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Horse-show season gallops back into Barrie area with local events
Georgian Bay Trillium Hunter Jumper Association marking 30th anniversary with shows in June and August, including stop at Essa Agriplex
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GEORGIAN BAY TRILLIUM HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION
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The Georgian Bay Trillium Hunter Jumper Association is celebrating its 30th anniversary and returning to a full horse show season.
The Georgian Bay Hunter Jumper Show Circuit was established in 1992. Local facility owners felt the need for recognized competition in the area. Previously, horse owners and riders had to travel as far away as Toronto and London in order to compete at Ontario Equestrian sanctioned competitions.
The Trillium circuit is designed for riders and horses who are just making the step into recognized showing or, in some of our higher divisions, for those who are looking for high-quality shows without the time and financial commitment of other circuits.
We have divisions that are perfect for riders who are taking their first foray into horse showing or young horses being introduced to the world of showing. We also have a number of divisions available for you to set goals to progress to the next level.
There will be six shows at various locations in Simcoe County from June until August, culminating with a trip to the provincial championships in Ottawa. Equestrians of all ages and abilities will compete at horse shows at the Essa Agriplex, Rushmount Equestrian, the GNE Fairgrounds and Jack Pine Equestrian Centre. Spectators are welcome.
For more information, visit www.thjagbz.com or email thjagbz@gmail.com.
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High School badminton experiencing a stellar season
Battle West District Championships completed junior badminton season, while for senior badminton players, winners advance to regional competition.
UNITY– Another successful sports season has wrapped up for junior badminton athletes at local schools with Battle West District Championships. This is the highest level of competition to end the junior badminton season. Junior conference badminton was held at McLurg High School in Wilkie on April 26, with players that advanced from this division moving onto Battle West District event played at John Paul II Collegiate on April 29.
For senior badminton athletes, conference playdowns took place April 27 at Unity Composite High School. Athletes that advanced from conferences played at Battle West District Championships on April 30 at McLurg High School. Players and teams that advanced from the April 30 event would compete at SHSAA regional playdowns on May 7 in Osler. Athlete’s goals are to earn a spot at SHSAA provincial championships to be held May 14 in Rosthern.
Kerrobert Composite School posted on their Facebook the following update from their badminton season, “KCS has had a great year of junior badminton, with a team of 14 athletes. The badminton student athletes are: Evan Neumeier, Mathew Olson, Carson Kraft, Ryland Richmond, Madison Ley, Bronc Johnson, Grayson Nunweiler, Rylan Abbott, Brooklyn Kraft, Jordan Charteris, Zoe Eagles, Dawson Halter, Ryker Seversen, and Cohen Phillips.’
“We participated in league, playing games against Unity, Wilkie, and Luseland. April 26, 12 of these athletes took part in Conferences in Wilkie and had a lot of wonderful games, scores, and great improvement shown throughout the day, as well as the year. The future of KCS Junior Badminton is bright”
Kerrobert Composite School was proud of student athlete, Madison Ley, who advanced to districts in North Battleford after finishing top two in the girl’s single division.
Unity Composite High School has also experienced a wonderful badminton season of personal bests and success stories, continuing to build on their strong program.
In the UCHS junior badminton program, a number of Warrior athletes would advance to represent the school at junior district championships in North Battleford. Competing would be: Girls Singles: Sunshine D; Boys Singles: Ethan S and Zayden W; Girls Doubles: Chloe & Kira and Anna & Ava; Boys Doubles: Jagr & Nash and Lynden & Bennett; and Mixed Doubles: Halle & Ethan B and Kasey P & Mateo R.
For the Battle West District Championship, in the UCHS junior badminton program the following wins were achieved: Jagr Lewin and Nash Sperle won gold in boys doubles. Zayden Wagner won silver in boys singles with Ethan Stifter earning bronze in the same category. Sunshine Delorme won bronze in girls singles while the mixed doubles duo of Kasey Parker and Mateo Rutley picked up fourth.
UCHS was well represented at junior districts in nine out of 10 categories, showcasing the hard work and commitment of athletes to their season. The senior badminton program will be in good hands with some of these juniors moving into senior category next year.
