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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Myrtle Beach leaders OK 2 new developments to keep Pelicans long-term
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach City Council on Tuesday approved two new Pelicans' developments as the city works quickly to find a solution to keep the Minor League Baseball team on the Grand Strand long-term. City leaders approved first reading of an ordinance to make Myrtle Beach the sole owner of Pelicans Ballpark, while Horry County still gives the city $6 million for the stadium's needed renovations. The stadium, which is in need of $20 million in improvements to come into compliance with Major League Baseball standards, is 70% owned by the city and 30% by the county. The ordinance would make Myrtle Beach the sole owner of the stadium, but Horry County would still contribute $6 million — or 30% — of the renovations. Pelicans fans, city & county leaders talk unclear future for baseball team 'The county has agreed to contribute the sum of $6,000,000 to the city,' the ordinance reads. 'This contribution is contingent upon the city accepting the conveyance by the county to the city of all of the county's right, title and interest in and to the property.' City leaders also approved first reading of an ordinance with a new 30-year lease agreement between Myrtle Beach and the Pelicans. The lease payment would be $750,000 for the first 10 years, $850,000 for the next 10 years, and $950,000 for the final 10 years. The team's future on the Grand Strand fell in limbo after Horry County leaders approved a different lease agreement than the city previously approved earlier this month. The city expressed disappointment in the county afterward. 'Although the lease was approved, it is not the same agreement passed by Myrtle Beach City Council,' the city said last week in a news release. 'Unlike the city's version, Horry County's lease includes additional concessions unrelated to baseball. Those concessions were added in the last few weeks and relate to an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) and airport funding. Throughout the process, the city has engaged in good-faith discussions with county leaders and council members, as the stadium has been owned by the city of Myrtle Beach (70%) and Horry County (30%) since 1998.' A second and final reading of Tuesday's ordinances will take place at a special-called meeting open to the public at 9 a.m. on June 3. Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune says the Pelicans need to resolve their 30% financial deficit in the stadium, now that the county has backed out, by next Tuesday. News13's Skylar Musick attended Tuesday's meeting and will have more info in our afternoon newscasts. * * * Caleb is a digital producer at News13. Caleb joined the team in January 2023 after graduating from Liberty University. He is from Northern Virginia. Follow Caleb on X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here. * * * Skylar Musick is a multimedia journalist at News13. Skylar is originally from Long Island, New York. She joined the News13 team in June 2024 after graduating from Villanova University in May 2024. Follow Skylar on X, formerly Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, and read more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Reducing internal trade barriers tops priorities for businesses: KPMG poll
Published May 26, 2025 • Last updated 6 minutes ago • 1 minute read A "Made In Quebec" sign in an IGA grocery store in Montreal on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. Photo by Andrej Ivanov / Bloomberg A new report says nearly two-thirds Canadian businesses want the government to work to reduce the barriers to internal trade in an effort to improve productivity. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The poll by KPMG in Canada of 250 business leaders found 64 per cent of those surveyed says government removing interprovincial trade barriers and harmonizing regulations and credentials is a top priority. The online survey done between May 9 and May 20 also found that 82 per cent of business leaders believe the elimination of interprovincial trade barriers will improve their company's efficiency and productivity. Other top priorities identified by business leaders in the survey was a comprehensive tax review to improve competitiveness at 58 per cent, while 56 per cent said they want the government to streamline processes and expedite resource and major infrastructure projects. The poll comes ahead of the speech from the throne on Tuesday that is expected to lay out the new Liberal government's priorities. Prime Minister Mark Carney was elected last month on promises to improve Canada's economic resilience and nation-building projects in the face U.S. tariffs. The KPMG report says that 76 per cent of those surveyed say they are bracing for the worst and taking steps to prepare for a Canadian recession, given the ongoing trade uncertainty. Sunshine Girls Opinion Canada Sunshine Girls Ontario
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Myrtle Beach expresses disappointment after Horry County leaders OK different version of Pelicans lease
