Author: Sophie Mitchell

Ontario coroner says mandatory inquest will examine circumstances surrounding 2018 death The Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General has announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Drew Pearson, a 29-year-old man who died after being transferred from the Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre in London, Ont. Dr. Elizabeth Urbantke, regional supervising coroner for the West Region, London Office, made the announcement Wednesday, confirming that the proceeding is required under Ontario’s Coroners Act. “An inquest will be held into the death of Drew Pearson,” Dr. Elizabeth Urbantke, Regional Supervising Coroner, West Region, London Office, announced in the release.…

Halifax-based orchestra broadens programming with mix of traditional repertoire, pop culture concerts and marquee guest artists HALIFAX/KJIPUKTUK, N.S. — Symphony Nova Scotia has announced its 2026/27 concert season, unveiling a broad slate of performances that blends core classical repertoire with contemporary crossover programming as the organization looks to attract both longtime patrons and new audiences. The Halifax-based orchestra said the upcoming season will feature performances ranging from Beethoven and Brahms to ABBA, anime soundtracks and Broadway favourites, with programming spread across its Spotlight, Fusion, Baroque, Mozart+ and Special Concert series. “We invite audiences to experience the breadth of live music…

North Bay clinics receive provincial funding under $3.4-billion action plan aimed at connecting every Ontarian to primary care Ontario says new investments in primary care are helping expand access to family health services in North Bay as the province works toward its goal of connecting every resident to a primary care provider by 2029. Premier Doug Ford visited the North Bay Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic on Thursday to highlight the province’s broader $3.4-billion Primary Care Action Plan, under which 130 care teams across Ontario are receiving funding to expand access to frontline health services. The North Bay Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic received…

Ontario moves ahead with Oakville GO transit-oriented community plan The Ontario government has issued four Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs) to advance a major transit-oriented development near Oakville GO Station, a project expected to deliver more than 6,800 new homes and support thousands of jobs as the province pushes to accelerate housing construction across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The development, planned for Midtown Oakville, is intended to create a mixed-use community surrounding one of the busiest GO Transit stations in the region. In addition to new housing, the project will include public spaces, parks, bike paths, a day care and improved…

Ontario Advances Return of Northlander Rail Service After 14-Year Hiatus Ontario’s long-delayed revival of the Northlander passenger rail service has entered a critical testing and commissioning phase as the province moves closer to restoring rail operations across Northern Ontario later this year. Premier Doug Ford announced Wednesday in North Bay that the province has begun the final operational testing stage for the Northlander, marking a significant milestone in the restoration of the rail corridor, which was cancelled in 2012. The return of the service forms part of Ontario’s broader $70 billion transit infrastructure program and is intended to reconnect communities…

Modified Bus Operations Return Thursday as Snow Continues to Disrupt Some Routes Prince Albert Transit will resume service on Thursday, April 9, under a modified operating schedule as the city continues to manage the aftermath of significant snowfall earlier this week. Municipal transit officials said regular service will not be fully restored, with several disruptions remaining in place due to weather-related road and stop accessibility concerns. According to the latest update from the transit agency, some bus stops will remain temporarily closed while crews continue snow-clearing operations across affected areas. In a service notice issued Wednesday, Prince Albert Transit said,…

Festival showcases more than 50 artists across multiple Montreal-area venues through April 28 Festival de la Voix will return to Montreal’s West Island this month for its 13th annual edition, offering a month-long program of concerts, workshops and family events featuring more than 50 musicians and vocalists from Quebec and across Canada. Running from April 4 to April 28, the 2026 edition of the festival will take place across multiple venues in Dorval, Pointe-Claire, Beaconsfield, Lachine, Ste-Geneviève and downtown Montreal. Organized by non-profit group Vox Aeterna and curated by artistic director Kerry-Anne Kutz, the event will present a broad range…

City Operations Delayed Following Major Snowfall Event Heavy snowfall over the past 24 hours has disrupted transportation and municipal services across Prince Albert, prompting city officials to advise residents of ongoing delays as crews work to restore normal operations. The City of Prince Albert said snow removal efforts are fully underway after the storm significantly affected travel both داخل and outside city limits. Municipal crews have nearly completed clearing priority emergency routes and continue progressing through bus routes across the city. Transit Suspended Amid Route Clearing Efforts Public transit service has been suspended for the day as snow-clearing crews continue…

Upgraded LiUNA facility expected to train 5,000 additional construction workers over five years The Ontario government has announced the completion of a major expansion of LiUNA Local 837’s training centre in Cambridge, saying the upgraded facility will help train up to 5,000 additional apprentices and construction workers over the next five years as the province works to address mounting labour shortages in the skilled trades. The project was supported by more than $8.8 million in provincial funding through Ontario’s Skills Development Fund Capital Stream and is part of the government’s broader strategy to expand skilled trades training capacity amid rising…

Snowstorm Disruptions Force Midday Start for Most Bus Routes Prince Albert Transit will continue operating under reduced service on Wednesday as the city deals with the aftermath of a recent snowstorm that has disrupted transportation across the region. In a service update issued Wednesday, transit officials said the city’s Core Express route will remain out of operation for the day, while all other routes are scheduled to begin service later than usual. “Due to the recent snowstorm, Prince Albert Transit service continues to be delayed. The Core Express bus will not be in operation today.” The weather-related disruptions come as…