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Global News
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
‘All options were considered': Construction forces cancellation of Ribfest in Ontario town
One of Ontario's most popular summer food festivals is officially off the calendar for 2025 for one township. But local organizers and municipal officials are already working behind the scenes to bring the popular Ribfest back. In a heartfelt announcement released in early February, the Rotary Club of Bowmanville confirmed that the annual event had been cancelled, citing the construction of a new recreation centre in the city. Due to the ongoing construction of the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre, the long-standing venue at Clarington Fields is unavailable. 'While we are actively working to find a new home for this beloved event, we cannot proceed until a suitable venue is secured,' the statement read. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The recreation centre, scheduled to open in the summer of 2026, will include a fully accessible gymnasium with two basketball courts, a FIFA-sized multi-sport dome with an indoor walking track, multi-purpose rooms and an outdoor skating trail, according to the city's Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan. Story continues below advertisement Although the future for the community looks optimistic with the facility to come, organizers and municipal leaders are in a race against the clock to find a new venue for the festival by next year. 'This official announcement hurts my heart,' said Steve Kay, co-chair of the Ribs and Brews Committee, in a social media post issued in February. 'The second weekend of June is going to be strange in 2025. Trust me, all options were considered.' The popular community event has raised more than $1.5 million for local programs since 2008. Despite the disappointment from vendors and attendees, the focus has shifted to the future, with optimism that Ribfest could return in 2026. Clarington Coun. Lloyd Rang confirmed that staff have been tasked with finding land across the community that could accommodate not just Ribfest, but a variety of major outdoor events like concerts and festivals. 'We remain hopeful that the future will include Ribfest returning to Bowmanville, and we thank everyone who has supported and participated in this event over the years,' the statement from the Rotary Club said.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Large blaze breaks out on moorlands near village
A huge fire has broken out on moorlands in Greater Manchester with nearby residents warned to keep their windows and doors closed. The blaze was visible for miles on Wednesday night with smoke billowing into the sky north of Oldham, near the village of Diggle. Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service urged people to avoid the area until the morning. It said fire crews were in attendance near Huddersfield Road and Holmfirth Road. A photo shared by a resident showed large orange flames lining the crest of a hill on the moor, with plumes of smoke pouring across the hills. Steve Kay said he saw the smoke from his home. "Fire engines attended and as it went on the fire seemed to get bigger with a number of farmers in 4x4s possibly taking the fire crews to the scene," he said. "The fire is still going strong." The cause of the fire has not been confirmed. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
