You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 216 of 216 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 216 of 216 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to be re-elected in Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park Anandasangaree has 35,343 of 55,277 votes (63.94%) is in second place with 17,529 votes (31.71%) and Kingsley Kwok Anandasangaree has represented the riding since 2015 Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park used to be named Scarborough—Rouge Park The riding’s boundaries were updated for the 2025 federal election 22,024 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. 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. At Parliament’s dissolution, the Liberals held 152 seats, the Conservatives 120, the Bloc Québécois 33, the NDP 24 and the Greens two. There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons. Because of population increases, the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election. This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account , The process of awarding farmland leases inside the Rouge National Urban Park (RNUP) was paused on Jan as the Parks Canada prepared for the long-awaited official rejection of the Pickering Airport proposal Why it matters: The Pickering Airport Lands were expropriated by the federal government in 1972 set in motion an ownership transfer from Transport Canada to Parks Canada that will swell the park’s boundaries by thousands of acres – much of it actively farmed by leaseholders and other green initiatives are now significant contributors to the consolidation of farmland and displacement of farmers around the globe according to a report from agriculture and environmental think-tank International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES) Those actively farming the soon-to-be-transferred lands want to know if their leases will be affected while others hoping to use the RNUP as a springboard into full-time farming are also keenly awaiting updates The pre-existing RNUP straddles the boundary between the City of Toronto and Durham Region covering about 19,000 acres stretching from Lake Ontario to Stouffville phased-in transfers have occurred from the province and two previously-released Transport Canada parcels that were originally part of the 1972 airport proposal 27 announcement expands that footprint within Durham Region to include “the vast majority” of the remaining 8,700 acres still in Transport Canada hands The RNUP website describes the park as “the first federal protected area in Canada to protect agriculture and farming,” adding that “more than 60 farmers tend to roughly 9,000 acres of farmland” within its current boundaries corn and soybeans are listed as the major crops occupying that farmland but the website offers that “over 30 types of crops” are grown in the park There are “over 300 properties in (the park’s) leasing portfolio … rang(ing) from a single field with no assets to properties with a house or any combination of the three.” The majority RNUP stepped away from the established trend of leases to established large-scale cash crop farmers and began offering smaller plots to farmers focusing on innovation “Park agriculture will increasingly connect with urban markets desiring local food and rural and agricultural experiences,” stated a 2019 RNUP Management Plan connections to urban markets and visitor opportunities will be encouraged.” the Management Plan called for “a leasing environment that provides opportunities for economically viable farm operations including the ability to diversify and use innovative farming practices.” was one of the first successful applicants under the new regime Dirks and Stone met in 2020 as co-workers on an urban farm in Etobicoke learned of the RNUP’s call for “expressions of general interest” in available smallholder leases and agreed to apply as partners “This was an opportunity for us to own our own farm,” Dirks recalled recently They were invited to view the first set of properties released by Parks Canada in late 2022 Dirks and Stone arrived at the site south of the “ghost village” of Altona to find much of the 12 acres had been left fallow for years while a pole barn on the property was about to fall down and the house “had been abandoned for a significant amount of time.” The next step was to follow the Parks Canada Request for Proposals (RFP) protocol and proof the duo had sufficient financial wherewithal to contribute to property improvements In return for commitments to fix up the house and rebuild agricultural outbuildings Parks Canada offered a rent abatement formula on a long-term lease Dirks believes Parks Canada prefers that leaseholders undertake property improvements because it saves the federal agency from the time-consuming and often costly government protocol of putting out projects to tender It’s Giving signed one of the first RNUP agricultural leases under the updated Management Plan they’ve continued to work on other GTA farms while preparing the property for move-in the farm is ready for full operation from its RNUP home a few others have joined It’s Giving and are in various stages of relocating their farming activities to the park operated by Angelina Reesor and Kyle Warren Reesor grew up on a farm now located within the RNUP still operated jointly by her parents and brothers producing cash crops and direct-to-consumer sweet corn A descendent of Mennonites who came north from Pennsylvania over 200 years ago she’s a seventh-generation Pickering-area farmer and has been running County Left Farm producing vegetables mainly sold through farmers’ markets in Toronto on nearby land rented from family friends “We have a great tenant/landowner relationship,” she told Farmtario “but we would never be able to buy the land if it ever came up for sale.” With six years of farming under their belt Reesor and Warren submitted a general interest form to the RNUP in 2023 and were invited to view two properties Reesor and County Left employee Lara Jerome – a Perth County native with experience on market gardening operations but hoping to one day run her own farm – checked out one property while Warren toured the other Reesor and Jerome were disheartened to find a property with a house in significant disrepair Recalling her first visit to the 40-acre property “it feels very rural” compared to where they are now on a busy road with a subdivision going in across the road.” The property within the RNUP the house is up on a little hill; it’s very private.” despite the property’s drawbacks (including a house full of junk and smelling strongly of cigarettes) In June 2024 they signed a 15-year lease with a rent abatement clause recognizing their property upgrade plans and an understanding it would be extended to 30 years if the farm remains on sound financial footing “We had enough business data to show we could be successful,” Reesor said when asked why she believes they were successful through the RFP process the house remains a renovation zone but the family has moved in County Left continues to farm on the rented property with plans to shift some of the growing to the RNUP property in 2026 and full operation within the park in 2027 She also submitted a general interest form and was invited to view properties But her submission to the RFP wasn’t selected 14 pause on the park’s farmland lease process she’s unsure about her next chance to apply “No one in my family farms anymore,” she said “I don’t have generational wealth so purchasing land She describes farmland in the RNUP – along with similarly federally-owned National Capital Commission lands surrounding Ottawa – as among very few avenues in the province for aspiring farmers without access to land to even think about following through on their dreams Dirks acknowledges the need for a pause given the imminent transfer of Pickering Airport lands but also hopes Parks Canada uses it as an opportunity to fine-tune the farmland lease protocol so it works better both for those applying and those who have been approved “It’s a national park with a focus on agriculture,” Dirks noted But Parks Canada has never dealt with many things farmers see as routine such as putting in irrigation ponds or greenhouses with multiple farms reaching the stage where they’re ready to start production Parks Canada faces numerous requests for approval of structures and developments “And I think that has been a bit overwhelming,” Dirks said “It’s a very unique situation because literally on every side of the park are huge subdivisions …The amount of development happening around us is shocking.” Dirks describes the RNUP’s farmland goals if they get it right within this milieu of rapid urbanization as “the most dramatic example anywhere of what farmland preservation looks like.” For anyone who wants to supply the GTA’s dinner tables making available small parcels of farmland near those consumers is crucial “I know so many farmers who are farming precariously in rented land” and several others who have to travel long distances to access the busy farmers’ markets of the GTA Even with the few RNUP small-scale leases that have been granted so far “it’s exciting to have more farmers living and working in this area.” “We’re close enough that we’re able to support each other,” Dirks commented adding that maybe one day those farmers could establish a Rouge Park farmers’ market it makes sense that food should be produced in this area it can be a speedier process” going from expression of interest to working farm Newsletter Sign Up - Receive daily Ontario farm and production news You’ll also receive industry insight on why it matters delivered right to your inbox Stew Slater operates a small dairy farm on 150 acres near St and has been writing about rural and agricultural issues since 1999 John Deere partners in women's clothing line Sclerotinia-resistant canola varieties may be in the cards May contract talks alarm sugar beet growers Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | © 2025 "(Required)" indicates required fields Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese hugs her former coach as she presents Reese flowers before a WNBA exhibition basketball game against Brazil in Baton Rouge Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) drives to the basket against Brazil forward Manu Alves in the second half a WNBA exhibition basketball game in Baton Rouge LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey presents flowers to her former player before a WNBA exhibition basketball game against Brazil in Baton Rouge Chicago Sky guard Hailey Van Lith (2) moves the ball down court in the second half a WNBA exhibition basketball game against Brazil in Baton Rouge Brazil forward Manu Alves defends against Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) in the second half a WNBA exhibition basketball game in Baton Rouge (AP) — Former LSU star Angel Reese’s homecoming in the Chicago Sky’s WNBA exhibition opener was a smashing success helping the Sky to a rousing 89-62 victory over the Brazilian national team on Friday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center Reese was smiling the moment she entered the arena where her college career took off after transferring from Maryland She earned All-America honors twice and led LSU to the national title in 2023 “I’m just happy to be back to see all the fans because I know how much was put into this program,” said Reese who’s entering her second season with the Sky after earning WNBA All-Rookie honors last year when she set a league single season rebounding record many of whom wore Sky T-shirts and Reese No cheered her and rookie teammate Hailey Van Lith’s every move Van Lith was an LSU teammate of Reese in 2023-24 before playing her final collegiate season at TCU Van Lith entered the game to a loud ovation with 5:43 left in the third quarter and finished with seven points Reese and Van Lith were honored before the game with video highlights of their time at LSU. Tigers coach Kim Mulkey gave the duo bouquets and hugs playing against her Brazilian countrywomen Friday’s game was the first for new Sky coach Tyler Marsh The Sky also debuted a revamped starting lineup with veteran free agent signees Nurse and Courtney Vandersloot and trade acquisition Ariel Atkins joining Reese and Cardoso The result was a smooth offense guided by Vandersloot a four-time all-league guard in her first 12 WNBA seasons with the Sky She spent the last two years with the New York Liberty tour will be an exhibition against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Sunday at the University of Iowa’s arena in Iowa City AP WNBA: https://apnews.com/hub/wnba Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account The blood orange colada at Modesto is made with white rum a holiday which commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the Second French Empire Though it's largely celebrated by Americans it's still a great day to hit up a local restaurant for Mexican food or take advantage of specials and cheap margaritas Here are six Baton Rouge-area Cinco de Mayo deals Did we miss one? Email serena.puang@theadvocate.com with details The Asian-Tex-Mex fusion place is offering a Cinco special: two traditional tacos beans or charro with one small house margarita for $20 Any small margarita is available for $10 or any large margarita for $15 They will also be running giveaways for coupons The local seafood staple will be having dine-in only specials: $2 house margaritas (frozen or on the rocks) $12 crawfish platters (three pounds) and crawfish queso from 11 a.m Guests will receive free chips and salsa with the purchase of an entrée The modern Indian cocktail bar is offering $5 margaritas and Mexican pints all day long. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., the restaurant is running a special: 50% off all tequila shots (yes, according to their Instagram Modesto is hosting one complete with specialty shots Urban Daiquiris kicked off Cinco de Mayo festivities over the weekend but the party continues today with $5 margaritas and taco trucks At the restaurant inside the Queen Baton Rouge, 1717 Kitchen + Cocktails is offering two-for-one taco plates and other Mexican food specials. They will also be serving $2 Mexican draft beers and $3 house margaritas all night. For more information, visit thequeenbr.com/promotions/cinco-de-mayo/ Features coordinator Lauren Cheramie contributed to this report Email Serena Puang at serena.puang@theadvocate.com. Follow her on Instagram @dear.yall This story is only for subscribers like you${formattedName Email notifications are only sent once a day News Tips:newstips@theadvocate.com Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge native and Billboard charting rapper Kevin Gates is going on tour this fall including a stop at the Raising Cane's River Center.  Gates will bring The Amilo Tour to the capital city on Oct All of Gates' concerts on the tour will be hosted by Houston-based rapper DJ Chose.  the tour is named after the Italian word Amilo Tickets for Gates' tour go on presale Tuesday at 9 a.m Click here for more information about tickets.  A post shared by Kevin Gates (@iamkevingates) Indie rock darlings Dear Rouge brought a high-energy performance to Ottawa’s Bronson Centre Music Theatre on Thursday night leaving the crowd exhilarated and wanting more combined with their infectious blend of indie rock and pop made for a great night for fans of the band and clearly had some of their own fans in the crowd including one who gladly took the mic from vocalist Taylor Perkins to sing along for a few bars I always make a point of catching the openers whenever I can They did a fine job of warming up the crowd catchy songs like “Highway,” “Let’s Go,” and a new track that they just wrote last week which had the crowd instantly singing along I’ve only seen Dear Rouge once before, at the 2023 edition of the Ottawa Dragonboat Festival so I was excited to see them again Dear Rouge had complete control of the crowd Lead singer Danielle McTaggart’s powerful vocals soared through the Bronson Centre while husband Drew McTaggart’s guitar riffs and melodies added an edge to their sound Dear Rouge crafted a setlist of old favourites and new tracks from their latest release Lonesome High Danielle noted that the tour almost didn’t happen as Drew’s mom had passed away just three weeks ago but that they decided that his mom would have wanted them to do this and be together with their fans After kicking it off with “Cutting Teeth,” they tore through songs like “Black to Gold,” “Modern Breakdown” and “Meet Me at The Rio,” which had the crowd whipped into a frenzy with some of the loudest applause that I’ve ever heard at the Bronson Centre They also showcased their versatility with a more intimate acoustic rendition of “Live Through the Night,” allowing Danielle’s vocals to truly shine as she and Drew played alone together sitting at centre stage The atmosphere at the Bronson Centre was electric with the crowd feeding off the band’s energy and the dynamic stage set of various flashing LED bars and colourful spotlights that added to the experience Dear Rouge clearly enjoyed performing for their Ottawa fans Danielle even took a moment to pop a bottle of champagne on stage to toast Ottawa fans The band’s connection with the audience was evident including when Danielle left the stage to snake her way through the crowd getting up close and personal with the fans It’s always a fulfilling experience to see music fans together at a concert This sentiment was echoed early in the evening when Danielle said bringing us together and making us weirdly vulnerable.” There’s just something special about that community of music creators and music lovers coming together and last night’s show was a perfect example of that experience Dear Rouge’s Lonesome High tour continues on with dates across Canada can be found wherever you stream/buy music Sign In Register Broadway Across Canada has announced five touring stage shows coming to Vancouver later this year and in 2026 Productions based on the life of a pop star and miserable French people are all coming to Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre from the heart of live theatre in New York "This season promises an unforgettable experience with three premier engagements and the return of two beloved classics," says Broadway Across Canada in its 2025-2026 season announcement Based on the life of Michael Jackson as he prepared for a concert tour in 1992 the 2022 Tony Award-winning musical features songs from the pop star the show is based on Baz Luhrman's 2001 Oscar Award-winning (costumes and art direction) film of the same name The story takes place around the legendary Parisian cabaret the Moulin Rouge (the red mill) as a young writer enters the world of the musical theatre Based on one of the most popular and longest-running stage productions in the world (which was based on an 1862 French novel) the version of Les Mis coming to Vancouver has a refreshed staging "Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love sacrifice and redemption," reads the release An Abba jukebox musical, Mamma Mia! tells the story of a daughter trying to figure out who her dad is before her wedding It spawned one of the biggest films of 2008 and the London production is one of the longest-running shows on the West End which itself was based on the 1940s board game of the same name, Clue is a farcical comedy/murder mystery it's a classic whodunit story with plenty of humour Tickets for individual shows haven't begun yet (the 2024-25 season is still going on, with Six, Riverdance 30 and The Lion King still coming) Season packages for 2025-26 start at $305, and subscription packages go on sale May 1 at 10 a.m. won the riding of Ajax for the Liberals in Monday’s federal election sitting councillor for Scarborough—Rouge Park won the riding of Ajax in Monday's federal election for Mark Carney's Liberals won the riding of Ajax in Monday’s federal election for Mark Carney’s Liberals Jennifer McKelvie hasn’t even resigned yet but the jockeying to replace her on Toronto city council has already begun The sitting councillor for Scarborough—Rouge Park won the riding of Ajax for the Liberals in Monday night’s federal election helping the Grits to a fourth successive government and setting up a potential race to take her soon-to-be-empty spot at city hall Among the potential candidates to succeed her in Ward 25 are the current chair of the Toronto District School Board and a tenured York University professor who also serves as school trustee The latter is also married to a current council member Although McKelvie is headed to Parliament Hill she has not yet resigned her council position She’s expected to step down shortly before being sworn in as part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government in the coming weeks council will have to declare her ward vacant at its following council meeting It will then have 60 days to either appoint someone or call a byelection to represent her ward for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term It’s not yet clear which route it will take The next regular municipal election is scheduled for October 2026 Mayor Olivia Chow wouldn’t reveal which option she prefers but thanked McKelvie for “her exceptional service to Torontonians.” McKelvie also wouldn’t weigh in on the process to replace her telling the Star on Tuesday that she was still sorting out the timing of her resignation She said she would have more to say in the coming days but in the meantime “my office remains open and I remain available until my swearing in.”  McKelvie — an environmental geoscientist whose politics fell near the centre of the spectrum at city hall — played key roles in successive mayoralties She served as former right-leaning mayor John Tory’s official deputy but has also been an important figure under Chow acting as a liaison between the progressive mayor and council’s more conservative members Former repeat Ontario NDP candidate and current TDSB chair Neethan Shan told the Star that no matter how council decides to replace McKelvie, he plans to seek the Scarborough—Rouge Park seat. He won a previous byelection in Scarborough in 2017 becoming the first Tamil-Canadian to serve on council But he failed to keep the job in 2018 after Premier Doug Ford cut the size of council Shan lost the newly expanded Scarborough—Rouge Park ward to McKelvie by just 154 votes “I’m preparing to put my name forward,” Shan confirmed in an interview Tuesday saying he wanted to “make sure the needs of Scarborough are not ignored.”  He could have competition from fellow school board member Anu Sriskandarajah, who is the trustee for Scarborough—Rouge Park and an assistant professor in the child and youth program at York University. She is married to Coun. Parthi Kandavel (Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest); the pair previously sat on the TDSB together She said she is “strongly considering” vying to replace McKelvie but likely only if council calls a byelection That’s because when council opts to fill a vacancy with an appointment members generally ask the appointee to pledge not to run in the subsequent general election and Sriskandarajah said she’s interested in representing the ward long term Sriskandarajah said she would be “a strong voice for Scarborough,” and that while she considers herself an independent progressive her time on the school board has shown she can work with colleagues of all political stripes Another rumoured Ward 25 candidate is Shawn Allen the former president of the Scarborough Business Association He didn’t immediately return a request for comment Tuesday Toronto police and firefighters were on the scene of the “large” fire at Plug Hat Road and Beare Road just after noon Toronto police and firefighters were on the scene of the 'large' fire at Plug Hat Road and Beare Road just after noon on Sunday Toronto police and firefighters were on the scene of the “large” fire at Plug Hat Road and Beare Road just after noon on Sunday A firefighter has sustained serious heat-related injuries in a four-alarm grass fire in Rouge Park on Sunday afternoon Toronto police and firefighters were on the scene of the “large” fire at Plug Hat Road and Beare Road just after noon, police said in a post on X The firefighter’s injuries are not life-threatening and they were taken to hospital “as a precaution,” fire officials and paramedics said district chief with the fire department’s public information office said firefighting efforts are often challenging in the area due to a lack of water supply very densely populated area — a lot of farm fields a lot of large grass areas and not a lot of fire hydrants,” he said where multiple fire engines are positioned along a route to boost and transport water over long distances from a water source to the fire scene it takes a lot of manpower to be able to do that,” he said with some crews remaining on scene to monitor it Roads in the area re-opened Sunday evening Westbound Steeles Avenue lanes had been closed and Beare Road had been closed from Steeles Avenue to Old Finch Avenue Rouge Gorge has become a staple wine bar on the Plateau Mont-Royal when you want a drink with a good bite to eat The Rouge-Gorge story began in 1984 in Saumur – hence the lilting little accent of owner Laurent Farre and his former sidekick Alain Rochard – with a restaurant called Volume (“Because it was so small,” Laurent says with a laugh) the opening of the Continental restaurant in 1987 and its unfortunate closing in May 2014 though; they’d had an offer to take over the Mount Royal Brewery space The name is a little nod to the Parisian tavern where the characters from Marcel Carné’s film Les enfants du paradis With its large windows that wrap around the corner of Mount Royal and Brébeuf, it is impossible to miss it. The bar’s decor was executed by the expert hand of Zébulon Perron (Montréal Plaza, Iberica, Caffe un Po Di Piu He knew the owners very well and knew exactly what they wanted: a comfortable which simply promotes the good pleasures of the table Here we find lots of industrial elements as well as a special intimacy; in sum an inviting place that beckons you to come back again and again which has been pedestrianized for the past few summers We invite you to enjoy the late day sun on one of the most dynamic terraces in town the beautiful little hidden bar—also designed by Zébulon Perron—is now part of Rouge Gorge and offers the same wine and cocktail list and menu the space can accommodate 65 people and can be privatized for groups a DJ keeps the atmosphere going until the wee hours of the morning Rouge-Gorge also offers a superb cocktail menu designed by Manu Ruiz Whether it’s for a quick bite to eat over a glass of wine Le Rouge Gorge is a beautiful address where we like to go to share a good bottle of wine accompanied by small delicacies a lovely place to spend a relaxed evening and enjoy great food and drink Joe Beef’s famous lobster spaghetti is one of the most iconic dishes in Montreal Pizzaiolo Mirko D’Agata from No.900 pizzerias took 1st place at the International Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas Le critique culinaire de renom a 30+ ans d'expertise et est l'inspiration derrière Tastet co-chef and co-owner of Mon Lapin and Rôtisserie La Lune — meet one of the most exciting chefs to discover Janice Tiefenbach is the head chef at Elena named the third best new restaurant in Canada by En Route magazine We’ve put together a list of all good spots where you can find it to enjoy at home or in a restaurant own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment Arizona State University provides funding as a member of The Conversation US View all partners On April 17, 1975, tanks rolled into the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, to cheering crowds who believed that the country’s long civil war might finally be over But what followed was one of the worst genocides of the 20th century. During a brutal four-year rule, the communist-nationalist ideologues of the Khmer Rouge killed between 1.6 million and 3 million people through executions It represented a quarter of the country’s population at the time the Khmer Rouge’s legacy continues to shape Cambodia – politically It’s etched into every Cambodian’s bones – including mine I write this not just as an academic or observer but as a survivor succumbing to dysentery and malnutrition after being forced to work in a labor camp My mother pretended to be Vietnamese to save our family She escaped Cambodia with five children in 1976 crossing through Vietnam before reaching France in 1978 and finally the United States in 1985 Today, Cambodia is physically unrecognizable from the bombed-out fields and empty cities of the 1970s. Phnom Penh gleams with high-rises and luxury malls The Khmer Rouge came to power on a wave of disillusionment, corruption, civil war and rural resentment. Years of American bombing, the 1970 U.S.-backed coup that ousted Prince Norodom Sihanouk and the subsequent deeply unpopular U.S.-aligned military regime set the stage for the Khmer Rouge’s rise The regime fell in 1979, when Vietnamese forces invaded Cambodia and toppled the Khmer Rouge leadership The now ruling Cambodian People’s Party has justified its grip on the country through the trauma of the genocide “Peace and stability” have become mantras used to squash dissent This political culture of fear draws directly from the Khmer Rouge playbook – minus the overt violence The trauma inflicted by that regime taught people to distrust one another The Khmer Rouge tribunal – officially the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia – was supposed to bring closure But it took decades to begin, cost over US$300 million and convicted only three senior Khmer Rouge leaders over the 1975–79 genocide. Many mid- and lower-level perpetrators walk free For a nation where the majority of the population was born after 1979 there remains a glaring gap in education and public reckoning over the Khmer Rouge’s atrocities Cambodia’s school curriculum still struggles to teach this period adequately it’s something their parents don’t talk about and the state prefers to frame selectively Cambodia’s economic progress over the past two decades has been impressive GDP growth averaged around 7% annually before the COVID-19 pandemic. Cities have expanded, and investment – especially from China – has flooded in But much of this growth is precarious. Cambodia’s economy remains dependent on garment exports, tourism and construction. This leaves it vulnerable to external shocks, such as the Trump administration’s imposition of 49% tariffs on Cambodian goods, now temporarily paused Instead of building a resilient, diversified economy, Cambodia has relied on relationships – with China for investment, with the U.S. for markets – without investing enough in its own human capital. That, too, I believe, is a legacy of the Khmer Rouge, which destroyed the country’s intellectual and professional classes The psychological toll of genocide doesn’t disappear with time Survivors carry the scars in their bodies and minds But so do their children and grandchildren. Studies in postgenocide Cambodia have shown elevated rates of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression among survivors and their descendants But this isn’t a substitute for systemic mental health infrastructure even the memory of the genocide has been politicized Some leaders use it as a tool to silence dissent Others co-opt it for nationalist narratives such as intergenerational dialogue programs and digital archives have tried to fill the gap but face limited support A country cannot truly move forward if it cannot speak freely about its past April 17 is not a national holiday in Cambodia The government doesn’t encourage remembrance of the day Phnom Penh fell to the Khmer Rouge The danger isn’t that Cambodia will return to the days of the Khmer Rouge The danger is that it becomes a place where history is manipulated where authoritarianism is justified as stability and where development is allowed to paper over injustice As the world marks the 50th anniversary of the Khmer Rouge’s rise reckon with this uncomfortable truth: The regime may be long gone but its legacy lives on in the institutions behaviors and fears that continue to shape Cambodia today And I think of the millions of Cambodians who live with memories they cannot forget and the young Cambodians who deserve to know the full truth My life has been shaped by what happened on April 17 It belongs to Cambodia – and it’s still being written Game Recap: Pandas Basketball | 3/15/2025 6:10:00 PM | Connor Hood VANCOUVER - Fifth-year forward Claire Signatovich finished with a game-high 16 points and 15 rebounds leading the Pandas to a 64-38 win in the U SPORTS Consolation Final Signatovich also added two steals and an assist in her final game as a Panda Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Spring break for college students is usually for spending time with family or friends before returning to school for the second half of the spring semester his first spring break on campus in Baton Rouge The then-true freshman spent his vacation week preparing to win the starting left tackle job against a four-year starter on LSU's offensive line Campbell was watching film and doing drill work to hit the ground running when the Tigers returned to practice as a team The 19-year-old went on to win the starting left tackle job from an upperclassman a job he never relinquished in his three seasons at LSU Forgoing his spring break to focus on football is one of many stories that encapsulate the fourth-overall pick's competitive drive along with inserting himself into a high school despite an injury and delivering a blow to Mike Vrabel's chest during a pre-draft workout that put the Patriots head coach on the ground "You guys have had some unbelievable players come through your franchise This kid has the makings to be another one of those legendary guys," LSU offensive line coach Brad Davis told Patriots.com "He is as conscientious of a human being as I've been around and he has a level of pride in his work that is unmatched "He spent countless hours in our weight room and with our nutritionist enhancing and evolving his body getting in the building at 5 am and starting to work on his body he would drive down to New Orleans and work with a physical therapist who would help him stretch and get himself realigned This kid put in hours upon hours and invested his own money from NIL Those are the things you guys would not see," Davis said Go behind the scenes for an exclusive look at Will Campbell's first 48 hours as the newest member of the New England Patriots The LSU offensive tackle was drafted by the Patriots 4th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft After focusing inward to win the starting left tackle job for a big-time college football program Campbell was instrumental in rebuilding an offensive line that had hit tough times the Tigers offensive line won the Joe Moore Award as the best offensive line in college football LSU's trenches took a step back for a few years until Campbell arrived on campus The Patriots are in a similar position where their offensive line has struggled over the last two seasons New England ranked last in run-blocking win rate and 31st in pass-blocking win rate while having a glaring need at left tackle which is why Campbell was a no-brainer selection in the first round to protect second-year QB Drake Maye's blindside Campbell will now hopefully set the tone for the Patriots offensive line "He changed the culture the day he walked in the room," Davis said "It was his commitment and devotion to his craft but also pouring into his teammates as well When you see this kid out there on the practice field but he's practicing and pushing himself harder than anybody else around him He re-established the standard in the room If you surround him with other individuals who aren't afraid of putting work in and breathe life into him he's going to be an All-Pro for a long time," Davis