Company behind Shoresy wants to extend lease at Capreol Arena
New Metric Media, the production company behind Letterkenny and Shoresy, is hoping to keep filming shows in Greater Sudbury for a few more years.
On Monday, the city's planning committee will vote on a temporary rezoning that would extend New Metric's lease at the Capreol Arena, which it uses for filming.
The rezoning would allow ,production to continue for another three years, said a report on the plan headed to the committee.
Jared Keeso created, wrote and stars in Shoresy
Jared Keeso created, writes and stars in the Sudbury-made TV comedy Shoresy. (Bell Media)
'The proposed temporary use in the arena will continue to foster the further development of the film industry in the city,' the report said.
'The application conforms to the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario by aligning with the provincial strategy of focusing on emerging sectors, including arts, culture and creative industries, and supporting efforts to grow and diversify the arts, culture and creative industries sector.'
While city staff recommends the lease be extended, minor hockey officials in Capreol said they are hoping that revenue generated from the lease and filming will benefit young people in the area.
Shoresy
New Metric Media, the production company behind Letterkenny and Shoresy, is hoping to keep filming shows in Greater Sudbury for a few more years. (File)
Upgrades and repairs
Jonathan Tulloch, president of the Capreol Minor Hockey Association, said he and others will be at Monday's meeting to urge council to commit to arena upgrades and repairs so that eventually, both ice pads will be available for the next generation of hockey players.
Tulloch, a fan of Shoresy, said they aren't opposed to the lease extension, but want to ensure the revenue generated will also benefit the community.
'The long-term lease could offer an opportunity for Capreol Minor Hockey (and) the City of Sudbury to direct a portion of those proceeds back into the needed upgrades of the facility,' he said.
He said the Capreol Arena is a 'distressed asset' that is relied on by people in the area, who otherwise would have to travel long distances to play hockey.
'We are very proud that we share a facility with such an iconic Canadian show as Shoresy. We're here to uplift them. We hope they're here to uplift, us as well.'
— onathan Tulloch, president of the Capreol Minor Hockey Association
Tulloch said they want to ensure that they will have their double pad arena for the long term, and a way to do that is to dedicate some of the proceeds from the lease into upgrades.
There's a shortage of ice time in the area, he added, and having the film company take up one of the ice pads for another three years won't help.
But Tulloch said the sacrifice would be worth it if it led to arena upgrades in the long term.
'We are very proud that we share a facility with such an iconic Canadian show as Shoresy,' he said.
'We're here to uplift them. We hope they're here to uplift, us as well.'
Monday's planning committee meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. at Tom Davies Square. The full agenda can be found here.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Globe and Mail
an hour ago
- Globe and Mail
Interactive art installation of vintage-inspired telephones in Edmonton nominated for global award
Born out of a time when it was almost impossible to reach out and touch someone, an Edmonton art installation appears to be calling out to those on the global stage. 'Play it by Ear,' an interactive art installation by Calgary artists Caitlind Brown and Wayne Garrett, has been nominated as one of the top 100 public art projects by CODAworx, a public art industry group. The installation consists of 13 pastel coloured, vintage-inspired telephones strewn throughout Butler Memorial Park, in a gritty part of Edmonton just west of its downtown. Connected like an intercom, picking up one telephone causes another to ring on the other side of the park. 'It's actually an invitation for strangers to talk to each other,' Brown said in a recent interview. If they answer, people can strike up a conversation. If they don't, they can leave a voice mail. People have left more than 5,000 messages, which Garrett said range from dead air to loving words of encouragement. 'It's just a bit of everything, and it kind of reflects the dynamic of the park,' he said. The planning started a few years ago, with a visit to the park. Brown said they noticed the park was next to a bus station, which got them thinking about connections and missed connections. They also saw many people using the space. 'There are literally people who maybe don't have anywhere else to go, who end up using this park as a living room,' she said. 'And so, a telephone seemed like the kind of perfect homey addition.' On top of that, they saw an old Alberta Government Telephones office nearby. 'My grandma was a telephone operator in Edmonton in the 1950s, and she worked at an Alberta Government Telephones building,' Brown added. 'And that's part of why we were like, 'Oh, this might be the right fit for this park.'' Renee Williams, executive director of the Edmonton Arts Council, said the organization was immediately on board when it heard the 'fun and playful' pitch. 'It was the idea of a means to create connection with one another,' she said. 'And so I just thought, 'What a unique and interactive public art element to be added here.'' Working with the arts council, each phone cradle was cast out of steel and modelled after rotary phones of yesteryear, adding to a playful and intergenerational nostalgia. Where the dial usually sits, there's a smaller piece of art based on homey photographs sent in by the public. The exhibit was installed in 2023 and has been well-received by park patrons, Garrett said. 'We were going around just taking a look at the phones to check on how things are doing and make sure everything was functioning,' he said. 'And some residents who use the park a lot went out of their way to tell us how the phones work.' The installation is up against entries from 14 countries in the CODAworx competition. Brown said the recognition is nice, but at the end of the day what matters is the impact the art has on people. 'Play it by Ear' is meant to be intergenerational, she said, so people of different ages can connect. 'We've come to the park at times where there have been those connections with a person who appears to be a senior talking to someone else,' she said. 'Those have been the most gratifying moments.'
