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Vancouver Sun
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
Hundreds of Americans turn out for 'Elbows Up for Canada' rally
In an effort to show Canadians that many Americans value the relationship between the two countries, hundreds of North Country residents came out to the 'Elbows Up for Canada' rally in Ogdensburg, N.Y. Saturday afternoon. A number of signs, red T-shirts and Canadian flags could be seen in front of Ogdensburg City Hall as many upstate New York residents showed their support for their Canadian friends across the river. 'It's been heartening to see the enthusiasm, and the crowd has been wonderful,' said Ginger Storey-Welch, one of the organizers of the rally. 'We wanted to show Canadians that we care about them and value them.' Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. 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 Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Overall, approximately 200 Americans showed up to the rally, many with signs and T-shirts that were Canadian-themed. One of those people was Pat Kingsley, who wanted to support the cause and have her voice heard. 'What Candians have been hearing from our administration is not what's in our hearts,' she said. 'Canadians have always treated us fabulously.' The rally was meant as a display of friendship amid the ongoing trade war between the United States and Canada, and U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated remarks suggesting Canada should become the 51st state. The event began at 1 p.m. at Ogdensburg City Hall, where organizers got the rally going on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Along with everyday Americans, there were a few local officials who attended the rally and shared some words. The first speaker was Josh Pearlman, who spoke on behalf of senior New York Senator Chuck Schumer. 'For generations, the United States and Canada have been close friends and staunch allies, boasting a relationship between neighbouring countries that is simply unrivaled anywhere else on the planet,' read Senator Schumer's letter. 'Recent events have strained that friendship, and unsurprisingly, it's already hurting North Country communities.' After Pearlman, Blake Gendebien shared some words over the loudspeaker; he is the congressional candidate for New York's 21st District, an area that covers most of the North Country. Gendebien also emphasized the importance of the relationship between the U.S. and Canada, 'For over 200 years, our relationship has been deeply shaped by geography, trade, security and cross-cultural exchange,' said Gendebien in his speech. 'These are not Democrat or Republican issues, they're local issues that affect everyone.' After the speeches at City Hall, rally-goers marched to Morrisette Park to make the visual connection with the Canadians across the river. On that march, Canadian flags were waved, signs were held high and The Tragically Hip played over the portable speakers. When the attendees made it to the park, they waved at the people of Prescott and sang O Canada. While the 'Elbows Up for Canada' rally wasn't a sanctioned city event, Ogdensburg Mayor Michael Tooley made an appearance at Morrisette Park. 'Despite the frictions at the federal level, we want Canadians to feel welcome coming over to our community,' said Tooley. 'This event has a good message in that we want to make the connection between our two border regions as strong as it was before.' Across the river in Prescott, dozens of people gathered at the waterfront to take in the show of support from the North Country residents. A 'Friendship Flotilla' was also a planned part of the rally, but only a few boats participated, so what was conceived as a flotilla mostly happened on land. This event is part of a wider 'Elbows Up for Canada' movement that saw rallies take place across the US, and even in London, England. ( Catch up on what is happening throughout Eastern Ontario with our Midday Roundup. Click here to sign up for the free newsletter, which will be delivered to your inbox every weekday. )
CTV News
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
‘Live 8′ music festival came to Barrie 20 years ago today
In this July 2, 2005, file photo, Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip (left) and Neil Young perform during the finale of the Canadian Live 8 concert in Barrie, Ont. (Aaron Harris / The Canadian Press via AP) Twenty years ago around 35,000 people gathered in Barrie's south end for the 'Live 8′ music festival held at what was then called Molson Park, now known as Park Place. The July 2, 2005 benefit concert in Barrie was one of 10 held simultaneously that day, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, United States, Japan, South Africa, and Russia. The Barrie festival was hosted by Canadians Dan Aykroyd and Tom Green, and featured more than 20 performances, including Bad Company, Deep Purple, Mötley Crüe, Blue Rodeo, Gordon Lightfoot, The Tragically Hip, Great Big Sea, Bryan Adams, and Tom Cochrane. Neil Young closed the concert with 'Four Strong Winds,' 'Rockin' in the Free World,' and a rendition of 'O Canada.' 'Live 8′ came two decades after 'Live Aid' - a 1985 festival with legendary performances to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief. The Live 8 festivals were free to attend and aimed to raise awareness of issues in Africa. Before settling on the Barrie site, organizers considered various other venues in Toronto, including Downsview Park, Exhibition Place, and Molson Amphitheatre. Logistical and financial issues led to the selection of the Barrie venue. The former Molson Park grounds hosted several concerts for roughly 20 years starting in 1987, including Edgefest, featuring Our Lady Peace, The Tragically Hip, Finger Eleven, Sloan and Fefe Dobson. Today, Park Place is home to several commercial retailers and eateries near Highway 400.