said Although the intangible qualities that Campbell brings to the football team are outstanding he still needs to pull his weight as the Patriots projected starting left tackle the LSU product has the athleticism and finishing ability to be a high-end starter in the NFL pundits poke holes in Campbell's scouting profile by pointing to his lack of ideal arm length with the 21-year-old measuring in with 32 ⅝-33 inch arms listing the top defenders that Campbell has faced in his time at LSU "He's played perhaps 15 first or second-round defensive ends He's played the best players in America every Saturday "I understand the value of metrics and historical data but you can't overlook or discount the amount of toughness and grit that this kid has to overcome what other people may consider a shortcoming Any challenge that somebody places on this kid he's gonna work his ass off to absolutely destroy it Pro Outlook with Duke Manyweather (Founder and CEO of OL Masterminds) As his offensive line coach for the last three seasons one would expect Davis to be highly complimentary of Campbell given the success the Patriots first-rounder had at LSU Patriots.com also spoke to the Founder and CEO of OL Masterminds Manyweather is a leading offensive line expert with over a decade of experience training NFL athletes including over 40 veterans several of whom have been named All-Pro and Pro Bowlers OL Masterminds was created to solve a problem: a lack of "continuity with development in the offseason for offensive linemen." During the offseason OL Masterminds hosts a summit where offensive linemen congregate to meet and exchange tricks of the trade While understanding that playing along the offensive line is a technique-based position with limited in-season practice reps Manyweather wanted to give offensive linemen expert training in the offseason so they could continue working on their craft much like a private coach does for quarterbacks Campbell began working with Manyweather to improve his game for his final collegiate season and has continued to train at OL Masterminds this offseason We started in early December and really identified some things that we want to work on," Manyweather said He is a guy who shows up every single day ready to work." Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft introduces first round draft pick Campbell is presented with the ceremonial #1 jersey and fields questions from the media Manyweather explained that Campbell excels due to his explosive movement skills and excellent hand usage Manyweather believes Campbell makes up for his arm length by using his hands and recovery talent There was a lot of talk about the arm length but when he's so effective and almost surgical with his hands with the way he latches on the guys—the independent hand usage When you get a guy that good with his hands sometimes it mitigates having a lack of length," Manyweather stated "I've seen a lot of guys that rely too much on their length It gets them in trouble because they don't know how to use their hands Will knows how to use his hands really well." Manyweather broke down several areas that stand out while evaluating Campbell's tape who registered a combine-best among tackles 9.91 relative athletic score at the NFL Scouting Combine uses his elite athleticism and great play strength to be a high-impact run blocker He's able to physically come off the ball and close space on defenders He's able to reach on the front side of any type of zone plays and really press defenders up the field He has the agility and then also body control to cut off the backside while also showing the athleticism and the tracking skills to climb up to the second level," said Manyweather That's really the model of his game that allowed him to be the fourth overall pick." The Patriots selected LSU OT Will Campbell in the first round (fourth overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft Manyweather pointed to one area of the first-round pick's game that they're working to improve Campbell tends to drift or overset to the outside allowing pass-rushers to beat the Pats rookie with inside moves to pressure the quarterback Manyweather identified that area of improvement early on in his work with Campbell I tell guys don't necessarily try to adjust to the rusher and then you want to get him to move off his rush path "As soon as you expand the set point and get him to even take one step off his rush path That was the biggest area I wanted to work with Will on." The follow-up to Manyweather's assertion is does Campbell drift outside in his pass set to compensate for his arm length Some believe that Campbell is drifting out to rushers because he doesn't have the long reach to stay square but Manyweather doesn't believe that's the case nah," Manyweather responded when asked if Campbell's drifting is related to his arm length "It's just adjusting your relationship to understand when you need to widen a rusher I've got All-Pro guys that come in that I'm still continuing to work on with them It's just getting that timing of what we call readjusting your positional leverage against a defender." Patriots first round draft pick Will Campbell discusses being selected by New England and what he brings to the organization Campbell will be working with the Patriots coaching staff beginning with rookie minicamp (May 9-11) through mandatory minicamp (June 9-11) the plan is for Campbell to continue working on his craft with Manyweather in his time off between the offseason workout program and the start of Patriots training camp in July Manyweather has also worked with Patriots third-rounder Jared Wilson this offseason "Both these guys are just really consistent players and tireless workers that I think are going to have a tremendous upside in New England," Manyweather said Between the two early draft selections and free-agent additions New England has significantly upgraded the talent level of the offensive line this offseason After where it ranked statistically last season it was an obvious need that the Patriots addressed with two top-100 draft picks and notable veteran signings in OT Morgan Moses and C Garrett Bradbury Along with being an upgrade at left tackle on the field Campbell projects as a potential future team captain Head coach Mike Vrabel emphasized targeting players who will rebuild a winning culture in Foxboro the Patriots are getting the complete package of high-end ability and excellent leadership DISCLAIMER: The views and thoughts expressed in this article are those of the writer and don't necessarily reflect those of the organization. Read Full Disclaimer Patriots third-round pick Kyle Williams has the work ethic and physical traits to make a difference in the Patriots receiving room The Patriots added some speed and explosiveness to the backfield by drafting Ohio State's TreVeyon Henderson in the second round Experts offered up their grades on the New England Patriots 2025 Draft Class here's everything you need to know about the newest Patriots rookies The 2025 NFL Draft has come to an end and New England's rookie class is taking shape From their creative hobbies to inspiring stories The New England Patriots selected 11 players in the 2025 NFL Draft See what the experts had to say about the Patriots day 3 draft picks from the 2025 NFL Draft Read the full transcript from Kobee Minor's press conference on Saturday Read the full transcript from Eliot Wolf's press conference on Saturday The Patriots continued to focus on the defensive side of the ball in rounds four and five of the NFL Draft The Patriots got started on the draft's third day by making their first pick on the defensive side of the ball A look at the Patriots opponents from 2025 through 2027 The New England Patriots announced today that former wide receiver Julian Edelman has been voted into the Patriots Hall of Fame as the 37th inductee Tom Brady's historic Hall of Fame induction ceremony has been nominated for an Emmy Award Tracking all of the Patriots transactions during the free agent signing period New England Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft announced the selection of former Head Coach Bill Parcells for induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame as a contributor MontrealNewsBroken bones to big smiles; young fans get casts in Habs bleu-blanc-rouge By Swidda Rassy and Daniel J. RoweUpdated: April 27, 2025 at 8:52PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Kids with broken bones at the Up pediatric clinic can leave with casts in Montreal Canadiens colours #MontrealCanadiens #HabsPride #Habs #Playoffrun leave with a cast in Habs colours\n Pediatric emergency doctor Mher Barbarian says creating casts in Montreal Canadiens colours is part of de-dramatizing a stressful situation for kids.\n Ontario and Canada have announced a proposed settlement and next steps on the Rouge River Valley Tract claim We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentChief Claire Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit, along with Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister for Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, and Gary Anandasangaree, minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs announced a proposed financial settlement on March 8.  Negotiators for the parties have initialed the agreement, which means they are prepared to recommend a proposed settlement for ratification and signing.  The proposal includes $108.4 million from Canada and $75 million from Ontario, for a total settlement of $183.4 million for past losses.   The Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nation’s Rouge River Valley Tract claim addresses a longstanding treaty-related dispute between the parties that dates back to the late 18th century.  In its claim, Mississaugas of the Credit asserts outstanding Aboriginal rights and title to an area encompassing 128,697 acres in the southern part of the Rouge Valley Tract on the north shore of Lake Ontario.  A news release said through the negotiations, the First Nation is seeking “fair financial compensation from the Crown and a renewed treaty relationship base mutual respect, partnership and shared prosperity.”  As the next step, the First Nation is moving forward with a community engagement process to provide information about the proposed settlement to their members. A date will be set for a community vote to seek approval. After that, the settlement must also be approved by the First Nation, Ontario and Canada before it can be finalized.  “The proposed settlement is a major step forward in our shared work to renew and repair our Nation-to-Nation relationship with the Mississauguas of the Credit First Nation,” said Anandasangaree. “Settling claims is the right thing to do. By addressing past wrongs through a shared solution, we can begin to rebuild trust and continue moving forward together in our journey toward reconciliation and a better future.”  Anandasangaree said negotiated claim settlements help address past wrongs and contribute to reconciliation in Canada by rebuilding relationships and creating new opportunities for First Nations to build a more prosperous future for their communities based on their own priorities.  Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation near Hagersville has 2,693 members. The First Nation submitted its Rouge River Valley tract claim to Canada and Ontario in 2015.  The ownership of private property within the claim lands is not in question, said the release. The claim is only for financial compensation. The Rouge National Urban Park is located in the claim area and will remain a national park.  