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The Province
10-05-2025
- Sport
- The Province
What's in and what's (likely) out as the PNE sees itself as the next 'entertainment destination'
Hastings Park is evolving. Will Hastings Racecourse really become a soccer stadium? There's the PWHL moving in, along with a new amphitheatre coming next year. Get the latest from Patrick Johnston straight to your inbox PNE photographer Craig Hodge's photo of riders on the Roller Coaster at sunset, 2006. Photo by Craig Hodge / PNG It's becoming clear the future of Hastings Park does not include Horse Racing. 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. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. 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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 Hastings Racecourse's current lease comes up next year. And when you talk to stakeholders, it's clear that the most likely outcome for the site that's hosted Horse Racing since 1892 is something else. 'What I'm excited about, is the amount of interest that is being started,' Mike Klassen, the Vancouver city councillor who also serves as deputy mayor and as co-chair of the PNE, admitted to me recently. There was the news last month that the Vancouver Whitecaps are interested in building a stadium on the grounds managed by the PNE. Replacing the aging racetrack seems an obvious locale, but how that happens is far from final. The Whitecaps, though, aren't the only interested party. 'The fair, I think, has a great opportunity and almost an obligation, to evolve with how we use the land in this city right now,' Klassen said. 'This is a very important asset that the citizens, the people of Vancouver, have and so we need to start thinking about how we can make best use of it. And I think the expressions of the interest that we're getting from various parties just lead me to feel like this is the beginning of a really exciting future.' Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Given there's already the renovation and expansion of the open-air amphitheatre, the upgrading of the Agrodome and Pacific Coliseum (with their new tenants, the Professional Women's Hockey League, set to move in), plus the possibility of a stadium in place of the racetrack, you are right to wonder if this is an emerging sports district on the city's east side. 'I would say that there's a vision to have the space be an entertainment destination,' PNE president and CEO Shelley Frost said. 'It's going to be a mix of amusement parks and amphitheatre and different kinds of festivals and events. And there will be sport there too.' PNE President and CEO Shelley Frost was present as the Professional Women's Hockey League announced a Vancouver team. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG It's certainly a shift in self-image. Playland is set to be expanded. The sports presence in the park is being revived — this will be the third big-time hockey act for the Coliseum and if soccer returns, the third go-round as well — but also alongside the daylighting of Renfrew Creek to run from the sanctuary's pond on the south edge of Hastings Park north to the restored salt marsh in New Brighton Park on the shore of Burrard Inlet. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The greening project is long-welcomed. This renewed interest in hosting big events, that is a different question. Frost says there's the practical truth of being able to fund everything. The PNE is a non-profit, so to fund all their operations, they need to host events. They've long done well hosting concerts and other events at the Coliseum, but upgrading the amphitheatre will give the PNE a whole new way to host concerts. And so will locking in the PWHL to the Coliseum: that's another 15-20 dates per year, Frost noted. Klassen thinks the city's residents will like it. He remembers the success the B.C. Lions and Whitecaps had playing at Empire Stadium before they moved downtown to B.C. Place in the early 1980s. The year-plus those teams played at the temporary Empire Field a decade ago while B.C. Place was renovated reminded everyone of how great the location is. Rapid transit is what really makes a sports venue work and there is no denying that the sprawling and picturesque northeast property would be positioned well if the notion of another rapid transit route to the north shore ever comes to fruition. 'Yep,' Klassen said, with a knowing nod. Read More Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks News Baseball Vancouver Canucks
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Filip Gustavsson's sudden illness forces Fleury into action as Minnesota Wild fall to Golden Knights in overtime
Gustavsson's illness forces Fleury into action (Image via: Getty Images) In Game 5 of the Wild's playoff series against the Golden Knights , Filip Gustavsson 's unexpected illness led to a dramatic goalie change. Marc-Andre Fleury , stepping in to replace Gustavsson, faced his former team for the first time in a playoff game. Despite Fleury 's solid performance, the Wild fell 3-2 in overtime, raising questions about the impact of Gustavsson 's sudden exit on Minnesota's playoff hopes. Filip Gustavsson's illness sparks Fleury's surprising playoff return for Wild It was a scene that no one expected. With the game tied 2-2 and the stakes at an all-time high, Fleury entered the game with just one goal, to help the Wild hold onto their playoff hopes. Despite only facing seven shots in total, he saved six of them, showing flashes of the legendary goaltender he's known to be. However, it wasn't enough to prevent the Golden Knights from securing the win in overtime, thanks to Brett Howden's early-game heroics. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3 Reasons to Plug This Into Your Home Today elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo While Fleury's performance was far from disastrous, his sudden insertion into a high-stakes game sparked mixed reactions. Fans in the arena, many of whom still carry a soft spot for Fleury, cheered his every move, chanting his name as he stepped in between the pipes for the third period. Filip Gustavsson's sudden exit and Fleury's role raise questions about Wild's playoff future Gustavsson's abrupt exit was attributed to an illness that surfaced during the game. Although Wild coach John Hynes mentioned the goalie had fought through it until he could no longer continue, the timing was less than ideal. The Wild had forced overtime after a tense third period, but was Gustavsson's sudden illness an unfortunate turn of events, or was it a symptom of larger concerns with Minnesota's playoff positioning? Fleury himself acknowledged the situation, stating, 'I knew Gus wasn't feeling great before the game, but he battled through those first periods. I talked when he came off and he said that was it.' In a scenario where every second counts, this forced shift raised the stakes for Minnesota in a way no one had anticipated. While Fleury's play may have been a nostalgic return to Vegas, it also raises questions about the team's goalie situation moving forward. With the Golden Knights leading the series 3-2, Minnesota now faces a crucial Game 6. Whether Gustavsson returns to the crease or Fleury becomes the mainstay remains to be seen, but the sudden change in netminders could very well shape the Wild's playoff fate. Also Read: Auston Matthews calls playoff loss a 'Roller Coaster' after Leafs stumble in Game 5 against Senators In the high-pressure world of the Stanley Cup playoffs, sometimes the most unexpected moves make the biggest difference. But whether Fleury can turn the tide for Minnesota or if Gustavsson will bounce back from his illness will be the pivotal question heading into the next game. Only time will tell if the Wild can weather this storm.
