Major League Soccer Playoffs
Nashville SC 1 Toronto FC 0
Daniel Rios scored the GWG in extra time
Nashville had 3 goals in the game called back for offside
Nashville advances to face Columbus on Sunday
TFC finished the regular season with the 2nd-best record, but lost 4 of their last 5 games.
New England Revolution 2 Philadelphia Union 0
( New England advances to meet Orlando on Sunday )
Seattle Sounders FC 3 Los Angeles Football Club 1
( Seattle advances to meet Dallas on Tuesday )
Excelsiors To Owen Sound
The Board of Directors of the Brampton Excelsior Major Lacrosse Club issued a statement yesterday pertaining to the pending shift of the franchise to Owen Sound.
Citing primarily financial factors, including the loss of an historical designation grant from the city of Brampton for of $30,000 per year, the organization confirmed the transfer of the team to Joe Norton in 2018.
Therefore, the Excelsiors organization, in spite of any protests from other parties, see nothing that would prevent the club from shifting their base of operation to Owen Sound for the next lacrosse season.
Meanwhile in Owen Sound last night, local lacrosse officials at every level gathered together discuss the incoming Major franchise.
Representatives from Minor Lacrosse, the Junior B NorthStar program and the Bug Juice Senior NorthStars were on hand
Excelsiors Statement
The Board of Directors of the Brampton Excelsior Lacrosse Club (BELC) would like to take this opportunity to respond to some of the misinformation and assumptions which have sadly played out on social media recently.
As any supporter of Major Series Lacrosse is aware, there is a substantial cost to be able to field a championship quality team. In the years leading up to 2012, the Brampton Major Excelsiors were financially viable and competitive, in large part through the financial support of a major Corporate sponsor, several smaller local sponsors, and a very generous annual contribution from the City of Brampton, under Mayor Susan Fennell. Unfortunately, after several years of backing our program, the Corporate sponsor elected to not return. This was a turning point in our program and forced us to examine how we could proceed with our on-floor product. We did everything necessary to continue to gather local sponsors, and keep the team on the floor annually. In late 2014 the City of Brampton elected a new leader. Subsequently the Major Excelsiors historical designation grant of $30,000.00 per year was eliminated from the City of Brampton budget and after 2016 funding was no longer available to us.
With the enormous loss of sponsorship and grant monies which we had suffered, and with other programs in the BELC requiring funding for their teams, it became apparent to our Board that despite our best efforts, we could no longer keep the Major program viable, without having to sell players and relying on our Junior and Senior B affiliates to loan us players to ensure we had a roster available on game nights. These struggles were no secret within lacrosse circles, but no major corporate sponsors were coming forward with offers to bail out our storied program.
Between 2012 and 2017 our sponsorship and grants decreased by $80,000.00 year over year. We faced the decision of folding the team or continuing to struggle fiscally, and in the win column, while selling top quality talent to make ends meet. At the end of 2017 a former Coach introduced us to someone who had an interest in acquiring a Major Series Lacrosse team in Ontario, and it appeared to address the challenges in keeping the team going.
In February 2018, the BELC Executive authorized our President, the Board member responsible for the Majors, and our legal counsel to enter into discussions with the interested party. In April 2018, the board voted to give approval for them to negotiate and complete the transfer of the team to Joe Norton, the owner of Bug Juice. It is critical to note that the Majors were not sold for $1,500 as was indicated. The Majors were a financially insolvent team that was legally transferred to an independent owner who would keep the team from folding.
While we are all disappointed at the relocation of a storied team, which many of us have been part of for generations, we hope everyone can recognize the difficulty in realizing we could no longer sustain our Major program, given the economic realities in fielding a competitive MSL team.
The BELC Board are open to exploring options to continue the tradition of Major Lacrosse in Brampton under the Excelsior banner, but this will only be done if a new entity comes forward to apply for a new franchise in MSL with the sustainable funding to do so.
Ward Hired By Golden Knights
Former Owen Sound Grey Plater & Attack forward Joel Ward was hired as an assistant coach for the Vegas Golden Knights’ American Hockey League affiliate in Henderson, Nevada.
Undrafted by NHL clubs, Ward graduated from the Attack, went to the University of Prince Edward Island for 4 years and then turned pro.
Eventually he played more than 700 NHL games and finished with 133 regular season goals and 22 playoff markers.
