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CBC
16-05-2025
- General
- CBC
#TheMoment a pig and a chicken formed an unlikely bond
Jane Long-Haggerty, president of New Beginnings Animal Sanctuary Society in Summerland, B.C., recounts the moment a unique friendship formed between a new rescue pig and one of the sanctuary's chickens.
CBC
16-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Emotional support pig gets emotional support chicken at B.C. wildlife sanctuary
Social Sharing A former emotional support pig has been getting his own emotional support from a chicken who is helping him adapt to a new life at a B.C. wildlife rescue. Truffles arrived at the New Beginnings Animal Sanctuary in Summerland, B.C., after being taken in by the B.C. SPCA earlier this year. The 10-year-old pig had previously been an emotional support animal for a family who had to move and could not take him with them, according to New Beginnings' president Jane Long-Haggerty, who says it was "super exciting" to be able to provide him with a permanent home. But when he arrived at the sanctuary, he was fairly shy since he wasn't used to being around a lot of other animals, she said. "He kind of just went to a little corner," she said, adding that he shooed away other animals who tried to approach him. But there was one exception: a recently rescued chicken named Little Red who started sharing a meal with Truffles. "She was the only one that he didn't shoo away, and he really, really, really likes her," Long-Haggerty said. "Now they sleep together, they lie in the sun, they eat, they're together most of the time. It's really cute." Long-Haggerty said while it's not unusual for chickens and pigs to cohabitate and get along, it is unusual for two of them to form such a close bond with each other, with Little Red hopping on Truffles' back to groom him and sometimes get rides. "It's like they knew each other," she said. Truffles on a weight loss journey Truffles' story was already well-known in some quarters after coming into the SPCA in April. According to Long-Haggerty, he had briefly been in the care of another family who didn't know how to properly care for him, and he had ballooned in size to more than 300 pounds — overweight and in need of a diet. "Truffles has a history of not eating his veggies, but is starting to find certain healthy foods that he likes," the SPCA said on his adoption page. They also noted his history as an emotional support animal, saying that he was sure to be a "sweet and loving friend" to whoever took him in. What they likely didn't expect was that friend would be a chicken more than 10 times smaller than him. "When you see him, all the pigs are kind of in one corner and he's in another corner of the barn with his chicken," Long-Haggerty said. "He doesn't mind the goats being around every once in a while, but it's definitely he just wants his chicken friend." She said he is eating a more suitable diet and engaging in regular exercise, and is also extremely friendly with people, so the sanctuary is optimistic he will reach his target weight again. And she hopes the story will offer lessons to people, too, about the importance of understanding how to care for pets before you adopt them and about the power of friendship.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to buy Paddington the Musical tickets
The UK's favourite bear — sorry, Rupert — is finally making his way to the West End stage in 2025, with Paddington the Musical officially announced for its London premiere. In the wake of the continued adoration for Michael Bond's books, as well as the very successful film franchise, it's no surprise that Paddington's unique charm is taking on yet another medium. Paddington the Musical has some big names behind it, with the book written by talented stage scribe Jessica Swale. She has form for adapting classic English literature, having transported Far from the Madding Crowd and The Secret Garden to the stage. Swale also wrote and directed the 2020 movie Summerland. She's joined, though, by someone even more prominent. The music for the show comes from the pen of Tom Fletcher — best known for his work as part of the band McFly. Fletcher comes with serious pop pedigree, as well as plenty of experience in telling stories for kids thanks to his bestselling children's books including The Christmasaurus. The bear seems to be in very good hands. Buy Paddington the Musical tickets Paddington the Musical will come to the West End on 1 November 2025, with the show taking up residence at the Savoy Theatre. The venue is currently home to the Mean Girls musical and will host a brief season of the show Burlesque before handing over to Paddington in the autumn. Anybody who wants to be in one of the first audiences to see Paddington the Musical can buy tickets now via Ticketmaster and ATG Tickets. Paddington will now join the ranks of the big family musicals currently packing out theatres in the West End, alongside Frozen and the all-time classic The Lion King. Michael Bond's original 1958 book A Bear Called Paddington provides the inspiration for the show, which will tell the well-known story of Paddington's arrival in London from darkest Peru. The book then follows Paddington through a series of low-key adventures, as opposed to the film which saw him take on Nicole Kidman as a taxidermist out to kill and stuff him. The musical seems more likely to focus on some of Bond's original stories, which follow Paddington on adventures like his first trip to the theatre, a visit to the seaside, and as he attempts to mark his first birthday with the Browns by putting on a magic show. Swale told the BBC that the team is "bringing a lot of new flavours to the table" in terms of the storytelling and plot. She said: "Of course the Browns are part of it, and familiar faces like Mr Gruber and Mr Curry, but there are a lot of new people as well. We've been very inspired by the books and the films but we like to think we're covering new territory." Watch: Teaser trailer for Paddington the Musical All involved in the musical are acutely aware of how important Paddington is to people, with Fletcher saying: "This unique and special bear is at the very heart of our nation, and I'm aware of the awesome responsibility we all have in taking on his story. It's beyond exciting, and an absolute dream come true." Swale added: "Paddington is so much more than a fictional character; this special bear has come to represent hope, kindness and acceptance, so it's never felt like a more apt time to bring this story to the stage." Paddington fans can now start getting excited to see the bear make his debut on the West End stage. It sounds like he's in good hands with the creative team behind this project and, after all, the guiding light for any Paddington story is always the same: please look after this bear. No hard stares required. Paddington the Musical debuts at the Savoy Theatre in London on 1 November 2025.
Global News
07-05-2025
- Business
- Global News
Okanagan film industry professionals navigate tariff threat
Industry professionals are hopeful the threat of tariffs from the United States won't dim the lights on the Okanagan film industry. 'I'm sure our crew are freaking out, our actors are freaking out, but, you know, I suggest they don't, because it would be really, really difficult to put a tariff on a service industry,' said Jon Summerland, Okanagan Film Commissioner. This week, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a 100 per cent tariff on all films made outside of the United States. 'It's really important to understand these really upend the studio model,' said Crystal Braunwarth, IATSE Local 891. 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 'It would do a lot of damage to these American companies who produce.' The Okanagan, being part of the global market, could have a chunk taken out of business in the valley, which has become a hub for the industry. Story continues below advertisement 'One hundred per cent tariffs wouldn't necessarily hurt production but when they return to the U.S. marketplace and then they are hit with tariffs there,it could make them question where they are going to produce these films and productions in the future,' said George Greenwood, Kelowna Chamber of Commerce CEO. In fact, the movie industry brought in $100 million to the valley last year, through 43 films, and is slated to best that this year. Summerland says he isn't worried because he says the industry is protected. 'There's a trade agreement that we have with Mexico and the U.S. saying we can't tariff the film industry and that is still in place,' said Summerland. The film commissioner is referring to the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) that protects digital products to which films fall under. The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce and Okanagan Film Commission are still skeptical about whether or not the tariffs will go through. However, Summerland says it could be an opportunity to get more Canadian content on the big screen.
