Author: Sophie Mitchell

Government Funding Aims to Strengthen Sport Tourism and Generate Nearly $60 Million in Economic Activity Ontario is investing $500,000 to support the 2026 National Bank Open presented by Rogers, reinforcing the province’s strategy of using major international sporting events to stimulate tourism, create jobs and strengthen local economies. The women’s professional tennis tournament, hosted by Tennis Canada at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto from August 1 to 13, is expected to attract more than 200,000 spectators, contribute nearly $60 million to Canada’s GDP, and reach an estimated 70 million viewers worldwide through international broadcast coverage. Provincial officials say the funding reflects…

Province Aims to Help More Seniors Age Safely at Home While Reducing Pressure on Hospitals Ontario is expanding its Community Access to Long-Term Care (CALTC) pilot program to three additional communities, broadening access to clinical and personal care services for seniors who wish to remain in their own homes while awaiting long-term care placement. Announced by the Ministry of Long-Term Care on July 31, the expansion will bring the program to Deep River, Ailsa Craig and Woodstock, building on the success of the pilot’s initial rollout in 2025. The move forms part of the provincial government’s broader strategy to improve…

Ontario Advances Scarborough Subway Expansion with New Station Connecting Hospital, Jobs and Transit Network SCARBOROUGH, Ontario — Major construction has officially begun on the Lawrence Avenue and McCowan Road station, the second of three planned stations on the Scarborough Subway Extension, marking another milestone in Ontario’s multi-billion-dollar transit expansion strategy aimed at easing congestion and improving regional connectivity. The Ontario government announced that crews have started piling and excavation work at the future station, which will become part of the 7.8-kilometre extension of the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) Line 2 subway service from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan…

City Advises Residents of Traffic and Parking Restrictions Ahead of 2026 Exhibition Parade PRINCE ALBERT, Saskatchewan — The City of Prince Albert is preparing for temporary road closures, transit detours and parking restrictions in the downtown core as the community gears up for the 2026 Exhibition Parade, the traditional kickoff to the city’s annual summer fair. City officials are encouraging residents, businesses and motorists to plan ahead for travel on Tuesday, August 4, when the parade will take place beginning at 6 p.m. Temporary traffic measures will be implemented throughout the afternoon to ensure public safety and facilitate the event.…

City Advises Residents of Traffic and Parking Restrictions Ahead of 2026 Exhibition Parade PRINCE ALBERT, Saskatchewan — The City of Prince Albert is preparing for temporary road closures, transit detours and parking restrictions in the downtown core as the community gears up for the 2026 Exhibition Parade, the traditional kickoff to the city’s annual summer fair. City officials are encouraging residents, businesses and motorists to plan ahead for travel on Tuesday, August 4, when the parade will take place beginning at 6 p.m. Temporary traffic measures will be implemented throughout the afternoon to ensure public safety and facilitate the event.…

Mandatory Coroner’s Inquest Scheduled to Begin August 10 in Thunder Bay Region The Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario has scheduled a mandatory inquest into the death of Troy Payash, a 35-year-old man who died in June 2019 following an interaction with officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Dr. Kevin Miller, Regional Supervising Coroner for the Thunder Bay Region, announced that the inquest will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026. The proceedings will be conducted by video conference and are expected to continue for approximately 10 days. The inquest will be overseen by Dr. Richard…

Investment Supports Major Conservation Project Through Greenlands Partnership Program The Ontario government is investing $2 million to help protect more than 200,000 acres (81,000 hectares) of boreal forest, wetlands and peatlands in northern Ontario, advancing one of the largest private land conservation initiatives in the province’s history. The funding, announced by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, will support the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC) Taiga Forest and Peatlands project through the province’s Greenlands Conservation Partnership program. The investment forms part of Ontario’s broader strategy to preserve ecologically significant landscapes while supporting healthier communities, tourism and long-term economic…

Canadian Heavy Music Festival Invites Artists Nationwide to Apply for November Showcase in Ottawa OTTAWA — Organizers of Ottawa’s Capital Punishment Festival have officially opened band submissions for the festival’s 2026 edition, inviting emerging and established Canadian artists to apply for performance opportunities at one of the country’s growing underground heavy music events. Scheduled for November 27–29, 2026, the festival will once again take over multiple venues throughout Ottawa’s historic ByWard Market, marking its third edition with an expanded lineup, additional venues and a broader showcase of Canada’s independent music scene. Presented by Chord Productions and supported by Ottawa Tourism,…

Binational dairy summit reinforces cooperation on trade, innovation and support for the next generation of farmers The dairy industries of the United States and Mexico have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership following the conclusion of the 2026 U.S.-Mexico Binational Dairy Summit, with leaders from both countries committing to closer collaboration on trade, innovation and the future of dairy farming as discussions surrounding the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) continue. The three-day summit, held from July 29 to July 31 in Querétaro, Mexico, brought together representatives from the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and leading Mexican dairy organizations.…

Funding supports 148 projects focused on energy planning, economic development and community resilience The Ontario government is investing $25 million to support Indigenous-led energy initiatives across the province, announcing that 148 projects have been approved for funding through the 2025 intake of the Indigenous Energy Support Program (IESP). The funding, administered by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), is intended to strengthen Indigenous participation in Ontario’s expanding energy sector while advancing economic reconciliation. The investment will help communities build local expertise, develop energy infrastructure and improve long-term energy resilience as electricity demand continues to rise. Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries…