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Hamilton Spectator
an hour ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
New roof coming to New Liskeard arena
TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena is getting a new roof. The Ontario government announced $484,100 in funding last week to replace the roof at the New Liskeard arena. The new roof is expected to improve energy efficiency and extend the building's lifespan. The provincial funding enables the city to move ahead with a greatly needed infrastructure upgrade, said Mayor Jeff Laferriere in a statement. 'Replacing the aging roof will protect this well-used facility and extend its lifespan, benefiting not just our local residents, but also the broader region that relies on the facility for sports, recreation and events,' Laferriere said. 'The funding received by the province is provided on a 50 per cent matching contribution basis. We are targeting spring/summer 2026 to have this work completed,' said Matt Bahm, the city's director of recreation, in an email. The funding for the New Liskeard arena roof was included in $12.6 million announced for projects in Northeastern Ontario on July 18. Funding comes from the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund, which the provincial government describes as an initiative to help communities revitalize local facilities, grow the economy and promote active, healthy living. 'At a time when Ontario families are facing rising costs due to tariffs, our government is proud to support organizations focused on delivering better services for people while breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for children and young people,' said Sport Minister Neil Lumsden in a news release. 'With investments in infrastructure like this, we are protecting Ontario jobs, strengthening our communities and building a more resilient and self-reliant economy.' The lion's share of the recent funding – $10 million – is earmarked for the construction of a new Valley East twin-pad multipurpose sports complex in the City of Greater Sudbury. The Espanola Arena will receive $1 million to replace its aging refrigeration system with a state-of-the-art carbon dioxide system. Just over $614,000 is going for critical repairs at the Kashechewan Arena. Markstay-Warren's multiplex is getting $585,250 for renovations to enable expanded programming, including floor hockey, pickleball and Zumba. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Telugu re-recording specialist S Chinna joins Chowkidar
Director Chandrashekhar Bandiyappa, known for Rathavara, is back with Chowkidar. The teaser and songs have received a positive response. Chowkidar is being made as a multilingual film and will hit screens soon. The team is currently busy with the re-recording phase, and the latest news is that S Chinna has joined the project. S Chinna is well-known for his work on films like the Prabhas-starrer Rebel, Nagarjuna's Don, Ravi Teja's Bengal Tiger, and Balakrishna's Simha. He also worked on Nikhil Kumaraswamy's debut film Jaguar. Now, after a long break, Chinna returns to Kannada with Chowkidar.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Newswrap, July 21: From Akshay Kumar's Jolly LLB 3 teaser to Anne Hathaway's confirmation in The Devil Wears Prada 2
Missed out on your daily dose of entertainment? Don't worry, we are here with a quick recap of everything that happened throughout the day in the industry. Jolly LLB 3 received a major update, Veer Pahariya and Tara Sutaria confirmed their relationship and several other developments made headlines on July 21. So, let's dive into the crucial events. OG Don director Chandra Barot passes away In an unfortunate turn of events, Chandra Barot passed away at the age of 88. The filmmaker was battling Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis for the past 11 years and breathed his last at a hospital in Mumbai. He was best known for directing the Amitabh Bachchan starrer Don. Son Of Sardaar 2 to drop second trailer on July 22 Son of Sardaar 2, starring Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur, has been postponed. Earlier, it was scheduled to hit the big screens on July 25, but now, it is all set to release on August 1. The makers will be dropping another trailer on July 22. Veer Pahariya confirms relationship with Tara Sutaria? Although Veer Pahariya and Tara Sutaria have not officially announced their relationship, their social media PDA has fueled their dating rumors. The actress shared pictures with AP Dhillon, and the Sky Force actor wrote 'My' with a star and a red heart emoji. In reply, the SOTY 2 actress commented, 'Mine' with a red heart and an evil eye emoji. Jolly LLB 3 teaser to be released in August 2nd week Pinkvilla has exclusively learned that the first teaser of Jolly LLB 3 will be launched in the second week of August. The makers have planned to release it with War 2, thereby kickstarting their marketing campaign from August. Anne Hathaway returns as Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada 2 Ever since The Devil Wears Prada 2 was announced, fans eagerly waited for an update. Meanwhile, Anne Hathaway dropped a major surprise for her admirers by sharing the first look from the movie, confirming her return to the project as Andy Sachs. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive: Chandra Barot deserved far more credit for Don, says Javed Akhtar
