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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
True North Positioning Selected to Provide Layout and As-Built Services for Moosonee Health-Care Campus Project
Moosonee, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 7, 2025) - True North Positioning, a leading provider of precision surveying and layout services, is proud to announce its selection by Northfleet Concrete Floors to deliver layout and as-built services for the foundation of the new health-care campus in Moosonee, Ontario. This transformative project, led by general contractor Pomerleau in collaboration with the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA), aims to provide high-quality, culturally appropriate health-care facilities to communities along Ontario's James Bay and Hudson Bay coasts. The Moosonee health-care campus is a cornerstone of regional development, designed to enhance access to modern medical services while reflecting the cultural and environmental values of the local Indigenous communities. True North Positioning's role will involve providing precise layout services to ensure accurate placement of the foundation, as well as comprehensive as-built documentation to verify construction compliance with design specifications. These services are critical to maintaining the project's structural integrity and supporting its timely completion. "We are honored to contribute our expertise to this vital project," said Ryan Spurrier CEO at True North Positioning. "Our team is committed to delivering precision and reliability, working closely with Northfleet Concrete Floors and Pomerleau to ensure the foundation meets the highest standards. This campus will serve as a lifeline for the Moosonee community, and we are proud to play a part in its development." Northfleet Concrete Floors, a Brampton-based leader in concrete forming and flatwork solutions, selected True North Positioning for its proven track record in delivering high-quality surveying services for complex construction projects across Ontario. Pomerleau, one of Canada's top construction companies, is overseeing the project, leveraging its expertise in sustainable and innovative construction to bring this state-of-the-art facility to life. The Moosonee health-care campus is part of a broader initiative to address the growing demand for accessible health-care infrastructure in northern Ontario. The project incorporates sustainable design elements and advanced construction techniques, aligning with Pomerleau's commitment to environmental responsibility and community-focused development. True North Positioning's precise layout and as-built services will support these goals by ensuring the foundation is constructed with accuracy and efficiency. For more information about True North Positioning and its services, please visit or contact Ryan Spurrier. About True North Positioning True North Positioning is a premier provider of surveying, layout, and as-built services, specializing in delivering precision solutions for construction projects across Ontario and Alberta. With a focus on accuracy, innovation, and client collaboration, True North Positioning supports the successful execution of industrial, commercial, and institutional projects. Contact Information: Ryan SpurrierPresident and CEOryanspurrier@ To view the source version of this press release, please visit Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
South Wales Argus
30-06-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
William Howard School finish top four at National Table Cricket finals
The Brampton-based school battled through three regional rounds to earn a trip to London, with pupils and staff setting off the day before their big event at the Home of Cricket. They progressed past the group stage to earn a fourth-place finish out of the 12 teams in action, and teacher Tracey Croucher was thrilled with a memorable day for her students. 'We have been doing it for about ten years, this is our fourth time coming to Lord's. It's a massive achievement to get here, it is about enjoying it and doing the best you can,' she said. 'These children have come along for extra practices after school. It has brought together children from different year groups, all with different needs.' Table cricket is a fully inclusive, adapted version of the game aimed at young people living with a wide range of learning and physical disabilities played on a table tennis table. Teams of six compete to avoid fielders and hit specific scoring zones while the ball is bowled using a ramp. The Lord's Taverners runs its national competition each year, with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) schools from across the country taking part. The sport provides opportunities for participants to benefit from all that sport can offer, something Croucher has seen first-hand. 'It means a lot to them,' she added. 'They relax when they come to practice, they get a feeling of achievement and success that they might not get elsewhere in sport. 'We've seen a massive difference in confidence. To be able to come here for them is amazing.' Pupils also met cricketing legends David Gower and Mike Gatting and were presented with their medals by current England bowler Reece Topley. It made the journey down from Cumbria all the more worth it, with many pupils visiting London for the first time. 'It was a very long journey,' said Croucher. 'We came down yesterday and got to London about three o'clock and went to Hyde Park. We had a lovely walk and a paddle. It was really nice to have everyone together as a team. 'When they found out they had qualified for the final, they were just over the moon and shouting 'We're going to London!' 'For quite a few of them, it's their first time in London so they were spotting the red buses, the black cabs and taking loads of photos.' For the first time in the competition's history, National Finals Day took place as part of Disability Cricket Day, the biggest ever one-off showcase of disability cricket hosted by the MCC, ECB and Lord's Taverners which saw all formats of disability cricket on display from grassroots to elite level. The day was brought to a close by the first ever international disability cricket fixture on the main ground at Lord's, the third of a seven-match Vitality IT20 Mixed disability series between England and India. 'I saw table cricket for the first time a few years ago now and coming to the final here at Lord's today, you are struck immediately by the competitiveness, the keenness and the camaraderie,' said Gower, who serves as president of the Lord's Taverners. 'Everyone's spirits are high and it's fantastic to see people getting everything they want from the game, who, as we know, wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity. Events like this are hugely important. 'The players are all so good, and they are all having immense fun. The atmosphere is just vibrant, and I love being a figurehead for Tavs, especially on days like today.' The Lord's Taverners impacts the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. The charity works across the UK and beyond to provide inclusive and impactful cricket programmes, empowering young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities – visit
