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CTV News
14 hours ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Canada Day parade cancelled for second consecutive year
Members of the Iranian community entertain the crowd during the annual Canada Day parade in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (Graham Hughes / THE CANADIAN PRESS) The Canada Day parade has been cancelled for the second year in a row, with an organizer citing 'ongoing planning disruptions' and the city workers' strikes as reasons behind the decision. In a media release, the parade's main organizer, Nicholas Cowen, also pointed to strained relations with City of Montreal departments as another factor. Last year, Cowen also cancelled the event, saying there was too much red tape when dealing with the city. However, at the time, the City of Montreal said that they never received a request for a permit. The Canada Day parade began in 1977 and has welcomed thousands of spectators annually, according to Cowen. Calling the decision 'difficult,' Cowen said it has become increasingly challenging to organize the event without disruptions in recent years. 'Safety is our number one priority when it comes to large events such as the Montreal Canada Day Parade,' Cowen said. 'When different city departments of workers do disruptions, you no longer just have to focus on the safety of the public but the functional aspect of the event. If something was planned, are they going to do their jobs to the best of their abilities? This is a concern.' He noted that disruptions have increased over time, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, and have become more unpredictable and difficult to manage. 'I do understand where the City of Montreal workers are coming from. Everything in recent years has gone up in price. The city workers do multiple minor disruptions to bring those to the negotiating table,' the organizer explained. 'While the mayor's office had previously assured the organizer that these issues would be resolved, no meaningful or lasting solution has been implemented.' He added that he hopes the relationship with the city will improve in the years to come. 'This event is for the people, not for profit. I truly hope we can one day return to the streets of Montreal with a parade that unites us, not divides us,' Cowen said. CTV News reached out to the City of Montreal for comment but did not receive a response by the time of publication.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
What has happened to Bournemouth Air Festival?
As hopes of a 2026 edition of Bournemouth Air Festival fade, what factors have led to its demise, and will it ever return?The private air show operator that was expected to run the event on a 10-year contract has pulled out of major sticking point was its plan to close the promenade and seafront between the piers, which the council said it legally could not US-based firm has also blamed the "instability of the financial and political climate" for its decision to withdraw. The free air festival was first held in 2008 and has taken place every August, with the exception of 2020 when Covid restrictions were in its peak, it attracted about 1.3 million visitors to the seaside conurbation, and estimates of how much it annually contributed to the local economy vary from £14m to £ the cost to the council has sky-rocketed in recent years, with hikes across insurance, security, infrastructure and counter-terrorism measures. Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) said its net budget for the four-day festival had risen from £300,000 in 2019 to £400,000 by legislation brought in after the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing is also set to significantly increase costs for all organisers of public authority, which has been run by a coalition since 2023, has already slashed millions from its budget as it grapples with a huge deficit for its special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) a million people attended the final council-funded air show in 2024, which was scaled back from four days to three, with the final net cost to the council reaching £248, the months that followed, officers explored two options - one was for a sponsor to foot the £400,000 bill of a council-run event, the other was for an external operator to run the air show at no cost to the no firm offers of sponsorship, but five potential operators raising their hand, things began to look those early discussions led to just two firm expressions of interest and, with one of those requiring financial backing from the council, the initial flurry of enquiries quickly dwindled to a shortlist of destination and leisure councillor Richard Herrett said the prospective organisers had flown from the US to attend the 2024 event, but had drawn up a "wide range of requests that would have created significant financial pressures on the council".A report to BCP councillors said the plan to close off the beach and promenade between Boscombe and Bournemouth piers was to enable "a variety of hospitality offers ranging in price".But the authority said the firm's "non-negotiable" request presented legal difficulties, as fencing off the area would contravene the Open Spaces Act 1906. After the report was published, but before councillors met to discuss it, the company announced it was pulling a letter read to councillors, the operator, whose name was redacted, said: "Several factors led us to this decision, with the most significant being that, without the ability to fence off and restrict access to a significant part of the beach and the surrounding areas, it would be challenging to create a financially sustainable event model."The instability of the financial and political climate were also factors that would challenge us to deliver the event in a similar manner to our other events."Council leader Millie Earl said: "We are still open to any interest from potential operators or sponsors. "In the meantime, we remain invested in the cultural future of our beautiful area and are continuing to work with our partners and support others where we can."The council says its Bay Run, Arts By the Sea Festival and Christmas in Bournemouth events will still go with 12-months needed to organise the air show, any potential air show sponsor or operator would now be working towards 2027 at the earliest. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
29-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Wessex Truck Show 2024 cancelled after low ticket sales
A truck show has been cancelled months before the event due to low ticket Truck Show was due to be held in Yeovil in August. However, organisers said financial difficulties mean it has had to be cancelled and all tickets will be organisers added a "major sponsor" had pulled out of the event, which meant it could no longer Cross, one of the directors of the show, said: "We are no longer in a financial position to deliver an event that meets the standards and spirit of the Wessex Truck Show." The event was first held in 2012 and returned last year after a four-year break due to the Covid-19 said a decline in truck entries, trade stand bookings and public ticket sales were all reasons for the cancellation."I think it's come as a shock to everyone," Ms Cross added."We find businesses just haven't got the budget to fund sponsorships or support local events at the moment."Coming back after Covid-19, we've seen drivers attend overseas shows as well, which we didn't have to come up against before."The organisers said they will refund ticket purchases, camping bookings and trade stand Wessex Truck Gathering, a charity event held by the same organisers in Frome, will still take place in March 2026.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Misquamicut SpringFest: Friday night canceled due to rain
WESTERLY, R.I (WPRI) — The organizers of SpringFest at Misquamicut State Beach had a fun night planned on Friday, but 'Mother Nature had other plans.' With widespread, sometimes heavy rain expected to continue throughout the night, the decision was made to cancel Friday's events. Never Enuff, who was supposed to take the stage at 5:30 p.m., will instead play from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Windjammer Surf Bar on Atlantic Avenue. Weather Alert: Heavy rain develops Friday afternoon While there may be some light showers Saturday morning, the rest of the weekend forecast looks better for SpringFest. The festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. and last until 11 p.m. There will be rides, craft and commercial vendors, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, live music, and a classic car show. Tickets are $12 per day, but children under 7 get in free. On-site parking is also available at no cost. SpringFest will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. ALSO READ: 2 Rhode Island state beaches opening this weekend Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
