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Yahoo
17 hours ago
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Canada Games aiming for 'Good Vibes Only' at St. John's 2025 and beyond
When it comes to the atmosphere around the 2025 Canada Games in St. John's, there's only room for one type of attitude: Good Vibes Only. That's not just a catchphrase, it's the title of the organization's safe sport awareness campaign. Canada Games president and CEO Kelly-Ann Paul said 'Good Vibes Only' is part of her team's effort to change how people view safe sport policy, which is about creating a playing field free of harassment, abuse and discrimination. "[With] safe sports, there's a lot of negative connotation about where things have come from, right? You know, 'don't do this. You can't say that. No more harassment, no more bullying, no more bad language. No more hazing.'," Paul said. "There's been a lot of, 'don't, don't, don't, don't, don't,' and not a lot of explanation of what to do, how to treat people, how sports should feel." The Good Vibes Only campaign includes video messaging that encourages people to speak up for safe sport. The first video features prominent Canada Games alumni Kylie Masse, Charles Hamelin, Allison Forsyth and Woody Belfort. Paul said the Canada Games Council has been working with Generation Safe — a safe sport education organization started by Olympic alpine skier Forsyth, who became an advocate after living through her own sexual abuse in the sport system. "To have an impact, we have to call out maltreatment when we see it," Forsyth said in a statement. "Canada Games participants are at a key stage in their development and athletic journeys, and this campaign will elevate their awareness about maltreatment in sport. As a community — athletes, parents, coaches, officials and administrators — we loudly need to expect better and rally together to keep sport safe for all." Stream live action from the 2025 Canada Games on CBC Gem and the CBC Sports YouTube channel. Check the broadcast schedule for full details. Thanks to project funding from the federal government and Canadian Olympic Committee, Paul said they're working to "flip the tone" about safe sport. That means using positive messaging to reach a new generation of athletes at the Canada Games. "The Good Vibes Only campaign is exactly meant to explain to these 5,000-plus [athletes and coaches] about how sports should feel, how it should look, how it should feel safe," Paul said. The messaging will be impossible to miss for anyone competing at, attending or following the 2025 Canada Games online. Paul said campaign videos have been posted to the Canada Games social media channels, and snippets will be played in-venue during competition and during both opening and closing ceremonies. There is also a version that focuses on what role fans play in creating a safe sport environment. The video features Canada Games alumni Élodie Tessier and Shanice Marcelle, Canada Games Future Official Jake Wiseman, and the parents of Canada Games alum Audrey Leduc. "We've been fortunate to receive additional funding from the Canadian Olympic Committee and Government of Canada … to build a more tailored message directly to parents and spectators about 'Good Vibes Only' and what it means when you're in the stands," Paul said. Along with a training program for every volunteer at the Canada Games, efforts also included simplifying what had been a confusing and difficult process to submit a complaint. WATCH | Canada Games represent 'the beauty of sport': "If there does end up being a safe sport complaint, where to go is very complicated, so we've built a website that helps direct the complainant to the right mechanism to launch a complaint," Paul said. The step-by-step process offers complainants options on who the complaint is about and will direct them on who specifically to contact to address their concerns. 'More than just words' The Canada Games Host Society CEO, Karen Sherriffs, said that St. John's 2025 was committed to creating the right environment for athletes to flourish, and that 'Good Vibes Only' is all about safety, respect and inclusion. "This campaign is about more than just words, it's a call to action. We want every participant, from athletes to volunteers, to feel supported, valued, and empowered to speak up," Sherriffs said in a statement. "Together, we're building an environment where only good vibes thrive at the Games and long after." Paul said the hope is that this campaign will reach more than those at the 2025 Games, and that the 'good vibes' will carry on for years to come. "I have to commend the leadership with 2025 for really having committed to the cause, which is using our platform and our potential to build the right type of programming for the '25 Games and also for beyond," Paul said. "Our hope is what we've built is evergreen and will be carried through 2027 in Quebec, in 2029 in New Brunswick, and so on." WATCH | Test your knowledge with some Canada Games rapid-fire trivia:
CBC
a day ago
- Sport
- CBC
Canada Games aiming for 'Good Vibes Only' at St. John's 2025 and beyond
When it comes to the atmosphere around the 2025 Canada Games in St. John's, there's only room for one type of attitude: Good Vibes Only. That's not just a catchphrase, it's the title of the organization's safe sport awareness campaign. Canada Games president and CEO Kelly-Ann Paul said 'Good Vibes Only' is part of her team's effort to change how people view safe sport policy, which is about creating a playing field free of harassment, abuse and discrimination. "[With] safe sports, there's a lot of negative connotation about where things have come from, right? You know, 'don't do this. You can't say that. No more harassment, no more bullying, no more bad language. No more hazing.'," Paul said. "There's been a lot of, 'don't, don't, don't, don't, don't,' and not a lot of explanation of what to do, how to treat people, how sports should feel." The Good Vibes Only campaign includes video messaging that encourages people to speak up for safe sport. The first video features prominent Canada Games alumni Kylie Masse, Charles Hamelin, Allison Forsyth and Woody Belfort. Paul said the Canada Games Council has been working with Generation Safe — a safe sport education organization started by Olympic alpine skier Forsyth, who became an advocate after living through her own sexual abuse in the sport system. "To have an impact, we have to call out maltreatment when we see it," Forsyth said in a statement. "Canada Games participants are at a key stage in their development and athletic journeys, and this campaign will elevate their awareness about maltreatment in sport. As a community — athletes, parents, coaches, officials and administrators — we loudly need to expect better and rally together to keep sport safe for all." Stream live action from the 2025 Canada Games on CBC Gem and the CBC Sports YouTube channel. Check the broadcast schedule for full details. Thanks to project funding from the federal government and Canadian Olympic Committee, Paul said they're working to "flip the tone" about safe sport. That means using positive messaging to reach a new generation of athletes at the Canada Games. "The Good Vibes Only campaign is exactly meant to explain to these 5,000-plus [athletes and coaches] about how sports should feel, how it should look, how it should feel safe," Paul said. The messaging will be impossible to miss for anyone competing at, attending or following the 2025 Canada Games online. Paul said campaign videos have been posted to the Canada Games social media channels, and snippets will be played in-venue during competition and during both opening and closing ceremonies. There is also a version that focuses on what role fans play in creating a safe sport environment. The video features Canada Games alumni Élodie Tessier and Shanice Marcelle, Canada Games Future Official Jake Wiseman, and the parents of Canada Games alum Audrey Leduc. "We've been fortunate to receive additional funding from the Canadian Olympic Committee and Government of Canada … to build a more tailored message directly to parents and spectators about 'Good Vibes Only' and what it means when you're in the stands," Paul said. Along with a training program for every volunteer at the Canada Games, efforts also included simplifying what had been a confusing and difficult process to submit a complaint. WATCH | Canada Games represent 'the beauty of sport': Canada Games represent 'the beauty of sport' 4 days ago "If there does end up being a safe sport complaint, where to go is very complicated, so we've built a website that helps direct the complainant to the right mechanism to launch a complaint," Paul said. The step-by-step process offers complainants options on who the complaint is about and will direct them on who specifically to contact to address their concerns. 'More than just words' The Canada Games Host Society CEO, Karen Sherriffs, said that St. John's 2025 was committed to creating the right environment for athletes to flourish, and that 'Good Vibes Only' is all about safety, respect and inclusion. "This campaign is about more than just words, it's a call to action. We want every participant, from athletes to volunteers, to feel supported, valued, and empowered to speak up," Sherriffs said in a statement. "Together, we're building an environment where only good vibes thrive at the Games and long after." Paul said the hope is that this campaign will reach more than those at the 2025 Games, and that the 'good vibes' will carry on for years to come. "I have to commend the leadership with 2025 for really having committed to the cause, which is using our platform and our potential to build the right type of programming for the '25 Games and also for beyond," Paul said. "Our hope is what we've built is evergreen and will be carried through 2027 in Quebec, in 2029 in New Brunswick, and so on." WATCH | Test your knowledge with some Canada Games rapid-fire trivia: Test your knowledge with some Canada Games rapid fire trivia 10 days ago Watch CBC Sports' Anastasia Bucsis test athletes' knowledge on the Canada Games.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
How Gori reflects Tera Ghata singer Gajendra Verma's growth as an artist: ‘Emotionally grounded but sonically evolved'