This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy The university tennis schedule in Canada gets off to a slow start but the Rouge et Or of Université Laval in Quebec have wasted no time in asserting their dominance Both their men’s and women’s teams currently stand alone at the top of the standings in their provincial league a familiar face continues to carry the flag for Canada Here is the monthly university tennis update The University League in Quebec is in full swing the Rouge et Or of the Université Laval and the Carabins of the Université de Montréal have established themselves as the powerhouses The two schools have yet to meet this season but they have dominated the rest of the competition The Université Laval is undefeated at 7-0 while the Université de Montréal is second in the standings at 6-1 having only just suffered their first defeat of the season last weekend at the hands of third-place McGill Each clash between schools has seven points up for grabs Minnie Kim of Université Laval is the wins leader with 13 so far this season but has one loss on her record while Sofia Dankov of the Université de Montréal is a perfect 12-0 with all of her wins coming in straight sets Read also: Mboko Stays Perfect in 2025 with the Université Laval leading the pack The men’s Rouge et Or squad sit atop the standings at 8-1 Pierre-Alexandre Boivin of the Université Laval boasts the best record so far this season at 14-2 Mélodie Collard was the big Canadian NCAA star at the end of the 2024 calendar year and she has carried that momentum into the new year she is 8-2 in doubles for the University of Virginia which has earned her and Elaine Chervinsky the DI No Collard and Chervinsky are 7-0 together in 2025 and have won their last 20 completed matches together (one of their matches was not completed at the beginning of February) They started the year winning 36 of 42 games Both of Collard’s losses so far in 2025 came with different partners Collard’s University of Virginia is currently the No 1 women’s team in the NCAA with 10-2 record Annabelle Xu also plays for Virginia and is currently the highest-ranked Canadian woman in the singles rankings at No She is 5-3 in 2025 with two matches not completed Read also: Andreeva Leaps into Top 10 with win in Dubai Defending champions Texas A&M currently sit fifth in the women’s rankings with Mia Kupres once again putting up good numbers to start the season She is an impressive 12-1 in singles so far in 2025 2 men’s team in the NCAA rankings features some Canadian content Duncan Chan has a 4-3 record in singles and a 5-3 record in doubles (with four incomplete matches in each discipline) Click here to view all the Canadian rankings in the NCAA.     Bianca Andreescu won her first title at any level in over five years, beating Leylah Annie Fernandez in the doubles... 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A Cambodian villager is pictured in a file photo lighting incense at a memorial with more than 8,000 skulls of victims of the Khmer Rouge at Choeung Ek a "killing fields" site on the outskirts of Phnom Penh Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...On the 50th anniversary of when the Khmer Rouge took power in Cambodia and left close to two million people dead according to religious missionaries who have spent significant years of service in the southeast Asian country Over half of the country's Catholics — including almost all of its priests that did not evacuate from Cambodia prior to tragic events — perished along with Buddhists Muslims and other ethnic minorities under the Khmer Rouge's all-agrarian vision that drove the nation's urban population to the countryside The regime placed them along with moderates resisters and dissident communists in concentration camps and forced farm labour that in 1975 when the genocide began there were about 100,000 Catholics "the highest rate of extermination" — 49 per cent — "was of the Catholics," he told UCA News April 7 only about 0.2 per cent of the population is Catholic prefect of Battambang province on Cambodia's western edge first went to Cambodian refugee camps along Thailand's southeast border in 1988 The Jesuit said that was nine years after the fall of the Khmer Rouge which left an internal conflict of four factions including the Vietnamese Communist regime that ousted the notorious leader Pol Pot of the Khmer Rouge "My mission was to work for reconciliation with all factions and at that time also we were already working to eliminate the land mines and we were very very clear that the war had to be finished to stop violence and one way of stop violence is no more weapons and no more landmines," Figaredo The prefect said he helped more than 20 land-mine accident victims per day in those early years describing the logistical difficulties of providing emergency services he said the Church helps victims of land mines and leftover ordnance every five days missionaries started to trickle back into Cambodia and the Vatican established diplomatic relations with the country in 1994 But they were allowed in only as nongovernmental organization workers had to register with the government as an NGO to enter Figaredo said stability came only after Pol Pot's death in 1998 The bishop said today Cambodia has a young population with half its 17 million people born after decades of conflict the mentality of (those) who have been survivors sharing … and also to look for the common good is very healing He said accompaniment is a big part of the Church's ministry to the local population are "so open" to the faith and they regularly receive blessings The head of Caritas Cambodia said some of his staff from working for the Church and learning Catholic social teaching Kevin Conroy of the Diocese of Cleveland is based in Phnom Penh he was the only PhD in clinical mental health in the country Conroy established the masters program in clinical psychology and trauma therapy at the Royal University of Phnom Penh in the country whose people suffered the mental ravages of conflict There were only about 370 people in 1979 who had a high school education in the country and so your health system is connected to your education system Conroy has a project that ministers to the mentally ill whose impoverished families chain their loved ones in place so they do not harm themselves or others Conroy also celebrates Masses for a Catholic population that is growing but is still "a very young Church." He used to go to 14 villages but now other priests Paris Foreign Missions Society Father Will Conquer has been in Cambodia for five years He remarked that every province is holding Easter Masses this year in his parish at a popular beach destination on the southern coast he can have up to 500 foreign nationals attending Mass while in a smaller village there can be just 10 locals present "It's a beautiful time to be here “It’s difficult because we are struggling to reach these people with the heart of the good news It's much more difficult to give faith … And so how do you share the faith That's what we're discerning." Conquer said sharing the faith is challenging in a country where Buddhism is essentially the state religion and the weak education system means some villagers in his smaller far-flung Several clergy told OSV News the Church in Cambodia is heavily involved in inter-religious dialogue and partnerships with the Buddhists Figaredo said the Church is a welcome guest of the government helping to strengthen the public schools with its emphasis on participation he said the focus now is on building up lay leadership and forming strong catechists among converts Maryknoll Sister Maria Leonor Montiel entered Cambodia in 1997 helping AIDS patients when it was the worst-hit AIDS epidemic country in Asia She returned to Maryknoll headquarters in Ossining Montiel said her ministry mostly involved helping to empower the poor to speak up and seek social services "What the Khmer Rouge did was try to erase the soul we restart everything.' How does one rebuild from that I don't think the Cambodians found it I'm still learning … We're still on the journey (But) the Christian faith is a hopeful faith 140 adults and about 200 from Phnom Penh Apostolic Vicariate will be baptized this Easter Cambodia officially recognized the presence of Christians in the country on April 7 Mass was celebrated for the first time in 15 years That celebration of the Easter Vigil is remembered as the sign of the Church’s rebirth in Cambodia the Aid to the Church in Need pontifical charity said and while today the official number stands at 20,000 the prelate believes the number may be double that The country will also have its first cathedral in 50 years set for completion in the Phnom Penh area in July Made up of a mixture of traditional southeast Asian and western design U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at the Vatican April 26 ahead of the funeral Mass for Pope Francis. OSV News photo/Ukrainian Presidential Press Service handout via Reuters The long-awaited expansion of Rouge National Urban Park remains in limbo as the transfer of the Pickering Airport lands to Parks Canada is still uncertain — and with an upcoming federal election its fate could be reshaped by shifting political priorities 25 announced the transfer of the former Pickering Airport lands from Transport Canada to Rouge National Urban Park (RNUP) under Parks Canada The decision is being celebrated by local residents conservation groups and tourists as a major victory for farmland preservation and environmental protection uncertainty remains over how future leadership might impact the park’s long-term protection and management “When provincial governments say they’re going to build new subdivisions that can create an adverse impact on the Rouge,” Janet Sumner “We hope it stays contiguous with the Greenbelt “And we also hope that new governments in Ontario respect the park’s boundaries and try to improve them.” Human intervention and lack of stringent policies have repeatedly proven to be a dangerous factor in the loss of forest cover and the development around Rouge paints a similar picture Wildlands League Executive Director Jan Sumner said expanding urbanization is one of the greatest threats to the Rouge The park’s expansion follows decades of controversy over the fate of the Pickering Airport lands The location has been contested for decades due to a controversial 1972 federal government decision to expropriate 18,600 hectares of land for a future airport They argued that the airport was unnecessary and would lead to the destruction of valuable farmland and natural ecosystems Despite repeated government studies and proposals leaving the land in limbo for over 50 years Conservation groups and indigenous advocates pushed for the land to be permanently protected and integrated into Rouge National Urban Park Sumner also emphasized the need for continued government support for the park’s long-term success “A federal government that doesn’t invest in parks weakens the entire park system if a provincial government comes into power and fails to respect park boundaries Keeping all levels of government focused on protecting Rouge is crucial,” Sumner said “The good news is that Rouge is hugely popular — seven million Canadians live within an hour of the park representing 20 per cent of the country’s population Not taking care of it poses a political risk especially given the strong reaction from farmers and residents when conservation efforts are neglected.” A Parks Canada spokesperson stated that the process requires formal consultations with the Rouge National Urban Park First Nations Advisory Circle and its members as the land falls within their traditional territories alongside environmental site assessments (ESA) and other due diligence processes “Parks Canada will prioritize land parcels with high ecological value and potential for restoration and the advancement of ecological gains including increasing core habitats and connectivity for wildlife,” Parks Canada said in an email to the Toronto Observer the government cannot determine which parcels will officially be incorporated into the park and how this will impact surrounding communities The Toronto Observer is an award-winning news organization staffed by journalism students at Centennial College in Toronto © The Toronto Observer | Produced by Centennial College journalism students The Bon Carre Technology Park is seen Wednesday The recent sale of a portion of Bon Carré