Javed Akhtar pays tribute to Don director, the late Chandra Barot Veteran director Chandra Barot , 86, best known for making the 1978 cult classic Don, passed away in Mumbai. The filmmaker was battling pulmonary fibrosis for the past seven years. Barot's directorial debut Don was written by Salim-Javed ( Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar ). The film, which featured Amitabh Bachchan in a dual role, also starred Zeenat Aman, Pran and Helen. The film, which continues to be a landmark in Hindi cinema, was remade by Farhan Akhtar in 2006 with Shah Rukh Khan in the lead. Barot began his career in the Hindi film industry as an assistant director with actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar. Remembering Chandra Barot, Javed Akhtar told Bombay Times, 'I remember meeting him around 12-15 years ago at an event. It was a fleeting meet and we promised to meet each other soon which sadly never happened. I will always remember him as the most gentle, easy-going man with a great sense of humour. He had no ego hassles and was extremely humble. Working with him and cinematographer Nariman A Irani on Don, was a great experience. ' 'Don was perhaps one of Amitabh Bachchan's first solo hits' The 1978 action-thriller went on to become a massive hit, cementing Big B and Salim Javed's domination and stardom. However, Barot largely stayed out of the limelight. The acclaimed screen writer and lyricist explained, 'It's strange how the industry operates. Don was immensely successful. I remember he was planning to work with Vinod Khanna after that. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Pieces of Clothing you should Ditch over 40 Learn More Undo There was a big announcement, but the film didn't take off. He was also in talks with Dilip Kumar. I don't know what happened there. I am not sure if this is the right time to say this, but he deserved far more credit for Don than he received. It was perhaps one of Amitabh's first solo hits. Most of his previous hits were multistarrers.' 'Don didn't mull over melodrama' Speaking about what made Don a cult classic, Javed saab added, 'Don was the first caper of Hindi cinema. It was one of its kind. Like other films of those times, Don didn't mull over melodrama, had no emotional backstory or rely on histrionics. I remember Chintu (Rishi Kapoor) saying in his classic tongue in cheek way, 'The whole film looks like a trailer!' What he meant was the film had that 'on the move' tempo and it was all Barot's vision. He invented that style and that to me was most unique. It was a well-made film.' 'I will always be loyal to my Don' Don was remade by Javed saab's son Farhan years later, but he says in all honesty, 'I will always be loyal to my Don. Don for me is the 1978 original, a film written by Salim-Javed. The films made later by Farhan are definitely successful and well-made, but I will stay loyal to my film.'
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Amitabh Bachchan Mourns Don Director Chandra Barot's Death: "Another Sad Moment, He Was A Family Friend"
Amitabh Bachchan has paid a homage to his Don director Chandra Barot, who died on Sunday morning following a seven-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was 86. What's Happening Amitabh Bachchan, 82, shared a tribute on his personal blog for the filmmaker with whom he worked on the 1978 blockbuster Don. In his post, the screen icon called Chandra Barot more than a family friend whose loss was difficult for him to put in words. "Another and another sad moment.. Dear dear friend and my director of DON - Chandra Barot passed away this morning.. It is difficult to put into words the loss.. we worked together yes, but he was more a family friend than any else.. I can only pray," Amitabh Bachchan wrote. Chandra Barot, The OG Don Director Chandra Barot made his directorial debut with Don, a project that came to life after actor-producer Nariman Irani faced financial trouble following the failure of Zindagi Zindagi (1972). To help Irani, Barot and his team took on the project and brought in writers Salim-Javed, whose script had been previously rejected by leading names like Dev Anand, Dharmendra and Jeetendra. Following Don, Barot directed the Bengali films Aashrita (1989) and Pyar Bhara Dil (1991). However, several of his other projects-including Boss and Neil Ko Pakadna... Impossible, remained incomplete or unreleased. His legacy lived on through the Don franchise, which expanded years later. In 2006, Shah Rukh Khan starred in a reimagined version of Don, after director Farhan Akhtar's banner Excel Entertainment bought the rights to the 1978 movie. Farhan Akhtar, who is set to direct the third installment of Don, paid tribute to Chandra Barot on Instagram. His post read, "Saddened to learn that the director of the OG Don is no more. RIP Chandra Barot-ji. Deepest condolences to the family." In A Nutshell Megastar Amitabh Bachchan remembered his Don director Chandra Barot in a blog post after the filmmaker died at the age of 86. Amitabh Bachchan said it was a sad moment for him after his dear friend died on Sunday morning.
