Author: Sophie Mitchell

The Cambridge Fire Department is preparing to welcome residents to its annual Open House, combining hands-on family activities with practical fire-prevention education as the city works to reinforce the importance of working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. The community event will take place on Saturday, September 12, at Fire Station 1 in Cambridge, Ontario. Residents will have an opportunity to meet local firefighters, explore emergency vehicles and watch live demonstrations while learning steps they can take to improve fire safety at home. Cambridge Fire Department Open House Combines Education and Family Activities Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the…

Hamilton to eliminate residential development charges for three years as governments target more than 31,000 new homes HAMILTON — The governments of Ontario and Canada are committing up to $572 million toward housing-enabling infrastructure in Hamilton as the city moves to eliminate residential development charges for three years, a measure officials say could substantially reduce construction costs and unlock tens of thousands of new homes. The funding, announced August 26, will flow through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) and support major road, water and wastewater projects across Hamilton. In exchange, the city has committed to eliminating development charges on…

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. — August 26, 2026 — The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) has officially opened a purpose-built healthcare accommodation facility on the Campbell River Hospital campus, aiming to improve access to medical services while addressing recruitment and retention challenges for healthcare professionals across North Vancouver Island. The facility brings together two complementary initiatives — Just Like Home Lodge and Health Professionals Housing — under one roof just steps from Campbell River Hospital. The projects are designed to address accommodation barriers faced by both patients travelling for treatment and healthcare workers coming to the region for employment, training or relocation.…

PUNE, India — Tri Polarcon Pvt. Ltd. has acquired 100% ownership of Rockhard Polycoats Pvt. Ltd., bringing together two Pune-region construction chemicals businesses as demand grows for integrated flooring, waterproofing, coatings and structural repair solutions across India. The transaction gives Tri Polarcon full control of Rockhard Polycoats and expands its presence in industrial epoxy and polyurethane flooring, protective coatings and structural repair. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The deal comes as India’s construction chemicals market responds to increasingly complex industrial, infrastructure, warehousing, pharmaceutical and food-grade projects, where customers are seeking suppliers capable of providing multiple specialized solutions…

Award-winning Ojibwe singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, educator and humanitarian Shy-Anne Hovorka has released “Raise My Fist,” a collaborative single and music video bringing together more than 30 Indigenous and ally artists from communities and organizations across Canada. Inspired by former Long Lake #58 First Nation Chief Judy Desmoulin, the project combines contemporary instrumentation, traditional drumming and voices spanning generations. Hovorka, a member of Lake Helen First Nation, also known as Red Rock Indian Band, with roots in Matachewan First Nation, developed the song as a reflection on Indigenous strength, community and reconciliation. ‘Raise My Fist’ Grew From a Story Shared at Long…

Indo-Canadian singer-songwriter ASTRA is turning personal trauma into a forceful statement of independence with “IDGAF,” the lead single from her forthcoming album Kitty Envy. Born and raised in Ajax, Ontario, and now based in Barrie, the emerging rock artist uses the new track to confront the aftermath of an abusive relationship while exploring anger, resilience and the process of reclaiming personal power. Produced by Kayla Diamond, “IDGAF” pushes ASTRA into heavier musical territory, combining post-grunge influences with dark production and an intentionally raw emotional edge. Rather than presenting a conventional breakup narrative centred on heartbreak or reconciliation, the song focuses…

BritBox is expanding its Agatha Christie programming lineup with a contemporary adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence, a six-part mystery series set to premiere in Canada and the United States on Sept. 15. The streaming service has released the official trailer and key art for the production, which stars Antonia Thomas, Josh Dylan and Imelda Staunton. The premiere will include the first two episodes, introducing audiences to a modern interpretation of Christie’s detective duo. The project represents the first contemporary English-language television adaptation of the Tommy and Tuppence stories and adds another major Christie property to BritBox’s growing catalogue…

Prime Video is expanding its romance slate with The Love Hypothesis, a feature-film adaptation of Ali Hazelwood’s New York Times best-selling novel, scheduled to begin streaming globally on September 23. The film brings Hazelwood’s popular academic romance to the screen with Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman leading the cast. Produced by MRC and The Cantillon Company, the project combines romantic comedy with the competitive world of university research, following a Ph.D. candidate whose attempt to help a friend unexpectedly develops into a complicated relationship of her own. Prime Video Adapts Ali Hazelwood Bestseller for Global Audience At the centre of…

TORONTO — Fifth Ground Entertainment and TVO are preparing to launch The Screen Team, a new Canadian technology-focused docuseries designed to help children understand the digital systems increasingly shaping their everyday lives. The TVOkids Original series, aimed at children aged eight to 12, will make its digital debut on Oct. 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. through the TVOkids YouTube channel, website and mobile app. Its television broadcast premiere will follow on Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. Created by Christine Mitchell and produced by Chris Szarka and Raj Panikkar, the weekly series combines technology education with youth-focused storytelling. It examines subjects…

Montreal ska-punk veterans K-Man & The 45s are preparing to release their latest studio album, Heed The Call, on October 9, 2026, through Stomp Records, marking another chapter for a Canadian band that has built its audience through more than a decade of touring across North America and Europe. The group has introduced the upcoming record with “We Won’t Stop,” a ska-punk track released publicly on August 25 alongside a new music video and the launch of the album presale. Combining two-tone influences, punk-rock intensity and rock-and-roll grit, the single offers an early indication of the harder-edged direction behind the…