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Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Capitol Centre launches new season
The Capitol Centre has launched its upcoming season with performances and exhibits to suit all tastes. Hundreds filed into the theatre on the evening of May 27 to see what was on offer for the 2025 – 2026 season. Katina Connolly, the Capitol Centre's Executive Director, along with Dan Misturada, Director of Programming and Events, presented the upcoming shows at the Betty Speers Theatre, and Jennifer Allison, Gallery Director and Curator, detailed the art exhibits on deck at the WKP Kennedy Gallery. There are some big names on the performance roster, including Howie Mandel, Jann Arden, the Sam Roberts Band, and Tom Morello, perhaps best known as being a founding member of Rage Against the Machine. Natalie McMaster and Donnell Leahy, the Grand Shanghai Circus, and Broadway star Jeremy Jordan round out the Hot Ticket Series. Misturada told BayToday, 'We were looking for a balanced season that has something for everyone, and we really tried to focus on Canadian content. We felt that this year more than ever, we really wanted to support local Canadian artists to make sure they had platforms because we know how difficult it is for them to travel back and forth between the States and here.' 'That was a really big focus for us.' There is much Canadian talent on tap, aptly named the Oh Canada! Series. Bedouin Soundclash, Tenille Townes, and Maple Blues Revue will all take the stage. Northern Strum, Pretty Archie, and Crown Lands are also set to perform. At the WKP Kennedy Gallery, Allison has put together a variety of exhibitions throughout the season. Currently on display to launch the season, is Pattern / Perspective: A Survey of Work by Lizz Aston. Also on exhibit is 100 Years, 100 Perspectives, a show designed to honour North Bay's 100 anniversary. 'This is an exciting exhibition line-up,' Allison said of the new season. 'We have a lot of community focused shows, in line with the Centennial anniversary. We also have a lot of group exhibitions where the community can take part.' Misturada acknowledged the Capitol Centre holds a special place in the community's heart, and within the hearts of many musicians and artists who have graced the stage. 'We seem to have really held a place in their hearts. When they come here, they know that they can count on the North Bay hospitality, they're treated well here by staff and the community, so they really want to come back.' For the full lineup and more information, visit the Capitol Centre's website. Tickets are on sale now for Capitol Centre members, and sales open to all on June 10. David Briggs is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of BayToday, a publication of Village Media. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.
NZ Herald
22-05-2025
- NZ Herald
Boy recovering at home after being hit by a dirt bike in Flaxmere
The father said he was relieved to see his son getting well, though the timeframe for the full recovery is uncertain. 'He is a very active kid.' Since returning home, he said he was happy he 'has not heard one single dirt bike'. 'Those need to stop.' He said he hasn't received any updates from the police yet. Police said a USB, with content regarding the incident, was dropped off at the station on Wednesday afternoon, but no arrests have been made yet. A local resident who shared footage she had of the incident with police told Hawke's Bay Today she heard the boy screaming moments after hearing two dirt bikes circling the neighbourhood. 'I have security cameras at my house, and my security camera faces down the way that little boy got hurt,' she said. 'I actually didn't see him get hurt, but I heard him screaming. I also heard the motorbikes go around our roads a couple of times, because they do it all the time.' The incident is one of two recent crashes involving dirt bikes in Hawke's Bay. Senior Sergeant Ross Smith said police continued to deal with dangerous dirt bike use across Flaxmere and Camberley. 'There continues to be ongoing issues with people of all ages riding dirt bikes illegally on roads, footpaths, and parks,' he said. 'Riders are not wearing helmets or robust safety clothing.' He called the behaviour 'dangerous, and frankly stupid', referencing both the Flaxmere crash and another one in Hastings that happened in April, where a woman was hit by a dirt bike outside a cafe, causing moderate injuries, while the two young riders received critical and serious injuries. Police said riders are often unlicensed, wearing no safety gear, and the bikes are frequently unregistered or in poor condition. 'These riders have little regard for other road users, pedestrians or families using the parks, and the public are paying the price,' Smith says. 'We are also urging parents of children who use dirt bikes to make sure they do so in a safe way, otherwise more people will get hurt.' Police said they are prepared to take enforcement action when necessary. They are asking residents to report any dangerous riding, calling 111 at the time or submitting reports and footage online at Information can also be provided anonymously.
