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is projected to be re-elected in Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot—Acton
Savard-Tremblay has 25,162 of 57,334 votes (43.89%)
is in second place with 19,220 votes (33.52%) and Gaëtan Deschênes
Savard-Tremblay has represented the riding since 2019
Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot—Acton used to be named Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot
The riding’s boundaries were updated for the 2025 federal election
19,422 voters cast ballots at advance polls
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The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour
They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote
The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour
They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote
The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour
They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote
The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour
They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote
The Greens have one race called in their favour
They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote
There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons
the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election
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a Canadian manufacturer of carpets and hard surface distributor
announces its strategic expansion into the United States
Currently operating in the country under the Peerless brand
the company will now unify its presence under the Beaulieu name
the Peerless brand will be progressively phased out to fully embrace the Beaulieu brand
This milestone not only streamlines its offerings but also solidifies its brand identity.
and luxury vinyl and will have hard surface inventory on the ground in Georgia
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2023 /CNW Telbec/ - Table Talk Pies of Worcester
has officially completed the acquisition of the assets of Acton Vale-based Pâtisserie Gaudet
which was previously under the management of trustee Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton after being placed under the protection of the Creditors Arrangement Act
Gaudet was at one time a major player in the Canadian pie and tart market but has unfortunately fallen on hard times in recent years
Table Talk hopes to return the closed facility to its key position in the Canadian sweet goods industry
"We intend to reopen the Gaudet plant to make pies for the Canadian market again and we will work closely with the former employees
as well as local and provincial authorities
to try to get this plant back up and running as quickly as possible," said Harry Kokkinis
Table Talk has retained the plant's former general manager
to help lead the effort to reopen the plant
Management and production will remain in Quebec
who added that he was speaking on behalf of the owners of Table Talk
already produce nearly 250 million tarts and 25 million pies a year; products that are distributed in all 50 U.S
"There is no question that the Acton Vale plant's operations will be relocated to Table Talk Pies' three U.S
who is excited about strengthening Pâtisserie Gaudet's position in Quebec and Canada by creating a strong synergy between the two companies
It was this potential synergy that attracted Table Talk Pies to the Pâtisserie Gaudet plant in the first place
"We are excited about the prospect of bringing together Gaudet's tradition of excellence and Table Talk Pies' long-standing commitment to quality," which the new buyer says will be a winning combination
we look forward to serving Canadian customers with pies and tarts from the Quebec plant and made to the same high-quality standards that North American customers have come to know and love," concluded Kokkinis and Berbari
Table Talk was deeply saddened at the time by the news of this company's closure
and was aware of the devastating impact that the closure of a major regional employer would have on employees
That's when we immediately began to get active
to see how we could help counteract the unfortunate consequences in this situation
Table Talk worked closely with Raymond Chabot
to work out a deal that helped the creditors of this bankrupt company and was also economically beneficial to Table Talk
"We are confident that this will help this facility regain its stature in the Canadian baking industry," concluded Table Talk executives
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acquires the assets of Pâtisserie Gaudet (Acton Vale
Gaudet was at one time a major player in the Canadian pie and tart market
but has fallen on hard times in recent years
“We intend to reopen the Gaudet plant to make pies for the Canadian market and we will work closely with the former employees
to try to get this plant back up and running as quickly as possible,” said Harry Kokkinis
Table Talk has retained the plant’s former general manager
who added he was speaking on behalf of the owners of Table Talk
already produce nearly 250 million tarts and 25 million pies a year that are distributed across the U.S.
“There is no question that the Acton Vale plant’s operations will be relocated to Table Talk Pies’ three U.S
who is excited about strengthening Pâtisserie Gaudet’s position in Quebec and Canada by creating a strong synergy between the two companies
a new company called Table Talk Canada was created
we look forward to serving Canadian customers with pies and tarts from the Quebec plant and made to the same high-quality standards that North American customers have come to know and love,” said Kokkinis and Berbari
nine veterans from across Quebec were recognized for their service with Quilts of Valour at a ceremony held at the Lennoxville ANAVETS Unit #318 building
serves as a tangible token of gratitude for their sacrifices
spearheaded by Quilts of Valour Vice President Camilla Gallibois
showcased the deep appreciation felt for these veterans
Recipients of the quilts included Renee Jacques from Acton Vale
Emilien Richard Laviolette from Saint-Agapit
All were presented their quilts by Gallibois
whose efforts were made possible thanks to the support of Brady Smith
reflected in a recent interview on both his military career and the honour of receiving a Quilt of Valour
“It’s an honour that some people take their time and talent to do something for us,” Proulx said following the ceremony
He described the quilts as “quilts of comfort” and added
I put it on my favorite chair in front of the fireplace
I’m just waiting for the winter to use it.”
