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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Officers arrest and identified robbery and DUI suspect in Galt
( — The Galt Police Department has identified the suspect after responding to a robbery at a business on Saturday night in Sacramento County. According to GPD, the incident happened near Twin Cities Road and East Stockton Boulevard in Galt. The suspect has been identified as Andrei Mendez, 19, of Galt, who had fled from the officers in a car. Suspect named in a police pursuit that was linked to a domestic violence incident After the suspect fled from the officers, a short pursuit was initiated and quickly was canceled for public safety purposes, GPD said. After a while, GPD stated that Mendez was arrested for robbery, reckless evading, hit-and-run DUI, driving on a suspended license for DUI, resisting arrest, and battery. 'Once again, this arrest reflects our continued commitment to protect our citizens and serve the community with diligence and integrity,' GPD said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Grab your popcorn! A microcinema just opened in Cambridge
The Little Prince Micro-Cinema seats 12 people per screening They call it the big screen, but this movie theatre experience is pretty small. The Little Prince Micro-Cinema – a movie theatre with just 12 seats – is opening Friday in the Gaslight District in Galt. "We're kind of tongue in cheek having fun with the idea of calling it the world's second smallest movie theatre," Leigh Cooney, the owner and operator, told CBC News. In 2020, Cooney opened his first microcinema location in Stratford, Ont. In 2021, the Stratford location earned the Guinness World Record for the world's smallest movie theatre with just 12 seats. Like the Stratford location, the new Galt location will also have 12 seats, and will be open to both public and private screenings. 'A passion project' On their website, it says that The Little Prince Micro-Cinema "operate[s] on a community-before-profits model." "We strive to leave the community a better place than we found it," the website said. "It's very much a passion project," said Cooney. He said the business does make money, but that it's mostly from private bookings, and it's not a lot. "Eighty per cent of our time is spent on private bookings," he said. "Every week we do anywhere from two to say eight ticketed movies, like a regular movie theatre," he added, explaining how his small cinema would not survive if he mainly did ticketed events like a regular movie theatre. "[Otherwise] we'd have to charge like $45 a ticket or something." Cooney said that what works for them right now is having the theatre booked out for private events where the clients pick what movies they want to watch. He said clients can choose whatever movie they like as long as they are not very recent movies, explaining that the licensing for playing more recent movies "is just too expensive." "Then of course there's concession sales, and all that on top of [the private bookings]," he said. "So it works out well." Delayed opening The Galt location was supposed to open in December 2024, but Cooney says he's had to deal with several challenges – some unique to his business idea. The first challenge was the manpower and budget. "We're very small and our budget is very small," he said. "I basically built it along with my parents and my brothers… it's just a family job." A more unique hurdle to his venture was dealing with building codes. More specifically, Cooney said there was nothing in the building codes for his version of a movie theatre. "There's movie theatres in the building code," he said. "But they require a lot of things that we would never need because… the code is written for 800-seat, massive movie theatres." Cooney says the back and forth between him and the Cambridge building department took a lot of time, adding another layer to the delay. CBC News reached out to the downtown Cambridge Business Improvement Area (BIA) for comments on Cooney's experience navigating building codes. Brian Kennedy, executive director of the downtown Cambridge BIA, told CBC News in an email that the BIA was not previously aware of the microcinema's opening, but that the BIA is "thrilled to see new arts and culture spaces" opening in downtown Cambridge. "The downtown Cambridge BIA strongly supports film and the addition of more exciting things to enjoy in our community," Kennedy said. "We've proudly supported events like the Grand River Film Festival in our core, and are encouraged by the growing momentum behind creative, independent film experiences like this one." Cooney says despite the challenges with his Galt location, he's thankful for the support of the Galt Gaslight District, which he described as very "patient" and "supportive." Future direction Cooney says with how much time he spent trying to bring the second location to life, he's already thinking of opening a third location. "I don't know when or where, but I think what I'd like to probably do is change the style a little bit," he said. "Maybe do something retro, like the 80s… lots of flashing lights and neon." For its first first public screening on Friday, the Galt location will be playing the 1944 classic film Gaslight, which follows the story of a young woman whose husband gradually manipulates her into thinking she is going insane. The Galt location will also be holding a free public screening on Saturday.
