Tag: Ontario
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United Boxing November 2019 Recap
United Boxing Promotions once again took over the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ontario. Their latest show went down on Saturday, November 16th, 2019. United Boxing Promotions always puts on a quality show and this time was no exception. The event showcased some of the best pugilists in Ontario and some of the best Boxers in…
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United Boxing Promotions Recap
United Boxing Promotions put on a great night of fights on September 14th. CAA Centre in Brampton, Ontario was the host site for the pugilistic proceedings. The fights showcased some great up and coming local talent but there was a variety of international talent on the card from places like Jamaica, Mexico, Iran, to name…
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Chinlock 5 Recap
Chinlock 5 was a joint venture between House of Hardcore and Chinlock Wrestling. The card took over Leon’s Centre in Kingston, Ontario on June 15th, 2019. It had an undeniably fun atmosphere with people of all walks of life coming out to enjoy the beauty of pro wrestling. There was a tangible buzz permeating from…
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Tommy Dreamer Discusses House of Hardcore In Kingston
Tommy Dreamer talks in-depth about House of Hardcore teaming up with Chinlock Wrestling for a great cause. On June 15th at The Leon’s Centre, a legends convention and charity wrestling show will be taking place and I spoke with HOH promoter Tommy Dreamer ahead of all the fun. Bowks Talking Bouts Tommy has recovered from…
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Oshawa Invades Nova Scotia: Boxing in Bedford
Two Oshawa Boxers will look to represent in a big way when they compete in Nova Scotia. Evan Gillard and Thad Ridsdill represent Motor City Boxing Club on June 15th and the Saturday night card is set to go in Bedford. I took the time to visit the pugilists at Motor City Boxing Club weeks…
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Fred Stonehouse previews his big RITC 59 fight against Maged Hammo, being part of that Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu lineage, and his Youtube videos playing acoustic guitar
Bowks Talking Bouts #107 featured Fred “The Surge” Stonehouse ahead of his big RITC 59 fight against Maged Hammo on September 29th. I spoke to Fred about what you learn in your own efforts from teaching people martial arts and how his objective in life is to inspire people, training at so many high…
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Marcone Investigates Ep. 6: How minimum wage laws destroy jobs
Minimum wage is jumping to $15/hour in Alberta and Ontario, which will be devastating for lesser skilled workers, teenagers and small businesses in Canada. In the sixth episode of Marcone Investigates, we explain why minimum wage laws directly harm the very people they intend to help. * The $100/hour minimum wage thought experiment is not…
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Marcone Investigates Ep 5: Testing the Wim Hof Method in -39C
In the fifth episode of Marcone Investigates, I teach Jordan Maskell how to use the Wim Hof breathing method to trigger the release of adrenaline and survive the extreme cold. Wim’s method is the first to show conclusive proof that we have the ability to strengthen and influence our own immune systems, allowing us to…
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Mackenzie County considering surveillance cameras
By: Matthew Marcone Mackenzie County’s administration has been asked to gather information and cost estimates to install video surveillance cameras, which was presented at a regular council meeting on November 7, 2017. Doug Munn, Director of Community Services, said that ten cameras could be installed for $53,000 but hat the cost can vary depending on…
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Entrepreneur sees THCK as $1 billion business
By: Matthew Marcone When Principal Consultant with BizFix Solutions Eric Duffus decided to become a partner in THCK, nobody would accuse him of thinking small. “We’re not a bunch of jokers growing weed in someone’s basement,” said Duffus. “It’s a legi timate operation and we’re trying to make a $1 billion company with this. We…