Proulx’s military journey spanned from 1980 to 2007
a career marked by service both internationally and domestically
As a geomatic technician with the Canadian Forces Mapping and Charting Establishment
he played a pivotal role in various NATO and United Nations operations
where he was responsible for mapping much of Europe
“We specialized in analyzing the terrain for commanders
providing them with critical information on which routes to take and what vehicles to use,” Proulx explained
His work ensured that military operations ran smoothly
as all forces used the same maps and data for their missions
Proulx contributed to several significant Canadian operations
His expertise helped public security and Hydro-Québec identify the areas most in need during these crises
ensuring aid reached the right places efficiently
“I’ve been all over the world—Germany
emphasized the importance of the event and expressed gratitude to Brady Smith for his support
“I couldn’t have done such a big presentation without his support in Lennoxville.”
acknowledging the service of these veterans in a way that resonated deeply with them
“It’s amazing to think someone out there is making these quilts just to say thank you.”
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Being selected to compete on MASTERCHEF CANADA is a tremendous honour
Season 6 of MASTERCHEF CANADA on CTV began with some tasty twists in the two-hour premiere Monday night
The 18 invited home cooks prepared audition dishes
Then the tension was ratcheted up with the first elimination challenge of the season
The two cooks forced to say goodbye after the elimination challenge were Steven Lapointe
an international figure skater from Acton Vale
Here’s what the two of them had to say about the MASTERCHEF CANADA pressure-cooker:
Q: What was the best piece of advice you got on MASTERCHEF CANADA
STEVEN: “The best piece of advice I received was from Chef Alvin
who said that I need to balance my dishes better
so that there is not too much of one component.”
CLIFF: “The best piece of advice I got was when Chef Claudio said to stay true to myself and my cooking style.”
Q: Was there an element of appearing on MASTERCHEF CANADA that was harder than you thought it would be
STEVEN: “Deciding what I was going to cook was definitely harder than I expected
but it is another story in the MASTERCHEF CANADA Kitchen.”
CLIFF: “Definitely much harder than it looks – it’s easy to sit and play armchair chef when you don’t have a timer on your back and your phone on standby
There are tons of things going on that you have to be aware of while you are trying to focus on your dish
and doing this is one of the best experiences that I ever had.”
what would you have done differently in the elimination challenge
Michael Bonacini commented that ground beef was a tough choice by Steven
because it’s difficult to elevate it and make it feel luxurious
and Cliff was coming into it after having prepared “one of the best audition dishes we have ever tasted,” according to Claudio Aprile
But it’s interesting that both of you made different versions of sandwiches in the elimination challenge that didn’t quite impress the judges enough
STEVEN: “I understand what Chef Michael said (about ground beef being a tough choice)
but meat like that is a part of my heritage
Instead of trying to be something that I am not
This is the first thing I made coming back from elimination
It is another modern version of a tourtière
It combines my love for pastry and Québec food.”
I can see what Chef Michael and Chef Alvin meant by ‘roadhouse’ in my presentation
I tried to play it off with the ‘everything is bigger in Texas’ smile
because I ran out of time before cutting them into sliders
Not leaving it open-faced was another presentation mistake that I made
I would still make the barbeque pulled duck sliders
but I would ditch the bread for deep-fried duck rinds.”
Q: What’s next for you in the cooking world
STEVEN: “I applied for pastry school at the Québec Tourism and Hotel Institute in Montréal
I recently was hired at Arthurs Nosh Bar in Montréal
the one that was featured on the Rachael Ray show a month back or so.”
CLIFF: “With this experience under my belt
I feel confident that I can be successful in my food-business dreams of bringing my authentic Texas barbeque and Southern-comfort cuisine to Canada
Next for me is incorporating my barbeque business and setting up shop.”
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It has happened again, and sadly, it will happen again, and again. Last Sunday in Drummondville, Quebec, two little girls, Laurelie, 5, and Anais, 2, and their brother, Loic, 4, were found dead in their home. Their mother, 33-year-old Sonia Blanchette, has been charged with three counts of first degree murder.
The murders of children by a parent are by no means unique to the province of Quebec, but increasingly across our land from coast to coast vulnerable little children are finding themselves caught in the middle of bitter and acrimonious custody battles being fought out between their estranged parents.
If you’re reading this today, and you or some of your family members are locking horns with their spouse in a bitter, vengeful custody battle, get help for yourself, or them, and get it as quick as you can.
Tucked away in the pages of the Bible is some time-tested advice for custody battles. Listen to it: “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, as in Christ, God forgave you.” (The Bible, Ephesians 4:31-32)
Sound advice, isn’t it, for a marital relationship that’s tearing apart at the seams. When we are wounded and hurt by a spouse, devastated by a Family Court custody decision, the potential for bitterness is incredibly high. Out of our pain we all we have that inner propensity to lash out, it’s a knee-jerk reaction also known as “I’ll get you back!”
Allow that mindset to dominate the five-inch space between your ears and you begin to eat, sleep and drink the seven-letter demon spelled R-E-V-E-N-G-E.
One would only wish that at that junction every individual in this position would stop and see that they are fast propelling themselves down a slope that has no exit, no way of escape.