CTV News
28-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Reflecting on Cambridge's role as ‘The Handmaid's Tale' ends
The Handmaid's Tale is coming to an end. CTV's Heather Senoran has more on Cambridge, Ont.'s starring role. The popular dark dystopian drama 'The Handmaid's Tale' is officially coming to an end but not everyone knows that Cambridge, Ont. was sometimes a hidden star. The city was featured in many scenes throughout the series' six season run standing in for the fictional community of Gilead. Key scenes in the final season were shot near Queens Square in Galt. Filming for a production of "The Handmaid's Tale" in Cambridge, Ont. on Jan. 27, 2025. (Jeff Pickel/CTV News) Filming for a production of "The Handmaid's Tale" in Cambridge, Ont. on Jan. 27, 2025. (Jeff Pickel/CTV News) Nita Amin, owner of Grand River Beauty Salon on Queens Square, said production rented out her store for three weeks in January. 'They had their camera and everything set up in my salon. They used it because it was so cold and freezing weather in January,' Amin said. Production made her salon look like a children's clothing store. In her display window, they added clothing including a mini bonnet, like the iconic 'wings' the handmaid's wear on the show. Nita Amin The Handmaid's Tale Cambridge, Ont. Salon owner Nita Amin posed outside her salon in this undated photo. Her store was transformed for the filming of 'The Handmaid's Tale.' (Courtesy: Nita Amin) Amin said her favourite part was meeting some of the cast members, including Elisabeth Moss, who played the central character in the series. 'She was amazing. And her daughter was here, too!' said Amin. Moss does double duty, often directing and acting, including for the episode shot in January. 'She was coming back and forth to check out the shots and everything,' Amin said. Nita Amin salon owner Cambridge Elizabeth Moss The Handmaid's Tale Salon owner Nita Amin posed with 'The Handmaid's Tale' star Elizabeth Moss after her store was transformed for the filming of the dystopian drama. (Courtesy: Nita Amin) Melville Café staff also remember what it was like a few months ago when they were shooting. 'We had hundreds of people here. The line was out the door for the day that it was the main filming day. We were super busy in the back, but it was a great experience,' said cook Logan Brown, at the café. The Light filming Cambridge 2025 A long line forms in Melville Cafe in Cambridge near the set of a production known as "The Light" on Jan. 27, 2025. (Jeff Pickel/CTV News) The City of Cambridge is no stranger to film crews with the industry bringing in millions of dollars in economic impact. 'It's really exciting to see all the unique features and the details and historical nature of Cambridge being featured in a variety of different shows. It definitely has an impact economically, which we of course appreciate. It draws tourism to our area and also makes us pretty proud to see Cambridge on the screen,' said Alana Russell, Director of Communications with the City of Cambridge. The Handmaid's Tale in Cambridge Cast members from 'The Handmaid's Tale' walk on the Main Street bridge in Cambridge during filming. (City of Cambridge) The city said it is in talks to see if there's an opportunity to commemorate the show in some way. Russell said the city is looking into collecting artifacts, stories and memorabilia from production's time filming the show in Cambridge. 'And maybe coordinate something like a walking tour about the different sites and locations or maybe a display that might take place in a public space,' Russell said. The Light filming Cambridge 2025 Cast and crew gather around a set for a project known as "The Light" in Cambridge on Jan. 27, 2025. (Jeff Pickel/CTV News) While 'The Handmaid's Tale' released the series finale on Tuesday, there is a sequel, 'The Testaments,' said to be in the works. It is based off the book by Margaret Atwood who also penned 'The Handmaid's Tale.' A release date has not been revealed for the new show and it is unclear if Galt will once again be turned into Gilead.
Associated Press
20-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Mike Harley Appointed Chief Franchisor Officer at Galt Phranchise Systems
Galt Phranchise Systems is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Harley as its new Chief Franchisor Officer. 'I am thrilled to join the Galt family and contribute to its mission of delivering accessible healthcare products through a robust franchise network.'— Mike Harley ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 / / -- Galt Phranchise Systems LLC (' GPS ') is proud to announce Mike Harley's appointment as its new Chief Franchisor Officer. Harley will bring decades of experience in franchise development and strategic business growth to the company. With a career spanning over 40 years, Mike has built and led successful national and international franchise systems, transforming brands into global powerhouses. Mike's franchise expertise dates back to 1983, when he played a pivotal role in expanding a low-cost car rental brand into a global network of over 1,000 locations across 50 countries. Later, as President and COO of Payless Car Sales, he started and led the company's growth to nearly 60 dealerships across 16 states and Puerto Rico in under five years. His leadership propelled brands to new heights, earning them recognition on the Franchise Times Top 200 Franchises List. Beyond franchising, Mike has guided strategic growth and development across multiple industries, including travel, parking, retail, e-commerce, digital marketing, and other B2C verticals. His ability to boost revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency has made him a sought-after visionary strategist for franchise brands looking to scale. At GPS, Mike will spearhead Galt's franchise expansion efforts, ensuring that Galt Pharmaceuticals ' FDA-approved products reach a broader audience through a well-planned and sustainable growth model. His dynamic, hands-on leadership and forward-thinking vision will be instrumental in shaping GPS's future as the first-ever pharmaceutical franchise model. 