Technology Park for $9.4 million is the latest step in the evolution of the 800,000-square-foot business center which was built on the site of the first indoor shopping mall in Baton Rouge bought a nearly 90,000-square-foot portion of the property that includes the two data centers it operates for $9.4 million paid $8 million when it bought the entire building less than five years ago The deal underscores the growing demand for data centers which have been around for a couple of decades but are increasingly important to companies whose massive stores of data continue to multiply global data center capacity is projected to grow by nearly 55% between 2024 and 2027 according to real estate investment firm JLL and even that isn't expected to keep up with the demand DartPoints has been in the local market since 2023 a Baton Rouge-based data center operator and cloud service provider Venyu's two data centers in Bon Carré take up about 55,000 square feet on the ground floor of the massive building said 20 people work at the Baton Rouge data center whose clients include health care providers Most of the customers are based within 100 miles of Baton Rouge but there are some clients in Atlanta and Cincinnati "There's a demand and need for AI at the enterprise level to grow and manage larger workloads," he said a shopping center that opened at the corner of Florida and Lobdell boulevards in 1960 The center was expanded and enclosed in 1974 in an attempt to get ahead of Cortana Mall which had started construction about two miles east on Florida Complicating matters was a pattern of disinvestment along the Florida Boulevard corridor a California developer announced an ambitious $40 million plan to convert Bon Marché into Bon Carré There was even talk of putting an ice skating rink that the Baton Rouge Kingfish One of the early tenants in Bon Carré was a commercial data center for Houston-based Solid Systems Inc Bon Carré also became home to the Louisiana Technology Park The state agreed to spend $37.2 million to underwrite the development of the data center portion But work on Bon Carré began slowing in the fall of 2001 and came to a halt later that year after one of the investors in the project pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with a Ponzi scheme Though the wrongdoing did not involve Bon Carré the remaining owners said the scandal wrecked their chances of getting a second round of financing for the business park real estate arm of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation purchased the 43-acre site in an effort to revitalize the Florida Boulevard corridor and stimulate economic development in the area it invested heavily in the property as it tried to reposition the development as a hub for research and tech activity in Baton Rouge's budding entrepreneurial ecosystem the firm reached an agreement to transfer the property back to its lender the attorney who represented Commercial Properties said at the time that several factors led to the default including the departure of some tenants and the expiration of a lucrative 10-year tax break which caused Bon Carré’s property taxes to skyrocket from $80,000 to $796,000 a year bought Bon Carré from the bank with fresh plans to remake the star-crossed development The company specializes in data centers in second- and third-tier markets such as Charleston said the company's goal was to make Bon Carré "a focal point of the city again."  The company spent $10 million to upgrade Bon Carré leasing agents have had fresh success attracting new tenants including the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services The Volunteers of America and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness who handles leasing for the center along with Ben Graham Though the occupancy rate in Bon Carré is still below 50% EdgePWR is "very pleased where things are right now," Macdonald said He said the DartPoints sale will hopefully lead to more traction on the leasing side "We're open to a wide variety of tenants," Macdonald said "Not just retail or professional office uses."  One idea that has been discussed is putting a pickleball facility inside Bon Carré "We're open to being creative," Macdonald said Email Timothy Boone at tboone@theadvocate.com Health officials are warning the public to be vigilant after avian flu was detected at Rouge National Urban Park in Scarborough Parks Canada says the highly pathogenic avian flu subtype H5N1 has been confirmed in a dead goose from the 19,500-acre green space in southeast Scarborough Five more cases are suspected and there is concern about mass outbreaks outside of the park’s boundaries Avian flu has been a growing concern over recent years with the virus being detected more frequently in birds and other animals in North America Human cases have mostly been linked to people who work at farms or handle wildlife While there’s no evidence of human to human transmission now said the virus appears to be evolving quickly “A third of all cattle herds in California are positive We saw mass mortality among sea lions … The critical event that would be the breakthrough in this becoming a pandemic or an epidemic is human to human spread We’re clearly seeing it’s possible in other mammals now,” said Dr Right now human infections remain rare. Canada’s first confirmed case is believed to be a 13-year-old girl from British Columbia who came close to death last fall but the source of the infection was never identified This is a person who received essentially the highest level of care that Canada could offer which would only be offered to a handful of people across the country There simply is not the capacity to offer this at most hospitals,” shared Dr Visitors of the Scarborough park are being urged to stay away from wildlife and to keep their dogs on a leash it’s not able to break free and run into the woods That would be the mechanism by which this could spread to your animals,” added Dr dead animals should not be handled.” Parks Canada says the big urban park is still safe to enjoy and it is actively monitoring the situation Visitors are also being asked to report sick WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will have to navigate a delicate balance during his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump today A planned peaceful vacation has spiralled into a prolonged two-month ordeal for Ontario man David Bennett who remains stranded in the Dominican Republic despite having all criminal charges against him.. As the Toronto Maple Leafs busied themselves closing out a raucous 5-4 Game 1 victory over the nemesis Florida Panthers with backup goalie Joseph Woll holding fort and third-stringer.. A Canadian man arrested on vacation has been proven innocent Melissa Nakhavoly with why he is still being held in the Dominican Republic Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel a mentally ill man who was killed in an Ontario prison is calling out the provincial government over the lack of correctional reform listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices Live Ontario election results for the riding of Scarborough—Rouge Park 41 of 41 polls are reporting as of 12:54 a.m Follow our full coverage of Ontario election 2025 of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario is projected to be re-elected in Scarborough-Rouge Park Thanigasalam has 16,357 of 33,269 (49.17%) votes cast is in second place with 13,385 votes and Hibah Sidat Thanigasalam has represented the riding since 2018 Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for Ontario election 2025. the Progressive Conservatives have 80 races called in their favour They have 2,158,452 votes and 42.97 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have 27 races called in their favour They have 931,796 votes and 18.55 per cent of the popular vote The Liberals have 14 races called in their favour They have 1,504,688 votes and 29.95 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have 2 races called in their favour They have 242,822 votes and 4.83 per cent of the popular vote Independents have one race called in their favour This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available LocalNewsOfficials warn public to steer clear of sick, dead animals after avian flu detected at Rouge ParkBy Joanna LavoieOpens in new windowPublished: February 10, 2025 at 9:38PM EST The City of Toronto has closed vehicle access on Twyn Rivers Drive between the Glen Eagles Vista parking lot and Twyn Rivers Day Use Area until further notice.  The closure is due to safety concerns the City of Toronto has identified during recent inspections of Stott’s Bridge on Twyn Rivers Drive over Rouge River. The bridge will remain open to cyclists. For more information about the bridge replacement, visit the City of Toronto Bridge Closure Notice The Honourable Steven Guilbeault Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Parks Canada, and Quebec Lieutenant The Broadway and West End hit is now on the road currently playing at Edinburgh Playhouse until 14 June Simon Thompson As soon as you enter the auditorium for Moulin Rouge you get the strong sense that resistance is going to be futile they go all-out for visual splendour that’s designed to smack you between the eyes around which prowl aloof gentlemen in top hats and contemptuous female dancers whose dresses billow around the stage the eponymous windmill slowly rotates in one balcony box while a life-size model elephant looks down from the other Derek McLane’s sets and Catherine Zuber’s costumes bring the world of fin-de-siècle Paris to life in vibrant and it provides the most lavish imaginable frame for the simple story of Christian the bohemian artist who falls for the consumptive night club singer Satine She’s the main attraction at the Moulin Rouge but the club is on its last financial legs and she’s forced to enter a transactional relationship with the nasty Duke of Monroth to keep it alive If you thought Baz Luhrmann’s film was flashy then this stage adaptation gives it a real run for its money in the bling stakes those eye-popping visuals are both the show’s greatest strength and its weakness because you quickly get the sense that this drama might be all surface and no substance The songs are the most obvious example of that It’s mostly a jukebox musical that plunders well-known songs to provide the musical framework it’s mostly fragments of songs melded together to produce quirky medleys That means that the audience’s focus is drawn to the songs themselves rather than how they support the story and that distracts from what’s meant to be an all-consuming story of love and passion looks stunning as she sparkles on a trapeze but choosing “Diamonds are Forever” as her first number rather kills the seductive mood the other dramatic problems become more obvious The characters are drawn in colours that are as blinding as the show’s costumes which means that there’s barely any subtlety and the interactions are so blunt that they’re almost comical at times You know from an early stage that Satine isn’t going to survive until the final curtain And the onward sweep of desperate passion stalls several times: lots of sequences provide an excuse for a number but don’t further the story a jot such as the tedious sequence in act one where the bohemians explain their show to the Duke or the elongated absinthe-induced vision in act two I couldn’t shake the view that it’s all unnecessarily drawn out and that the show could lose half an hour from its running time and gain from the excision Put it all together and you have the shiniest piece of superficiality you could imagine and if you’re happy to immerse yourself in it Get the best deals and latest updates on theatre and shows by signing up for WhatsOnStage newsletter today Illegal dump site at Markham’s Rouge National Urban Park Parks Canada has recorded nearly 1,500 incidents of illegal dumping in Rouge National Urban Park since 2020 With illegal dumping continuing to rise within Rouge National Urban Park in Markham the need to protect this cherished