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Hamilton Spectator
5 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Sawmill employees' petition presented to Valemount Council
Employees of Valemount-based sawmill Cedar Valley Holdings are still in limbo as the company anticipates an interruption in work – and possibly closing altogether – by the end of June. Owner Jason Alexander says the expected closure is due to difficulty in getting an adequate supply of cedar, and that the Valemount Community Forest board has not responded to his offers to purchase its cedar harvest. Following the announcement of the possible closure in late April, Cedar Valley employee Simon Heiniger began circulating a petition calling for more transparency among the community forest board. The petition claims that the community forest has been sending cedar logs to pulp mills in Prince George, and asks that local manufacturing and milling is prioritized in future timber sales. The Goat has been unable to verify these claims with the community forest and Prince George-based pulp mills. Heiniger presented his petition during the most recent Valemount Council meeting on May 27th. According to him, the online and print versions of the petition have a total of around 360 signatures. Council voted to receive the delegation but did not ask Heiniger follow-up questions. In a follow-up interview with The Goat, Heiniger said he did not expect Council to respond to his petition during the delegation. 'I knew they weren't going to do anything with [the petition] there. It was clear that I'm not supposed to ask any questions as a delegation,' he said of councillors' reaction to his presentation. Heiniger added that CAO Anne Yanciw has offered to discuss his concerns in an informal meeting with him, which he takes as an encouraging sign. While he said he understands that the Village will need time to decide on a course of action, he hopes for a quick resolution before the company has to lay off employees or temporarily stop work. According to him, it is highly likely that Cedar Valley will have an interruption in production towards the end of the month, though it may not close down permanently. In a phone call with The Goat, VCF General Manager Alana Duncan said the organization cannot comment on the situation as legal proceedings are ongoing. During her report to the VCF board on May 28th, Duncan said the community forest has not yet resolved its conflict with Cedar Valley. The Ministry of Forests has declined to comment on Heiniger's petition, saying that it concerns a business-to-business relationship which the Province is not involved in. The Goat will continue to follow this story as it unfolds. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Herald Sun
16-05-2025
- Herald Sun
Australian couple Michael and Lynley Le Grand deported after brothel sex scandal in Bali
Don't miss out on the headlines from Asia. Followed categories will be added to My News. A brothel-owning Bali bombing survivor and her husband will be kicked out of the island paradise when they are released from a seven-month jail stint. Melbourne couple Michael and Lynley Le Grand are expected to be taken to immigration upon release from the notorious Kerobokan Prison on Saturday, having been arrested in a sex raid in Bali last October and served time for their involvement in 'prostitution practices'. But some of their businesses, including a string of bars and a cafe, remain open, and they may be able to return soon to the tourism hot spot. The Le Grands may have to face angry investors in their multiple Bali companies, some of whom say they are owed money. Many in the Aussie expat community working and living in Bali say they are 'fuming' at how they have treated the island they called home. 'Everyone's really peed off here,' said one Melbourne expat working in close association with the Le Grands in Bali. 'People here are fuming. 'It doesn't send a good message – how you can get away with things. 'This is still a nice island, but the way the Le Grands have been operating gives it a bad name. It is disrespectful to the good Bali people here and their culture. 'There are so many Australians who have good businesses here and want to help the island flourish. 'The Le Grands have just spat in the face of all that.' The expat said angry investors back in Melbourne would be 'waiting on the tarmac' wondering where their money had gone. 'There is a lot of money owed,' the expat said. 'Mick has also been saying that when he does come back he's going to be bigger and better. It's a joke.' The Le Grands' three children are believed to be living in Bali with one of Michael Le Grand's older children, and it is unclear if they will return to Australia with their parents. Meanwhile, photographs have emerged of the former Melbourne couple before they were arrested in Bali. 'Annual oil change,' Michael Le Grand captioned the photograph of him wearing a green dressing gown and smoking a cigarette while attached to a drip outside a medical clinic. He was also pictured wearing Elton John style glasses to celebrate Christmas. Lynley Le Grand was seen comforting a baby at the couple's Corner House restaurant, with Michael saying on social media that the infant was given 'a few small sips of wine' to calm her down. The Le Grands were well known in Bali's expat community before their arrest as they owned The Goat – Greatest of all time – bars in Seminyak and Legian. The couple were also pictured with Rohan Gazzard at The Goat Melasti in Kuta last year. 