Coaches for the junior badminton program at UCHS include Mrs. Snell, Mr. Cey and Miss Arsenault.
UCHS senior badminton program saw a full 10 teams, numbering 16 athletes, moved on to Battle West District Championships, which resulted in several athletes advancing to regionals upcoming May 7 in Osler.
Results from the district event included: Dahlia Rafid Hamed placing fourth but advancing to regional competition as a replacement. The boy’s doubles duo of Thomas Snell and Jesse Deck earned silver, advancing them to regional competition. Ken Parker coaches the senior badminton program at UCHS.
At McLurg High School, the badminton program has showcased many years of success stories and 2022 would prove no different.
For junior badminton players, they competed at conferences held at their own school on April 26. Athletes who advanced to Battle West District Championships, played in North Battleford, included all McLurg teams from conferences. Austin Sittler and Josh Tatton won the bronze medal in boy’s doubles. Brynlee Leinenweber and Kaiden Fenrich captured district bronze in the mixed doubles division. The girl’s doubles duo of Kierra Babchuk and Cheyanne Cey earned a silver medal. Junior badminton athletes are coached by Ms. Braun.
For McLurg senior badminton players, there were a number of athletes that advanced from Battle West District Championships to continue their season at regional playdowns taking place in Osler on May 7. All McLurg Broncs teams who represented McLurg at April 27 conference playdowns advanced to Battle West District event.
For McLurg, advancing to regionals will be Grade 10’s, Kayden Cey, in the boy’s singles event, earning silver at districts. Brooklyn Salewski, Grade 11 student playing in the girl’s singles event, earned BW district gold and has advanced to regionals. McLurg boy’s doubles duo of Lyndon Ochs and Keyan Sittler, both Grade 12 students, earned gold, advancing them to regional competition. McLurg also earned a gold medal in the mixed doubles event, with the team of Payton Schell and Kaden Braun, both Grade 11 students, advancing to regionals. Isaiah Mamer, Grade 12 athlete, also won gold at the district event but is unable to attend regionals due to a provincial club volleyball commitment. The mixed doubles duo of Amy Gruber and Owen Mann won a bronze medal, but did not advance to regional competition. These six athletes will set their sights on earning a provincial berth on May14-15 in Rosthern. Laurie Churchill coaches the McLurg senior badminton program.
Events biz still facing challenges as wedding season looms
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It’s not all love and roses in the wedding industry these days.
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Those roses don’t cost what they did in 2020, almost nothing does.
Liz Clark, owner of Chair Decor in Vaughan — which supplies event rentals such as chairs and linens — said the lifting of most pandemic lockdowns and restrictions has led to increased bookings for June onward as couples finally get to tie the knot.
What couples are finding, though, is that the big day comes with a bigger price tag.
“The cost of a wedding right now is considerably higher than what we were looking at two years ago,” she said.
Floral packages alone have gone up 30%, according to Clark.
“Inflation, cost of labour, cost of food — all that stuff has gone up somewhere upwards of 20%-30%,” she said. “That is a big problem that a lot of clients are having in terms of what they originally budgeted and what they’re now required to pay. Those are difficult conversations from a business perspective … That’s another sad reality of the business right now.”
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Many couples are happy and excited to get married, and that’s a great feeling for those in an industry that has spent the past two years managing postponed and cancelled bookings.
The industry now sees a refreshing new client base putting down deposits and booking new dates.
“As much as we’re optimistic for this year, it’s hard as a business,” Clark said. “We are dealing with two years of zero revenue. As much as we’re going to be busy this year, it’s going to take us years to recover from those two years.”
Julie Kwiecinski, of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), said many small businesses, particularly in hospitality, and event organizers shoulder the same burdens.
The average COVID-related debt for Ontario small businesses is over $166,000, and 56% of those who took on this debt have yet to pay back any of it, she said.
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In a new survey of CFIB members in Ontario, 81% indicated they were having difficulty keeping up with government costs like taxes, premiums and fees and 89% with other expenses such as gas and insurance.
The survey also shed light on the severity of the supply chain issue, with 84% finding it hard to get the products they need for production and sales, she said.
