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CTV News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Alouettes stand out in victory over the Redblacks
Montreal Alouettes quarterback James Morgan (16) during his team's final preseason game against the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday, 30 May 2025. (Spencer Colby / The Canadian Press) Reserves helped the Montreal Alouettes deliver a better performance than last week in their second and final preseason game against the Ottawa Redblacks, which ended in a 24-16 victory. Caleb Evans was back in action for the first time since a serious right knee injury ended his 2024 season prematurely. The Alouettes' No. 5 led the offence masterfully. After a first drive that was stopped short after two plays, he took advantage of a turnover forced by the special teams — a fumble caused by K.D. Davis and recovered by Vincent Delisle — to regain possession in the Redblacks' zone. The drive led to Joshua Hutley's first field goal, from 24 yards out. On the next drive, Evans capped off a nice push with a 12-yard run for a major, bringing the score to 10-0. Back on the field for another drive, he completed three consecutive passes — two to Tyjon Lindsey and a 24-yarder to Jordan Veasy, who made a superb catch along the sideline — to gain 48 yards and lead the team to a second touchdown. Jason Maas had seen enough. Evans completed eight of 11 passes for 111 yards and a major, in addition to gaining 12 yards on the ground on his touchdown run. James Morgan then entered the game. Like Evans, his first steps in this duel were more difficult. On a beautiful 30-yard play, Lindsey fumbled a pass that would have allowed the Alouettes to take over at the Ottawa 1-yard line. Morgan's drive also ended without any points, as Hutley missed his 40-yard field goal attempt. The Alouettes still went into the locker room ahead 17-7. After the break, Morgan completed a superb pass to Veasy in the end zone — caught while diving — to give the Alouettes their third touchdown. It was a second superb catch for Veasy, who will undoubtedly be the subject of discussion among club management. Morgan finished the night with 12 completions on 19 attempts, 126 yards and one touchdown. He may be destined for the practice squad, but this is a quarterback the Alouettes will want to keep around, as Davis Alexander is the only one on the team under contract for 2026. The third quarterback to suit up for this game, Jonathan Sénécal entered the game with less than a minute left in the third quarter. He attempted six passes, completing three for 24 yards, before handing the reins of the offence back to Morgan. If the team had really wanted to make room for Sénécal, they would have given him more opportunities to showcase his skills. A great performance by Theis Another player who did very well in this game was Travis Theis. Used as a return specialist and ball carrier, he stood out almost every time he touched the ball. He had a 32-yard punt return and a 26-yard kickoff return. He also had a superb 27-yard play on a pass from Morgan. On that play, he broke at least three tackles before he was stopped. Veasy was the most prolific receiver with 63 yards, while Lindsey caught the most passes, six out of nine attempts, for 49 yards. On defence, the Alouettes allowed only one long play in this game, a 38-yard pass from Dustin Crum to Elijah Collins. Otherwise, Noel Thorpe's protégés were quite effective. Defensive back Robert Kennedy and linebacker Christian McFarland led the team with seven tackles. Tackle Willington Previlon had two sacks and broke up a pass. The Alouettes also won the turnover battle, forcing two turnovers and seeing Ottawa give up the ball after failing on third down twice. The only negative was penalties. The Alouettes were penalised nine times for 81 yards, compared to six times for 57 yards for the home team. Delayed game This game was postponed due to bad weather conditions affecting the Ottawa region. Heavy thunderstorms over TD Place forced authorities to delay the start of activities by nearly an hour. Originally scheduled for 7 p.m., the kickoff took place at 7:54 p.m. The Alouettes will kick off their season on 6 June, hosting the Toronto Argonauts at Percival Molson Stadium. This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French May 30, 2025.
