earlier this month, one of the sponsors, Rep. Mike Harris (R-Waterford Township) told lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee that bad actors are exploiting the system and preventing people and their families from experiencing sporting events and concerts important to them. 'As a father of six, yes, I have attended a Taylor Swift concert. That was my duty as a father of four girls,' Harris said during committee. 'I believe these are meaningful safeguards that will increase transparency and ensure a much fairer purchasing process for people here in Michigan.' The House bills cleared the committee unanimously. On the Senate side, Wednesday, the bills cleared the Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee nearly unanimously, except for one pass by Sen. Lana Theis (R-Brighton) on Senate Bill 159, which like House Bill 4262, would place a $5,000 civil fine on each violation to the Event Online Ticket Sales Act and allow the Michigan Attorney General's Office to bring civil action against violators. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Toronto Sun
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
SNOBELEN: Reflecting on the Common Sense Revolution three decades later
Former Ontario Premier Mike Harris waves to Tim Hudak as he was acknowledged by Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak speaking to the Canadian Club at the Sheraton Centre in downtown Toronto on Friday May 30, 2014. Photo by Michael Peake / Michael Peake/Toronto Sun/QMI Ag On June 8, a gaggle of old warriors will mark a rare collision of common sense and courage. It will be a quiet event, but 30 years ago, this unlikely team set the world (or at least Ontario) on fire. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account It was election day on June 8, 1995, in Ontario. I spent the day watching my sister Kathie run an amazing get-out-the-vote effort that capped six weeks of campaigning with friends and neighbours. It felt good to know that, regardless of the outcome, we had collectively worked our butts off. There was nothing left in the tank. But the outcome was not certain. At the start of that election, Lyn McLeod and the Liberals had a comfortable, double-digit lead in the polls. The taste of a 1990 defeat for the PC Party (and this rookie candidate) lingered as the hours dripped away. Some campaigns are riskier than others. In 1995, Mike Harris and a young campaign team broke all the rules with a bold, detailed election platform called the Common Sense Revolution, released a full year before election day. On election day, voters would determine if that strategy was incredibly brave or simply naive. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Turns out it was brave. But the courage didn't end on June 8. A few weeks later, Premier Mike Harris presented his caucus with a stark appraisal of the economic conditions facing Ontario. The facts were simple — in the year since the Common Sense Revolution platform was released, the economy of Ontario had declined, eroding the foundation of the plan. I remember a sinking feeling that this was the moment when all the hard work over five years would begin to crumble. No plan survives first contact, and predictably, the Harris government would soften bold intentions in the face of reality. What happened next set the tone for the Harris government. Having laid out the harsh realities, Harris told his caucus that the plan would have to adapt. We would need to be bolder and move faster. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Harris was unreasonable. Which is why, 30 years later, he remains my benchmark for courageous leadership. Much has been written about the Harris government. A good bit of it is nonsense that became an urban myth. But, by any account, Harris impacted Ontario in meaningful ways and altered the future of the province. One of the young revolutionaries, Alister Campbell, recently edited a collection of well-researched opinions on the long-term impact of the Harris government's policies and initiatives. The book, The Harris Legacy: Reflections On A Transformational Premier, should be required reading for anyone wishing to do the impossible. I don't spend much time looking back. Life doesn't move in that direction. But anniversaries have a way of prompting a backward glance. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Thirty years on, it is remarkable how many of the issues left hanging at the end of the Harris government remain not only unresolved, but also unaddressed. These are recurring problems that governments either ignore or disguise. School boards continue to be quaint relics of the single schoolroom past, forever impeding the evolution of education. Conservation authorities, a watershed management structure invented 70 years ago, continue to impede, not inform, wise land management. Red tape grows exponentially every time it is cut. Three decades later, several things seem obvious. First, the job is never done. Second, the intersection of courage and common sense is both extremely rare and amazingly powerful. And, finally, 30 years is too long to wait for another revolution. Olympics NHL Toronto & GTA Editorial Cartoons Ontario