Only 27% of Ontario small businesses which responded to the survey indicated they had fully recovered and 12.5% still have a long way to go, she said.
The CFIB is asking the federal government to increase the forgivable portion of their Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan to at least 50% and to extend the repayment deadline beyond December 2023.
“The federal programs will end on May 7 so after that time, you’ll probably see really the lay of the land as to who’s going to survive and who isn’t because that’s when the chickens come home to roost,” Kwiecinski said. “There’s no lifeline for business to hold onto… the business has to make a decision.”
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Doors Open Ontario Returns With More In-Person Events For 2022 Season – muskoka411.com
Expand your horizon and go behind the scenes of some of Ontario’s most significant places and spaces. Doors Open Ontario returns with a larger number of in-person events this spring, starting on Mother’s Day weekend. The 2022 season will feature more than 20 in-person events running from May to October, providing ample opportunities to rediscover Ontario through the province’s most fascinating sites – all free of charge.
Digital Doors Open Ontario also returns with hundreds of listings available online and more to come throughout the year. These virtual experiences can help fill a rainy afternoon, plan a staycation or virtually visit impressive destinations across the province that may be too far away.
This 2022 season, whether you’d like to dig deeper into Ontario’s past and learn something new, search for family-friendly activities or find inspiration to plan future trips, Doors Open Ontario will have something for everyone.
Spring and Summer 2022 Events
Each year, Doors Open Ontario events offer history buffs, architecture aficionados, urban explorers and photographers rare behind-the-scenes access to incredible cultural and natural heritage wonders. Most are steeped in history and usually closed to the public. Participating sites usually include historical homes, municipal infrastructure (such as hydro dams or water treatment facilities), courthouses, theatres, trails, banks, schoolhouses and more. Some sites may offer special tours or exhibits to better explore the stories inside.
This spring and summer, Ontarians will get the chance to explore familiar landmarks in a new way or take a daytrip to one of nine participating Doors Open Ontario events:
- Peterborough (May 7)
- Hamilton (May 7-8)
- Toronto (May 28-29)
- Whitchurch-Stouffville (June 4)
- Ottawa (June 4-5)
- Oxford-Ingersoll (June 18)
- Loyalist Township (June 18)
- St. Catharines (August 20)
- Cornwall and SDG Counties (Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry) (August 20-21)
While the 2020 and 2021 Doors Open Ontario seasons shifted primarily to digital programming due to the global pandemic, with a handful of small in-person events, 2022 marks a pivotal year as many communities begin to reopen and welcome visitors back.
“Doors Open Ontario inspires a sense of community and Ontario spirit by revealing the secrets behind our local landmarks,” said Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries. “Through a unique combination of virtual and in-person programming, the Trust is giving Ontarians the opportunity to explore locations across our amazing province that showcase our history and our culture. I encourage everyone to discover these local treasures for themselves and to see first-hand how Ontario offers the world in one province.”
“We invite everyone to take this staycation opportunity to go out during this Doors Open Ontario season to rediscover the province’s heritage treasures first-hand,” said John Ecker, Chair of the Ontario Heritage Trust. “Old or new, each site will deepen your understanding of Ontario’s history and showcase the breadth of our local heritage.”
September to October will see another, larger round of events happening provincewide. More details will be announced in the summer. For the most up-to-date information on upcoming events and virtual programs, make sure to bookmark and visit the Trust’s DoorsOpenOntario.on.ca website frequently.
Doors Open Ontario is an annual program of the Ontario Heritage Trust that aims to draw attention to the province’s local heritage. The program has been made possible thanks to presenting sponsor, TD Bank Group, and the generous support of the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund and Destination Ontario.
SOURCE Ontario Heritage Trust
Dartmouth waterfront expects busy summer season of international events
The executive director of the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission said the entire Dartmouth area is poised for an economic rebound.
“The season kicks off over the Canada Day weekend with the Ribfest here at Alderney landing,” said Tim Rissesco, who added the Halifax Busker Festival is also coming to Dartmouth.
“The Wednesday before Natal Day Weekend and through August 1,” said Rissesco. “They are going to switch venues for the festival between the Halifax waterfront and the Dartmouth waterfront with three stages per side.”
