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Vancouver Sun
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Ottawa Senators coach Travis Green is hopeful Claude Giroux will return
Travis Green's only input into the preparations for Round 1 of the National Hockey League draft on Friday night was a quick visit to the room where the amateur scouts are holding their meetings. 'I pop in, bring in some Timbits and wish them luck,' the Senators coach said on Thursday morning at the Canadian Tire Centre. 'I brought a 20-pack today and it wasn't nearly enough. They don't have 40s.' See, you do learn something new every day and now Green knows he may need a couple of those packs of Timbits when he heads to the rink on Friday morning for off-season meetings with his coaching staff. 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. Naturally, the draft is about the future for the organization and a large part of Green's job surrounds the here and now. As much as there will be a focus on the first round of the draft and Rounds 2-7 on Saturday, this also is the time of year that teams shape their roster for next season. Steve Staios, the club's president of hockey operations and general manager, communicates with Green as much as three times a day to get his input on possible changes. They're on the same page on what this club needs to make another step after making the playoffs this past spring. They both agreed they'd like the organization to keep 37-year-old alternate captain Claude Giroux on the club next year. But the closer it gets to Canada Day, the stronger the possibility exists that Giroux will test the market. 'I hear it and I was guessing I'd be asked about G today,' Green said. 'Every team has one, two or three guys that are being talked about. He's been a great player for us. 'From a coach's standpoint, I want him back. I understand the business side of the game. G's been here three years watching the team grow, and I just hope G wants to be back and hopefully they figure things out.' Green is right because Giroux has been here through the tough times and he knows there are better days ahead. The Senators and Giroux's Los Angeles-based agent, Pat Brisson, have been working on trying to get a contract in place since they held serious talks earlier this month at the NHL Combine in Buffalo. Postmedia has reported that both sides agree they want this relationship to continue. The issue is finding the sweet spot where both sides are happy with what the contract will look like. The talk in NHL circles is the Senators have offered Giroux a one-year deal in the $2.75-million US range and his camp is looking for a deal closer to the $4 million that David Perron will make. Since it's a contract for a player, the deal can include a bonus structure and that possibility has been discussed. Dallas' Jamie Benn signed a one-year deal on Thursday that will pay him $1-million guaranteed and another $3 million in achievable bonuses. The reality is that if they can't get this done, Giroux will have to determine if he wants to uproot his family and move elsewhere. The expectation is the Montreal Canadiens will show interest, but Giroux signed here in 2022 because he wanted to come home. 'G's at that point where he's played a long time, he's a great player in the league and he's still a good player,' Green said. 'He's got decisions to make. From a coaching standpoint, I've had great discussions over the last season. 'I know how bad he wants to win, and I think he's proud of where the team has gone. And, my hope is that he wants to continue down the path of pushing our team to be better and be a Senator.' Green, who makes his off-season home in Anaheim, is using this time with assistants Mike Yeo, Nolan Baumgartner, Daniel Alfredsson, Ben Sexton, Justin Peters, Mike King, Josh Mallory, Rob Mouland and Jeremy Benoit to make preparations for next season. There will be changes before camp in September. There always are. Green is confident that even if the club doesn't make any major decisions with the roster that this group can continue to grow. An area that has to improve is the club's 5-on-5 scoring. The Senators could make a move in free agency, but they won't get into a bidding war for Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser, which means he'll likely end up elsewhere. Green is confident collectively this group can be better. 'That's part of what we're looking at right now as coaches is studying our offence and how you can be better,' Green said. 'And I think there's certain teams that are built to play a certain style, and you can't just mimic another team because you like how they play. I like the way we played last year. I do. 'We can score more and we're capable of it. Our shooting percentage was low. But there's also areas that we can practice and change or tweak that will help us score without just giving up more. That's the key. Is, how do you create more and give up less?' bgarrioch@
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tim Hortons announces grand opening in Blue Springs this June