natural space has become more urgent than ever nearly 1,500 incidents of illegal dumping have been reported in the park since 2020 with numbers hitting record highs over the past year The numbers grew from 92 incidents recorded in 2020 Rouge Park is home to a diverse range of wildlife it serves as a vital green space for millions of residents and visitors in the Greater Toronto Area with an average of two dumpsites appearing every day a trend that continued into the fall,” said Sarah Simpson acting external relations manager for the park Polluters have left behind household trash landscaping debris and even hazardous industrial waste such as used tires These actions are severely damaging the park’s sensitive ecosystems and putting wildlife at risk “We’ve encountered all sorts of garbage at different sites and it can pose serious choking or entanglement hazards for animals,” said Jacob Shaddock who leads the park’s compliance team responsible for tracking and responding to illegal dumping He also noted discarded waste near roads attracts wildlife increasing the risks for both animals and people Although Parks Canada wardens have the authority to issue fines of up to $100,000 for individuals and $500,000 for corporations Shaddock pointed out that patrolling such a vast area with limited staff is a major challenge but you’d need one every five or six feet to cover the entire park Parks Canada works closely with local municipalities to clean up dump sites and investigate offenders York Regional Police also assist in tracking down individuals responsible for dumping He said he believes the rising cost of waste disposal and a lack of awareness among the growing population contribute to the problem people need to be informed about proper disposal options to prevent further damage to the park “If you witness a dumpsite, you can contact 416-282-1019 and provide details such as the location time and any information about the people or vehicles involved,” said Simpson residents are not encouraged to approach anyone actively dumping For those interested in making a difference, volunteer opportunities are available to help clean up Rouge Park, with registration at parks.canada.ca The North American touring company of “Moulin Rouge Danny Burgos and AK Naderer in “Moulin Rouge Arianna Rosario as Satine and Christian Douglas as Christian in the North American tour of “Moulin Rouge This stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s stylish and irreverent 2001 film resembles a karaoke night run amok for those with short attention spans A critical assessment of the merits of a subject Reviews are based on the writer’s informed/expert opinion This stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s stylish and irreverent 2001 film resembles a karaoke night run amok for those with short attention spans Music by various artists, book by John Logan, directed by Alex Timbers, based on the film by Baz Luhrmann. Until Jan. 12 at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. mirvish.com or 800-461-3333 Most musical theatre playbills feature a song list so you can follow along and see what number you just heard and who sang it This list is usually located between the title page — which names the cast producers and creative team — and the artist bios since that list — including composer credits — would probably take up half the program Based on Baz Luhrmann’s stylish and irreverent 2001 film the show follows the romantic fortunes of American expat Christian (Christian Douglas) an aspiring songwriter who finds himself in 1899 Paris and besotted with Satine (Arianna Rosario) the glamorous headliner at the infamous Moulin Rouge nightclub Satine is a courtesan — a euphemism for an upscale sex worker — and the Moulin Rouge’s seedy owner hopes the wealthy Duke of Monroth (Andrew Brewer) will be impressed enough by her talents to invest in the faltering club mix-up in which Satine confuses the penniless Christian for the dapper Duke the latter agrees to back a show starring Satine and Christian and created by Christian’s bohemian pals Toulouse-Lautrec (Nick Rashad Burroughs) and Santiago (Danny Burgos) as one of Satine’s chorus girl colleagues informs her later As Satine and Christian’s relationship heats up so does the Duke’s suspicions and potential threat as did many tragic 19th-century heroines before her (think Violetta from “La Traviata” or Mimi from “La Boheme”) Satine has a cough that is likely more than a cough No one who sees and enjoys this “Moulin Rouge!” is going to remember the flimsy story which was penned by Tony Award-winning playwright and screenwriter John Logan (“Red,” “Skyfall”) The book exists merely to tie together the dozens of songs For much of the two-and-a-half-hour running time audiences will be playing a game of “Who sang that that was a great song,” often taking them out of the world of the show entirely they won’t even get to savour a tune in its entirety since director Alex Timbers and music supervisor Justin Levine have sliced and diced many songs into medleys during an extended sequence in which Satine and Christian fall in love the two sing snatches from no fewer than 19 songs about l’amour including “One More Night,” “Love Hurts,” “Love Is a Battlefield” and — probably so Act One can end on a curtain-lowering high note — “I Will Always Love You.” Imagine a karaoke night run amok for those with short attention spans There’s artistry of a sort in this mash-up arrangement despite the prevalence of hearts in Derek McLane’s valentine-red set — an extremely scaled down version of the immersive one that’s still impressing Broadway — there’s very little genuine feeling We know nothing about most of these characters except that they keep saying and singing that they’re in love It’s telling that the show’s most moving sequence who relates to Christian his own unspoken love for Satine in a poignant version of the old Nat King Cole ballad “Nature Boy.” Burroughs has a strong presence and a distinctive voice which is oh-so-loosely based on the real-life painter rich red jacket and silver striped pants (Catherine Zuber’s costumes are exquisite) Leads Rosario and Douglas share a believable chemistry and their voices mesh well Douglas is a pure tenor with an enormous range of expression that on opening night earned spontaneous applause for his scorching high notes on Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep.” For a show named after a club that featured cancan dancing in Sonya Tayeh’s choreography there are a couple of homages to that high-kicking style Most of the ensemble dance numbers sizzle with sex and sensuality If what you want in a musical are familiar songs But if you crave something with more substance or depth as did the couple I saw leaving at intermission who said “This won the best musical Tony?” — in 2020 for a season cut short by COVID-19 closures — you’ll want to look elsewhere A sign supporting Hillar Moore’s District Attorney Millage lines part of Government Street on Thursday District Attorney Hillar Moore displays a picture of Cendy Sammy Keophimanh who was arrested during a recent drug bust with the text “innocent until proven guilty” during a press conference at Baton Rouge Police Department Headquarters on Thursday Voters in East Baton Rouge Parish shot down District Attorney Hillar Moore's pleas for increased funding Saturday night rejecting his proposal for a new property tax The measure failed by a margin of 60% to 40% The tax would have raised $24 million a year and cost the average household in the parish roughly $5 a month It would have boosted the district attorney's budget from about $16 million to roughly $24 million but we respect voters just like we respect the juries when they don't come back in our favor," Moore said feel that they are already paying enough taxes that should support the offices." which covers the most populous parish in Louisiana was underfunded compared to the next two largest parishes District attorneys there operate on budgets of $24 million and $22 million allowing them to employ 20-30 more prosecutors Moore said he has no other option but to continue asking for more money from city-parish government which contributed about $8.7 million to the district attorney for 2025 Despite asking for a budget increase going into the year Moore's office got less than they asked for largely because of sweeping budget cuts due to lost sales tax revenue after the incorporation of St Mayor-President Sid Edwards and some staffers including Chief Administrative Officer Charlie Davis and Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Jeff LeDuff attended Moore's election night event to show support After the numbers got worse for the proposal the three huddled with Moore to talk about what's next The DA's proposal carried significant weight for the city-parish's budget; had it passed the city-parish would have received about $8.7 million it currently pays annually for prosecutors The tax's failure could lead to new scrutiny on how a parish that has fragmented into five cities pays for parishwide services George currently don't do enough to fund his office "Our truth of the matter is that not everyone in the parish is paying taxes that support our constitutional offices and I think we really need to take a look at how that taxation is done," Moore said Email Patrick Sloan-Turner at patrick.sloan-turner@theadvocate.com East Baton Rouge Parish residents who voted early opposed a new tax to fund the district attorneys' office with 57% voting "no" and 43% voting "yes," according the Secretary of State's office District Attorney Hillar Moore is asking voters to approve a new A mill is $1 of tax on every $1,000 of assessed property — the tax would bring in $24 million annually and cost the average household in the parish an extra $5 per month Moore says the tax would increase his budget from about $16 million to roughly $26 million which he says is on par with the district attorneys in Orleans and Jefferson parishes It would allow his office to operate independently of the city-parish and return about $8.7 million annually to the parish general fund Moore says his office has struggled to manage caseloads and pay adequate salaries to hire and keep prosecutors — there is currently a backlog of about 11,050 cases Email Matthew Albright at MAlbright@theadvocate.com Canada geese rest at the southern end of the Rouge National Urban Park in this file photo Parks Canada says a bird in the park tested positive for avian influenza and park visitors should avoid contact with wildlife Conservation authorities not monitoring York Region wildlife for H5N1 virus Rouge National Urban Park is warning visitors to keep dogs on a leash and report sick or dead birds after a case of bird flu there A “confirmed incident of bird mortality due to avian influenza” and five suspected cases were found in Scarborough at the southern end of the park The federal agency said diseases like avian influenza are found in wild birds and migratory populations but people can take actions to stop bird flu from spreading further and help keep wild birds safe “We would like to assure the public that it is still safe to visit Rouge National Urban Park and to enjoy the trails and day-use facilities The park will continue to welcome visitors daily,” the statement said People or their dogs in the park shouldn’t touch or approach wildlife, including animals which are dead or appear sick or injured. Instead, they should report such animals to Parks Canada Dispatch at 1-877-852-3100 GPS co-ordinates as well as the animal species The federal government has said H5N1, an avian influenza virus “is now circulating widely” in Canada and since 2021 has been found in wild birds in every province and territory No human cases in North America have resulted from exposure to wild birds but rare cases have followed close contact with dead or infected domestic poultry Parks Canada said it will continue to update the public on bird flu The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority both confirmed Tuesday they are not monitoring birds for avian flu in York Region and Rural Affairs and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency look for bird flu in agricultural settings where these outbreaks sometimes occur If LSRCA staff notice birds that appear to be infected during times of outbreak the authority notifies public health departments Voting clerk Will Clancy opens the curtain for Charlotte in the voting booth as she reaches out to grab her hand at East Baton Rouge Parish Library on Saturday a seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives and runoff elections for two seats on the first elected St George City Council were all Baton Rouge-area ballots Saturday Follow with us live as we watch the results come in The district attorney's tax failed. Voters rejected Hillar Moore's request for a new property tax by a 60-40 margin Terry Landry is going to the Louisiana House of Representatives. Landry won 52% of the vote Malcom Myer got 42% of the vote and Sonny Marchbanks got 6% The city council races in St. George have been decided. Republicans Patty Cook and Jim Talbot will join the first-ever elected city council.  