His biggest goal in the NHL was in the 2012 NHL Playoffs when his overtime marker in Game 7 allowed the Washington Capitals to eliminate Boston.
Prior to turning pro, Ward played 4 years of junior hockey in Owen Sound and is one of the few who played for the Greys, the Platers and the Attack.
Hockey Canada Juniors Halted
Two players tested positive for COVID-19 at Team Canada’s World Junior Selection Camp in Red Deer, Alberta.
As a result, Hockey Canada postponed the final Red and White intrasquad game scheduled for yesterday
The first cuts at the selection camp were expected yesterday.
Canada is scheduled to begin 6 pre-competition games against U Sports teams on Saturday.
ATTACK HUNGER CAMPAIGN ADAPTING TO MEET FOOD BANK NEEDS
In a traditional season the Attack Hunger Campaign presented by IG Wealth Management would be held at the Owen Sound Attack’s first Saturday home game in December, with fans donating thousands of pounds non-perishable food items and raising valuable funds for the Salvation Army Food Bank in Owen Sound. A delayed start to the Ontario Hockey League season has forced the 7th annual food drive to find new ways to expand its program to help support the growing need. The Attack combined with long-term partner IG Wealth Management and the Salvation Army have done just that.
“Our involvement in the community has been a priority since the team’s inception and in a pandemic, it is more important than ever” said Attack Manager of Marketing and Communications Greg Hoddinott. “Not doing Attack Hunger was never an option! We have adapted our program to hopefully provide the greatest impact to the users of food bank.”
The 2020 Attack Hunger Campaign will continue to have its traditional elements they are just being done a little differently this year. Instead of it being a one-night event, Attack Hunger will run for a full week, from November 30th to December 4th. This year the campaign will have three main drop-off locations the IG Wealth Management office on the east side, the Attack office downtown and Foodland on the west side.
The Attack will also be distributing close to 600 Attack Hunger bags to season ticket members the week of November 23rd to 27th, hoping they will return them full the following week.
With some people maybe not feeling comfortable with making a physical food donation and others who may have historically made a monetary donation on Attack Hunger game nights in the past, the Attack Hunger Campaign has made sure there is still a way for everyone to participate this year. Simply visit the Attack Shack online store and follow the Attack Hunger link to make a monetary donation to this year’s campaign. All donations over $10 will receive a charitable tax receipt directly from the Salvation Army.
“Now more than ever, people are facing new financial challenges and frightening realities” said Salvation Army’s Community and Family Services Co-ordinator Alice Wannan. “The Attack Hunger Campaign has grown to be our second largest fundraising initiative in Owen Sound. Together, IG Wealth, The Owen Sound Attack and The Salvation Army will ensure no one goes hungry in our community.”
Since a food banks buying power is at least two and a half times that of an individual, the group decided an increased focus on monetary donations was needed. This year Attack Hunger has added an appeal to businesses in the area to make a monetary donation to help drive the amount food available to the nearly 3600 individuals who have received food assistance in Owen Sound since March.
Attack Hunger has set a lofty goal of supporting 400 families by also raising $10,000 through a separate appeal to local businesses. The team at IG Wealth Management in Owen Sound have kicked off this part of the campaign by donating $3,500 and hope others will follow their lead.
“Lost in the statistics of increased Food Bank usage is the harsh reality that those numbers may actually be some of our friends and neighbours who have been set back financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. We know this because the number of first time Food Bank users has risen dramatically since March.” said IG Wealth Regional Director Fraser Petley. “At IG Wealth Management, we believe that what distinguishes a great community is how it looks after its own in tough times and we encourage everyone to support Attack Hunger as you are able, however you are most comfortable in order to support the families among us in need this year.”
How to Participate:
From November 30th to December 4th you can make:
Physical Food Donations at;
IG Wealth Management Office: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (733 9th Ave. East, Unit 1, Owen Sound )
Owen Sound Attack Office: Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm & 1pm to 4pm (1900 3rd Ave. East, Owen Sound )
Owen Sound Foodland: Monday to Sunday, 8am to 10pm (915 10th Street West, Owen Sound )
Corporate Donations:
Any businesses interested in donating should contact: Owen Sound Attack: Greg Hoddinott, Manager of Marketing & Communications (519) 371-7452 Ext. 22 or ghoddinott@attackhockey.com
Individual Monetary Donations:
Through the Attack Shack website (Click Here)
All monetary donations over $10 will be eligible for a charitable tax receipt from the Salvation Army
Everyone making a monetary donation will be entered in a draw for the chance to win 1 of 5 prizes.
