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Time of India
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Ava Lahey? The breakout Dallas Cowboys cheerleader winning hearts in Netflix's hit docuseries
Ava Lahey's journey on Netflix's 'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' has captivated audiences (Image via her IG) The second season of Netflix's America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders has done more than pull back the curtain on the glitz and grind of NFL cheerleading — it's made Ava Lahey a household name. Since the June 18, 2025 premiere, viewers have been captivated by Lahey's journey, resilience, and undeniable screen presence, turning her into an instant fan favorite. From early rejection to national spotlight Ava Lahey's rise didn't happen overnight. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, her first audition with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC) in 2021 ended in disappointment, with Lahey being cut during the final selection stage. That moment, described in the series as 'heartbreaking,' could have ended her dream — but instead, it became the foundation of her underdog narrative. This season, fans watched her finally make the cut and flourish as a rookie on the team. Lahey's combination of technical precision and emotional vulnerability struck a chord with audiences looking for more than just high kicks and sequins. A trained dancer with elite experience Lahey's performance isn't just about raw ambition — it's backed by a lifetime of training. Beginning dance at age two, she mastered a wide range of styles, from lyrical and hip-hop to classical ballet. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What Does My Family Name Mean? beenverified Sign Up Undo She danced competitively from age nine and performed with the Springfield Ballet Company, taking on roles in Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Cinderella. She also trained with some of the most prestigious ballet programs in the country, including the Joffrey Ballet, Houston Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet — a résumé few NFL cheerleaders can rival. Balancing beauty, brains, and branding Ava graduated from the University of Kentucky, where she was part of the dance team for two years, adding a collegiate athletic edge to her ballet background. Off the field, she works as a social media manager at a local beauty school — a fitting career for someone who knows how to command attention both online and on stage. This season of America's Sweethearts ends with an important milestone: a long-overdue pay raise for the DCC squad. The docuseries doesn't just entertain — it highlights the intense work, dedication, and underappreciated labor of NFL cheerleaders. And Ava Lahey's story is at the heart of that shift. Also Read: Was KayDianna Garza silenced for exposing the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader scandal? Inside her shocking suspension and sudden exit As cheerleading culture garners newfound respect and recognition, Ava Lahey represents the next generation of talent redefining what it means to be 'America's Sweetheart.' Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
CBC
25-02-2025
- Business
- CBC
Liberal bill would require considering wood heat for N.S. public buildings
Liberal House leader Iain Rankin says a bill his party tabled last week at Province House would create new markets for the forestry industry while helping to heat public buildings with something other than oil. The Wood Chip Heating Systems in Public Buildings Act would require Nova Scotia government officials to consider wood heat systems in all new public buildings or in cases of major retrofits, including for schools and hospitals. In an interview last week, Rankin said there would be multiple benefits to the initiative. "For the climate, because it is a renewable resource. It could be a cost savings to the province because of the volatility of oil prices — so it's displacing oil — and it creates a good economic advantage to areas of the province that are predominantly rural." Rankin said the bill is a nod to the 2018 Lahey report on sustainable forestry practices, which advocated for the use of efficient wood heat as a way to create markets for wood chips and low-grade forestry byproducts from ecological forestry. The industry has struggled to find such markets since the shutdown of the Northern Pulp mill in Pictou County five years ago. When Rankin was lands and forestry minister in a former Liberal government, he said there was an extensive list of public buildings that could be converted to wood heat. Since the change in government in 2021, however, he said it seems like there is less interest in using wood heat. He called on Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton to champion the cause as a way to promote more ecological forestry and create economic development for rural communities. In a recent interview, Rushton said he's interested in exploring new markets for low-grade wood and chips, and noted an ongoing assessment of the viability of a new pulp mill in Queens County and the potential creation of a hub for sustainable aviation fuel that would use biomass as part of the process. Rankin's bill comes on the heels of a report from Nova Scotia-based TorchLight Bioresources, which makes the case for the development of biomass combined heat and power plants, along with associated district heating networks, throughout the province. Another option that incorporates wood heat The plants would be fuelled with low-grade wood products and the byproducts of ecological forestry, with generated electricity going into the grid and generated heat being delivered to homes and buildings through a network of underground pipes. The process is common in countries such as Denmark, Finland and Sweden, according to the report. "None of this is experimental, this is actually what has driven decarbonization in these [countries]," Jamie Stephen, TorchLight's managing director, said in a recent interview. Although the establishment of the power plants and pipe networks would cost billions of dollars, the report points to financing options through pension funds and private-sector equity investment without relinquishing ownership. Co-operative ownership, which is common in Europe, is another option. Stephen said combined district heat and power plant systems would help control heating costs in the province while making Nova Scotia less dependent on energy imports and positioning the province to become a net exporter of energy.