CTV News
2 hours ago
- CTV News
Windsor unveils new multi-purpose City Hall Square
The City of Windsor unveiled the long-awaited renovations to City Hall Square on Sunday morning. The City of Windsor unveiled the long-awaited renovations to City Hall Square on Sunday morning. As part of its 133rd birthday celebration, dignitaries cut the ribbon and turned on the jets to cap off the $15.4 million project. 'So we had a proposition, are we going to spend $1 million to put lipstick on the pig and keep that bad ice rink going, or are we going to do something special,' Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens told the crowd. Featured in the space are outdoor seating areas, a water feature, a pavilion, and grounds that will be converted in the winter for a skating rink. WINDSOR CITY HALL SQUARE The City of Windsor unveiled the long-awaited renovations to City Hall Square on July 13, 2025. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) Construction began on the redevelopment in July 2024. After delays kept skaters off the rink last winter, Dilkens said the infrastructure is in place to create the ice as soon as weather permits. 'This allows us to really celebrate our city, have a gathering spot where we can host events, have viewing parties here at City Hall and really have a gathering spot for everyone,' Dilkens said. Residents gathered on the square for the opening before receiving free cupcakes. The event continued throughout the day with live entertainment and activities. At times, concept plans for the space have been criticized for the cost and lack of green space. Those in attendance that we spoke with told CTV News they had a positive first impression of the square. WINDSOR CITY HALL SQUARE The City of Windsor unveiled the long-awaited renovations to City Hall Square on July 13, 2025. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) 'I really like the water. Yeah, it's nice,' said Windsor's Rebeca Nilsen. 'I think we'll come listen to the music.' For Ahmad Habib and his younger sister Talia, the area will be a new space to spend time with family and friends. 'It's a nice place, so all the people can, like, gather together, and the water really adds that, like, touch to make it all the more better,' said the elder Habib. In the future, there are aspirations and conceptual designs to continue building towards the Detroit River as part of the Civic Esplanade redevelopment. However, Dilkens maintained next steps would be decided during a future city council term. 'This is simply phase one. There will be multiple phases to come that actually connects civic Esplanade to the waterfront,' Dilkens said. 'There will be other city councils in the future, who will decide when and how to do that.'
CBC
2 hours ago
- CBC
Bruce Cockburn gets standing ovation at Winnipeg Folk Festival as he's given key to the city
Social Sharing Music legend Bruce Cockburn has played for crowds at the Winnipeg Folk Festival for five decades, but before taking the stage Saturday, he received the city's highest honour. Mayor Scott Gillingham presented the key to the city to the Canadian singer-songwriter, who was written more than 350 songs and released around three-dozen albums. Cockburn is also an advocate for human rights and the environment. The key to the city recognizes the significant contributions of dignitaries visiting the city. Valerie Shantz, the festival's executive director, said the crowd gave Cockburn a standing ovation. "It was a really beautiful moment," said Shantz. Some of Cockburn's best-known songs include Lovers in a Dangerous Time, Wondering Where the Lions Are and The Coldest Night of the Year. Cockburn, who turned 80 in May, made a special detour from his tour to be part of the celebration for the festival's 50th anniversary. Cockburn performed at the first Winnipeg Folk Festival in 1974, which was organized to mark Winnipeg's centenary. "He was so really important in that first year," said Shantz. "He's just been an incredibly important artist for our festival." Shantz said Cockburn also performed at the festival in 1975, 1978, 1984, 1998, 2006 and 2017. "He, too, shares that affinity with the Folk Festival and he feels like this is a really special place for him," she said. Cockburn is an officer of the Order of Canada, recipient of the Governor General's Performing Arts Award, Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and 13-time Juno Award winner, the city said in a news release. This is the second time Gillingham has given out the key to the city. "The mayor's choice to honour the festival by honouring one of our artists, I thought that was a really lovely touch," said Shantz.