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tim Hortons announced on Thursday that it will be hosting its grand opening event in Blue Springs on Saturday, June 21, and everyone is invited to attend. Hallmark Christmas Experience returns to Kansas City with star appearances The new establishment, which will be the first Tim Hortons in the Kansas City metro, will open at 1900 NW Highway 7 — in the old Backyard Burger restaurant, near Northwest Duncan Road. 'We're so proud to be opening our first restaurant in Kansas City soon, and we wanted to thank the community for the warm welcome we've already received by offering them a free coffee on us every day for a month,' said Tim Hortons U.S. President Katerina Glyptis. According to the organization, the coffee shop and bakery chain will offer guests at the grand opening 'Free Coffee for a Month' if they download the Tim Hortons app and sign up for the Tims Rewards program. The free offer will be for one small hot or iced coffee a day for 31 days. Additionally, at the grand opening, guests will be able to get hot or iced coffee for 99 cents or a 10-pack of Timbits for $1. LEGOLAND, SEA LIFE to offer free admission to dads on Father's Day 'We're looking forward to serving the community our fresh Original Blend coffee and breakfast foods that are a daily routine for many of our guests, plus our range of innovative cold and hot beverages, craveable baked goods, along with the friendly service, convenience and amazing value we're known for.' For more information or to look at Tim Hortons' menu, . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hamilton Spectator
06-06-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
National Doughnut Day: 8 spots to celebrate in Hamilton
Friday, June 6 marks National Doughnut Day. There is only one way to celebrate and here are some of the best spots in the city to partake in the big day. After almost closing this spring , this innovative shop at 246 Locke St. S., continues to offer a large menu and includes rotating seasonal options. Vegan options are also available. Stop by and you've got yourself a great start to the day. Donut Monster is still open thanks to new owners. It initially announced it was closing this year. Located at 574 James St. N., this spot has been around for about 20 years and recently underwent an expansion and renovation. Grandad's also expanded its hours and is now open 24 hours a day, five days a week. Granddad's is open from Wednesday at 5 a.m., to Monday night when they sell out. It then reopens Tuesday at 5 a.m., and is open until sell out. At 981 King St. W., in Westdale, beside the library, there is a bakery with a wooden screen door. Doughnuts are only available on Saturdays, but if you go during the week, anyone will tell you to try the chocolate chip bun. You won't soon forget it. Weil's is closed on Sunday and Monday. It is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. A hidden gem, located in the city's industrial east end on 617 Parkdale Ave. N. Look for this very cool retro-style restaurant with a homey feel. For doughnuts, try flavours like their death by chocolate or coconut cream. The Donut Stop's hours are 4 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday to Friday; and 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. The Donut Stop is a retro-style restaurant in Hamilton's east end. Located at 1375 King St. E., this spot went viral back in February after a Niagara food influencer shared the spot with their audience. The spot began as a dine-in restaurant before COVID-19 forced the owners to make a change. Next came takeout, mostly focused on pasta, pizza and some pastries. Then the business began to focus on its sourdough doughnuts. Café Baffico is closed Monday and Tuesday. On Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday they are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Their hours on Friday and Saturday are 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. This chain has locations spanning from Halifax to Alberta, but there is a Stoney Creek option on 140 Hwy. 8, Unit 10C in Stoney Creek. Maverick's is closed on Mondays, but open Tuesday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Maverick's has a menu of classic and signature doughnuts. Classic includes options such as honey glazed and powdered sugar, while signature includes options such as caramel crunch, cherry cheesecake and dulce cinnamon swirl. Aside from doughnuts, Maverick's has their own version of Timbits, called Mini Mavs. Maverick's also has a selection of vegan offerings. This spot may be better known for its entrees but the Hempstead location (20 Hempstead Dr.) also sells doughnuts. Some of the more popular offerings are its walnut crunch and apple fritter. The Hempstead location is open 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday; and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday. Also in this episode, we find out how someone learns to be an MP and ask if sports fans in this Not a local creation, but after opening on May 13, Hamilton's latest doughnut spot is located at 1280 Rymal Rd. E. The location offers the iconic original glazed, as well as flavours such as cinnamon apple, chocolate cake or lemon filled. Krispy Kreme has beverages such as lattes, iced coffees and other cold drinks called frozzes, which come in flavours such as espresso or mango. It is open for takeout 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday to Sunday. If you want a doughnut in-house go by from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday; or noon to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
Hamilton Spectator
27-05-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Ask an officer: LaSalle Police host weekly booth to engage with the community