South Wales Guardian
30-06-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
William Howard School finish top four at National Table Cricket finals
The Brampton-based school battled through three regional rounds to earn a trip to London, with pupils and staff setting off the day before their big event at the Home of Cricket. They progressed past the group stage to earn a fourth-place finish out of the 12 teams in action, and teacher Tracey Croucher was thrilled with a memorable day for her students. 'We have been doing it for about ten years, this is our fourth time coming to Lord's. It's a massive achievement to get here, it is about enjoying it and doing the best you can,' she said. 'These children have come along for extra practices after school. It has brought together children from different year groups, all with different needs.' Table cricket is a fully inclusive, adapted version of the game aimed at young people living with a wide range of learning and physical disabilities played on a table tennis table. Teams of six compete to avoid fielders and hit specific scoring zones while the ball is bowled using a ramp. The Lord's Taverners runs its national competition each year, with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) schools from across the country taking part. The sport provides opportunities for participants to benefit from all that sport can offer, something Croucher has seen first-hand. 'It means a lot to them,' she added. 'They relax when they come to practice, they get a feeling of achievement and success that they might not get elsewhere in sport. 'We've seen a massive difference in confidence. To be able to come here for them is amazing.' Pupils also met cricketing legends David Gower and Mike Gatting and were presented with their medals by current England bowler Reece Topley. It made the journey down from Cumbria all the more worth it, with many pupils visiting London for the first time. 'It was a very long journey,' said Croucher. 'We came down yesterday and got to London about three o'clock and went to Hyde Park. We had a lovely walk and a paddle. It was really nice to have everyone together as a team. 'When they found out they had qualified for the final, they were just over the moon and shouting 'We're going to London!' 'For quite a few of them, it's their first time in London so they were spotting the red buses, the black cabs and taking loads of photos.' For the first time in the competition's history, National Finals Day took place as part of Disability Cricket Day, the biggest ever one-off showcase of disability cricket hosted by the MCC, ECB and Lord's Taverners which saw all formats of disability cricket on display from grassroots to elite level. The day was brought to a close by the first ever international disability cricket fixture on the main ground at Lord's, the third of a seven-match Vitality IT20 Mixed disability series between England and India. 'I saw table cricket for the first time a few years ago now and coming to the final here at Lord's today, you are struck immediately by the competitiveness, the keenness and the camaraderie,' said Gower, who serves as president of the Lord's Taverners. 'Everyone's spirits are high and it's fantastic to see people getting everything they want from the game, who, as we know, wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity. Events like this are hugely important. 'The players are all so good, and they are all having immense fun. The atmosphere is just vibrant, and I love being a figurehead for Tavs, especially on days like today.' The Lord's Taverners impacts the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. The charity works across the UK and beyond to provide inclusive and impactful cricket programmes, empowering young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities – visit
Mint
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Meet Shubh, the second Punjabi artiste after Diljit Dosanjh to grace Billboard Canada and sell out North American arenas
Shubh, the India-born, Brampton-based Punjabi singer, has made history by becoming the second Indian and second Punjabi artiste to appear solo on the cover of Billboard Canada. The only other Indian artist to receive this honour is global icon Diljit Dosanjh. This milestone marks a turning point not just for Shubh, but for Punjabi music worldwide. It signals a growing global appreciation for regional Indian sounds, with Shubh at the forefront of this movement. Coinciding with his Billboard feature, Shubh is set to begin his debut North American tour this August. The tour will begin at Oakland Arena on August 22, followed by Vancouver's Rogers Arena on August 23, and a major show at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on September 5 - a stage once graced by legends like Eminem. The tour wraps up at the Prudential Center in New Jersey on September 7. 'I never expected this,' Shubh says about the arena tour. 'But I'm very happy that we're performing in arenas.' He also recalls his first concert in 2023 at Indigo at the O2 in London. 'My voice was shaking,' he admits. 'I was very hyped up, but it also humbled me down.' Earlier this year, Shubh released 'Sicario', a 10-track album that debuted at No. 24 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart. The album, with over 250 million streams, blends Punjabi lyrics with modern hip-hop. Tracks like 'Buckle Up' and 'Aura' highlight his versatility. Following Sicario, his single Supreme became a viral hit. It debuted on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, hit No. 1 on Apple Music India and Canada, and continues to stream over 1 million times a day on Spotify. Shubh's rise shows that Punjabi music is not only thriving but going global.