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The city of Myrtle Beach said it was disappointed after Horry County Council's vote on Tuesday that approved a lease different from the one city officials approved. 'Although the lease was approved, it is not the same agreement passed by Myrtle Beach City Council,' the city said in a news release. 'Unlike the city's version, Horry County's lease includes additional concessions unrelated to baseball. Those concessions were added in the last few weeks and relate to an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) and airport funding. Throughout the process, the city has engaged in good-faith discussions with county leaders and council members, as the stadium has been owned by the city of Myrtle Beach (70%) and Horry County (30%) since 1998.' Pelicans lease agreement leaves Myrtle Beach, Horry County at odds Major League Baseball requires an approved plan by the end of May, the city said. The city thinks the Pelicans lease should have been considered independently. 'We remain open to future discussions regarding the IGA and airport funding. However, those are separate, complex topics that cannot be resolved in the short time remaining,' the city said. 'With Horry County effectively ending its 30 percent ownership, the city is now exploring options to keep baseball in Myrtle Beach.' By the start of the 2026 season, Pelicans Ballpark is in need of $20 million in upgrades to meet new standards required by MLB. The improvements are mandatory and part of a national directive for all Minor League facilities. An additional $15.7 million in capital improvements, while not required under the development guidelines, are also necessary, according to the city. Horry County's 30% share of the total costs would amount to $10.7 million. 'Myrtle Beach does not want to lose Minor League Baseball and is working toward a solution,' the city said. 'However, with limited time and resources, the city faces a difficult decision.' Count on News13 for updates. * * * Caleb is a digital producer at News13. Caleb joined the team in January 2023 after graduating from Liberty University. He is from Northern Virginia. Follow Caleb on X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Community divided following IGA supermarket owner posting video of 'shoplifting' kids on social media
A fed up Adelaide supermarket owner's decision to publish CCTV footage of a group of kids allegedly shoplifting from his store has sparked backlash. IGA Elizabeth Downs, in the northern suburbs of the SA capital, shared the CCTV footage to its Facebook page on Friday - with some viewers praising the move but others claiming 'naming-and-shaming' children should be off-limits. In the video, which has since been taken down, two kids could be seen stuffing shopping items down their pants while a third stood nearby holding a packet of noodles apparently as a distraction. The footage shown on news broadcasts blurred the children's faces, but they were reportedly visible in the original post by the store's owner. 'Can parents of these kids teach them not to steal?' the store owners wrote in a caption alongside the video. 'Name-and-shame them.' While many agreed with the owner's decision to post the footage on the basis it would discourage other offenders and teach the culprits a lesson, others argued the move could be seen as irresponsible. South Australia's acting commissioner for children and young people Mimi Crowe told Seven News publicly calling out children was 'not only a breach of privacy, it's ineffective'. Ms Crowe argued a different approach would be more effective in minimising the store's rate of theft. 'Children need support, not humiliation.' It is not the first time the store has shared vision of alleged young offenders. In June last year, it posted a CCTV screenshot of a group of kids alongside a caption which read: 'Gang of Shop Lifters. Parents [please] contact in at IGA Elizabeth Downs. Otherwise, we go to police with video recording. 'They all stole around $100 worth of groceries.' The store alleged it was the third time the group of kids had done so. Five months later, the store posted an image of two young boys whose faces were clearly identifiable and alleged they had attempted to steal before shattering a window during a confrontation with staff. 'They tried to steal from [the] store and when staff stopped them they kicked the glass. [Please] help us to find these two boys culprits. 'Reported to police for theft and property damage. Name them, shame them.' Unlike the most recent CCTV footage, the two earlier posts remain visible online. 'You shouldn't be posting photos of children! You are not judge and jury!' one user wrote in response a post shared in June. Then, as now, however, the majority of viewers defended the store's decision. 'I'd be taking their photos and enlarging them and putting them at the front of the store for everyone to see, name and shame,' a man said in response to the June incident. In response to the October post, one woman said: 'I'm all for naming and shaming. These kids need to be humiliated. 'Let them feel ashamed and embarrassed by their actions. 'That's the problem these days. It's too soft. That's why they get away with it.' IGA Elizabeth Downs and IGA Australia did not respond to Daily Mail Australia's request for comment. It is understood no charges have been laid. A South Australia Police spokesperson said they were not aware of the incident but urged anyone involved or who witnesses similar incidents to contact them.
Times
20-05-2025
- Health
- Times
Woman sues supermarket after ‘therapy alpaca' refused entry
When Abbygail-Nigella Borst goes shopping, she takes all the things she needs, including her 'therapy alpaca', Violet. Borst relies on the cloven-hoofed camelid to keep her calm in public and help alert her carer whenever she is about to have a panic attack. But there was no staying calm when Borst tried entering the IGA Everyday supermarket, a family-owned grocery chain, in the Tasmanian seaside town of Orford. Staff ordered Violet to leave because of concerns over food hygiene. They argued that alpacas are livestock and do not qualify as assistance animals, such as guide dogs, which are allowed full access to public facilities. Borst and her partner Desmond Gaull, who own a 50-acre farm training other alpacas to become therapy animals, filed a
