Equinews

Ottawa, ON (Canada), 20 May, 2025 — Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Police Service Board Vice Chair Marty Carr, and Chief Eric Stubbs officially introduced the new Ottawa Police Mounted Unit. This launch of the Unit marks an important step in enhancing public safety and operational efficiency, reflecting the commitment of the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) to improving community engagement and meeting diverse policing needs across the city.

On January 20, 2025, amid a deep freeze, a burst pipe in the Stewart Building at the University of Guelph unleashed significant flooding at the Ontario Veterinary College’s Health Sciences Centre. The resulting water damage forced the closure of the Large Animal Hospital’s (LAH) two operating suites and all five recovery and induction rooms, which remain out of service.

For those of us entering our “golden years,” continuing to ride horses brings both joy and new challenges. While galloping across fields was once exhilarating, at 70-plus it becomes risky. Age brings arthritis, osteoporosis, and muscle loss, all of which affect balance, strength, and reaction time — critical elements in any equestrian discipline, including dressage.

The Cavalia group, a Montreal-based company acclaimed for its extravagant equestrian and multimedia productions, has officially filed for bankruptcy. The filing comes as the organization founded by artistic visionary Normand Latourelle faces over $28 million in outstanding debts.

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