Rissesco said these events will be a big boost for nearby restaurants and shops.
Cafe owner Danny Martin said the World Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe Championships in August at Lake Banook will also provide an enormous financial upside.
“Not just the world paddling but all the events, regattas, qualifying events and everything,” said Martin.
After 24 difficult months of shutdowns brought on by the pandemic, Halifax Regional Municipality Councillor Sam Austin said the fast-approaching busy summer season is much-needed welcome news.
“It has been a hard go at it, if you’re trying to run a business or restaurant,” said Austin. “It has also been hard on people’s well-being too because we haven’t had the sort of gatherings that we were used to.”
Alderney Landing’s executive director said over the last two years, the facility has actually expanded many indoor and outdoor programs.
“We shifted everything during COVID-19,” said Bea MacGregor. “We were continually working hard and we broke even.”
Macgregor said Alderney Landing is now expecting to have its busiest summer ever.
Doors Open Ontario returns with more in-person events for 2022 season
Spend a weekend learning something new about Ontario by attending a free event
TORONTO, April 22, 2022 /CNW/ – Expand your horizon and go behind the scenes of some of Ontario’s most significant places and spaces. Doors Open Ontario returns with a larger number of in-person events this spring, starting on Mother’s Day weekend. The 2022 season will feature more than 20 in-person events running from May to October, providing ample opportunities to rediscover Ontario through the province’s most fascinating sites – all free of charge.
Digital Doors Open Ontario also returns with hundreds of listings available online and more to come throughout the year. These virtual experiences can help fill a rainy afternoon, plan a staycation or virtually visit impressive destinations across the province that may be too far away.
This 2022 season, whether you’d like to dig deeper into Ontario’s past and learn something new, search for family-friendly activities or find inspiration to plan future trips, Doors Open Ontario will have something for everyone.
Spring and Summer 2022 Events
Each year, Doors Open Ontario events offer history buffs, architecture aficionados, urban explorers and photographers rare behind-the-scenes access to incredible cultural and natural heritage wonders. Most are steeped in history and usually closed to the public. Participating sites usually include historical homes, municipal infrastructure (such as hydro dams or water treatment facilities), courthouses, theatres, trails, banks, schoolhouses and more. Some sites may offer special tours or exhibits to better explore the stories inside.
This spring and summer, Ontarians will get the chance to explore familiar landmarks in a new way or take a daytrip to one of nine participating Doors Open Ontario events:
- Peterborough (May 7)
- Hamilton (May 7-8)
- Toronto (May 28-29)
- Whitchurch-Stouffville (June 4)
- Ottawa (June 4-5)
- Oxford-Ingersoll (June 18)
- Loyalist Township (June 18)
- St. Catharines (August 20)
- Cornwall and SDG Counties (Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry) (August 20-21)
While the 2020 and 2021 Doors Open Ontario seasons shifted primarily to digital programming due to the global pandemic, with a handful of small in-person events, 2022 marks a pivotal year as many communities begin to reopen and welcome visitors back.
“Doors Open Ontario inspires a sense of community and Ontario spirit by revealing the secrets behind our local landmarks,” said Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries. “Through a unique combination of virtual and in-person programming, the Trust is giving Ontarians the opportunity to explore locations across our amazing province that showcase our history and our culture. I encourage everyone to discover these local treasures for themselves and to see first-hand how Ontario offers the world in one province.”
“We invite everyone to take this staycation opportunity to go out during this Doors Open Ontario season to rediscover the province’s heritage treasures first-hand,” said John Ecker, Chair of the Ontario Heritage Trust. “Old or new, each site will deepen your understanding of Ontario’s history and showcase the breadth of our local heritage.”
September to October will see another, larger round of events happening provincewide. More details will be announced in the summer. For the most up-to-date information on upcoming events and virtual programs, make sure to bookmark and visit the Trust’s DoorsOpenOntario.on.ca website frequently.
Doors Open Ontario is an annual program of the Ontario Heritage Trust that aims to draw attention to the province’s local heritage. The program has been made possible thanks to presenting sponsor, TD Bank Group, and the generous support of the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund and Destination Ontario.