'Catching up with Bali royalty Michael J Le Grand and Lynley and the band at the Goat Melasti,' Mr Gazzard wrote on Instagram. He also posted a picture with Michael Le Grand in July last year captioned: 'Monday business meeting of Bourbons and Bintangs are way more fun in Bali.' It is not suggested that Mr Gazzard knew of the Le Grands brothel operations. Mr Gazzard did not respond to a phone call and text message seeking comment. The couple's Pink Palace brothel was one of the few locations offering full sex in Bali but their brazen marketing landed them in jail. Indonesian court documents revealed that police found used condoms, massage cream and G-strings when they raided the Pink Palace Spa last year. The brothel had 25 therapists working there when it was opened on May 24 last year. Court documents stated that services included 'hand jobs' for men for $112 for 30 minutes, while it charged $262 for two female therapists to provide penetrative sex to male customers. The spa also charged couples $365 for two therapists to get a female and male customer sexually aroused before they had sex, the court heard. The gaudy pink double storey building in Seminyak attracted attention from expats who feared that it would lead to Bali becoming similar to Thailand, which is known as a sex tourism destination. Ms Le Grand suffered 30 per cent burns to her body when she was caught up in the 2002 Bali bombings at Paddy's Bar.
Otago Daily Times
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Local actor's star on the rise in NYC
Fresh from graduating from the prestigious Atlantic Acting School, a Timaru-born actor has made her off-Broadway debut as part of the Soho Playhouse Lighthouse Series. In 2024, Kate Low returned to New Zealand during a summer break to tour the one-woman show How to Build a Gate by Electra Carzis and upon returning to New York had always been eager to bring the play to American audiences. It has now been selected to take part in the Soho Playhouse Lighthouse Series. The series is a competition-style festival aimed at showcasing emerging talent and new works in New York City. Out of hundreds of applicants, only 15 shows are selected for the first round. Each show is paired with two others over a weekend, audiences vote for their favourite and the winner of each group advances to the second round in July, when the winner is awarded a six-week residency in Soho Playhouse's main programme for 2026. Low said it was it was incredibly exciting to have had the play accepted. "We applied knowing it was a bit of a long shot as hundreds of people apply to this series. "It was very much one of those 'well, we will just send it and see what happens' applications. "We didn't have any expectation of anything really coming out of it. "We got the news and we were completely thrilled, then immediately got to work as we had a two week turnaround to put it up again." She said having the chance to make her off-broadway debut at the iconic Soho Playhouse was a dream come true. "The theatre has an incredible history and to be making it with the work of a very good friend makes it even more special. "In the '60s playwright Edward Albee [Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and The Goat] took over the space and used it as an incubator and performance house which fostered playwrights like Sam Shephard, Leroi Jones and Lanford Wilson. "I actually worked on The Goat as one of my final projects for school, so it feels weirdly serendipitous to be performing in this space just after finishing school." A few changes had to be made to the production to take part in the series, she said. "The show went through a bit of a development season when we were accepted into the first festival. It premiered at in New York — the Spark Emerging Artist Festival in March. "We sat down and did a read through of the script that was performed in New Zealand and broke down what worked within that script." She said Electra Artemis and Zora Squish Pruitt, the play's incredible writer and their dramaturg, reworked the script. "What turned the show on its head a bit was the acceptance into the Lighthouse Series meant the script had to be shortened to a 25-minute piece. "We could chose to do an excerpt from the 70-minute show, or frankenstein the script so it told a very similar story to the full show but in 25 minutes. "Electra and Squish went to work on it again and did an incredible job of cutting the show into a tight 25-minute show, while maintaining the essence and comedy of the story being told." She said it had been affirming to see the foundation she had been building at Atlantic for so many years came into fruition this way. "It is also just further affirmation that surrounding yourself with other incredibly talented, driven artists who have a love and passion for this work is a great way to go about growing and progressing in the industry. "I am so incredibly grateful to be surrounded by an amazing team to make this happen and we are so fortunate to have festivals like the Soho Playhouse Lighthouse series and the Emerging Artists Festival give up and coming artists in the city the opportunity to put up their work." She said the industry was tough and filled with high highs and low lows to navigate. "A lot of it is work that goes unseen: constantly applying for things, going to open calls, auditions, self tapes, lots of no's, networking, and just keeping yourself fit and ready for when you do book the job. "Whenever there is a win like this it is reassuring but also just incredibly exciting to get the opportunity to do the thing that we as actors are putting in all the hours behind the scenes for — to tell a story."