Wales Online
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Corgi café from Dragons' Den pops up in Cardiff with cosmic themed disco to get pets in the mood
A cafe for corgis, which appeared on BBC's Dragons' Den, came to Cardiff this weekend. Organisers Pop+Bark confirmed it was bringing a cosmic disco-themed Corgi Cafe to Revolucion de Cuba in the Welsh capital's city centre on Sunday, May 18. Both Pembroke and Cardigan corgis and other furry friends were welcome, and got to enjoy being off-lead in a safe space, meet lots of fellow corgis and spend 80 minutes full of fun and frolics. In 2023, Pop+Bark made an appearance on the entrepreneurial show Dragons' Den, but its owners James Morgan and Anushka Fernando left the Den empty handed. Despite this, their canine café business has become a huge success all over the UK, having held events in London, Glasgow, Kent, Derby and Cardiff. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . Corgi Cafe has been one of their most successful events to date, and returned to Revolucion de Cuba in Cardiff on Sunday. Here's some of the best photos from the Corgi cafe event in Cardiff:
Wales Online
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Corgi café that appeared on Dragons' Den is coming to Cardiff
Corgi café that appeared on Dragons' Den is coming to Cardiff Pop+Bark has confirmed it will be bringing a cosmic disco-themed Corgi Cafe to the Welsh capital's city centre and all corgis are welcome Corgi Cafe will return to Revolucion de Cuba in Cardiff in May (Image: Pop+Bark ) A cafe for corgis, which appeared on BBC's Dragons' Den, is coming to Cardiff. Pop+Bark has confirmed it's bringing a cosmic disco-themed Corgi Cafe to Revolucion de Cuba in the Welsh capital's city centre. According to the organisers, both Pembroke and Cardigan corgis are welcome, and they can look forward to being off-lead in a safe space, meet lots of fellow corgis and spend 80 minutes full of fun and furry frolics. The organisers have said there will be fresh toys, bubbles, balls, treats and photo opportunities. In 2023, Pop+Bark made an appearance on the entrepreneurial show Dragons' Den, but its owners James Morgan and Anushka Fernando left the Den empty handed. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . Despite this, their canine café business has become a major success all over the UK, having held events in London, Glasgow, Kent, Derby and Cardiff. Corgi Cafe has been one of their most successful events to date, and it will return to Revolucion de Cuba in Cardiff on Sunday, May 18. Article continues below Those who would like to attend with their pooches will have to book tickets in advance, which you can find out more about here. A previous event for daschunds in Revolucion de Cuba (Image: Mark Lewis ) While there will be toys and photo opportunities, corgis can also enjoy a pupuccino bar, where they can enjoy a variety of dog-friendly toppings such as blueberries, cheesy biscuits and gravy bones. According to the organisers, dog owners can "mingle with like-minded owners who share their love for this amazing and unique breed". But the event is also open to all dog lovers, whether they own a dog or not. Ahead of the event, Anushka Fernando said: "We can't wait to bring Corgi Café back to the home of the Corgi! Article continues below "We know how loved these dogs are here in Wales, and it's always such a joy to celebrate them here. "With heaps of cute photo opportunities, a fun Cosmic Disco theme, doggy furniture, and props, the event promises to be a recipe for the happiest party ever!"
Daily Record
09-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Ayrshire shop offers sweet treats and savoury snacks for a penny
West Kilbride Village Store has teamed up with neighbouring Aulds Bakery to offer selected baked goods delivered for just 1p. An Ayrshire shop has teamed up with a neighbouring bakery to offer sweet treats and savoury snacks for just one penny. West Kilbride Village Store, on the town's Main Street, has teamed up with neighbouring Aulds Bakery to offer yum yums and sausage rolls for just 1p each when ordered through the Snappy Shopper app. The limited-time offer runs on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 so customers will have to be quick to secure their chosen baked good. Customers can order one yum yum and one sausage roll per person at the discounted rate. The offer is part of a joint initiative to support local businesses and make quality food more accessible. Since joining the Snappy Shopper platform in December 2024, West Kilbride Village Store has become the only store in the Largs area offering fast grocery delivery, with delivery times ranging from 30 to 60 minutes. James Morgan, owner of West Kilbride Village Store, said: 'We're delighted to partner with Aulds Bakery to bring this fantastic offer to our community through Snappy Shopper's home delivery service. 'It's great to now provide fast, convenient delivery throughout West Kilbride, Fairlie, and Largs – something already well-established in other parts of Scotland.' Deliveries are available to West Kilbride, Fairlie and Largs. To check if delivery is available in your area, download the Snappy Shopper app and enter your postcode. Aulds the Bakers, a much-loved Scottish brand, has been producing fresh bakery goods from their Greenock base for over 120 years. The 1p bakery offer is available for delivery orders only.
Business News Wales
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Bridgend Business Shortlisted for Wales StartUp Award 2025
Bridgend -based start-up Copperhouse Films has been named a finalist ahead of the regional final of the UK StartUp Awards. The UK StartUp Awards was launched to recognise the booming start-up scene across the UK which has accelerated over the last few years with 846,000 new businesses founded in the UK in 2024. More than 750 businesses have been shortlisted for this year's UK StartUp Awards and the contribution of these firms – all of which were started in the last three years – is significant, having created over 4,600 new jobs since they were established and generating annual sales of £200 million. Copperhouse Films is a TV commercial production company specialising in working with SMEs. It was founded by James Morgan and Benjamin Leonides in 2023, and now the business has been nominated for the Media StartUp of the Year Award in Wales. James said: 'We're absolutely delighted to be recognised as a media company helping SMEs get seen — both locally and nationally. 'Like many small business owners, we've poured everything into building something meaningful, and to have that effort acknowledged at the UK StartUp Awards means the world. This recognition isn't just for us — it's for every independent business out there with a story worth telling.' Supported nationally by Airwallex, Join Talent & V Rum, the programme will celebrate the achievements of individuals who have turned an idea into an opportunity and taken the risk to launch a new product or service. The cohort of finalists will be considered for the regional prizes by a panel of seasoned judges with experience founding or supporting entrepreneurial ventures. The winners from each region will then be invited to the first UK final taking place at Ideas Fest, the Glastonbury for Business festival in Hertfordshire on 12th September 2025. Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE, the creator of the UK StartUp Awards, said: 'New businesses are the driving force behind any thriving economy, generating employment, pioneering innovation, and contributing to prosperity across the UK. This year's finalists embody the very best of entrepreneurial spirit – spotting opportunities and, through dedication, skill, and resilience, turning them into thriving ventures that are making a tangible difference in their industries. More importantly, all the winners will go on to represent their region at the 2025 UK National StartUp Awards final later this year.'