Daily Mail
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dorit Kemsley's ex PK takes nasty swipe at her over playing 'victim' after divorce filing and PDA bombshell
Dorit Kemsley filed for divorce from her estranged husband on Friday, and the drama started almost immediately. The reality star, 48, filed her petition with the court the morning after photos of Paul 'PK' Kemsley, 57, making out with Amazing Race alum Shana Wall, were published. Hours after that, the talent manager posted on Instagram 'No one plays the victim better than the one who caused the damage,' with the Culture Club song Victims playing beneath it. The message was quickly deleted as PK apparently had second thoughts about the post. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star cited 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason for the two deciding to go their separate ways. She is asking for sole legal and physical custody of their son Jagger, 11, and daughter Phoenix, nine. Dorit Kemsley filed for divorce from her estranged husband on Friday, and the drama started almost immediately. The couple have been separated since May 2024 Dorit is also seeking coverage of her legal fees and spousal support. When they announced their separation in May 2024, the pair seemed to want to keep it friendly. 'To safe guard our deep friendship and maintain a harmonious environment for our children we have made the mutual and difficult decision to take some time apart and reevaluate our relationship while we prioritize our children,' the wrote on social media. However, Dorit dissed PK on RHOBH, saying he was a bad dad and calling him a 'full-blown alcoholic.' PK fought back against those allegations on Bravo's Hot Mic podcast in December 2024, explaining that he as sober, and proud of it. 'Obviously, my alcoholism had an element of responsibility in relation to the breakdown of our marriage, but that was just a component' he explained. 'Alcoholism is a symptom; it's not a cause. … So it's not fair to say, 'He was a fully-blown alcoholic; that's why we separated."' On the RHOBH Season 14 reunion, Andy Cohen read a statement from PK which said, 'The Dorit I married would never have allowed this, much less caused it.' 'That woman embodied kindness, integrity and grace. I can only hope this version of Dorit finds her way back to the person she once was.' In an interview with RollerCoaster magazine, Dorit said she was 'completely blindsided' by the statement. She admitted being sorry for making those allegations. 'I never believed that things could ever get to a place where our bond and the foundation would ever be broken to the extent that we could do things to hurt each other that crosses the line.'
Russia Today
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
InfoWars journalist ‘brutally murdered'
Jamie White, a senior editor for InfoWars, was shot and killed outside his Austin, Texas, apartment on Sunday night, in what police and his family believe to be a 'tragic accident.' The Austin Police Department reported that White, 36, was found with gunshot wounds in the parking lot of his apartment complex shortly before midnight on Sunday. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead approximately 20 minutes later. Investigators believe White interrupted suspects attempting to burglarize his vehicle, prompting them to open fire. The suspects fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. Alex Jones mourned his 'brutally murdered' colleague, blaming White's death in part on the policies of Soros-backed Austin District Attorney José Garza. He also recalled that White had been featured on a Ukrainian 'enemy' list, suggesting the possibility of a more complex motive behind the killing. BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Austin Police Say Infowars Journalist Jamie White Was Killed By Car BurglarsIs His Murder Travis County DA José Garza's Fault For Allowing Crime To Flourish In Austin?Or, Was It A Ukrainian Hit Team Made To Look Like Car Burglars?Either Way, George Soros… 'Is his murder Travis County DA José Garza's fault for allowing crime to flourish in Austin? Or was it a Ukrainian hit team made to look like car burglars?' the outspoken right-wing commentator said in a broadcast on Tuesday. I'm on the Ukrainian 'Enemies List' due to my work at @infowars and with @RealAlexJones on the Ukraine proxy warThe group who compiled this list is tied to the U.S. State Dept, USAID, CIA and George Soros Last June, White himself addressed the matter, claiming he had been listed as an enemy of Ukraine due to his work at InfoWars. 'I'm on the Ukrainian 'Enemies List' due to my work at InfoWars and with Alex Jones on the Ukraine proxy war,' he wrote, sharing a screenshot from a supposedly independent open-source database called Roller Coaster. Unlike the notorious Kiev-backed Mirotvorets and the openly USAID-backed Molfar, the project claims to be funded exclusively by pro-Kiev volunteers. However, White's sister, Kelly Kneale, stated that the family does not believe the shooting was targeted, noting that his car had been broken into before. 'He was shot by a person or persons trying to break into his car for the second time,' Kneale told The Independent. 'A tragic accident, but we haven't heard much else. I hope whoever took his life is caught and brought to justice. My father and I are devastated, to say the least.' InfoWars is a right-wing media organization established in 1999, which by 2017 had reached monthly traffic levels exceeding those of some mainstream media sites. Its reports often focus on topics dismissed by critics as conspiracies, including alleged misconduct by Democrats, globalist politicians, international financiers, and NGOs. White had been with the outlet for several years, covering geopolitics, government, and international affairs.