More than a decade ago, singer-songwriter Gajendra Verma struck an emotional chord with Emptiness—a raw, instinctive track that became the soundtrack to countless heartbreaks. Today, his latest single Gori reveals an artist who has matured in craft without losing the emotional vulnerability that defined his early work. Gajendra Verma talks about his decade-long journey as a singer-songwriter Born from 'a very real space of quiet longing,' Gori took shape when Gajendra, Ravator, and Aditya Raikhari came together in what he describes as an unforced, organic exchange. 'It felt like three people just pouring their truth into a song,' he says. The soundscape reflects that intimacy. Minimal arrangements, warm textures, and subtle modern touches create what Gajendra likens to 'a late-night conversation with your own heart.' The restraint is intentional—letting the emotion breathe rather than crowding it with layers. For Gajendra, the journey from Emptiness to Gori mirrors his own growth. 'Emptiness was raw and instinctive. Now, I still chase that emotion, but I understand how to give it a home sonically. Gori is emotionally grounded but sonically evolved,' he reflects. This evolution was shaped in part by his 2022 album Good Vibes Only, which explored pop, R&B, and funk. The genre-hopping project gave him the confidence to embrace both experimentation and simplicity. 'Even though Gori is emotionally different from Good Vibes Only, the willingness to experiment came from doing that album,' he explains. Storytelling remains at the heart of his songwriting, but Gajendra is mindful of melody's pull. 'If it's just catchy without depth, it won't last. The goal is to find that middle ground where the story flows and the melody sticks,' he says. After more than a decade in the industry, his motivation is still fuelled by connection. 'The way people make my songs their own never gets old,' he says. With several singles in the pipeline, a potential album on the horizon, and a promise of unexpected collaborations, Gori, Gajendra says, is not an endpoint—it's another step in his ever-evolving musical journey.
Forbes
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Geno Suárez Homers His Way Into History
Diamondbacks third baseman racks up accolades. PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 29: Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates after ... More hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on September 29, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. This was Suarez's 30th home run of the season. (Photo by) Eugenio (Geno) Suárez's season nearly came to an untimely end on June 23, when he suffered a right hand contusion after being hit by a pitch in the first inning of the Diamondbacks interleague series at the Chicago White Sox. On a team plagued by double digit numbers of players on the Injured List, the potential loss of the starting third baseman caused D-backs Nation to hold its collective breath when he removed himself from the game. After appearing in all 78 of the Diamondbacks' games this season, Suárez was out of the lineup for the final two games of the series. He took light batting practice prior to game three and, with an off day prior to the team's 10-game homestand, there is a possibility he could be in the lineup when it begins on June 27. While initial X-rays were negative, much will depend on the results of a scheduled MRI and his level of discomfort. He appeared in six of the most recent nine road games (with a HBP in the seventh game) and went 11-for-25 with 4 home runs and 10 RBI. Up until the injury, it had been an exceptional season for the Venezuelan known as much for his Good Vibes Only persona as his power hitting. The 33-year old, 12-year Major League veteran had achieved three significant milestones – a National League Player of the Week award (his third this season), a four home run game, and eclipsing the 300 home run mark. Just 2 shy of 900 career RBI, Suárez ranks among MLB leaders in RBI/67 (T2), home runs/25 (4th), SLG/.569 (5th) and extra-base hits/40 (9th). Among National League players, he ranks second in home runs and is tied for first in RBI. And since July 1, 2024, his 136 RBI lead the Majors, ahead of Aaron Judge (124). It's easy to see why any prolonged absence would be devastating to the Diamondbacks. Making History Suárez has been on a veritable home run tear this season and is already more than halfway to matching his career best 49 with Cincinnati in 2019. On April 26, he became the 19th player in MLB history to hit four home runs in a game. In typical Geno clutch fashion, the last one came in a tie game, in the bottom of the 9th, on a 3-2 count. Slugging a game-tying home run in front of a home crowd of 43,000 cheering fans is the stuff of sandlot dreams. Unfortunately, it was bittersweet as the Diamondbacks lost to the Braves 8-7 in the 10th . Only two other Hispanic players are on that 4 HR list – J.D. Martinez in 2017 with the Diamondbacks, and Puerto Rican Carlos Delgado with Tampa Bay in 2003. Said Manager Torey Lovullo after the game, 'I'm just really proud of Gino. He's so hungry and continues to work hard. Watching him have success, I'm just like a proud father, you know, just watching him go out there and get the job done. And so hats off to him.' Geno was on hand in Cincinnati in 2017 when his then-teammate Scooter Gennette hit four home runs in a game against the Cardinals. He recalled wondering what that would feel like. 