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Vancouver Sun
09-07-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Therme unveils new designs for Ontario Place waterpark and spa
Therme Canada has released its updated design for the landmark waterpark and wellness facility at Ontario Place. The project integrates 16 acres of publicly accessible parkland, walking trails, beaches, cultural gathering areas and nature play zones along Toronto's western waterfront — all free and open year-round. At the heart of the controversial project is Therme's waterpark and wellness centre, which includes 20 water slides, thermal bathing, social saunas, 10 pools and relaxation areas inspired by global spa traditions, the European company said in a statement marking the release of the new design. As part of Tuesday's announcement, it was noted that the updated design for the facility is significantly smaller than was previously proposed. The overall building footprint will be 32,600 square metres, reduced by 14 per cent. The building heights for the two structures noted in the update will sit at 43.5 metres and 22.0 metres, reduced by six per cent and 22 per cent. Plan your next getaway with Travel Time, featuring travel deals, destinations and gear. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Travel Time will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The plans were developed by Toronto-based architecture firm Diamond Schmitt and Therme ARC , in collaboration with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, STUDIO tla and Trophic Design. The site will also pay tribute to the original Ontario Place with a focus on families and inclusion by offering an area dedicated to family fun including waterslides, wave pools and multiple food and beverage offerings — all set amongst botanical gardens, the statement added. While enjoying the public park will be free, access to the waterpark and wellness facility will cost about $40 for a day pass, Adam Vaughan , senior advisor at Therme Canada, said, according to a report on Toronto Today . 'This notion that it's a luxury, elitist spot — we're not generating the numbers that we're talking about if we're only serving affluent parts of the population. This is — this is fun,' he continued. Therme Canada estimates the Ontario Place facility will welcome 2.5 million visitors annually.
UPI
18-06-2025
- Sport
- UPI
Premier League schedule release: Man United to face Arsenal in opener
Noussair Mazraoui (L) and Manchester United will battle Arsenal on Aug. 17 in Manchester, England. Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA-EFE June 18 (UPI) -- Premier League schedules for the 2025-26 season are set, including an opening-week matchup between Manchester United and Arsenal, England's top-tier soccer league announced Wednesday. All Premier League matches will air on NBC platforms, including NBC, USA and Peacock. Defending champion Liverpool will host AFC Bournemouth in the first of 380 regular-season Premier League games on at 3 p.m. EDT Aug. 15 at Anfield. The first week of the campaign also features six matchups Aug. 16, two games Aug. 17 and another Aug. 18. United will host 2024-25 Premier League runner-up Arsenal at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 17 in Manchester. Liverpool will take on Arsenal on Aug. 30 and Jan. 7. Manchester City will face United in the Manchester Derby on Sept. 13 and Jan. 17. Arsenal will take on rival Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby on Nov. 22 and Feb. 21. The Gunners will play rival Chelsea on Nov. 29 and Feb. 28. United will meet Liverpool in the Northwest Derby on Oct. 18 and May 2. Liverpool will play rivalry matches against Chelsea on Oct. 4 and May 9 and against City on Nov. 8 and Feb. 7. City will battle Arsenal on Sept. 20 and April 18. The Premier League season will end May 24. Premier League Matchweek 1 Aug. 15 AFC Bournemouth at Liverpool at 3 p.m. Aug. 16 Newcastle United at Aston Villa at 7:30 a.m. Fulham at Brighton & Hove Albion at 10 a.m. Brentford at Nottingham Forest at 10 a.m. West Ham United at Sunderland at 10 a.m. Burnley at Tottenham Hotspur at 10 a.m. Manchester City at Wolverhampton Wanderers at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 17 Crystal Palace at Chelsea at 9 a.m. Arsenal at Manchester United at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 18 Everton at Leeds United at 3 p.m.
South Wales Argus
30-05-2025
- South Wales Argus
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale and Abergavenny
Adam Vaughan, 23, of St Faiths Close, Llanfoist, Abergavenny has to pay £297.25 in fines and compensation after he pleaded guilty to stealing alcohol worth £107.25 from Waitrose on January 11 and electrical goods worth £30 from B&M on January 14. Gary Clayton, 39, of Curre Street, Cwm, Ebbw Vale was banned from driving for 20 months after pleading guilty to drink driving with 64 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on the A472 in Maesycwmmer, Caerphilly on May 1. He must pay £253 in a fine, costs and a surcharge. Toby Paxton, 31, of Penry Close, Llantilio Pertholey, near Abergavenny must pay £420 in fines and compensation after pleading guilty to being the owner of an XL Bully dog which was dangerously out of control in Bowcott Avenue, failing to prevent the causing of unnecessary suffering to an animal and being in possession/custody of a fighting dog on October 21 last year. A contingent destruction order for the dog was made. Darka Jovanovic, 36, of Monmouth Road, Lydart, Monmouth was banned from driving for 23 months after pleading guilty to drink driving with 91 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on the B4293 on May 2. She must pay £1,699 in a fine, costs and a surcharge. Gheorghe Cristea, 28, of Malpas Road, Newport was banned from driving for 12 months for using a motor vehicle on a road/public place without insurance. He must pay £1,014 in a fine, costs and a surcharge. Nicholas Hopkins, 69, of Woodland Court, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran must pay £706 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for using a motor vehicle on the A4051 without insurance on May 27 last year. His driving record was endorsed with six penalty points. Michael Watts, 45, of Hillside Road, Crumlin, Caerphilly must pay £485 in a fine, costs and compensation after he admitted assaulting an emergency worker – a police constable – in Cwmbran on May 3. Lloyd Isaac, 36, of Prescoch Lane, Penyrheol, Pontypool must pay £197 in a fine, costs and a surcharge after pleading guilty to a public order offence in Llanthony on August 18 last year. Arron Edinburgh, 37, of Hanbury Close, Northville, Cwmbran must pay £365 in a fine, costs and a surcharge after pleading guilty to damaging a Ford Fiesta car on May 3.
UPI
30-05-2025
- UPI
Liverpool man charged in soccer parade incident that injured scores
Rescue crews attend to victims after a man rammed a crowd gathered for a victory parade for the Liverpool FC soccer team in Liverpool on Monday. Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA-EFE May 29 (UPI) -- Police have charged a 53-year-old man for driving his vehicle into a crowd of people who had gathered for a parade to celebrate Liverpool FC's title victory in the English Premier League soccer tournament. At least 79 people were injured in the incident Monday when the man, Paul Doyle, from the West Derby area of Liverpool, drove a Ford Galaxy into the celebrants in the city center, video verified by the BBC shows. Some fans tried to divert the car before it hit more parade-goers. Seven of the people who were injured remain hospitalized. "I hope that all of those who were injured or witnessed this terrible incident are able -- and given time -- to heal and recover," Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Jenny Sims said at a news conference, local media reported. Doyle was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offenses and driving while "unfit through drugs," police reported. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday. Police said the incident was not terrorism related and is believed to be an isolated event. Local media reported that the driver of the vehicle followed an ambulance into the area that was supposed to have been restricted to traffic for the parade, local media reported. Doyle's LinkedIn profile says that he is the head of cyber initiatives at a data center and served in the Royal Marines from 1990 to 1994. Local media reported that Doyle is a married father of three. "Neighbors described him as " such a normal Liverpool dad" and a "genuinely pleasant family man," The Times of London reported. "When police arrived at his house late on Monday night, the neighbors said they had assumed there had been a burglary." Police said officers are continuing to investigate the incident.
UPI
26-05-2025
- UPI
British man detained after driving into Liverpool soccer celebrants
Police and emergency crews tend the scene where a car collided with and injured several Liverpool (U.K.) Football Club fans during a trophy parade in Liverpool's city center on Monday evening. Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA-EFE May 26 (UPI) -- A British man was arrested after a vehicle drove into and injured several soccer fans celebrating during the Liverpool Football Club's victory parade on Monday evening. The incident occurred shortly after 6 p.m. local time on Water Street in Liverpool's city center, where soccer fans had gathered for a parade celebrating the local football club's Premier League title win, the Daily Mail reported. "We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city center," Merseyside Police said in a prepared statement as reported by the BBC. "The car stopped at the scene, and a male has been detained," the statement said. "Emergency services are currently on the scene." No fatalities have been reported, but an unknown number of people were injured. Merseyside Police said a 53-year-old White British man from the Liverpool area was arrested, but they don't know if he drove the vehicle. Local police have asked that people not speculate on the collision's cause. "Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision," a Merseyside Police spokesperson said. "We would ask people not to share distressing content online but to send the footage or information directly to us." Liverpool FC officials are in direct contact with local police regarding the event that happened near the end of the trophy parade, a club spokesperson said in a prepared statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident," the spokesperson said. "We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident." Before the parade incident that injured several people, another 17 were injured during incidents involving flares ahead of the title celebrations, the BBC reported. The Liverpool FC secured the Premier League Trophy with a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday. Local police expected hundreds of thousands to celebrate the title during the official trophy parade on Monday evening.