Tragically, many who are intent on revenge find no ‘mental dam’ to arrest and stop the flow of toxic and vindictive thinking, all they can think of is “How can I get back at him (her) for what he (she) did to me?”
At some point in this descent, the now warped and unforgiving mind has a thought, a thought so revoltingly horrible and morally perverted that rational judgment completely surrenders to hatred and revenge.
“I’ll get her (him),” it says, “through the kids. Just watch and see.” This is the contemporary tragedy of custody battles.
Sometimes our law courts would try to tell us in defence of the accused that they had a moment of madness and embraced insanity, but more often than not this is not the case, these acts of murder are premeditated acts of revenge, spitefully planned and thought out with the ultimate intent of completely devastating the estranged partner.
When a relationship between a man and a woman comes apart you can divide property and assets and pensions, but you can’t half a little kid in two! I wish for the sake of all the little kids caught in the middle, you could, but you can’t.
Today as you read this, in Acton Vale, Quebec, pallbearers will carry three little caskets to a cemetery, and there, five-year-old Laurelie together with her four-year-old brother, Loic, and their little sister, two-year-old Anais, will be laid to rest. There won’t be one dry eye there, believe me. And there ought not to be. For scenes like this rip out the heart of God and cause Him to stand over this generation and weep profusely. And if He weeps over it, we ought to weep over it too.
I wish I didn’t have to say this, but what is being witnessed in Acton Vale today, will happen again. This is not cold pessimism speaking, but rather harsh realism. A spouse filled with bitterness over the real or perceived injustice of a child custody settlement can be a walking time bomb. If you fit the bill, and that’s you, wounded and broken and looking for revenge, get help, and get it now.
Contrary to the age-old adage, revenge is not sweet. Come with me to the newly turned soil in a Quebec graveyard, this morning awaiting three little caskets, and I’ll show you, before your very eyes, that revenge is not, and never will be, sweet!
Alas, regardless of their doom, the little victims play, no sense have they of ills to come, no care beyond to-day.
Rev. Eric Strachan is pastor of New Life Community Church in Petawawa.
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the Netflix series tells the story of a group of south Londoners who get superpowers
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South London is increasingly providing the backdrop in prestige TV shows. From Candice Carty-Williams’ Queenie, which is set around Brixton, and smash-hit romcom Rye Lane in Peckham, to Champion and now Supacell, which airs on Netflix this week
This story of a group of south Londoners who develop superpowers is set around Peckham and Lewisham
and the story takes us on a whistle-stop tour of the capital (including into central London for a climactic battle sequence) which naturally had us curious about where it was all filmed
Though of course there are the easily-recognisable locations: Brixton station
filming Supacell took the cast and crew all over London in search of the perfect location
with a quick detour to Edinburgh for one storyline
From the hospitals to the jerk chicken shops
Michael and Dionne go for a romantic walk early in Deptford Park in the series
This was the location for the battle in Piccadilly Circus
Peckham Road doubled for the streets of Brockley
where Michael heads in search of others who have developed superpowers
This was where the crew filmed the cemetery scene where Michael flashes forward to the future and finds Dionne’s grave
where Sabrina faces off against a mysterious assailant
The hospital where Sabrina works and Michael’s mum is receiving treatment for sickle-cell disease
Tazer’s stomping ground of the Tower Block Estates were filmed here
where Tazer faces off against his rivals (to deadly consequences) was filmed at two different locations
The backdrop for Tazer and the Tower Boys on bikes
The jerk chicken shop where the characters congregate
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When the original VE Day (Victory in Europe) was celebrated 80 years ago
Borough archivist Dr Jonathan Oates looks at how it marked the big event
Acton was dominated by heavy industry in Acton Vale and by many laundries
rather than the tower blocks that came to replace them post-war for many years
it was clear that the war in Europe could not last much longer
with the Allied armies closing in on the heartland of Germany and Hitler having killed himself
The town council of Acton and the local churches had already decided to hold a service and parade on the Sunday following the end of hostilities in Europe
The plan was to meet at Acton Park for a thanksgiving service and then to parade up the High Street and Acton Hill
Local organisations were to take part and the Salvation Army band would provide the music
It is worth recalling that many people approached VE Day with mixed feelings
he felt gratitude to the servicemen who had fought in the war and especially to those who had been killed
He personally did not think there was a need to celebrate
This was because the war was not over; only part of it
because the Japanese enemy was still undefeated
Many families had loved ones who were still serving in the Far East
Another commentator observed that ‘we would like a holiday’ but wondered ‘who would do the work?’ He wrote: ‘They would like to fly their flags but there is no rope
We would like all the lights to go on again
Most of all we would like all our young men back again but that could not be so
it would be a relief to see prisoners of war returning from Germany and to travel in buses without the netting on the windows.’
