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Ottawa Citizen
2 days ago
- General
- Ottawa Citizen
Westover: Summer childcare challenges parents
Article content For many working parents, summer isn't the care-free respite we've been promised. It's more like a season of discontent. Article content It's like an impossible-to-assemble puzzle of disparate pieces that don't fit neatly together: childcare, work obligations, family well-being. Article content Article content The challenge is especially acute for parents of tweens and young teens. Too old for traditional daycare but too young for jobs, these 11- to 14-year-olds crave independence, yet default to couches and screens when left to their own devices (pun intended). Article content Article content This summer, the refrain I kept hearing from parents was: 'What are you doing with your kids?' Article content While our economy now runs on two-income households, our summer infrastructure hasn't caught up with this reality, leaving many families in a state of existential panic. The burden of untangling this Gordian Knot falls disproportionately on mothers; precisely the kind of invisible labour that has us awake at 3 a.m. frantically researching options or block-scheduling calendars before dawn. Article content And despite the best-laid plans and the most water-tight preparation, the available solutions are imperfect at best, out of reach at worst. Article content Traditional sleepaway camps offer that 'real summer experience,' but they're prohibitively expensive, book up months in advance, and often require lengthy stays. (This is why initiatives like Tim Horton's Camp Day matter so much. They extend opportunities to kids who would otherwise miss out.) Article content Article content Sports camps come with their own premium price tags. Even the more affordable city-run programs quickly add up over many weeks. And many of these programs typically run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — hours misaligned with standard workdays. Parents must somehow cover the gaps at both ends, creating a daily logistical headache. To add insult to injury, oftentimes the kids don't want to be there, so the cost is financial and parental guilt is paid in interest. Article content Article content Even those who are counting down to a family vacation quickly discover two weeks away doesn't a summer make. Article content While we pay lip service to equity, and lament the COVID-era outflow of women in the workforce, we're not doing much to lighten the load.
Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beast of Cumbria: Wildlife videographer shares sighting for new documentary
A wildlife videographer has spoken about a big cat sighting in a filmmaker's quest to uncover the truth behind the legendary 'Beast of Cumbria'. The 'Beast of Cumbria' is a long-standing rural legend rooted in decades of reported sightings of large wild cats roaming the county's fells, forests and farmland. Witnesses have described creatures resembling black panthers, lynxes, pumas and even caracals often seen slinking through fields, darting across roads or leaping over dry stone walls. Tim Horton, who has worked in wildlife videography and photography for the past six years, shared his experience as part of Forests, Fells and Fangs - Big Cats Of Britain - a film currently being produced by 18-year-old Kendal College student Harlem Karma. The documentary, inspired by Harlem's own sighting in Hawkshead in January 2024, explores decades of reported big cat encounters across Cumbria. Harlem has been interviewing witnesses, setting up trail cameras, and investigating unusual livestock deaths in the region. READ MORE: New book uncovers the magical folklore of the Lake District and beyond Tim explained that despite there being an estimated 10 million deer in the UK, most people rarely see them - so it's not far-fetched to think a small population of big cats could go unnoticed for years. He argued that just because people don't often witness certain wildlife, it doesn't mean it isn't there, drawing comparisons between elusive deer and the potential presence of big cats in the countryside. The videographer said he was returning from filming in the mountains near Keswick when he saw something strange near the village of Rydal. Country road in Rydal, near where Tim reported seeing a large cat slinking along a fence line in a nearby sheep field (Image: Cryptids Britannia) He said: "I was coming back, having filmed in the mountains around the Keswick area, and I was passing through Rydal when I happened to look on my left-hand side along the fence line. "And there were fields of sheep. And along this fence line, I could see something slinking past the posts. READ MORE: Police hunt man, 46, wanted on recall to prison with links to Kendal and Liverpool "Although I only saw it for ten seconds, admittedly, I'd seen loads of dog walkers throughout the day, and I knew as a wildlife videographer and photographer, I can tell the difference between a canid, a dog and a feline like a cat. "This thing was moving very much like a cat. The shoulders were very narrow, they were arching a lot as it was moving and the tail was curved upwards." The wildlife videographer said he'd never had a sighting before but knew of many others in the wildlife field who had. "I've met many other wildlife videographers and photographers who have been in the industry for far longer than me and many of them have had their own sightings of big cats in the UK," he said. READ MORE: Kendal man, 22, charged with driving offences as three bikes seized A photo reportedly showing a caracal spotted in the south of the Lake District in documentary continues to gather new leads and he's hoping more people like Tim will come forward with their stories to help build a clearer picture of what might be lurking in the fells and forests of Cumbria. Subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in our Summer Flash Sale The full film is set to be released in December. For now, the interview is available on the Cryptids Britannia YouTube channel.
Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tim Hortons drives second quarter growth at parent Restaurant Brands
Restaurant Brands International Inc. reported improved sales led by the Tim Hortons brand and its international businesses in the second quarter, as the industry sees consumer confidence start to bounce back. The company recorded total revenues of US$2.4 billion in the quarter ended June 30, up from US$2.08 billion in the prior year and above consensus of US$2.3 billion. 'While consumer environment remains dynamic, we've seen encouraging signs of improvement across many of our largest businesses,' chief executive Josh Kobza said during the company's earnings call on Thursday. RBI reported consolidated system-wide sales growth of 5.3 per cent, up from five per cent a year ago. System-wide sales were US$11.85 billion, up from US$11.25 billion. Second quarter adjusted operating income of US$668 million was in line with consensus of US$664 million and up from the previous year's US$632 million. Tim Hortons and International segments together accounted for nearly 70 per cent of RBI's adjusted operating income, doing most of the heavy lifting in the quarter. The iconic Canadian brand, which accounts for 40 per cent of the company's revenue, had total revenue of US$1.08 billion, a slight increase from US$1.03 billion in 2024. Tim Hortons reported adjusted operating income of US$278 million, up from US$269 million. 'We also saw solid improvement across the rest of the business and I feel confident in our ability to build on that momentum in the second half of the year,' Kobza said. RBI's overall comparable sales grew to 2.4 per cent from 1.9 per cent in the second quarter. This includes comparable sales growing to 3.4 per cent at Tim Hortons and 3.6 per cent at Tim Hortons Canada, a slight slowdown from the previous year's 4.6 per cent and 4.9 per cent growth, respectively. Kobza said this is Tim Horton's 17th consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales in Canada. He said the brand is making progress on development and remains on track to return to modest net restaurant growth in Canada in 2025. 'This quarter marked a clear return to consistent performance we've come to expect from the Tim's brand,' he said. Chief financial officer Sami Siddiqui said the company is seeing some normalization in coffee prices following a period of historic highs, which he said is welcome news for the Tim Hortons business, where coffee accounts for around 15 per cent of the commodity basket. Siddiqui said they're pleased to see improvements from Q1 to Q2 in the Canada trends. Tim Horton's parent misses estimates as consumer confidence dips Tim Hortons parent doubles earnings on stronger sales He said Tim Hortons has been 'doing really well consistently,' but has also seen some sequential improvement in consumer confidence indices throughout the second quarter and into the third quarter. • Email: dpaglinawan@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Hamilton Spectator
28-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Moosomin raises most money in Sask for Tim Horton's Camp Day
Moosomin has done it again, showing how much the community cares by raising the most money in Saskatchewan for Horton's Camp Day campaign. A total of $8,609 was raised at the Moosomin Tim Horton's location, surpassing the next closest location by more than $2,000. 'I am so happy,' said Moosomin Manager Cherrie Caliwag. 'I told my staff, it's everybody's effort. Everyone who purchases bracelets, and everybody who donated, it's really a team effort.' Fundraising takes place for two weeks in advance of Camp Day, but Caliwag says July 16 is always very busy at the Moosomin store. 'I am so blessed that we are here a community where everybody supports any kind of fundraising activity,' she said. Every year on July 16, all proceeds from every hot and iced coffee purchased at Tim Horton's goes toward Tims Camps. These Special camp experiences have been empowering youth since 1974. Through those 50 years, more than 325,000 youth between 12 and 16 have been able to attend camp at no cost to them or their families. The Tim's Camps focus on youth coming from low-income backgrounds and the camping environments have proven to be a place where kids can hone social-emotional learning, relationship skills, and community connections. Ultimately, positive experiences such as the Tims Camps can help break the cycle of poverty, setting the youth of today up to thrive as adults. There are six camps in five provinces throughout Canada; two in Ontario, and one each in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Manitoba, and Alberta. There's one camp in the U.S. based in Kentucky as well. Since the Camp Day initiative began, over $262 million has been raised with nearly $12.8 million donated to the Foundation Camps last year alone. 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 .