'I am thrilled to join the Galt family and contribute to its mission of delivering accessible healthcare products through a robust franchise network,' said Harley. 'Franchising is a powerful tool for growth, and I look forward to leveraging my experience to support franchisees and elevate the brand's success.' About Galt Phranchise Systems Based in Atlanta, GA, Galt Phranchise Systems (GPS) is the first and only franchisor to partner with a pharmaceutical company to create a unique franchise concept that allows an entrepreneur or business entity to market and promote pharmaceutical and health-related products in their local markets. With Galt Pharmaceuticals ( ) managing the high-barrier industry functions, Galt Phranchise Systems has worked hard in building the foundation and business systems that allow Phranchise Owners to focus on operating their truly patient-centric, local businesses. With over 500 territories available across the nation, GPS seeks entrepreneurial-minded sales or healthcare professionals looking to disrupt the big pharma model by decentralizing pharmaceutical sales and distribution. Tucker Bedingfield Galt Companies +1 855-965-2783 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Cigar bar bill fails, but Clean Indoor Air Act now includes e-cigarettes
E-cigarettes (Wikimedia Commons) A bill to strengthen the Montana Clean Indoor Air Act by including e-cigarettes and vape pens was signed into law earlier this month by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte. Sen. Willis Curdy, D-Missoula, said Monday he had worked on Senate Bill 390 for several sessions with support from youth advocates and public health workers. 'This is long overdue,' Curdy said. The law now defines 'smoking,' which is prohibited indoors, to include using an electronic smoking device. The bill was one of a couple pieces of legislation in 2025 tied to the Montana Clean Indoor Air Act. However, Senate Bill 150, to create an exemption in the act that allowed for cigar rooms, failed in its last vote during the legislative session. Curdy said SB 390 was near and dear to him as a former high school teacher, and he and former legislator Fred Anderson, a Great Falls Republican and school principal, had talked about the effects on youth. 'I got some support from folks — quite a bit of support from folks — who had in the past opposed the bill,' Curdy said. He said some previous opponents came around after 'an epiphany with their own health,' and others after learning about the negative health consequences of e-cigarettes and vape pens. Curdy also said more work needs to be done to strengthen the Montana Clean Indoor Air Act, and he is interested in additional legislation, although he declined to cite specifics Monday. However, he said persistence at the Montana Legislature paid off with SB 390. 'It was a matter of perseverance,' Curdy said. After clearing the Senate, a bill that would have created an exception in the Montana Clean Indoor Air Act for cigar rooms failed in the House in its last vote after some representatives changed their votes. Sponsored by Sen. Wylie Galt, R-Martinsdale, the bill passed the House on second reading with 51 votes, but then it failed with only 45 votes in support on third reading. The bill was backed by the tourism and hospitality industry, and supporters argued Montana is at a disadvantage as a luxury destination because it cannot offer a place where cigar aficionados can legally smoke indoors. Public health advocates opposed the bill, pointing to detrimental effects of second-hand smoke. Some also alleged the bill would run contrary to an agreement made when Montana first passed the Clean Indoor Air Act in 2005 but gave bars four years to comply. Originally, the bill would have allowed cigar bars in standalone structures, but it was amended to create an exception for cigar rooms with separate ventilation instead. Galt said Monday he believes that change, along with an amendment that included a study related to gambling machines and opposed by the industry, might have ended up sinking the bill. Galt has worked on the bill for many sessions, and he earlier said cigar bars are legal in many other states. He said Monday he'll continue to pursue the opportunity for Montana. 'I do intend on running it again next session with some of the amendments we worked on,' Galt said in a text message Monday. 'Tenth year may be my lucky year.' Jackie Semmens, with the American Heart Association, had opposed SB 150 during the Montana Legislature. Semmens said Monday an amendment in the House Business and Labor Committee 'would have essentially brought back smoking sections to Montana bars.' But she said 'there is no safe level of second-hand smoke,' and she believes the change might have contributed to the demise of the bill. 'This really upset our members, who called their legislators to ask them to vote 'no' on SB 150,' said Semmens, government relations director for Montana for the association. 'Montanans by and large don't want to return to the days of smoking in bars.' However, in a phone call and email, Semmens also praised the addition of e-cigarettes to the Clean Indoor Air Act. 'We believe that the addition of e-cigarettes to the Clean Indoor Air Act was an important update to the law given the youth vaping epidemic,' Semmens said. 'Nicotine in any form is an addictive drug, and we want to send a clear message to youth in Montana that vaping is not safe for you or for people around you. 'We also hope this will inspire more interest in what else Montana can do to help curb the youth vaping epidemic.'