Prizes include:
Fully Customized Replica Jersey
$20 Attack Shack Gift Card
Mustang Owen Sound Attack 2-piece glassware set
2019-20 Owen Sound Attack Team Autographed Stick
Mustang Owen Sound Attack 17oz Calibre Steel Water Bottle
OSMHG Survey
Owen Sound Minor Hockey Group is looking for feedback from parents and participants on the limited programming they are currently offering.
Owen Sound Minor Hockey Group is looking ahead to Season 2 which will hopefully start in January.
To participate in the survey, please go to owensoundminorhockey.com
Arozarena Arrested
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena has been arrested in Mexico for a situation involving an apparent custody dispute.
Arozarena was detained by police and a video suggests it may have involved a dispute over a child.
The arrest comes 2 weeks after he won the Babe Ruth award for the Most Valuable Player in the post-season.
Events
The Owen Sound Police Service Auxiliary Unit, is holding their annual Christmas Food Drive
The Auxiliary Unit will be at Food Basic’s, Friday from 5-9pm. & on Saturday from 9am. to 3pm.
On Friday December 4th. the Unit will be at Zehr’s from 5pm. to 9pm., and again on Saturday December 5th. from 9am. to 3pm.
They will have the Salvation Army kettle for those wishing to donate cash.
All food or cash donated, will go to your local Salvation Army Food Bank.
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Northern Confections in Wiarton encourages consumers to stop by their location in ” uptown Wiarton ” to sample
a chocolate dipped pretzel & a chocolate dipped licorice, then fill out a ballot to vote for your favourite.
On November 30th, Northern Confections have a draw from all the ballots for a $50 gift box of handmade chocolate and sweet treats. ( Just in time for gift-giving )
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Wiarton GOLD RUSH
Pick up a Gold Rush ballot at participating Wiarton businesses.
Shop at 3 or more downtown Wiarton merchants, get your ballot marked, and put your ballot in the specially-marked gold mailbox by the TD bank in Wiarton, or at the Town Hall in Wiarton.
You could win;
– $200 in Wiarton BIA certificates
– a Gold Nugget prize”
– Or the Grand Prize of $ 1,000 on December 17th.
Draws take place every other Thursday at 3pm, at various locations in downtown Wiarton.
REMAINING DRAW DATES for $200 Gift Certificates:
December 3 @ Terri Hastings Real Estate Group Keller Williams Realty Centres
December 17 @ TD Bank, Wiarton
Listen for Jessica Berg from the Wiarton Chamber of Commerce on 560 CFOS on Thursday December 17th just after the 8 am news
Participating Businesses:
Home By Design
Great Canadian Dollar Store
Lloyds Smoke Shop & Pool Hall
Universal Pawn Shop
Berford Street Bookstore & Bazaar
Symon Says
The Source
Complete Wellness
Greyfair Furniture
Josie’s
Great Cuts
McKenzie’s IDA Pharmacy
One Life Health & Wellness
Kimberly’s Hair and Nail Studio
KC Upholstery
Wiarton Service Center
LAMBlicious
Teenie Tiny Tots Children’s Clothing Shop
Sweetwater Hair & Bodyworks
RAM Sportswear & Trophy
Huron Bay Co-operative Inc.
Northern Confections
Karen’s Creations Scrapbooking
New Orleans Pizza
Sullivan’s Butcher Shop
Becker Shoes
InStyle
Mother’s Fabric
Pinkerton’s Auto Supply
Kgum Bo Restaurant
Margot’s Optical
Dockside Willie’s Restaurant
Wiarton Inn
Shear Style
Designs By Brenda
For more contest details, bi-weekly draw locations & participating merchants, visit wiarton chamber dot ca.
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The 81st Annual 560 CFOS Sun Times Christmas Fund Broadcast is Sunday, December 6th at 1pm.
The event will be on the radio only.
Due to COVID-19, we won’t be able to gather at the Roxy as we normally would.
Instead, we are looking for musicians from the community to send us recordings of their Christmas and holiday songs. We’ll include as many as we can on the broadcast as we raise funds for over 20 local charities!
The charities supported by the Christmas Fund Broadcast have all been impacted by COVID-19, and need your support more than ever. If you’d like to be a part of this year’s broadcast, please send your music to christmas@560cfos.ca. Be sure to tune in December 6th at 1pm, and please – make a donation during the broadcast, or any time at any RBC branch throughout Grey Bruce.