The audiences at the Savoy cinema in east Acton were happy to see the message flash on the cinema screen: ‘The Germans have surrendered’
The organist immediately played God save the King and Land of Hope and Glory and the audience began dancing in the aisles
it was too soon – the deputy manager came up to the stage and persuaded the organist to cease because there had been a technical problem and that the message on the screen had not had the end of the message which was ‘in Italy’
When VE Day was announced on Monday 7 May 1945
flags started to appear in the High Street that morning
Prams were seen with little union flags and
children aged between 8 and 12 were seen ‘striding purposefully along with their larger flags’
‘You could hardly go round a corner without meeting a man with a stepladder
Shops were festooned with bunting and those on King Street had a ‘dignified row of the banners of the United Nations’
The dog at the Globe cinema wore a union flag bow tie
Bunting also spread across the streets at Park Road North and Church Road
Unofficial bonfires were lit that evening in Acton
There was a blaze on Acton Vale that many children who had never yet experienced a bonfire night
This was at the allotments site and continued until way past midnight
wood from Bromyard Avenue playing field and chestnut palings
Children ran home to find any bits of wood they could
following a heavy thunderstorm in the night-time
buying food and drink for the next two days when the shops would be closed
the firemen who tried to hoist a flag on the church tower were unsuccessful
the sound of singing could be heard by passers-by: ‘in the middle of the day you could walk along the High Street to hear waves if untuneful song
first from oner an then from another.’ A group of young people behind a man pretending to play a cornet
couples danced on the green outside the church and the singing continued
There were fires seen on almost every street in South Acton
Couples danced around each fire and sang to wireless music blaring from houses
Pianos were brought out into the street for more musical accompaniment
but one piano taken outside one pub was broken up to be used as bonfire firewood
two men could be seen by a window calmly playing a game of cribbage
There were also services of thanksgiving in all the churches that evening and they were well attended
There was more bell ringing by visiting ringers
the music was replayed by loudspeakers working from an amplifier as arranged by Fred Thomas from his front room
and it continued next day as well with another large bonfire
James Darbon was a child at the time and he later had the following recollection
writing: ‘From early morning in that day the area was a hive of activity in preparation for the celebration
An abandoned gypsy caravan been found in a local coach house and
as a base for the focal point of the festivities
had been wheeled to the junction of Park Road North and Osborne Road
On the roof were Guys representing the three Axis powers: Adolf Hitler (Germany)
Benito Mussolini (Italy) and Prime Minister (Japan)
The day was spent filling the inside with combustible material and more was thrown on the outside
‘When darkness fell a large crowd witnessed the lighting of the fire
There were no fireworks available: the making of explosives had been for other purposes
The biggest cheer of the evening came when a local woman symbolically threw her black out curtains into the flames
Late into the night it was agreed that it was the best bonfire there had ever been’
These were nothing new to adults and older children because there had been many in Acton in the 1935 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of George V and the coronation of his son in 1937
These were often in working class areas were people often worked in the same place and knew each other to an extent that later became less common
These seem to have been held in many Action streets and there were newspaper reports of many of them
Often several streets clubbed together so for example over a hundred children from Allison Road
Mr and Mrs Elliott of 18 Allison Road organised it and over £14 was collected to pay for the food and drink
which was a sacrifice because these were all rationed
Tables and chairs from the houses in the street were brought out into the road
One small child brought out a white mug with his name and address on it in case it got lost
Many of the fathers also took as much a part as the children’ presumably the women were focused on preparing and serving the food and drinks
Mrs Harker held a children’s party at 11 Lowfield Road in her back garden
She and other mothers had decided on this on Monday and
eventually they all went inside and had various party games there instead
Some parties were held later; at Seymour Road and Wolsely Road it was on the Sunday 13 May
The mayor and mayoress of Acton went to it after having been to the official celebrations
The cake at this street party weighed 20 pounds and each child was given a slice and a rose
the organisers of the event were all women
Flags were flying in the street and as time went on floodlights were used and the event became a party for the adults
The Acton newspaper editorial repeated Churchill’s words: ‘When shall the reputation and faith of this generation of English men and women fall
where the bird of freedom chirps in human hearts they will look back to what we have done
it was realised that the problems of the post-war world would be difficult to deal with after the sound of the bells and the singing disappeared
the glow of the fires faded and the sight of the flags lost its fervour
It would not be easy to rebuild the world and the country but
the difficulties of that time had been overcome and were equally hard
VE day was important because it meant the end of the fighting that had began in September 1939 and that a monstrous
murderous tyranny had been vanquished forever
Western Europe was no longer under the dangers of bombing
rationing continued for years and in some way became worse
there was still the war in the Far East and that continued for another 3 months
The dismantling of the war effort and the transition to a peace economy was also hard and a local example was that just after VE Day there was an announcement that
no longer need ed to make parts for military vehicles
especially following VJ day in August 1945
The 6 years of war had resulted in many hardships
Dr Oates is due to give a talk on this subject at Michael Flanders Resource Centre in Acton on 8 May
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the accolades just kept piling up for the transplanted Frenchman: provincial sprint-distance champion
winner of the Coupe du Quebec for his age group
bronze medallist at the Canadian Olympic-distance national championship in Magog
Bresson made his mark: He was the first Quebecer to cross the line at Ironman Mont Tremblant last August in a personal best time of 9:09:21
Oh – and 100th overall at Kona last October
His partner Joëlle gave birth to their son Bastien last April
“The baby’s arrival meant I had less time to train,” Bresson says
“I’m devoting time to my family… Despite that
Bresson adopted a “less is more” approach to triathlon training
it’s important that the training doesn’t take over everything,” Bresson says
he trains as little as half that – out of that dedication to balance
but also because his results are proof that a minimalist approach can work
“You can go out and ride five hours at a relaxed pace
but it’s not going to develop you as an athlete,” Bresson says
to do three hours of hard cycling at your race pace
Similarly with running – especially in the weeks leading up to a race – it’s about getting your body used to running fast on tired legs
“If you are limited in the training time you have
it’s really important to target the speed at which you are able to race and to do your long workouts at that pace,” he says
rather than heading to the pool alone to swim endless lengths
Bresson recommends joining a Masters’ swim club
where you’re forced to push yourself against other
It all begins with a solid base of fitness
Bresson doesn’t have much time for the sedentary “wannabe” who signs up for an Ironman so he can check it off his bucket list
it’s just going to leave them discouraged,” he says
“They’ll drag themselves over the finish line so they can tell their friends
“It’s not what I’m looking for in my athletes,” he says of the 30 age-groupers of all levels he has in his stable
to take two or three years before even thinking
‘I want to do an Ironman’ – to take pleasure in the training as much as in completing the race.”