News18
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Punjabi Star Shubh Becomes Second Indian Artist On Billboard Canada Cover After Diljit Dosanjh
Last Updated: Shubh becomes the second Indian artist on Billboard Canada's cover, launching a North American arena tour and redefining global success for Punjabi music. In a landmark moment for global music, India-born, Brampton-based Punjabi singer Shubh has etched his name into history by becoming only the second Indian—and second Punjabi—artist to appear on the solo cover of Billboard Canada, following superstar Diljit Dosanjh. More than just a personal milestone, this moment marks a cultural inflection point for Punjabi music, reflecting its explosive global growth and rising influence across mainstream music spaces. Coinciding with this milestone is the announcement of Shubh's debut North American tour—an audacious arena-scale event that kicks off August 22 at Oakland Arena and continues through Vancouver, Toronto, and New Jersey. The Toronto stop, scheduled at Scotiabank Arena on September 5, places Shubh on a stage once graced by icons like Eminem. That he's chosen arenas for his very first North American tour speaks volumes about both his confidence and the demand for his music on a global scale. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Billboard Canada (@billboardca) Shubh's rise has been nothing short of meteoric. Without the backing of a record label, and with zero money spent on advertising or promotions, he has amassed over 3 billion streams across platforms. In his own words, shared during his Billboard Canada interview, 'I didn't think I would ever chart." His manager, Shivam Malhotra of Malsons Media, confirmed that his entire journey has been organic, rooted in authenticity and word-of-mouth growth: 'Shubh has never spent a dollar on ads or marketing. Everything has grown organically." Earlier this year, his second studio album Sicario, a 10-track project showcasing his lyrical dexterity and genre-blending finesse, debuted at No. 24 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart and has garnered over 250 million streams so far. With a mix of hard-hitting tracks like 'Buckle Up" and 'Reckless" and melodic anthems like 'Aura" and 'Fell For You," the album cemented his versatility. Riding on that success, Shubh released the single 'Supreme," which further demonstrated his streaming dominance. The song debuted on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 and climbed to the No. 1 spot on Apple Music in both India and Canada. It also hit No. 3 on Spotify India and currently averages over a million streams per day on Spotify alone. What truly defines Shubh, however, is not just commercial success but a relentless dedication to his craft. A self-described perfectionist, he writes all his lyrics by hand in notebooks he treats like diaries. 'My aim wasn't attention, it was precision," he says. That mantra is reflected in the painstaking care he puts into every track. He sometimes spends months on a single song, testing its resonance by listening to it hundreds of times. 'If I'm not tired of it after 200 plays, then I know it's ready," he shares. His 2022 hit 'Baller" underwent 29 different mixes before he reluctantly released it—still not completely satisfied. According to his manager, his songs average eight streams per user on Spotify, a testament to their staying power. Despite the spotlight, Shubh remains grounded and introspective. His first-ever live concert was a sold-out show at Indigo at the O2 in London in 2023, and he still remembers the nerves. 'My voice was shaking," he recalls. 'I was very hyped up, but it also humbled me down." That humility continues to define his musical journey. He eschewed visual branding in his early releases, keeping his identity partially hidden to let the music speak first. Songs like 'We Rollin," released without a full music video or face reveal, exploded organically and established his global fanbase. Shubh's sonic palette is wide-ranging and fearless. Drawing from his love for Bob Marley, he released the reggae-influenced 'One Love," which has now surpassed 400 million streams on Spotify. He plans to experiment with rock next, stating, 'I think I'll try rock in the next two to three months." His live shows are entirely performed with a band—no backing tracks. 'I don't believe in doing minus," he asserts, reinforcing his commitment to authenticity and artistry. Even as he sings exclusively in Punjabi, Shubh's music explores universal themes—migration, longing, identity, perseverance. 'I write about what it feels like to leave home, move to a new country, and figure things out alone," he says. For him, music is about connection beyond language. 'People feel the vibe," he believes. His engagement with fans goes beyond passive appreciation. 'For me, my fans are like family," he says. 'I reply to them online. I see everything." That direct connection, paired with his unfiltered approach to growth, has built an intensely loyal and diverse global following. Shubh's journey began like many immigrant stories—he arrived in Canada in 2014 as an international student to study mechanical engineering at Sheridan College. Music at that time was simply a private refuge. That changed in 2021 when he released 'We Rollin," which unexpectedly went viral and opened doors he hadn't imagined. 'That first song made me realize something special was happening," he reflects. The future holds even bigger ambitions. Though a 2023 tour in India was canceled due to political controversy surrounding a misinterpreted social media post, Shubh has turned that setback into motivation. He's now planning large-scale shows with intricate staging and world-class production design. 'I'm building something really special," he says. 'It's never been done before in our scene." His dream is to perform in stadiums and 'pack entire cities." More than just a rising star, Shubh is a symbol of what's possible in the independent music space. 'If I can buy a beat for $80 and get 300 million streams out of it, I believe anyone can do it," he says. His message to aspiring artists is simple: 'Keep trying, keep hustling, be consistent. If you bring honesty to your work, anything is possible." With a pen in his hand, Punjabi on his lips, and the world as his audience, Shubh's Billboard Canada cover isn't just a personal triumph—it's a cultural milestone for an entire generation of artists redefining what global success looks like. First Published:
