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This episode: A story, told through the lives of China’s billionaires, of a country transformed into a global powerhouse.
Capitalism was once a dangerous word but now China creates a new billionaire almost every day. The series: Money makes the world go round. But today, it seems that it is falling into the hands of the few. But how did we get here? We unpack the complex journeys of the “Billionaire Tycoons,” industrialists and entrepreneurs who now yield just as much power as any elected leader. Each episode focuses on a different economic superpower, USA, China, and Russia, as we retell their journey from economic backwater to economic juggernaut, all through the surprising stories of its richest and most powerful Tycoons.
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In the bustling marketplace of Seranor, where vibrant silks shimmered and fragrant spices perfumed the air, old Elias the weaver sat hunched over his ancient loom. His fingers, gnarled with age and stained with dyes, moved with a practiced grace, coaxing intricate patterns from threads of every imaginable hue. Yet, despite the beauty he created, Elias himself was often overlooked. His clothes were simple, his stall tucked away in a less frequented corner, and his voice was soft, easily drowned out by the boisterous cries of other merchants.
One day, a young apprentice named Kael arrived in Seranor, eager to learn the art of weaving. He sought out the most renowned masters, their stalls adorned with gleaming tapestries and attracting wealthy patrons. He saw Elias’s humble setup and, without a second glance, dismissed him. “Surely,” he thought, his youthful arrogance blinding him, “such a plain stall holds little wisdom.”
Kael apprenticed himself to Master Theron, a celebrated weaver whose creations were admired throughout the land. Theron was a skilled craftsman, but his demeanor was often sharp and impatient. He treated his apprentices more like servants, demanding flawless work and offering little in the way of genuine guidance or appreciation.
One afternoon, while working on a particularly intricate tapestry, Kael accidentally snagged a delicate silver thread. Panic flared within him. Master Theron’s temper was legendary. As he fumbled to hide the mistake, Elias happened to pass by, carrying a bundle of freshly dyed wool. He paused, his keen eyes noticing the young man’s distress.
Without a word, Elias approached the loom. He examined the snag with quiet concentration. Instead of scolding or exposing the flaw, he reached into his pouch and produced a thin, almost invisible thread. With nimble fingers, he began to weave it in such a way that it not only concealed the snag but subtly enhanced the surrounding pattern, adding a delicate shimmer that hadn’t been there before.
Kael watched in astonishment. When Elias was finished, the tapestry looked even more exquisite than before. He stammered his thanks, shame washing over him for his earlier judgment.
Elias smiled gently, his eyes crinkling at the corners. “Every thread has its purpose, young one,” he said softly, his voice carrying a quiet wisdom. “Even the thinnest, the seemingly flawed, can contribute to the whole. It is how we treat each strand, how we understand its potential, that truly matters.”
Later that day, Kael found himself drawn to Elias’s humble stall. He watched the old weaver at work, observing the respect with which he handled every single thread, from the finest silk to the roughest linen. Elias spoke to his materials as if they were living things, understanding their individual strengths and weaknesses. He treated his few customers with genuine warmth, valuing their presence regardless of their wealth or status.
Kael realized that true mastery wasn’t just about skill; it was about the underlying respect for the craft, for the materials, and for the people involved. He saw that Elias, in his quiet way, embodied a deeper form of artistry, one that went beyond mere technique and touched upon the very essence of dignity.
He left Master Theron shortly after and humbly asked Elias if he would take him as an apprentice. Elias, his eyes filled with a gentle understanding, readily agreed. Under Elias’s tutelage, Kael learned not only the intricacies of weaving but also the profound importance of respect. He learned to see the value in every thread, in every person, in every aspect of life, understanding that it was this fundamental respect that allowed true beauty and harmony to flourish. And in time, Kael himself became a master weaver, not just of cloth, but of the very fabric of respectful interactions, carrying forward the quiet wisdom of the old weaver and the lesson of the seemingly insignificant, yet ultimately vital, worn thread.
Second group of members to be inducted during May ceremony
March 28, 2025, Mississauga, ON – …. The Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) Hall of Fame will induct a five-member class as its second group of inductees this spring, the OJHL announced today.
The inductees include team and league builder Charlie Macoun, ex-NHLer Michael Cammalleri and prolific Jr. A scorers Trent Walford, Steve Novis and Darren Haydar.
