Author: Sophie Mitchell

TORONTO, Ontario — Toronto punk quartet Bad Waitress have released their new full-length album, In The Hollow, through Stomp Records on October 30, 2026, marking their return with a ten-track collection exploring isolation, changing identities, complicated relationships and personal transformation. The album represents a new creative direction for the Canadian band, combining its established punk-rock intensity with darker post-punk arrangements, experimental sounds and introspective songwriting. Self-produced and recorded with engineer Josh Korody at Toronto’s Wychwood Sound, In The Hollow reflects several years of personal and collective change for band members Kali-Ann Butala, Katelyn Molgard, Moon and Nicole Cain. Bad Waitress…

HAMILTON, Ontario — The Ontario government has announced a mandatory coroner’s inquest into the death of Krystle Catherwood, a 35-year-old woman who died at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre in April 2019. The proceedings will examine the circumstances surrounding her death and could result in recommendations aimed at preventing similar incidents in Ontario’s correctional facilities. The announcement was made on October 30, 2026, by Dr. Karen Schiff, Regional Supervising Coroner for the Hamilton Region, Hamilton Office, under the authority of Ontario’s Coroners Act. The inquest will provide a formal public examination of the circumstances surrounding Catherwood’s death, with a jury authorized…

WATERDOWN, Ontario — The Ontario government has begun construction on a new interchange at Highways 5 and 6 in Waterdown, a major transportation infrastructure project designed to reduce traffic congestion, improve road safety and support economic growth across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). The development will replace the existing busy intersection with a grade-separated interchange, featuring a new overpass bridge, highway ramps and expanded road capacity. The improvements are expected to strengthen transportation connections between Hamilton, Burlington and surrounding communities while supporting the movement of commercial goods. New Waterdown Interchange to Improve Traffic Flow and Road Safety The…

KIMBERLEY, Ontario — The Ontario government is investing $1 million to transform the former Talisman Mountain Resort into a permanently protected nature reserve, expanding the Bruce Trail while restoring environmentally significant land in the Beaver Valley. Announced October 30, 2026, the funding will support the creation of the Talisman Forest Nature Reserve, protecting 123 acres (50 hectares) along the Niagara Escarpment and permanently adding approximately one kilometre to the Bruce Trail. The project, led by the Bruce Trail Conservancy, aims to improve free public access to outdoor recreation while restoring forest and meadow habitats that support species at risk. Former…

WATERLOO, Ontario —  The Ontario government is investing $540,000 in a three-year research partnership with the University of Waterloo to improve flood forecasting, strengthen water management and help communities prepare for increasingly complex flooding risks. The funding, announced by the Ministry of Natural Resources, will support advanced hydrologic modelling and research designed to inform municipal infrastructure planning, improve dam operations and provide communities with more reliable information for flood preparedness. The initiative will involve municipalities, conservation authorities, local dam operators and university researchers working to improve water management decisions across the province. Ontario Expands Flood Prevention Research With University of…

TORONTO, The Ontario government has completed the removal of bike lanes along a 1.2-kilometre stretch of Bloor Street West in Toronto, restoring motor vehicle lanes in both directions as part of its broader strategy to reduce traffic congestion and improve access to local businesses. The completed project covers the section between Clissold Road and Royal York Road, a busy corridor serving commuters, residents and commercial establishments in Toronto’s west end. The province says the changes are intended to increase road capacity, improve traffic movement and support economic activity by making it easier for motorists to reach businesses along the route.…

TORONTO — Prime Video is preparing a major expansion of its Canadian streaming lineup for November 2026, bringing together high-profile original productions, sports documentaries, fantasy series, holiday entertainment and live sporting events. The upcoming schedule includes the third season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, the John Madden biographical film Madden, and documentaries exploring the careers of Muhammad Ali and former NFL star Terrell Owens. The streaming service is also introducing seasonal favourites, including Elf and The Polar Express, alongside the new romantic comedy Clashing Through the Snow. For Canadian sports audiences, Prime Video is highlighting…

BritBox has released a second collection of promotional images from its upcoming three-part special of The Other Bennet Sister, offering audiences an early look at returning cast members and new characters as the period drama continues Mary Bennet’s story. Produced by Bad Wolf for BritBox North America and the BBC, the special recently completed filming in Wales. The three additional 30-minute episodes will continue the narrative established during the series’ original ten-episode run. The announcement follows strong streaming performance in North America, where BritBox reported record subscriber acquisition and audience engagement associated with the show’s launch. The Other Bennet Sister…

CAMBRIDGE, Ontario — The City of Cambridge is strengthening connections between local manufacturers and funding organizations as businesses seek new opportunities to invest in technology, expand operations and improve competitiveness. More than 50 business leaders, entrepreneurs and industry professionals attended the Manufacturing and Industrial Business Funding Forum on October 29, 2026, at The Venue in Cambridge. Organized by the city’s Economic Development Division, the event brought together manufacturers, industrial businesses and government funding representatives to explore financial support and business development opportunities. The forum provided participants with direct access to funding experts, industry organizations and potential partners, helping local companies…

TORONTO — The Ontario government has outlined a new economic strategy aimed at protecting workers, attracting investment and strengthening key industries, while projecting a return to a balanced provincial budget by 2029–30. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2026 Ontario Economic and Fiscal Review: A Plan to Protect Ontario on October 29, detailing measures to address U.S. tariffs, global economic uncertainty and growing competitive pressures. The fall economic statement includes $8 billion in proposed provincial business tax relief, an $8.7 billion Canada-Ontario industrial action plan and continued infrastructure investments under the province’s $210 billion capital plan. Ontario Introduces $8 Billion…