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CTV News
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Arousing discussion at city hall: Barrie council weighing on burlesque as ‘adult entertainment'
Barrie city councillors are reconsidering how 'burlesque dancing' is treated under the city's Adult Entertainment Bylaw. A move that could separate it from other forms of adult entertainment. At Wednesday's committee meeting, Barrie councillors discussed the motion related to the bylaw established in 2005. The proposal involved dissecting how other municipalities have distinguished burlesque from other forms of adult entertainment, like stripping. The idea to push this forward was sparked from a local burlesque group that was recently prevented from holding a performance due to how the current bylaw is written. While the bylaw does not specifically mention burlesque, it defines Adult Entertainment Establishment – Class B as: 'Any venue offering entertainment that is designed to arouse or result in an erotic or sexual response' - language which has tied burlesque into the same stigma associated with more explicit forms of adult entertainment. During the meeting, Bryn Hamilton, Ward 10 councillor, expressed concern about the focus of the discussion. 'I read this, and I will say that I was a little taken aback as to why this was something we were discussing,' said Hamilton. 'I revisited the committee's terms of reference and objective just to understand the driving reason behind this.' Ward 4 councillor Amy Courser emphasized the importance of updating the 20-year-old bylaw to distinguish burlesque from other forms of adult entertainment. 'There is a distinct difference between burlesque and stripping. The style is completely different. Burlesque is vintage, playful, artistic. It's absolutely a celebration of the woman's body,' Courser said. 'Many municipalities have already modernized the language of their bylaws.' This raised the question if adult-themed performances should remain under the same regulations. Clare Riepma, Ward 1 councillor, addressed the bylaw's language, noting how burlesque is accepted as a legitimate art form in many municipalities. 'Apparently burlesque is a form of art and there is quite an arts community that is very supportive of this,' said Riepma. 'They would like to operate here in Barrie.' Jason Forgave, supervisor of enforcement services, noted that the local studio which regularly performs burlesque in public with ticketed events encountered issues due to the bylaw's language. 'The bylaw doesn't mention burlesque, but it does talk to the nature of the act and the reaction from the crowd,' Forgave said. 'That's where our interpretation and enforcement has come from.' Courser proposed modernizing the bylaw and reflecting on the evolving understanding of what 'adult entertainment' means to the City of Barrie. Council was in favor of this decision and the motion will be passed to the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Molson Coors to lose CEO Gavin Hattersley by the end of 2025 after transformational run and record $11.6 billion revenue milestone
Molson Coors CEO Gavin Hattersley plans to retire by the end of 2025 after a transformational tenure marked by record financial performance and strategic diversification beyond brewing. The company says it has launched a formal search for his successor. Gavin Hattersley, the long-serving CEO of Molson Coors, has announced his intention to retire by the end of 2025, capping off a tenure that saw the Coors and Blue Moon maker achieve record financial performance and expand beyond its traditional brewing roots. The company's board has begun a formal search for his successor, considering both internal and external candidates. The search will be overseen by the board's Governance Committee as part of Molson Coors' existing succession planning process. Hattersley, who joined the company in 2002 following SABMiller's acquisition of Miller Brewing, has been at the helm of Molson Coors since 2019. During his tenure, Molson Coors launched a strategic "revitalization plan" to return the business to growth, followed by an "acceleration plan" that expanded its premium portfolio, helped it reduce net debt by nearly 40% since the end of 2019, and reach annual net sales revenue of $11.6 billion. Under his leadership, the company formed new partnerships—including a joint venture with Yuengling and new U.S. commercialization rights to Fever-Tree—and entered markets beyond beer, with launches in hard seltzers, ready-to-drink cocktails, spirits, and mixers. 'He's put our company on a path to an even brighter future,' said David Coors, vice chair of the board. The company also delivered two consecutive years of record revenue and earnings under Hattersley's leadership. In Q4 2024 alone, Molson Coors exceeded expectations with $2.74 billion in revenue and an earnings-per-share of $1.30, beating forecasts of $2.71 billion and $1.13 per share, respectively. Molson Coors' stock is currently up 5.75% year to date at the time of writing. 'Gavin has been a steady hand at the wheel as CEO, navigating through incredible challenges while guiding our company to growth,' said Chairman Geoff Molson. 'He leaves behind a stronger foundation and a brighter future for Molson Coors.' Molson Coors will release its Q1 2025 earnings on April 29, providing further insights into the company's trajectory as it transitions to new leadership. This story was originally featured on Sign in to access your portfolio
