Author: Sophie Mitchell

Open-Air Burn Ban Remains in Effect as City Prioritizes Public Health CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — The City of Cambridge has extended a series of temporary service adjustments as poor air quality continues to affect the region, prompting municipal officials to maintain restrictions and protective measures aimed at safeguarding residents and city staff. The measures, announced Thursday, include the continued suspension of all open-air burn permits, the closure of outdoor pools, and the relocation of city-operated programs and events indoors. Officials say the actions will remain in place until air quality conditions improve. According to the City, all existing open-air burning permits…

Fire Department Halts New Permits and Existing Open-Air Burning Activities Across City The City of Cambridge has suspended all open-air burning permits effective immediately as worsening environmental conditions increase the risk of rapidly spreading fires across the community. The Cambridge Fire Department announced on July 16, 2026, that all open-air burning permits issued within the city are temporarily suspended until further notice. The department said the decision was made to protect residents, properties, infrastructure, and natural areas amid elevated fire risks caused by current weather conditions. No new open-air burning permits will be issued while the suspension remains in effect.…

City Surpasses Provincial Housing Goal by 16%, Unlocking New Funding for Infrastructure and Growth PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — The Ontario government has awarded the City of Peterborough more than $1.65 million through the latest round of the province’s Building Faster Fund after the municipality exceeded its provincially assigned housing target in 2025. The funding, totaling $1,653,397, was announced as part of the third round of the Building Faster Fund, a provincial initiative designed to reward municipalities that make significant progress toward increasing housing supply. Peterborough qualified for the funding after recording 545 housing starts in 2025, surpassing its annual target by…

City Moves Programs Indoors as Poor Air Quality Prompts Health Precautions CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — The City of Cambridge has temporarily closed its outdoor pools and modified several municipal services after Environment Canada issued an Air Quality Warning for the region, citing concerns over the health and safety of residents, visitors, and municipal staff. The measures, announced on July 15, are part of the city’s response to deteriorating air quality conditions affecting communities across parts of Ontario. Municipal officials said the changes will remain in place until further notice while air quality conditions continue to be monitored. The service adjustments affect…

City Exceeds Provincial Housing Goal by 101%, Secures Funding for New Homes and Infrastructure SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — The Ontario government has awarded the City of Sault Ste. Marie $600,000 through the latest round of the Building Faster Fund after the municipality exceeded its provincially assigned housing target in 2025, reinforcing the province’s broader push to accelerate housing construction and support community growth. The funding was announced by Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as part of the third round of the Building Faster Fund, a program designed to reward municipalities that achieve at least 80 per cent…

Building Faster Fund Rewards Belleville’s Strong Housing Growth Performance BELLEVILLE, Ontario — The Ontario government has awarded the City of Belleville more than $1.24 million through the third round of the province’s Building Faster Fund after the municipality significantly exceeded its housing construction target in 2025. The funding announcement, made by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on July 15, comes as Ontario continues to push municipalities to accelerate residential development and address housing supply challenges across the province. Belleville broke ground on 418 new homes in 2025, surpassing its provincially assigned annual housing target by nearly 35 per…

Proposed 3,300-Kilometre Pipeline Aims to Boost Jobs, Strengthen Energy Independence and Support Economic Growth SARNIA, Ont. — The Ontario government has unveiled an ambitious vision to transform Sarnia into the cornerstone of a new coast-to-coast Canadian energy network through the proposed Northern Shield Energy Corridor, a major pipeline project designed to connect Alberta’s oil sands directly to Ontario’s refining and petrochemical sector. Announced as part of the province’s broader strategy to strengthen economic self-reliance and energy security, the proposed 3,300-kilometre pipeline would transport Alberta crude oil to Sarnia’s refining complex, one of North America’s largest industrial energy hubs. Provincial officials…

New Digital Health Platform Aims to Improve Patient Care and Support Goal of Universal Primary Care Access by 2029 TORONTO — The Ontario government has launched a competitive procurement process for a new provincewide Primary Care Medical Record (PCMR) system, a key component of its $3.4 billion Primary Care Action Plan aimed at ensuring every resident has access to a family doctor, nurse practitioner, or primary care team by 2029. The procurement, led by Supply Ontario, will establish a Vendor of Record arrangement for the development and implementation of a unified digital medical record system designed to improve information sharing,…

Amazon MGM Studios Unveils Romantic Drama Directed by Rachel Morrison Amazon MGM Studios has announced that Love of Your Life, a new romantic drama starring Margaret Qualley, will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) before debuting globally on Prime Video on October 14, 2026. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Rachel Morrison, the film marks another high-profile project for the director following her work on The Fire Inside. The upcoming release combines an emotionally driven narrative with a notable cast and creative team, positioning it as one of Prime Video’s major original film releases for the fall…

Canadian Ensemble Highlights Refugee Stories Through Music and International Collaboration Toronto-based world music ensemble Sultans of String is marking the United Nations’ International Day of Hope with the release of a new live performance video from its acclaimed REFUGE project, reinforcing the group’s long-standing commitment to cultural dialogue, inclusion, and humanitarian storytelling through music. The newly released video features a live rendition of “El Bint El Shalabeya,” performed alongside the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Dennis Mastromonaco. The performance also showcases acclaimed Syrian Canadian vocalist Leen Hamo, whose contribution adds a powerful personal dimension to a project…