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Win a Stunning Tri-Power 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible While Supporting Charity
Read the full story on The Auto Wire Car enthusiasts now have an exciting opportunity to win a piece of automotive history: a meticulously rotisserie-restored 1965 Pontiac GTO convertible, complete with the iconic Tri-Power V-8 engine. When Pontiac debuted the GTO in late 1963, the car quickly became synonymous with performance, earning nicknames like "The Goat," "The Tiger," and "The Humbler." Its muscular presence, paired with an aggressive 389 cubic-inch V-8 topped by three two-barrel carburetors—known famously as Tri-Power—made it an instant classic. A four-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential ensure it performs as impressively today as it did when it first rolled off Pontiac's assembly line. This particular GTO convertible proudly wears an eye-catching Montero Red exterior, complemented by a matching red interior and a pristine white convertible top. Carefully selected for its desirable combination of factory options and colors, the vehicle captures the spirit of the golden age of American muscle cars, offering enthusiasts the perfect blend of style, power, and heritage. But winning this iconic GTO means more than just owning a classic muscle car; it also provides a way to support vital causes. Proceeds from this charitable giveaway will directly benefit veterans' and children's charities, helping provide much-needed support to those who have bravely served our country, as well as assisting children in need. Enter here. Organizers have even sweetened the deal by covering the federal taxes with a generous $25,000 bonus, ensuring that the lucky winner can immediately enjoy the experience of driving a legendary muscle machine worry-free. Entrants have until the giveaway closes to make a donation and secure their chance to park this dream car in their garage. For those passionate about automotive history—and giving back—there's never been a better moment to take a shot at winning one of America's most celebrated muscle cars. Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Miami Herald
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Hallmark star arrested after bar fight in Florida, cops say. ‘Unfortunate incident'
A night out on the town in Northeast Florida didn't end well for Eric Mabius. The former 'Ugly Betty' star, 53, was arrested after an alleged fight at a bar called The Goat in Yulee, in the wee hours of Thursday. As per a police report from the Nassau County Sheriff's Office, cops responded to the establishment that specializes in draft beers and well drink specials after calls came in about a fight. Officers immediately saw Mabius and a female suspect who appeared 'extremely intoxicated' and 'yelling at everyone.' A female victim told police that Mabius and his companion were causing a major disturbance, and that after a bartender asked the woman to leave, she began to spit on people, says the complaint. Things escalated, and at one point, the victim alleges the woman pushed her and that's when Mabius knocked them both to the ground. While on the floor, she said the Pennsylvania native began 'ripping a handful of hair from her scalp.' A male patron who stepped in to stop the brawl corroborated the story. While Mabius was outside, the actor became 'more belligerent,' refusing simple commands to sit on a bench, the report says. Both the Hallmark Channel star and his companion, 40, were placed under arrest and charged with simple battery and resisting without violence. In Mabius' mugshot, the divorced father of two — whose address is listed in Fernandina Beach, about 10 miles from Yulee — appears to have an injured eye. 'This type of behavior will not be tolerated in our community, regardless of celebrity status,' Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said. 'Our deputies quickly dealt with an uncooperative individual, and we're thankful no one was seriously injured during this unfortunate incident.'