Bresson takes the same approach toward planning their training as he does with his own program – looking at how much time each has available
their past results and their goals for the coming season
you lose the pleasure you otherwise get from this,” Bresson says
he concludes: You hit your goals as a triathlete
and everything else in your life is manageable
your productivity at work – it all goes together,” Bresson says
“It all gets better through the practice of this sport.”
Triathlete Loreen Pindera is an editor and broadcaster at CBC News in Montreal
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A two-year-old girl is in a critical condition in hospital after she was hit by a moped in west London
The toddler was crossing the road with her family at traffic lights when the collision happened in The Vale
The 19-year-old rider of the moped stopped at the scene
He was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of drugs
Residents heard the mother’s screams as she crouched over her daughter in the road with her older son holding her hand
said: “I heard the mother screaming and people began rushing out their houses and from the bus stop
“She was a blonde haired little girl and she was lying on the ground while her brother and her mother were kneeling around her
“Her eyes were closed and she was losing consciousness
There were shopping bags on the floor and a toy in the road
“The mum was on the phone to the ambulance service saying ‘help she has been knocked over,’ while the brother was trying to comfort her
A doctor on a bicycle and a nurse driving past in her car spotted the incident and scrambled to help before emergency services arrived
“The doctor jumped off his bike and took control of the situation,” the woman added
“He asked people to run to the nearest supermarket to get an emergency defibrillator and then the emergency services arrived.”
Witnesses described seeing five police cars
five ambulance vehicles and a helicopter at the junction which was closed off following the incident
The Met said the injured child is in a critical condition
DS Nush Puvitharan from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “The incident happened as the girl and her family were crossing the street at traffic lights while other vehicles waited
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“Some of those road users would have seen the incident
or may have recorded the events on dash-cam footage and
I would urge them to come forward and speak to police
“This information could prove vital in ensuring we can piece together exactly what happened in this incident.”
Officers are urging witnesses to contact them on 020 8246 9820 or 101
The Queensland racing industry is mourning the loss of prominent industry participant and owner Alan Acton following his tragic death
Queensland Police confirmed the Dingo-based 65-year-old was the victim in a single-person helicopter crash near Bingegang
The cattle property owner’s family has raced horses for three generations
having enjoyed great success with headline horses including Outback Barbie and Honey Pot
Outback Barbie delivered Alan his biggest win as an owner when the mare took out the $1 million Magic Millions QTIS Open in 2020
on top of four Listed wins across her 25-start career that netted almost $1.6 million in prize money
Alan served as the Vice Chairman for the Central Queensland Amateur Race Club
and was instrumental in bringing the $775,000 The Archer slot race to life
Acting RQ CEO Adam Wallish said Alan will be remembered as one of Queensland racing’s most revered figures
“Alan will be remembered as a stalwart of the industry here in Queensland
one of racing’s genuinely nice humans,” Mr Wallish said
“The famous green and white silks were a constant in the winner’s circle here in Brisbane
however Alan’s work in regional and country racing was significant
“His impact on the sport – both as an owner and administrator – cannot be understated
and he leaves behind a remarkable legacy in the industry.”
RQ extends its condolences to the Acton family
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The fast 607 bus that travels between Uxbridge and White City has been renumbered as the SL8 as the first part of the planned Superloop that will be connecting Londoners
The new express SL8 launches on 15 July 2023 and sees the Superloop bus travelling across the Uxbridge Road just as the 607 does by covering four towns in the borough – Southall, Hanwell, Ealing and Acton. Click here to see the full route and timetable.