He'll represent an at-large district across the whole city The early voting results are in. Voters who went to the polls before election day rejected District Attorney Hillar Moore's tax proposal.  all but one of the five tax renewals for the school board passed among early voters; proposal 4 of 5 was failing by less than 100 votes But if the full election results mirror early voting both Republicans who were endorsed by city leaders — Jim Talbot and Patty Cook — won the early vote in two city council races Talbot had 59% of the vote to Shaunn Wyche's 41% We'll be watching the results come in live If you want to see where to watch the returns, or information about other elections in Louisiana, check here. Click here to find your polling place Here's a rundown of our previous coverage on the issues: They'll play 11 cities across four provinces in early 2025 BY Megan LaPierrePublished Oct 16 Behind their latest record Lonesome High, Vancouver pop rock duo Dear Rouge have announced a Canadian tour for early next year It will take them to 11 cities across four provinces "Our new album Lonesome High was built to be played on stage," the band's Drew McTaggart said in a press release "There is so much raw human energy on the record and we can't wait to share that in a live context It will be so fun to be able to play all these new songs mixed with the old ones." The dates get underway starting January 31 in Nanaimo Before leaving the province they call home McTaggart and his partner Danielle will play Victoria on February 1 They'll make three Alberta stops in Calgary (February 6) their namesake Red Deer (February 7) and Edmonton (February 8) ahead of playing a pair of Saskatchewan shows in Saskatoon (February 13) and Regina (February 14) Dear Rouge will conclude the stint on the road with a four-concert run in Ontario, performing in Kingston on February 19, Ottawa on February 20, London on February 21 and Toronto on February 22. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday (October 18) with a presale happening tomorrow (October 17) at 10 a.m local with the code "CUTTINGTEETH." Feast your eyes on the full list of dates below Be the first to get our biggest stories delivered to your inbox. Thanks for visiting Chris joined FloridaGators.com in 2011 after nearly three decades as a sports reporter at newspapers in Tampa and Orlando including 10 years covering the UF athletic program and another 10 covering the NFL Scott has been a senior writer for the Florida Gators since 2010 You will no doubt be seeing red if you miss Canadian rockers Dear Rouge in Kamloops next month The award-winning Vancouver alternative duo will bring its Lonesome High Canadian tour to Night Shift on 5th on Friday in late January and made stops on stages in Alberta The tour has been such a smashing success that Dear Rouge has added shows including the one in the Tournament Capital Kamloops based promoter MPRO4 Entertainment is bringing the show to town and it promises to be one you do not want to miss was built to be played on stage,” Drew McTaggart says “There is so much raw human energy on the record and we can’t wait to share that in a live context It will be so fun to be able to play all these new songs mixed with the old ones.” which is known for its infectious energy and compelling melodies has been a fixture on the Canadian music scene for over a decade Since its major label debut in 2015 with Black To Gold Dear Rouge has secured multiple top 10 radio hits a 2016 Juno for Breakthrough Group of the Year and continuous acclaim with subsequent albums including PHASES and Spirit The band’s success continued with Spirit The album and its tours further cemented Dear Rouge’s status with packed performances and significant radio airplay making it one of the most played Canadian bands on alternative radio in 2022 Dear Rouge has opened for well-known bands like Vance Joy Tickets for the Kamloops show at $30 for general admission, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show starting at 8 o’clock. Tickets can be purchased here This article is written by or on behalf of the sponsoring client and does not necessarily reflect the views of Castanet I was shaking like a leaf.” Hidden behind an umbrella she would have to throw it aside — the only thing separating her from the audience I felt –– unstoppable.” I sat last weekend with Rachel Holliday as she recalled her first burlesque performance and the response from the crowd was insane.” is the founder of Boudoir Rouge –– the Sunshine Coast-based burlesque troupe Rachel saw an advertisement for a burlesque troupe and jumped at the chance to join The message was clear: not everyone would get in “I was just a person wanting to be a part of a thing.” I imagine anyone alive can relate to the covert shame of feeling like an outsider –– though the circumstances may be different it’s one of those hard universal parts about being a human that rejection wasn’t an ending; it was the kind of challenge that like the centuries-old Japanese art of Kintsugi transforms something already whole into something even more brilliant Rather than hiding cracks in broken vessels turning what was once broken into something even more valuable The fractures don’t ruin the vessel  —  they make it more radiant It is a philosophy that understands: the most beautiful things are not those that have never been broken but those that have been broken and remade — stronger “Growing up as a teenager in the late 90s/early 2000s I felt like I wasn’t sexy,” Rachel recalls.  Shaped heavily by MTV culture the sexual standard of the time featured tanned hip bones protruding over low-rise jeans Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera as the ultimate icons “It seemed like they had so much freedom,” she recalls about the pop celebrities both stars have since spoken about the intense pressure they endured They were forced on diets against their will and subjected to near-constant body insecurity from ruthless media critique A sad irony reveals itself: millions of girls torturing themselves to achieve an impossible ideal while the very icons they idolized were just as trapped — straining to embody their own unattainable image So many of us who grew up in that era have had to unlearn the toxic beauty ideals we absorbed burlesque is one such vehicle that many have found to reclaim their bodies and their sexuality — women Rachel’s disappointed exclusion from the first troupe gave birth to Boudoir Rouge now in its 12th year.  As she formed the troupe There would be no dance experience required Boudoir Rouge has a deep and unshakable value at its core: accepting everyone Rachel has created a home for people of all backgrounds that spirit will take center stage once again we’ll explore how Boudoir Rouge has become more than just a troupe — it’s a movement that’s changing lives Sunshine Coast Streamkeepers: help protect and restore the salmon habitat Meet at Roberts Creek Pier parking lot March 15 from 11 a.m yoga: March 16 and March 30 at Roberts Creek Hall Pointed Sticks/Big Tall Garden: March 20 at Roberts Creek Legion Vancouver-based alternative rock band Dear Rouge is capping off its Canadian tour with a stop in Kamloops showcasing songs from new album Lonesome High Lead singer Danielle McTaggart said the album and the connection between melancholy and joy — themes that were made more poignant for the band when tragedy struck as they prepared to start their tour we’ve always enjoyed our live experience but this one felt extra special in lots of ways — and really deep in lots of ways too There was an unexpected loss in the family so we just didn't know if we should even do the tour,” she told Castanet along with partner and bandmate Drew McTaggart ultimately decided to shift the dates of the first shows and press on with the tour “We just kind of had this extra feeling of everything matters and nothing matters — and almost gave us a sense of like ‘Let's just leave it all out on the stage and give it all to the fans,’” she said the band has shared the stage with Vance Joy McTaggart said people at a Dear Rouge show will be part of a high energy concert and they can expect to feel something through the duo's music — whether it’s joy and we like our fans to feel involved,” she said She said there can be a “question mark” when preparing a live show whether to lean on well-loved hits or present new songs — but the duo has found support from fans as they have forged ahead with their music “There's just this overwhelming amount of content being put out into the world Is this going to reach our fans?’ And we felt like … We can see that people are still engaged and following along,” she said “We always want to be stretching ourselves and enjoying it ourselves and sharing what we want to say now McTaggart said Wallpaper and Not Afraid to Dance are her favourite new tracks to perform — the former “in your face” and “kind of angry,” while the latter is “almost a confessional with a dance moment.” “I hope that people will always get from us there's also a joyful moment too,” she said The band will play the Night Shift on Fifth on Friday Tickets, which cost $30 per person, can be purchased online, here With your consent we may collect cookies and information to enhance our service Follow us to watch live and connect for more news in the morning for construction of the new visitor centre in Rouge National Urban Park There will be no access to Rouge National Urban Park through this area until construction work is complete and worker safety is of utmost importance to Parks Canada visitors are asked to avoid the Zoo Road Day Use Area and follow the direction of construction signage There is no parking at the Zoo Road Day Use Area for the duration of the closure and vehicles parked illegally will be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense The new visitor centre and improved day use area are expected to open in 2027 The temporary closure is expected to result in increased congestion at Twyn Rivers Day Use Area Park visitors should consider exploring alternative less crowded trails north of Zoo Road which offers a great hiking alternative and is only an 11-minute drive from the Zoo Road Day Use Area Visitors accessing Vista trail must do so from Twyn Rivers Day Use Area Visitors to the Vista trail viewing platform should anticipate a 1.2 km moderate hike (approx please respect detours and do not enter closed areas and parking is available for visitors accessing the zoo Thank you for your patience as Parks Canada works to enhance infrastructure and improve experiences for visitors to Rouge National Urban Park The new visitor centre will be a landmark gateway to Rouge National Urban Park and act as a visitor welcome and orientation area and multi-purpose community and activity space The building will help foster understanding and appreciation of Indigenous cultural and agricultural heritage of Rouge National Urban Park