The LaSalle Police Service recently launched a community information booth in the front lobby of the Vollmer Centre Recreation Complex. Every Monday from 9 until 10:30 a.m., residents and community members can ask a rotating duty officer questions on any topics pertaining to police matters or simply engage with them. It is one of the initiatives of Officer Tim McInnis,according to Constable Alison Hunter, who was handing out literature at the booth in front entrance of the Malden Road FreshCo on Friday, May 16 during the Victoria Day weekend. Police week is recognized nationally and runs from May 11-17. 'It's a part of police week, we're just letting you know if you have any questions,' said Constable Alaina Atkins, also the community resources officer, and was partnered with Hunter at the information booth. 'We also have information and contests for kids.' Both Atkins and Hunter handed out colouring sheets and crayons along with decals, stick-on tattoos and offered Timbits to many children throughout the day - as they walked in and out of the FreshCo with their parents. They also promoted their 'Chief for a Day' contest which was open to students from the fifth to seventh grades and attending school in LaSalle. The topic: 'If you were chief for the day, what would you do to make our community a better place?' A 500-word essay or a two to three-minute video could have been submitted by the end of May. The chief will pick the winner. 'We want the kids to be creative and identify what's important to them,' said LaSalle Chief of Police Michael Pearce, when asked about what he looked for in those essays and videos. The winner will also get to ride with the chief in the LaSalle Strawberry Festival parade in June and meet with Mayor Crystal Meloche. There was also a Name Our Lego Officer contest for the official LaSalle Police Lego cop mascot, which is bigger than the size of a baby but smaller than a toddler. The winner received a prize pack full of swag. The unnamed Lego cop wearing a LaSalle Police vest, ballcap and should-patch badge made his debut at the LaSalle Police Service Polar Plunge for Special Olympics and will no doubt have been present at the LaSalle Police Bike Rodeo at the Events Centre and the Car Seat Clinic at the LaSalle Fire Services Station on Normandy Street. 'We are in the early stages of planning another neighbourhood community safety walk for the summer,' said Atkins. 'We aim to host events that our community is interested in and will benefit from.' And in June, the community booth at the Vollmer will be moved to Tuesdays and on Wednesdays. 'The town told us initially that Monday was the busiest day during the week, but we had feedback from the public that they would like to see the booth on varying days,' said Atkins. Deputy Police Chief Jason Woods added, 'In the fall depending on how it goes, we might have it at the Events Centre.' Whether the community booth is at the Vollmer, the Events Centre or at events like police week, you can be sure there will be officers like Atkins and Hunter passing on literature such as a sheet of non-emergency phone numbers for local contacts. 'A great thing to put up on your fridge or cupboard door,' said Hunter. So are the sticky notes with the LaSalle Police Service badge-logo. Pads of them were given away as were ballpoint pens with the LaSalle Police Service 519 969-5210 non-emergency phone number engraved on them. 'We can only answer any general questions, but they can't report it,' said Hunter, referring to the inquiries from visitors at the community information booths. 'They will have to call the police.' The officers at the community booths like the dispatcher can only direct them to someone who can best answer your questions. Atkins concurred another prevalent issue continues to be fraud and damage to property. Another trending crime is impaired driving and opening unlocked car doors and stealing change during warmer months. And the Little Black Book of Scams, a CAMVideo for property surveillance registry pamphlet, a substance and overdose measurement chart-card along with a Youth Wellness Hub of Windsor Essex flier as well as the Lock It or Lose It brochure were all made available. Bicycle safety printouts for children were available as were Mothers Against Drunk Driving key chains and red ribbons for adults. 'If we can educate the public, they are less likely to become a victim of a crime,' said Atkins. 'The red flags to look for to make your home and yourself safe.' A sidebar for Important Local Emergency Phone Numbers · LaSalle Police Service 519-969-5210 · LaSalle Fire Service Dispatch 519-258-4444 · Windsor Essex Central Ambulance 519-258-2155 · Enbridge Utilities 519-255-2727, after hours 519-255-7818 · Enbridge Gas 1-866-763-5427 EMERGENCIES ONLY CALL 911
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Oishei Children's Hospital launches second annual Giving Day
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Oishei Children's Hospital launched its second annual Giving Day Tuesday, a 24-hour fundraiser to support the hospital's critical programs and services. 'Many people don't think about a children's hospital until they need it,' said Dr. Stephen Turkovich, Oishei Children's Hospital president. 'As a parent, I know how important it is to have a place ready to care for kids at any moment.' Last year's event raised over $430,000. This year, organizers are aiming higher, with a goal of $521,000 in honor of the date, May 21. 'We want to build on last year's success and do even more,' said Andy Lashua, interim vice president and chief development officer for the Oishei and Kaleida Health foundations. Throughout the day, staff, volunteers, and families are sharing personal stories about the impact of care they received. 'Last year, this hospital cared for 60,000 people moms, kids, and babies,' Lashua said. 'When we tell those stories, people can really connect.' Community partners are also stepping up. Tim Hortons is donating 100% of the proceeds from every 10-pack of Timbits sold today. Top's Friendly Markets pledged $5,000. 'Helping kids get back to being kids is what it's all about,' said Andy Brocato of Top's. Funds raised will support care for children's mental health, critical and maternal services, and more. If you would like to donate, you can text 'give' or call 716-306-2573. You can also visit Gwyn Napier is a reporter who joined the News 4 team in 2025. See more of her work by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