Charlie Macoun – Builder
A pioneer in the Ontario Junior Hockey League, Charlie Macoun was part of the group that founded the Newmarket 87s (Hurricanes) team in the 1987-88 season. Together, Mr. Macoun and the group built a model franchise that would go onto much success. The franchise was moved to Milton in 2019 and renamed the Menace. He held several other positions within the parent Ontario Hockey Association through the years, including time as an OHA Director and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the OHA Provincial Junior League, before it was rebranded as the OJHL. Over the years, Mr. Macoun represented the OHA on numerous committees. He played a significant role in the merger of the Metro Junior League with the Provincial League and served on the Ontario Hockey Federation’s (OHF) Junior Council. He was recognized by the OHA back in 2003 with its Gold Stick, which is an order of merit in hockey awarded by the OHA for outstanding service to the game, other than as a player. Mr. Macoun and his late wife, Marge, raised three sons, Jeff, Jamie and Michael. Jamie Macoun played for the Newmarket and Aurora franchises in the OJHL. He’d go on to skate in 1,128 games in the NHL with Calgary, Toronto and Detroit.
Charlie Macoun passed away in 2020.
Steve Novis – Original Era and Other Leagues
Steve Novis was a scoring threat every time he stepped on the ice in the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League. He played in the league for four seasons (1974-75). Mr. Consistency, he had high-production seasons of 84, 75, 103 and 86 points. He played his first season with the Seneca Flyers and moved north with the team in 1975 to Newmarket where he played his final three seasons. The franchise maintained the Flyers name after the move. Novis’ biggest season was that 103-point campaign when he scored 46 goals and added 57 assists in 44 games. Novis finished his OJHL career as the leading point getter of the Original Era with 348 points.
Michael Cammalleri – Modern Era
The Richmond Hill native had a distinguished 15-year NHL career playing in over 906 games that included 294 goals and 642 points with five teams (Los Angeles Kings, Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Edmonton Oilers). Cammalleri starred for the Bramalea Blues in what’s now the OJHL for two seasons. A year after being named league rookie of the year, he recorded 103 points (31 goals/72 assists) in 41 games for the Blues in 1998-99. Cammalleri then played three seasons at the University of Michigan. A CCHA first team All-Star and NCAA West second team All-America in 2001, he was the team’s assistant captain and was named CCHA first team and NCAA West first team All-America in 2002. He decided to forego his senior season and completed his three-year collegiate career with 131 points in 110 games. He was the leading goal-scorer at least once on three of the first four NHL teams he played for. He led the Kings with 26 goals during the 2005-06 season; led the Flames in goals with 39 goals in 2008-09 and 26 in 2013-14 with 26; and topped the New Jersey Devils with 27 goals in 2014-15. Cammalleri was even traded in the middle of a game. He was pulled off the ice midway through the Canadiens’ game against the Boston Bruins on Jan. 12, 2012, after Montreal and the Calgary Flames worked out a trade. Before he left, Cammalleri tied a franchise playoff scoring record shared by Maurice Richard, Jean Beliveau, Bernie Geoffrion, Guy Lafleur and Marcel Bonin. He did it during the second round of the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs, when he scored seven goals in a seven-game series against the Pittsburgh Penguins to lead the Canadiens into the Eastern Conference Final. Cammalleri finished the 2010 playoffs leading all scorers with 13 goals. A second-round selection (No. 49) by the Kings in the 2001 NHL Draft, Cammalleri represented Canada internationally, winning gold at the 2007 World Championship and silver at the World Junior Championship in 2001 and 2002. Cammalleri, who retired in 2018, coaches youth hockey in Vaughan. He was inducted into the Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame in January
Darren Haydar – Modern Era
Growing up in Milton, Haydar played his minor hockey there and went on to the Milton Merchants of what’s now the OJHL. From 1995 to 1998 he tore the league apart with 240 points over that time span including his stellar 71 goal performance in only 51 games in 1997-1998. He was the league’s player of the year and a first team all-star that season. With no Ontario Hockey League (OHL) team guaranteeing him a spot, he went to the University of New Hampshire. During his freshman year, the Wildcats went to the Frozen Four only to lose in double-overtime. Haydar ended up finishing his NCAA Career with 219 points for third all-time in Wildcats history. Haydar is one of the most prolific hockey players to ever suit up in the American Hockey League (AHL). He joined the Milwaukee Admirals in 2002-03, posting 75 points in 75 games and earning the Dudley (Red) Garrett Memorial Award as the AHL’s outstanding rookie. Inducted into the AHL HAll of Fame in 2019, he is the league’s all-time playoffs scoring leader in goals (63), assists (80) and points (143) and holds the records for longest consecutive point scoring streak with 39 games. During 2006-2007 with the Chicago Wolves he amassed 79 points during that streak. Haydar won Calder Cup Championships with the Milwaukee Admirals (2003-04) and the Wolves (2007-08). A ninth-round (248th-overall) pick of the Nashville Predators in 1999, Haydar played games in the NHL with Nashville, the Atlanta Thrashers and Colorado Avalanche. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2012 while playing in the AHL, he has hosted a golf tournament and hockey games in support of MS awareness. Now 45, Haydar is a real estate agent and a mentor to minor hockey players through his 2020 Elite Hockey program. He was on the roster of the Sr. A Dundas Real McCoys from 2018-24, winning back-to-back Allan Cup national championships in 2023 and 2024.