Transport for London (TfL) says the timetable for the new SL8 will also be extended by offering more early morning and evening buses from 19 August 2023
Over the coming months other improvements include onboard USB charging for mobile devices as well as better customer information for passengers
Buses on the route will call at the same stops as now
but some bus stop names will change to better reflect their locations such as The Grapes will become Hayes / The Grapes and Bromyard Avenue becomes Acton Vale / Bromyard Avenue
director of buses at TfL said: “The newly numbered and branded SL8 will provide people in outer London an instantly recognisable express bus route helping to make it easier to choose a sustainable travel option
I urge customers who are used to seeing the 607 to give the SL8 a try.”
CEO at Metroline said: “Metroline is delighted to be the first bus company in London to operate one of the new Superloop services
This launch marks a milestone in further improving transport links in outer London and our team at Greenford Garage are proud to play their part delivering route SL8 of the Superloop.”
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The purpose built health and fitness centre
which was historically operated by Virgin Active
12 tennis courts and tennis court pavilion
which was purpose built and opened in 2002
is arranged over ground and first floor levels with part mezzanine and some open atriums to full height
Car parking is located to the front and side of the building
The site also includes the adjacent cricket club
which temporarily closed in March 2020 due to government imposed restrictions to combat Coronavirus
Prior to closure it generated substantial profits as a result of its high quality facilities and access to a prosperous demographic catchment in the surrounding area
The property is situated in the London Borough of Acton
Road and rail connectivity from the property is good and the property fronts onto Bromyard Avenue which connects to the A4020 Acton Vale / Uxbridge Road to the south and the A40 to the north
London Underground stations in the vicinity include Acton Central
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Police say Lamarr Wilson sentence is 'clear message' to criminals
A violent gang leader who attacked a resident of the Acton Vale estate with a knife and injured a plain clothers police woman has been jailed for 30 months
On Thursday 1 August at 11.00am Ealing police officers identified 22 year old Lamarr Wilson walking along the High Street in Acton heading towards Churchfield Road
Officers approached Wilson in a cafe on Churchfield Road, but fearing a weapon was about to be used
held him down on the ground to restrain him
Wilson tried to discard a bag of wraps in his right pocket which were later identified as class ‘A’ drugs
He was arrested for the possession of drugs with intent to supply
Officers later searched Wilson’s home address where they found a bag of white powder and a quantity of cash
306 and 218 services introduced with changes the 440
Bus users in the Acton area are having to get used to revised routes which were introduced this Saturday (7 December) by TfL
The 306 runs from Acton to West Kensington and Fulham Broadway stations
The 218 uses single decker buses operated by Tower Transit
It is scheduled to run every 10 minutes during Monday to Saturday day time
and every 15 minutes during Sundays and all evenings using single-deck buses
It follows the former alignment of route 440 between North Acton
Gypsy Corner and Acton High Street via West Acton
It takes the previous alignment of route 266 between Acton High Street and Hammersmith via Askew Road
Sand’s End running every 12 minutes during Monday to Saturday daytime and every 15 minutes during Sunday and all evenings using double-deck vehicles
It follows the previous alignment of route 266 between Acton Vale and Hammersmith Bus Station via Askew Road
Then carries on along the previous alignment of route 391 between Hammersmith town centre and Fulham
The H9 and H10 now serve more of Northwick Park Hospital in Brent
and the 440 reaches more of Wembley although it has been rerouted away from other areas leading to complaints from some residents
which aimed to create better transport links in outer London
Responses showed that 40% of residents supported the 218 and 31 per cent of respondents backed the new 306 service
In addition a new route 278 runs from Heathrow to Hayes and Harlington station and Ickenham and West Ruislip Tube stops
while the X140 is an express service linking Harrow to the airport
TfL say these new routes are part of a major programme of improvements to outer London bus services in what they describe as the biggest investment in over a decade
the regularity of some buses in the area such as the E3 has been reduced
director of public service planning at TfL said
“We are pleased to implement these changes to improve the bus network in outer London
with new bus routes and extensions to existing routes making bus services a convenient option for even more Londoners
“The changes to the bus network will improve access for thousands of commuters to Tube and TfL Rail Services
and improve links to key services like local hospitals.”
TfL intends to introduce five new routes in outer London before the end of the year
The new routes aim to help achieve the Mayor’s ambition of 80 per cent of trips made by bicycle
said: “This boost to outer London routes
is all part of the Mayor’s commitment to provide a good public transport experience for all Londoners.”
Reallocating resources from central London can take time
so the Mayor says he is providing additional funding from London's business rates to speed up investment in outer London
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[A] aged 36 and [B] aged 23 were treated for their injuries
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"A scene was opened and remains in place
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On Tuesday night Cllr David Millican - Cabinet member for Regeneration at Ealing Council introduced a reasonably well-attended meeting of around 80 people at Acton Town Hall about the Acton Town Centre Development Framework
He said that this is to be the start of a two-way communication between residents
Considering around 45,000 people live in Acton the turn-out was disappointing
The document which has been seen by some (click here to read a previous article on ActonW3.com about the Framework document) is intended
He will be working closely with Vlod Barczuk
Head of Economic Development was next to speak
She said that Ealing Council does not have control over some of the sites included in the development Framework
Conversations are starting to take place between developers
Ms Taylor said that it is hoped that further money (as has happened with Greenford where Transport for London have made a major financial contribution to development there) will be drawn in from the private sector
Ms Taylor continued that for short term improvements which could be made immediately
there is a plan to invest in and improve shop fronts by providing grants to businesses
Another suggestion is to make Acton Vale Bridge - which is owned by Network Rail - a key gateway point
signage from shops etc and to give assistance to those seeking work
who have been carrying out the consultation in partnership with DTZ and URS (an environmental and engineering consultancy) spoke about the Development Framework as a "document to marshall the forces of change"
He said that there is pretty good transport in Acton
though all its stations are on the periphery of the town
He also said that the South Acton Estate is a massive development and has an important relationship to the town centre
The aim is to make Acton the centre of choice for the people who live and work in it
Mr Lewis called Morrisons supermarket a "lacklustre" building which could do a lot more for the town centre
He also called for more clarity and talked of a plan to pull together Churchfield Road and the High Street
making the Town Hall a more important central point
He also said this could be an opportunity to re-consider the South Acton Estate
The 80 or so people then divided into groups discussing different aspects of the plan:
From the discussions various ideas came up and the following is a summary and selection of them:
It was emphasized that this will not be the only opportunity to discuss the development framework
and there will be a questionnaire available at some point
The organisers said that they hoped this would be the start of a "long and fruitful" dialogue
The changes were announced by Transport for London in order to cut waiting times at local bus stops
Hold tight for changes to some of Hammersmith & Fulham's most popular bus routes
The changes were announced by Transport for London in order to cut waiting times at local bus stops
Ravenscourt Park and Uxbridge Road to Acton Vale
it will increase from every 20 minutes to every 15
Extra buses are being added on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 24 February
The earliest buses at weekends will now be at around 5.30am – an hour earlier than at present
which runs through Shepherds Bush and White City
East Acton and Old Oak Common to the Central Middlesex Hospital
is being trimmed from three buses an hour to two after 13 April
explained that the changes reflected 'customer demand' and were being made to ensure 'resources are allocated where they are most needed'
Signs on stops will give passengers more info
Full details at TfL's website
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Acton is an often-forgotten corner of west London that's on the up - and fast-becoming a hotspot for families
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Acton is sandwiched between its more affluent neighbours
and gets its name from the Anglo-Saxon words for oak and town
In the 19th century the area became famous for its laundries and was known as Soapsuds Island
Later in the 20th century it was dubbed Motor Town because of the automotive factories built in Acton Vale and Park Royal
In 1932 it was estimated that Acton’s motor businesses employed 5,400 people
Today Acton is a largely residential area in west London with a busy town centre along Uxbridge Road
is being rebuilt; Acton’s shabby town centre has a new leisure centre; the old library is about to get a new Curzon cinema; the empty Edwardian town hall will be converted into flats; and the Oaks Shopping Centre will soon be redeveloped
while away from the town centre Churchfield Road has become a place where independent shops and cafés are flourishing
says he’s seen big changes over the past few years
There is even a rumour that Starbucks is looking for premises
Council: Ealing (Labour-controlled); Band D council tax for the 2014/2015 year: £1,358.93
Shops and restaurantsActon has a large Morrisons supermarket and there is a thriving market around St Mary’s Church off the High Street
The High Street needs a facelift but the Oaks Action Group
which includes celebrity supporters actresses Emilia Fox and Anna Chancellor
is opposing plans to redevelop the Oaks Shopping Centre claiming the scheme is too large and does nothing to increase pedestrian access to Churchfield Road
One of the oldest buildings in the High Street houses the George & Dragon
is where locals gather over a coffee or a pub lunch
There are two bakeries – Laveli and The Mill; two gastro pubs — The Station House and The Rocket; a butcher
run by Bruce Forsyth’s daughter Laura; a florist
Heart & Soul Flowers; and a new winebar Vindinista
near Wormwood Scrubs prison and Hammersmith Hospital in the Old Oak and Wormholt conservation area
there is a small garden suburb built by the London County Council before the First World War
Acton Park is the town centre park overlooked by the historic Goldsmith’s Almshouses; it has a bowling green
Gunnersbury Park is the largest local park