Global News
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
Ontario beach town makes Spotify playlist to capture ‘iconic' summer vibe
There is nothing that screams 'summer' to those in the Greater Toronto Area more than a trip to Wasaga Beach. More than two million people visit the Georgian Bay community yearly as it lays claim to having the world's longest freshwater beach and a drag strip that Ontarians love to cruise. In an effort to make the hot season even cooler, the town has created The Official Songs of Summer playlist on Spotify to add a soundtrack to chill to as you swill a cold bevvie around the pool, beach or campfire. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'For over 100 years the Town of Wasaga Beach has been Ontario's iconic and most visited summer playground. This year, we're celebrating the first day of summer by kicking off a new tradition – launching The Official Soundtrack of Summer,' Mayor Brian Smith stated. The list includes some solid Cancon, such as Neil Young, Bryan Adams and The Tragically Hip, as well as the 1990s summer classic Steal My Sunshine by Len. Story continues below advertisement The town is not stuck on its list. It is hoping that people suggest additions on its social media accounts to help it blossom.
CBC
20-06-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Hockey stick owned by Toronto Maple Leafs legend Bill Barilko hits auction block
A piece of hockey history is on the auction block — a signed stick owned by Bill Barilko, the Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman who scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal in overtime in 1951. The National Hockey League's website shows Barilko, born in Timmins, Ont., played 252 games in his career. He spent all of his five seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs. For many, Barilko's goal against the Montreal Canadiens on April 21, 1951 is one of hockey's most celebrated. It was also Barilko's last, as in August of the same year, he died when a plane he was in went down while on a fishing trip to James Bay. The Leafs didn't win another Cup until 1962. Six weeks after that win, the crash site and Barilko's body were located. His story inspired The Tragically Hip song Fifty-Mission Cap. The game-issued stick from the 1950-51 season is being auctioned off by Miller and Miller Auctions based out of New Hamburg, Ont. Benjamin Pernfuss is the consignment director in the sports category at Miller and Miller and called it a "unique find." "It's one of those items that gives you a rush when you hold it in your hand, just knowing that you're touching a piece of history," Pernfuss told CBC Kitchener-Waterloo's The Morning Edition. "Every day, I'm in different people's collections and seeing items and it's not every day that I see something I haven't seen before. But this is one of those items and it really brought me a lot of joy to source it and and offer for sale." Listen to the radio call from 1951 when Bill Barilko won the Leafs the Cup 7 years ago Duration 0:35 After mysteriously vanishing, the Toronto Maple Leafs wouldn't win another Stanley Cup until Barilko's remains were found 11 years later. The stick is stamped number five, which indicates it was issued to Barilko because that was his number for the 1950-51 season. The stick is taped for game use in a way that matches Barilko's style and there are puck marks and lower hand grip wear, which could indicate the stick was likely used in a game, although Miller and Miller Auctions is unable to confirm that. The stick was made by Love & Bennett, a hockey stick supplier for the team, and the company's name is stamped on the stick. Pernfuss says the stick includes Barilko's signature and several other identifiable signatures including: Turk Broda, Ted Kennedy, Joe Klukay, Cal Gardner, Fleming Mackell, Ray Timgren, Howie Meeker, Harry Watson, Bill Juzda, Sid Smith, Max Bentley, Al Rollins and Tod Sloan. Miller and Miller Auctions notes the signatures of Rollins and Sloan also help date the stick to the 1950-51 season. Miller and Miller Actions had put an estimate for the stick at between $3,000 and $5,000, but Pernfuss says because it's so rare, "the sky is the limit." "There's not a lot of his memorabilia out there and the stick was owned by Barilko and signed by him as well. So it's a significant piece and a rare item in hockey history," Pernfuss says. The online auction closes Sunday evening.
Globe and Mail
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Globe and Mail
How are you celebrating Canada Day this year? Share your story with The Globe
Every year, Canadians across the country celebrate Canada Day in a myriad of ways — some blast The Tragically Hip and snack on s'mores at the cottage, others light fireworks and share popsicles at their local park. But this year, it could look a little different. Angered by U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to turn Canada into the '51st State,' Canadians are raising the Maple Leaf and getting more patriotic than ever, cancelling American vacations and buying local at the grocery store. Canadians are riding the red-and-white wave, and gearing up to have one of their biggest July 1 celebrations ever. We want to know, will the surge in patriotism change your Canada Day plans? Are you and your loved ones planning a big bash this year? Buying more fireworks than usual? Painting your face red and white? Let us know what you have planned. Share story in the form below. If you'd like to send a photo alongside your submission, send us an e-mail at audience@