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Pre-AUCTION runs to Friday December 4th
THREE amazing furniture collections;
# 1) 5 piece Country Lane Bedroom Set. Wood Pine, finish Royal Mission and Black. Includes Queen Sleigh bed, 2 drawer chest, mini wardrobe, 5 drawer lingerie chest and 6 drawer lingerie chest,
# 2 ) 4 piece occasional set. Oak with royal mission finish. Includes 2 round end tables, 48″ oval coffee table and 48″ oval hall table
# 3 ) Entertainment Unit and Fireplace. Oak with royal mission finish.
We will deliver the furniture to the winners anywhere in our coverage area on Wednesday December 9th, or they can pick it up themselves at Wilson Storage in Mount Forest by arranging pickup through myself).
Our thanks to:
Wilson Storage, Mount Forest, Serving Grey and Wellington Counties. For competitive pricing with convenient, secure storage in new buildings; go to wilsonstorage569.com
& DJ’s Handcrafted Solid Wood Furniture in Hanover and Wroxeter.
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Funds from the 2020 Sun Times-CFOS Christmas Fund Broadcast will be equally divided among 20 local charities;
Beaver Valley Outreach ( Food Bank ) Thornbury
Bruce Grey Child & Family Services Foundation
Brucelea Haven ( County Home ) Walkerton
Gateway Haven ( County Home ) Wiarton
Golden Town Outreach ( Food bank ) Meaford
Grey Bruce Women’s Centre ( Emergency Shelter ) Owen Sound
Grey Gables ( County Home ) Markdale
Keystone Residence for Youth at Risk
Lee Manor ( County Home ) Owen Sound
Owen Sound Firefighters Toy Drive
Intertownship Firefighters Toy Drive
Participation Lodge ( physical & developmental disabilities ) Holland Centre
Rockwood Terrace ( County Home ) Durham
Salvation Army ( Food Bank ) Owen Sound
Safe ‘N Sound ( Homelessness Initiative ) Owen Sound
St John’s Ambulance
Victim Services Grey-Bruce
Women’s House Serving Bruce & grey ( Emergency Shelter )
Crime Stoppers
OSHARE
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Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Grey Bruce present ” Bake for Kids’ Sake ”
Bake a #HomefortheHolidays themed edible HOUSE or COOKIE for Monday, December 7th !
Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Grey Bruce will be giving away PRIZES in each category, plus prizes for whoever raises the most $$ and a prize for whoever is chosen as the Creative Genius!
Watch for ” Donna Summer On The Radio ” created by The Great Paul Hill.
COMPETING CATEGORIES:
1. Under 16 yrs. Old
2. Over 16 yrs. Old
3. Professional (food business/professional baker/chef)
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
1. Register by paying an initial $25 pledge. You can sign up as an individual or create a team
*All participants make sure you have your registration fee submitted before 12pm on Dec 7th.
2. Fundraise by asking family, friends and neighbours to support you through pledges.
3. Participants have until Dec 7th to make a #HomefortheHolidays food creation. All participants must submit their photo or video of their creation to BBBSGB by 12pm on Dec 7th.
You can submit by:
Emailing the photo/video to cala.bryans@bigbrotherbigsisters.ca.
Please, also add your competing category in the email
4. On Dec 7th at 12pm all creations will be uploaded onto the Big Brothers Big Sisters Grey Bruce’s Facebook Page.
5. Participants get people to vote on your creation from Dec 7th-Dec 14th, on BBBSGB’s Facebook page so you can have the chance to go before the judges (top 5 creations with the highest votes in each category) and be chosen as The Creative Genius!
6. Winners will be announced Dec 17th.
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” Beef Up Your Christmas ! ” with Moore’s Meats Butcher Shop & 560 CFOS.
Be the correct caller and automatically qualify for the December 18th Grand Prize of a $250 gift card to fill your freezer full of meat !
Moore’s Meats Butcher Shop – When it comes to cutting meat, it’s a tradition!
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The 33rd annual Festival Of Northern Lights in downtown Owen Sound and at the Harrison Park Infinity Tunnel and Winter Wonderland Walking Path runs until January 3rd.
For more information, visit F O N L dot CA.
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To have your event added, email news@bayshorebroadcasting.ca