Download the Doors Open Ontario media kit here.
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About the Ontario Heritage Trust
The Ontario Heritage Trust (the Trust) is an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries. The Trust conserves, interprets and shares Ontario’s heritage. The Trust conserves provincially significant cultural and natural, tangible and intangible heritage, interprets Ontario’s history, celebrate its diversity and educates Ontarians of its importance in our society. The Trust envisions an Ontario where we conserve, value and share the places and landscapes, histories, traditions and stories that embody our heritage, now and for future generations.
SOURCE Ontario Heritage Trust
For further information: Patricia Njovu, Senior Marketing and Communications Specialist, Ontario Heritage Trust, [email protected], 437-248-1439
Calgary Curling Club holds ‘try it’ event to mark the end of the season
It’s a popular Canadian pastime, but not many people have played it, so that’s why the Calgary Curling Club opened its doors to guests on Sunday.
The facility, located at 730 Third Street N.W., invited visitors to participate in a friendly bonspiel and experience the sport that has gained recognition through a number of major events, including the Olympics.
“We hope to grow the sport by appealing to those for whom curling may be a new cultural experience,” officials said in a release.
The event, held between 1 and 3:30 p.m., included a basic introduction to curling through some simple instruction followed by a quick game with some experienced players.
More information about the club and its activities can be found online.
Carson Conversation: Transitioning into the events season (Voices)
As we listen to the constant barrage by the media about a new COVID strain that, as of this writing, has some parts of China once again on complete lockdown, it can cause panic for the event planner and wariness on the part of the guest. It takes a lot of pre-planning to pull off a successful event and to cancel at the last minute can be devastating to all.
In Carson City, events are the lifeblood of many businesses beginning Memorial Day and ending with the granddaddy event of them all, Nevada Day.
For residents, it’s the opportunity to reconnect with their neighbors, see what is new in the community, and plan ahead for the visiting of friends and relatives.
Though Carson City does not have the local infrastructure to host large signature events as does Reno/Sparks to attract nationwide and international visitors, our events are important no matter how small, for these events bring the community together and keep our local identity strong, or as we like to say, “Carson Proud.” A number of our larger events attract visitors who bring in new dollars.
Even Reno’s largest signature events attract overflow to this city as well as give the organizers a smaller venue to piggy back on to the main event. Think Hot August Nights and Street Vibrations.
“Carson Conversation” is a monthly NNBW Voices column authored by Ronni Hannaman, executive director of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce. Reach her for comment at director@carsoncitychamber.com.
Henderson Hall season of events opens May 7
Henderson Hall off W.Va. 14 south of Williamstown will open the 2022 season with the annual Pioneer Antique Auto Club car and truck show on May 7. (File Photo)
WILLIAMSTOWN — Henderson Hall will begin its 2022 event schedule on May 7 with its annual Pioneer Antique Auto Club car and truck event.
Last year’s event involved over 150 entries and several Henderson craftsmen participated. More entries are anticipated this year, Henderson Hall Director Randy Modesitt said.
The 2022 events include a range of activities and opportunities for visitors and the opportunity to tour Henderson Hall. The hall is open for tours noon-5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday and admission fees are $15 for adults and $10 for veterans and students.
All outdoor events will include Henderson crafters who will demonstrate heritage crafts including glass blowing, wood carving, tinsmithing, blacksmithing, weaving, basket and broom making. Not all artisans may be on hand at all events
For more information involving any of the events, contact Henderson Hall at 304 375-2129 or the director at 304 481-5178
The 2022 event schedule is:
* May 7: Pioneer Antique Auto Show
* May 21: Valley Gem Dinner Cruise
* June 4: Henderson Victorian Tea
* June 25: Henderson Trading Days
* July 9: Valley Gem Dinner Cruise
* July 23: Art/Music Festival
* Aug. 27: Ohio Valley History Expo
* Sept. 24: Pioneer Fall Auto Show
* Oct. 2: Heritage Festival
* Dec. 3: Volunteer Christmas Tour
* Dec. 10: Christmas Cruise Tour
* Dec. 23: Hall closes for season
