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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The five modern bars inside Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton announcement made
Everton fans have voted for the 'fan-named pub' inside the Hill Dickinson Stadium to be named 'The Prince Rupert' following an online poll. Six thousand supporters cast their vote to name the pub, with the winner beating The Southall Arms 28% to 24%. Advertisement The Prince Rupert will now join four other bars in the West Stand of Everton's state-of-the-art new stadium, The Queen's Head, inspired by the pub where Everton Football Club was founded, Dixie's Sports Bar, a venue showcasing live sport from around the world and Kendall's Social, a space designed for music, entertainment and socialising before and after matches. The four bars will be in a special area named 'Village Street' where, in November 1879, St Domingo's became Everton FC. READ MORE: Everton to install another game-changing service at Hill Dickinson Stadium READ MORE: I played 500 games but never experienced an atmosphere like Goodison Park under the lights Advertisement It is another exciting addition to Everton's modern Hill Dickinson Stadium, designed at giving fans a more comprehensive matchday experience. The Prince Rupert will be open to supporters with a membership or matchday access to Village Street and has been described by the club as a "social and atmospheric space steeped in the heritage of the club". The winning entry pays tribute to the lock-up or tower that features on Everton's crest, named after a historic figure from the 17th Century. Other names in the vote included Toffee Tavern, Eddie Cavanagh's, The Royle Oak and The Giants Taproom. Those supporters in the Village Street area of the stadium will have halfway-line seating, as well as the cost of food and drink covered in their membership. Advertisement Over on the East Stand, supporters can visit Trinity Place Bar, also with halfway-line seating, with the club describing it as follows: "A place where the past inspires the future, a truly Everton place, a home within our home. Trinity Place Bar is the location for you to provide the 'Spirit'. "A contemporary, football-focused bar where Everton's history and identity is evident from the moment you arrive. "Celebrate the club's history through immersive media and treasured memorabilia. Socialise at the striking island bar with food and drink included featuring fan favourites and regional classics, from pizza and fish and chips to burgers and burritos." Seasonal Memberships for Village Street may now be sold out, but supporters can still register their interest for match-by-match opportunities.
CBC
3 days ago
- Automotive
- CBC
Unions oppose Prince Rupert port plans to test self-driving trucks
The Port of Prince Rupert plans to test self-driving trucks to see if it can move more cargo with them working alongside trucks with drivers, according to a port authority presentation first obtained by the Tyee and viewed by CBC News. As Yasmine Ghania reports, not everyone is on board with the plan.
CBC
4 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Unions oppose B.C. port's plans to test self-driving trucks
Canada's third-largest port plans to test self-driving trucks as it explores ways to increase its capacity, according to a port authority presentation first obtained by The Tyee and viewed by CBC News. The Port of Prince Rupert could face a driver shortage as early as 2026, according to the presentation, at the same time that it's expected to see a dramatic rise in cargo due to two expansion projects scheduled to be completed in 2026 and 2027. "Container transload volumes will grow significantly between now and 2035," the presentation said. Daily truck moves to and from the DP World container terminal in Prince Rupert, North America's closest port to Asia, are expected to increase from 176 today to 1,322 in 2030, according to the presentation. The port authority conducted about 1,000 kilometres of autonomous driving testing last year and says it plans to do more in June and July. WATCH | Union 'dead set opposed' to automated trucks: B.C. port truck driver union 'dead set opposed' to self-driving trucks 16 hours ago Duration 0:28 Teamsters Canada, the union representing about 30 truck drivers working at the Port of Prince Rupert, says it's against the port authority's plans to test self-driving trucks this summer, arguing it could lead to job losses and safety issues. The testing comes nearly two years after about 7,400 unionized employees at more than 30 ports along British Columbia's coast walked off the job, halting billions of dollars in trade, partly over concerns about how automation will affect the future of their work. However, a port authority spokesperson said there are currently no plans to incorporate the self-driving trucks into port operations. 'We were angered' Unions representing truck drivers and other workers at the Port of Prince Rupert are opposed to the port authority's plans, saying it could lead to job losses and safety issues. "We were angered and annoyed at it and obviously dead set opposed to the testing," Christopher Monette, director of public affairs at Teamsters Canada, told CBC News. The union represents about 30 truck drivers at the port, who transport cargo between ships, warehouses and grain terminals at the port, a process known as drayage. "It's not that the Teamsters oppose modernization or greater efficiency, it's just that we don't want to see mismanagement disguised as innovation," he said. A performance assessment by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence placed Prince Rupert in 399th place out of 405 container ports for 2023, mainly due to vessel wait times. But there is no consensus around whether robots on the waterfront hold the key to high performance. Last year, a report from a U.S congressional watchdog found that automation was overhyped but nonetheless a potential path to improved port efficiency if other supply chain players come on board. High costs and a long recovery time for investment were cited as other hurdles. A 2021 report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development concluded that "automated ports are generally not more productive than their conventional counterparts." A McKinsey survey from 2017 found port automation cuts labour costs, but also productivity — by up to 15 per cent. Previous tests The Prince Rupert Port Authority outsources the drivers who are employed by Gat Leedm Logistics, a Prince Rupert-based transportation company, which declined to comment on the testing. According to the presentation, the port authority has engaged NuPort Robotics, an Ontario-based self-driving truck company, to conduct an autonomous drayage pilot. The company did not respond to an interview request. Its website states that "autonomous trucks have the potential to transform the transportation industry, making it safer, more efficient, and more sustainable." The port authority said autonomous drayage "would only be considered once the current driver pool is maxed out." It said a safety driver will always be in the driver's seat during testing. The port authority launched its first tests in early 2024, according to the presentation. An autonomous tractor drove nearly 500 kilometres through a gravel road over the span of 10 tests. The vehicle reached speeds of 70 kilometres per hour, the presentation said. During another testing period, an autonomous truck completed cargo lifting operations, with a trailer and container attached. Concerns over job losses, safety Monette said the union has proposed other ideas to increase cargo capacity, including allowing workers to hitch up multiple containers to their trucks. "We want to make sure that workers' jobs are protected and that we have a say in that. We have a future in what comes next for the port," he said. Monette added that he's worried about worker safety. "Our members report a lot of black ice and slippage. Truck drivers know how to handle these situations. There is a doubt as to how well an autonomous vehicle can handle these situations," he said. "One accident is one accident too many." Rob Ashton, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada, said he worries automation could expand to other parts of the container terminal. "I haven't heard if they are or aren't. But if they do try to automate that terminal, it's not like our members could go out and get a job in another industry here because there's very few, if any, major industries left in Prince Rupert," Ashton told CBC's Daybreak North.
Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Vandalism of chainsaw sculpture gift from Chetwynd deeply disappoints Prince Rupert's city council
A striking chainsaw carving has been vandalized just days after the District of Chetwynd gifted it to Prince Rupert at the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) conference in May. In a press release, the city council of Prince Rupert expressed that they are deeply disappointed after witnessing the damage done to the wood carving installation at the beloved Totem Park. Someone has removed the wing of the mighty eagle in the sculpture. 'It's heartbreaking to see something that was gifted to us as a sign of friendship damaged in this way. We hope to see it soon restored to its former glory,' said Mayor Herb Pond. The chainsaw carving, created by Jarette Dahl titled 'Survival of the Fittest,' highlights the area's wildlife. It was presented to the City by Chetwynd's mayor, Allen Courtoreille. The City says this gift was intended to be a lasting symbol of inter-community connection and shared appreciation for local artistry. 'The City is currently assessing the extent of the damage and will be working with Chetwynd and the carver to determine how and when repairs can be made,' City said. The press release urges anyone with information about the vandalism to contact the City.
CBC
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
King Charles' new Canada House key is about subverting power, Ts'msyen designer says
Social Sharing One of the most important stories to Indigenous people across B.C.'s West Coast has been commemorated in a new key gifted to King Charles to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Canada House in London. It was designed by Ts'msyen artist Morgan Asoyuf, who took the opportunity to elevate an important story from her home territory in Prince Rupert, B.C. "To be able to create this piece that is going up so high, politically... it was something that I sort of had to think about a lot," Asoyuf said, citing the complex relationship Indigenous people have both with Canada and the Royal Family. And she says there's an important message about power and who it serves in the story the key depicts, Raven Steals the Light. Most often attributed to Haida oral culture and shared by nations throughout what is now B.C. and Alaska, Raven Steals the Light tells the tale of how Raven, a central figure in many origin stories, brought light to the people who before then had been living in darkness. Asoyuf recounted the story in an interview with CBC News. A trickster figure, Raven disguises himself as a child to gain access to a box containing the light, which is carefully guarded by an old man. Raven makes off with the box in his beak but, becoming tired, starts throwing pieces of light into the sky, creating first the stars, then the moon and finally the sun, sharing it with all the people of the coast. "How do we take and subvert from these large, political powers and bring it back to us?" is a question Asouyef says was on her mind while creating the piece. She also asked herself "What's our light here?" as she reflected on pieces of Indigenous art and culture that were taken and put in museums around the world and which many nations are now working to have returned. A multi-disciplinary artist, Asouyef primarily works in goldsmithing, jewelry, gem-setting, and engraving. She says the key she made was based on Victorian-era skeleton keys, and made of silver, bronze and garnet gemstones. The key was presented to King Charles on Tuesday, ahead of his planned visit to Canada next week. It is ceremonially a key to Canada House in London's Trafalgar Square which often acts as a showcase of Canadian culture to the world. WATCH | King Charles visits Canada House: King Charles, Queen Camilla visit Canada House on its 100th anniversary 4 days ago Duration 3:11 King Charles and Queen Camilla marked 100 years since the dedication of Canada House, the home of the High Commission of Canada in London, by King George V. The royals viewed a floor-sized map of Canada and were presented with a ceremonial key to the building. Asouyef was also struck by the fact that Canada has long elevated West Coast Indigenous artwork when presenting itself internationally, even as members of her family were being taken to residential schools. She has never shied away from speaking up about those issues and has previously explored it in a series titled Royal Portrait, in which she designed ornate crowns and jewelery to be worn by Indigenous activists and matriarchs involved in land defence and speaking up on behalf of MMIWGS2+ people. "Our matriarchs are really on the same level as any other monarch in the world," she said of the series. "We're here as sovereign nations."