Trent Walford – Modern Era
Trent Walford definitely found a home in what’s now the Ontario Junior Hockey League during the mid-1990s. The Mississauga product had proverbial cups of coffee with the Newmarket Royals (now Sarnia Sting) and Niagara Falls Thunder (now Erie Otters). But Walford blossomed with the Newmarket 87s (now Milton Menace) of the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League.
In 124 games over three seasons (1993-96), Walford amassed 291 points (101 goals/190 assists) for an eye-popping average of 2.35 points per game. His final season (1995-96) in Newmarket was his finest by far. Walford scored 52 goals and assisted on 90 others for 142 points in 50 games. No shrinking violet, he was also assessed 156 penalty minutes. Walford’s 142 points remain a Modern Era record in the OJHL. Fellow 2025 Hall of Fame inductee Darren Hayder (Milton Merchants) and Jason Pinizzotto (Couchiching Terriers) are next at 140 points. Walford was selected as player of the year by the Canadian Junior Hockey League that season. Newmarket won the Buckland and Dudley Hewitt cups that year and advanced to the semifinals at the national championships in Melfort, Sask. Walford played three seasons at NCAA Division I Lake Superior State and parts of three more seasons in the ECHL. Now 48, Walford is a real estate agent in Las Vegas.
The Class of 2025 will be officially welcomed during a ceremony in early May.
The Selection Committee was comprised of OJHL Board of Directors Chairman Stuart Hyman; Izak Westgate, Manager of Outreach Exhibits and Assistant Curator, Hockey Hall of Fame; Burlington Cougars Governor and former NHL player Ron Sedlbauer; retired journalist John Cudmore; Rick Morocco, Executive Director, OJHL Foundation and; OJHL Communications Director Jim Mason.
The virtual hall of fame was officially launched in May of 2024 with the induction of Bob Hooper, Josh Soares and former NHLers Paul Coffey, Steve Thomas and Adam Oates at a ceremony during the Centennial Cup tournament in Oakville.
The OJHL Hall of Fame was established to honour and preserve the history of the great athletes and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development and advancement of the OJHL and who have performed with highest distinction in the OJHL and beyond.
Nominations for each season are open annually from mid-September until the end of November.
The OJHL Hall of Fame website also features information about the inductees and the inductee categories, timelines and selection criteria. The site includes information on the history of Junior A leagues that laid the foundation for the present-day OJHL including statistical records, history of league award winners and a list league and national champions.
The Ontario Junior Hockey League is the largest Junior ‘A’ league operating under the auspices of the Canadian Junior Hockey League with 24 member clubs. A proud member of the CJHL and Ontario Hockey Association, the OJHL was originally named the Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League and it was formed out of the Central Junior ‘B’ Hockey League in 1993-94. With a long and storied history of developing players for the next level, including U SPORTS, the NCAA, CHL, minor pro ranks and the NHL, the OJHL has had more than 100 commitments already this season.
For more information on the Ontario Junior Hockey League, please visit www.ojhl.ca
Ukrainian singer who has conquered some of the best stages in the world and performed alongside great artists such as Plácido Domingo and Ferruccio Furlanetto. A singer who was a soloist for over 10 years at one of the three most prestigious opera theaters in the world! Come to hear this voice live! A singer whose voice is capable of conveying the deepest drama and uncharted depths of human passion! Dmytro Garbovskyi is a singer who stands out from others primarily because of his incredible dramatic operatic baritone, whose power will stay with you forever! Garbovskyi is a singer whose voice comes from the very depth of his great heart, a heart in which lives the greatest love for his homeland and the children of Ukraine suffering from the war. It is to them, these little and bright hearts, that Dmytro Garbovskyi dedicates all his concerts, successfully raising funds and helping the little ones to forget, if only for a few moments, the horrors of war.