Hamilton Spectator
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
NDP candidate Kennedy thanks supporters, congratulates Rochefort, and is ready to rebuild
Last night's election wasn't favourable to the NDP, but Valerie Kennedy, the party's candidate for the Nipissing – Timiskaming riding, is proud of the party's work and is ready to help it rebuild. Kennedy told BayToday that much of her day has been responding to messages from well-wishers and party faithful, congratulating her on a well-run campaign. She said, 'You know what? I feel great. I feel like I never lost my integrity, my empathy or my strength.' 'I get the strategic vote, and it affected us,' she continued. 'It's sad to see, but we live in a democracy, and people have their voice.' For many, the race was polarized between the Liberals and Conservatives, and the NDP, Green, and other parties felt the squeeze. The NDP lost party status, and Jagmeet Singh lost his seat and announced his resignation as party leader. However, Kennedy emphasized the NDP will rise, and its time to rebuild. 'I'm so thankful for my family, and for my supporters,' she said. 'We'll always stand arm to arm and there will always be an NDP party, and we will just have to start rebuilding again from the ground up. And you know we're going to do this. We're for the people.' 'We will always be here for Canada,' Kennedy emphasized. As for Pauline Rochefort's Liberal victory last night, Kennedy wished her all the best. 'I offer my congratulations to Pauline,' she said. 'She is a great person, and I will absolutely work with her, and she knows that.' The two did not know each other before the campaign began, but Kennedy noted, 'We've had a great time together, and it's always been very professional.' She added, 'We met through this campaign, and it's just been the utmost respect on both sides. I'm there for her, and I know she'd be there for me.' See: VIDEO: Rochefort gracious in victory; ready to serve all Asked why Canadians need the NDP, Kennedy was quick to say, 'Because the majority of Canadians are working class people. We will always lift each other up, and I still truly believe that we have to tax the ultra wealthy to make sure that everyone in Canada is taken care of.' She mentioned the need to improve mental health care, to increase the number of nurses working, and to reduce regulations preventing people from working within different regions of the country. 'The NDP supports everyday people because that's who we are in Canada,' she said. 'We are the working people, and we are going to lift each other up, always.' On the topic of Singh, Kennedy detailed how she met him a handful of times and considered him a friend. 'He's just a great person, and he has values that reflect the NDP party, and always will.' 'I admire Singh, he's done a great job.' Kennedy concluded by reassuring party-faithful and all voters, 'We're going to build this party, and I'm very excited to be a part of it.' David Briggs is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of BayToday, a publication of Village Media. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.
NZ Herald
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Wairua Paani: Māori and Indian communities blend cultures on stage
'Wairua means spirit. Paani is water in Hindi,' August-Smith explains. 'We're bringing to the stage a spiritual journey through water.' 'In both cultures, the water is sacred. That's the thread of the story,' Krishna told Hawke's Bay Today. She said the production mixed a classic Indian story based on redemption through the sacred River Ganges with a contemporary Māori narrative of loss, memory and ancestral connection. Bringing the two worlds together hasn't been without challenges, though. 'The creative side can be hysterical,' August-Smith said with a laugh. She said there were moments when everything seemed to fall into place – until it didn't. 'When you get so excited about something and then you hit the wall ... but I was taught by a mana wāhine, there are no walls except the ones you refuse to climb over. There is always a way around it.' August-Smith said the experience of this collaboration was an example of what is possible beyond the performance space. 'How well would it be if we could do that out in the world? Instead of having gigantic hīkoi because one people disrespect other people so much, and yet we can show that different people can work together and achieve gigantic strides on stage.' The show will feature elegant dancing, stage combat kapa haka, waiata and te reo, with live music by Anton Wuts and his Bollywood Band. The full programme will run for about two hours and is a result of years of creativity and community effort. 'We started HBICC in 2015 with just seven students,' Krishna recalled. 'I had a science background, worked in food quality, but dancing was always my passion.' Over the years, HBICC has hosted annual dance shows under the banner 'made for a cause', donating portions of ticket proceeds ranging from $1500 to $2500 to local charities. This year, however, the focus has shifted because the HBICC was hit by a cyberattack last year. 'We have spent a lot of money to get all the things back because they hacked our devices, our Wi-Fi, social media, everything.' Wairua Paani will be held at Toitoi, Hastings, on Friday at 6.30pm. Tickets are available through Eventfinda. 'It will be a magical experience,' Krishna said. 'That's the story about two different worlds.' August-Smith said it was not only for Indian or Māori communities.
