Author: Sophie Mitchell

BAFTA-Winning Drama Returns With New Story Set Inside a Young Offenders Institution BritBox has released first-look images from the third season of its BAFTA-winning drama Time, offering audiences an early glimpse of the series’ new setting and cast as the acclaimed prison drama prepares to return. The upcoming season will be led by David Tennant as prison officer Bobby Bailey, while Siobhan Finneran reprises her role as prison chaplain Marie-Louise O’Dell. Written by multi-award-winning screenwriter Jimmy McGovern alongside Samuel Bailey, the new instalment shifts its focus to a Young Offenders Institution (YOI), exploring the consequences of incarcerating teenagers and the…

Ontario singer-songwriter brings decades-old composition to life with new studio recording BROCKVILLE, Ont. — Ontario roots rock artist Sue Prosser has released her latest single, Mistaken Identity, a song whose origins stretch back decades and whose journey reflects both the persistence of independent musicians and the enduring appeal of personal storytelling in Canadian roots music. Recorded in June at Powder Room Studios and produced by Randal Orr, the single marks the culmination of a creative process that began with a chance encounter in a Montreal brasserie and evolved into a deeply personal reflection on memory, lost love, and self-discovery. For…

Ontario Artist Builds Momentum Toward First Full-Length Album With Reflective Pop Release AURORA, Ont. — Aurora-based singer-songwriter Laura Fortini is taking a significant step in her emerging music career with the release of “Lights Went Out,” her first official single aimed at radio audiences and a key milestone as she works toward a forthcoming self-titled debut album. The warm, narrative-driven pop track draws from a personal memory that remained with Fortini for years before she found the right way to transform it into a song. Although it is the third track she has released following “Look In” and “Shattered,” “Lights…

Ontario Coroner Confirms Mandatory Inquest Under Coroners Act THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Ontario’s Office of the Chief Coroner has announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Kaylee Martha Dallas Crowchild, a 29-year-old member of Tsuut’ina Nation who died in September 2022 following an incident at the Kenora District Jail. The announcement was made Tuesday by Dr. Kevin Miller, Regional Supervising Coroner for the North Region based in Thunder Bay. The inquest is being conducted under Ontario’s Coroners Act, which requires a mandatory review in certain custodial death cases. Ms. Crowchild, who was from Tsuut’ina Nation, a…

Environmental Organizations Challenge State Permit Governing More Than 300 Factory Farms PORTLAND, Ore. — A coalition of environmental and public interest organizations has filed a lawsuit against Oregon state regulators, alleging that a newly issued factory farm general permit fails to adequately protect waterways from pollution generated by large-scale livestock operations. The legal challenge targets a permit jointly administered by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The permit regulates more than 300 factory farms across the state and establishes requirements for managing the substantial volumes of waste produced by industrial livestock facilities.…

Nearly Half Experience Major Life Changes Without Seeking Financial Guidance SAINT JOHN — New Brunswickers navigating major life events such as job loss, illness, or bereavement are increasingly vulnerable to financial scams, according to new data from the Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick. The findings reveal that while significant life changes are common across the province, many residents are not seeking financial advice during these periods, leaving them exposed to misinformation and fraud. Data from the Commission’s 2025–2026 Consumer Index shows that 46 per cent of New Brunswickers experienced a major life event over the past year.…

Cinematic New Single Introduces Conceptual Album Inspired by the Kardashev Scale Danish progressive metal band KINETIC has released an ambitious new music video and single, “Evolution,” offering listeners an early glimpse into the band’s upcoming debut full-length album, Liminal, scheduled for release on October 16, 2026 through Eclipse Records. The 11-minute video marks the first of three planned visual releases tied to the album and showcases the Kolding-based group’s commitment to combining technical musicianship with cinematic storytelling. Directed by the band’s synthesizer player, Marcus H. Levin, the production blends performance footage with sweeping travel cinematography filmed in remote locations including…

Film Celebrating Jamaican-Canadian Music Pioneer Jay Douglas to Screen at AFS Cinema AUSTIN, Texas — The acclaimed Canadian documentary Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul, which chronicles the life and career of Jamaican-Canadian music icon Jay Douglas and the rise of Toronto’s influential R&B and reggae scene, is set to screen at the Pan African Film Festival presented by the Austin Film Society. The screening will take place on July 31 at 9 p.m. at AFS Cinema in Austin, Texas. Director Graeme Mathieson, producer Andrew Munger and Matt Sullivan, president of Light in the Attic Records, are scheduled to…

British Columbia Teen Musician Brings Traditional Blues Sound to a New Generation KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Canadian blues music is welcoming a promising new talent as 17-year-old Jake Soberlak of Kamloops, British Columbia releases his debut single, “You Gotta Leave,” the first preview of his upcoming album I’m In Trouble, scheduled for release on Sept. 11, 2026. The guitarist, vocalist and harmonica player has quickly emerged as one of the youngest artists making a notable impression within Canada’s blues community. While many musicians his age are still exploring genres, Soberlak has dedicated himself to mastering a musical tradition rooted in more…

Vancouver Roots Quartet Builds on Streaming Success and National Touring Momentum VANCOUVER — Vancouver-based soul, blues and roots group Honeybear, the Band is continuing its rapid rise in Canada’s independent music scene with the release of its latest single, “Just Your Fool,” a vintage-inspired blues ballad that blends classic soul instrumentation with modern audience appeal. The new track arrives as the quartet builds on a successful year marked by strong streaming numbers, growing industry recognition and an extensive tour schedule spanning multiple Canadian provinces. Built around themes of devotion and emotional vulnerability, “Just Your Fool” reflects the band’s commitment to…