In a quiet little town nestled between rolling hills, there lived a woman named Clara.
For years, Clara had carried the weight of her past like an old, tattered coat—comfortable in its familiarity, yet heavy and worn. She had once dreamed of opening a bakery, her hands kneading dough into loaves that filled the air with warmth and sweetness. But a failed business venture years ago, coupled with the sting of lost savings and whispered doubts from neighbors, had buried that dream beneath layers of regret. Instead, she worked long hours at a local diner, serving coffee and smiles, while her heart ached for what might have been.
One crisp autumn morning, as the leaves turned golden and the air carried a hint of change, Clara found an old journal tucked away in a drawer. Its pages were yellowed, filled with recipes and sketches of a bakery she’d once imagined—bright windows, wooden shelves, and a sign that read “Clara’s Hearth.” She sat at her kitchen table, tracing the faded ink with her fingertips, and felt a pang of longing. But then, something shifted. A soft voice within her whispered, What if it’s not too late?
That day, Clara made a decision. She would no longer let the shadows of yesterday define her. With a deep breath, she gathered her courage and began to plan—not with the fear of failure, but with the hope of possibility. She started small, baking loaves of bread at home and sharing them with friends. Word spread, and soon, people were knocking on her door, asking for more. Each loaf became a step forward, a quiet promise to herself that the future could be hers to shape.
One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, Clara stood in the empty storefront she’d saved enough to rent. It wasn’t perfect—paint peeled from the walls, and the windows were cloudy with dust—but to her, it was a canvas. She hung a simple sign above the door: “Clara’s Hearth.” The next morning, the town gathered as she opened the doors, the scent of fresh bread spilling into the street. There were no grand speeches, just warm smiles and the clink of coins as neighbors bought her bread, their voices buzzing with pride.
Clara learned that letting go of the past didn’t mean forgetting it—it meant taking its lessons and building something new. The sting of old failures faded, replaced by the joy of dough rising under her hands and the laughter of customers filling her shop. She had stepped into a future she’d once thought impossible, not because the past disappeared, but because she’d found the strength to leave its weight behind.
As winter turned to spring, Clara’s Hearth became more than a bakery—it became a place of connection, where people shared stories over warm pastries and left with full hearts. And Clara? She stood behind the counter, flour dusting her apron, and smiled. The past was a chapter closed, but the future was a story unfolding, one she wrote with every sunrise.
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(SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges after a single vehicle collision.
On March 17, 2025, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a vehicle collision notification on Highway 26 in Springwater Township.
Officers located the vehicle and driver in a farm field on Highway 26. Officers spoke with the driver and after noticing an odour of alcohol on the driver, officers conducted an impaired driving investigation. As a result of the investigation, Scott MACDONALD, 41-year-old of Collingwood, was arrested and has been charged with the following:
· Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
· Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.
The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.
The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.
The Town of The Blue Mountains is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards and extend sincere gratitude and appreciation to the individuals and groups who volunteer their time to support the community.
The Volunteer Recognition Awards acknowledges outstanding volunteers across different categories, highlighting diverse community contributions. The Town congratulates this year’s award recipients:
Sustainability Award: Jacob Proctor & Betty Muise
Sports and Recreation Award: Sarah Clarke
Blue Mountains Community Builder Award (Youth under 26): Parker Gordon
Blue Mountains Community Builder Award (Adults 26+): Pamela Spence & Tom Kennedy
Outstanding Community Group Award: 599 Garden Club & Thornbury Sparks/Ember Unit
To honour this year’s recipients, the Town, in partnership with the Seniors Network Blue Mountains and Georgian Bay Youth Roots, will host a Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony and Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Beaver Valley Community Centre.
Members of the public are invited to attend this free event to celebrate the contributions of award winners, connect with local organizations, and learn about volunteer opportunities within the community. The event runs from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the awards ceremony beginning at 5:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.
Please note that Exhibitor Applications are still being accepted for local organizations interested in participating in the Volunteer Fair. This is an excellent opportunity to shine a light on the important work of community groups and recruit great volunteers. Click here to learn more.
The Town of the Blue Mountains looks forward to celebrating our community’s outstanding volunteers with you!