A listed amenity with 186 acres including a large mansion
it has recently been awarded Lottery funding for an ambitious restoration plan that starts this year
Leisure and the artsThe Park Club on East Acton Lane is a private health and sports club with a family focus
The council-owned swimming pool is at the Acton Centre
the new leisure centre on the High Street managed in partnership with Everyone Active
The nearest multiplex cinema is the nine-screen Vue Acton in Western Avenue in Park Royal
What the locals recommend on Twitter@MarvicTextiles We like #sushi from Yo Yo Kitchen opposite West Acton tube station.@shepbushbabe Laveli's bakery for coffee and delish pastries
Churchfield Rd.@gravesendalex In no particular order: Park+Bridge
plus Everyone Active swimming pool.@Ginytonic Fields coffee shop in Churchfield Road has the best coffee
in addition to freshly-made home-cooked food daily
PrimaryMost of Acton’s primary schools are judged to be “good” by the Government’s education watchdog Ofsted
7 to 11) in Osborne Road is judged to be “outstanding”
ComprehensiveThere are three comprehensive schools: Acton High (co-ed
ages 11 to 18) in Gunnersbury Lane; the Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls (ages
and Twyford CofE (co-ed ages 11 to 18) in Twyford Crescent which is judged to be “outstanding”
PrivateThe nearest private primary schools are: One World Montessori Nursery and Preparatory School (co-ed
ages two to 11) with the nursery in Brook Green
In nearby Bedford Park there are Orchard House (co-ed
ages three to 11) in Newton Grove and Chiswick and Bedford Park Preparatory (co-ed
InternationalActon has a number of schools catering for particular communities
The Greek Primary School in Pierrepoint Road is a Greek government school; London Bunka Yochien in Horn Lane is a Japanese nursery; the Japanese School in Creffield Road caters for pupils from ages six to 16
ages three to 18) in Bromyard Avenue is a Muslim school teaching the International Baccalaureate
ages three to 18) in Gunnersbury Avenue teaches ex-patriot children in their mother tongue and English
Performing ArtThere are also two performing arts schools: Barbara Speake Stage School (co-ed
and Arts Educational — known as ArtsEd — (co-ed
New routes to be introduced to improve connections to Acton Mainline
A series of changes to existing bus routes and the introduction of completely new services is planned as part of a package of changes designed to improve connections with Acton Mainline station
It is anticipated that demand for routes serving the station will increase significantly with the introduction of the Elizabeth line service (Crossrail) and at the moment the number of routes serving the station is low
There are two new routes proposed (the 218 and 306) and significant changes to the routes of the 266 and 440
The proposed route 218 would travel between North Acton and Hammersmith serving West Acton and Askew Road
It would run every 10 minutes during Monday to Saturday day time
It would follow the existing alignment of route 440 between North Acton
It would then follow the existing alignment of route 266 between Acton High Street and Hammersmith via Askew Road
The new 306 route would run between Acton Vale
It would follow the existing alignment of route 266 between Acton Vale and Hammersmith Bus Station via Askew Road
It would then follow the existing alignment of route 391 between Hammersmith town centre and Fulham
Route 440 currently runs between Stonebridge Park station and Gunnersbury
TfL are proposing to restructure the route so that a more direct connection can be provided whilst also better serving new Elizabeth line stations
Between Gypsy Corner and Acton High Street
Instead it would run directly via Horn Lane and Steyne Road to serve Acton Main Line station
Route 266 currently runs between Brent Cross and Hammersmith serving Cricklewood
This is a high frequency 24 hour orbital route that provides links not currently available by rail
TfL say it currently suffers from poor reliability due to the large number of congested areas it serves
The route would be restructured to run between Brent Cross and Acton
Town Hall and would no longer connect to Hammersmith
Buses would continue to run every 8 minutes Monday to Saturday daytime and every 12 minutes on Sundays and all evenings
At night route 266 would be unchanged and continue to operate between Brent Cross Shopping Centre and Acton High Street
Overturned trailer blocked traffic from Acton Town Hall to the Askew Road
Lorry blocks the Vale in Acton. Picture: Robert Fleming
There was widespread traffic disruption in Acton this Wednesday (22 June) afternoon due an accident involving a lorry on the Vale
The heavy goods vehicle appears to have jackknifed and its trailer overturned blocking traffic both ways at about 3.50pm
Police closed the road from Winchester Street to the Askew Road
The road was reopened at around 8.30pm and the latest reports are that traffic in the area is returning to normal
One of the borough’s best-loved buses has changed its number
One of the borough's best-loved buses has changed its number
Route 607 – the express which whisks passengers along Uxbridge Road in Shepherds Bush – has turned into the SL8 as part of a new Superloop network
The SL8 is the first link in a new network of express buses circling London and connecting major transport hubs
It's all part of the project to tackle air pollution
congestion and the climate emergency by improving outer London's transport links
so there will be more early morning and late evening services
The new SL8 calls at all the same stops as the old 607
but some of the stop names have been updated to make them more helpful
and stopping everywhere the old 607 used to
Other SL8 stops also include Acton Central station
Uxbridge County Court and Uxbridge station
There will be more Countdown signs at bus stops
so passengers will be able to see at a glance when the next bus is due
and you'll be able to charge your phone via USB points on board
colourful circular bus map will appear in bus shelters
when riders on the SL8 will be able to switch to the SL9 and either head to Northolt and Harrow
or travel directly into the heart of Heathrow Airport
"I urge customers who are used to seeing the 607 to give the SL8 a try," said Transport for London's bus director Louise Cheeseman
and all Freedom Passes will still be valid
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