Asia News Network
30-06-2025
- Business
- Asia News Network
Changes brewing: Global coffee chains struggle to adapt to Korea's cafe culture
June 30, 2025 SEOUL – Global coffee chains such as the US franchise Blue Bottle and Canada's Tim Hortons, are changing tack in Korea's cutthroat coffee market, where both appear to have muffed their attempts to localize their offerings. Blue Bottle, which entered Korea in 2019 touting its artisanal brewing rituals, has recently traded some of its signature slowness for speed. Its once-prized focus on customer interaction has lost some of its gravitas, now that it's available on local delivery apps like Baemin and Coupang Eats. Perks like size upgrades and app discounts only further blur the lines between craft and convenience. As of October last year, only five of its 17 locations offered delivery. That number has since doubled to 10. According to industry insiders, the shift risks diluting the brand's identity, though it seems a necessary concession to Korean consumer culture. 'Yet, in a market awash with cheap caffeine and fast service, its core values may be hard to maintain,' one insider said. While Blue Bottle's annual sales in Korea rose 17 percent on-year to 31.2 billion won ($22.6 million) last year, operating profit plunged to 200 million won, from 1.9 billion won the previous year and 2.7 billion won in 2021. The company also posted a net loss of 1.1 billion won, its first since entering the Korean market. Another notable entrant, Tim Hortons, which made its Korean debut in 2023, appears to be at a crossroads. In June, the chain shuttered its flagship store in Cheongna, Incheon, its first directly operated location to close. While speculation swirls around Tim Horton's financial struggles in Korea, the company cited a search for a more fitting location to reflect its Canadian roots. The backlash also stems from Tim Hortons' premium pricing strategy in Korea, where prices are 1.5 to 2 times higher than in Canada despite its reputation there for affordability and everyday value. For these newcomers, the hurdles are steeper in the face of fast-growing, budget-minded Korean chains like Mega Coffee, whose 2,000 won Americano delivers enough of a caffeine kick to stand up against Tim Hortons' 4,000 won and Blue Bottle's 5,900 won Americanos. This month, Tim Hortons launched a promotional campaign slashing prices on its signature Iced Capp by 60 percent and offering free Americano coupons to customers who purchased donuts, in a bid to reconnect with Korean consumers. When it comes to strategy, Starbucks, a dominant force in Korea's cafe scene, is an early mover in delivery, having launched the service in April last year. It continues to anchor customer loyalty by doubling down with expanded app rewards and discounts of up to 60 percent. 'Korean coffee consumers move fast and expect brands to keep pace,' said one industry official, urging global chains to stay agile and responsive to local demands. 'Striking the right balance between brand roots and local flavor is critical to success.' Korea's saturated and stratified coffee market indeed breeds stiff competition, in which cafe businesses at every tier are feeling the squeeze. According to Korea's National Tax Service, the number of coffee shops nationwide dipped to 95,337 in the first quarter, down 743 from a year earlier. It's the first recorded decline since the agency began tracking the figure in 2018.