'You know, it was awesome to see him hit those homers for us, and I thought that it's got to feel really good to hit four in a game. And you know, today that dream came true for me.' He added, 'It's very special for me to be able to do that here in Arizona, doing it for my team, doing it for my family. And I just want to glorify God with this game today, that He gave to me. It's a gift, you know, and I don't take it for granted.' Geno also made his mark in Venezuelan baseball history this season when he hit his 300th career home run in a two-homer game on June 20 at Colorado. With his 301st in the following game, the Puerto Ordaz native now ranks third among all-time Venezuelan baseball players behind Miguel Cabrera (511) and 'El Gato' Andrés Galarraga (399). Not bad for a former shortstop who grew up wanting to follow in the footsteps of Omar Vizquel. OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 10: Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers watches his two-run home run in ... More the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics during Game Five of the American League Division Series at Coliseum on October 10, 2013 in Oakland, California. (Photo by) He is also just the 12th active MLB player with 300+ home runs. Said Lovullo after the game, 'Three hundred home runs is kind of unbelievable. He continues to play at an unbelievable level. He never lets his guard down. He's a great baseball player but an even better human being.' An emotional Geno acknowledged his teammates, staff and coaches for their support. 'This game is awesome,' he said smiling. 'It's given me a lot and I appreciate all of you guys for being a part of this. And these home runs are for God.' His 25 home runs before the All-Star break are tied for second most in Diamondbacks history with Steve Finley (2000), behind only Luis Gonzalez (35 in 2001). Starter Merrill Kelly echoed the team's sentiments about Geno's success. 'Like I say all the time, Gino's the man and to see it happen to as good of a guy that he is and how much he stays in the moment, whether he's hitting everything that's thrown at him or hitting nothing that's thrown at him, he's the same guy, works the same way every single day and brings the same energy.' The Week That Was Suárez earned the June 23, 2025 National League Player of the Week presented by Chevrolet award for his rare accomplishments. It was the third time this season the 33-year old has won the award (March 31 and April 28), making him the first player in franchise history to earn the honor three times in a single season. PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 30: Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks gives a thumbs up to ... More Geraldo Perdomo #2 after hitting a one run home run during the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field on July 30, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by) Beyond the Numbers Geno is much more than the team's home run leader. His impact as a mentor and spiritual leader, particularly among his fellow Latino teammates, transcends statistics. 'I try to put God in front of everything and share that with all the young Latinos,' he said in Spanish. 'And we have a beautiful relationship with God because of this.' Now on the road toward 400 career knocks and a possible second All-Star selection, Geno has no plans to change either his work ethic or positive attitude. Instead, he'll continue to be guided by his belief that 'Each day is an opportunity for me to be better.'
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Virginia Beach police threaten legal action against ‘pop up' events next week
VIRGINIA BEACH — The Virginia Beach Police Department said it will pursue 'all legal means' to prevent or shut down several unsanctioned events next week at the Oceanfront and other parts of the city. The events — part of 'DMV Senior Week' — are planned to be a week of ticketed parties each night starting Tuesday. Each night has a theme, including 'Wet N Wild Party' and 'Project X.' Another, called The Beach Week, was planned to start June 19. Social media posts about the events have circulated online for weeks. Police said Friday the department have contacted the promoters about getting official permits for the events but 'attempts have been ignored.' 'As a result, these non-permitted events will not take place and VBPD will proactively enforce all applicable laws and ordinances regarding special events,' the statement says. Online ads for the parties don't list a specific location, rather a ticket purchase is required to learn the address. Prices ranged from $100 for the week of events to $15 an event. The police department 'will pursue all legal means' to recover the cost of extra law enforcement and other emergency services caused by the events, according to the police statement. Last week, Police Chief Paul Neudigate told the City Council he's concerned about a recent surge in unruly crowds and a proliferation of firearms at the Oceanfront. The chief wants the ability to initiate a midnight curfew when needed and other measures to curb 'pop-up' events. The City Council will discuss the possible next steps publicly soon, Mayor Bobby Dyer said. 'We're weighing the options,' the mayor said on Friday. 'We're looking at best practices in other cities to see what works.' Virginia Beach recently promoted a new public service announcement and social media marketing campaign, 'Good Vibes Only: Virginia Beach.' Its message centers on the city being open to positive energy not bad behavior. Hoteliers and other business owners have already expressed reservations about a curfew, which would apply to everyone, not just minors. 'Whatever we do, we don't want to hurt business,' Dyer said. Eliza Noe, Stacy Parker, 757-222-5125,
