Author: Sophie Mitchell

Vancouver roots-rock band Son of James is putting a distinctly Chinese Canadian spin on a country classic, releasing a new interpretation of The Chicks’ “There’s Your Trouble” that blends the musical traditions of Nashville with the sounds and cultural character of Vancouver’s Chinatown. The new recording combines familiar country, rock, funk and soul influences with traditional Chinese instruments including the erhu and guzheng. Rather than approaching the track as a conventional tribute, the Vancouver group says it rebuilt the song around its established “Chinese Canadiana” identity. The cover also serves as the latest preview of the band’s evolving catalogue ahead…

Canadian reggae pioneers Messenjah are extending a musical legacy that stretches back more than four decades with the release of “No More,” a new single that pairs the band’s established reggae sound with a message of resilience, determination and self-belief. Formed in Kitchener, Ont., in 1981 by Rupert “Ojiji” Harvey and Errol “Skippah” Blackwood, Messenjah emerged at a time when Canadian reggae had limited exposure in the country’s mainstream music industry. The group went on to become the first Canadian reggae band signed to a major record label, helping establish a commercial path for the genre at home. Messenjah’s Place…

Prime Video is preparing a broad September 2026 programming slate for Canadian viewers, combining high-profile scripted releases, Canadian factual programming, international originals and live sports. The month’s lineup includes The Love Hypothesis, the Reacher spinoff Neagley, a new era for The Grand Tour and Canadian Original Operation Deception, alongside WNBA and NWSL coverage. The schedule reflects the streaming service’s continued effort to balance global entertainment franchises with locally relevant Canadian programming and live sports as competition for streaming audiences remains intense. Prime Video September Schedule Opens With Thrillers and The Grand Tour The month’s major releases begin September 2 with…

Uri Poliavich is a philanthropist whose work focuses on education, the development of learning environments, and broader educational opportunities for young people. His approach emphasizes the importance of quality teaching, modern curricula, practical learning, and educational resources that can respond to changing social and professional needs. Digital skills and technology can form part of this environment, alongside academic knowledge, cultural education, critical thinking, and other areas that contribute to a well-rounded education. Technology Change and New Educational Requirements Technology changes the knowledge and skills expected from students. Schools therefore need educational programs that can respond to new tools, digital communication,…

Tampa’s long-running connection to extreme metal will take center stage again this fall as Tampa Death Fest returns for its eighth annual edition. The two-day festival is scheduled for September 4–5, 2026, at the Brass Mug in Tampa, bringing together veteran acts and emerging bands from Florida and across the United States, along with a Puerto Rican entry. Tampa Death Fest Returns to the Brass Mug Tampa Death Fest 2026 will feature 16 bands across two nights, with a lineup spanning death metal, thrash, grind, hardcore and other corners of the underground metal scene. The festival opens Friday, September 4,…

The Mon Sheong Golf Classic 2026 raised more than $150,000 to support the expansion of long-term care services in Ontario, as growing demand for senior care continues to put pressure on available beds across the province. Held Thursday, August 20, at Bayview Golf and Country Club, the annual tournament brought together golfers, donors and sponsors in support of Mon Sheong Foundation’s Because We Care Capital Campaign. The fundraising initiative is helping finance new long-term care centers intended to serve seniors facing extended waits for care. Golf Tournament Supports New Long-Term Care Centers Participants competed in an 18-hole tournament while raising…

Oklahoma alternative metal trio Nova Riot has released a new music video for “Like I Meant It,” the latest single from the band’s debut full-length album, Blood, Lies & Lullabies. The seven-track record arrived Aug. 21, 2026, through Eclipse Records and showcases the group’s self-described “bubblegum alternative metal” sound. Nova Riot Takes ‘Like I Meant It’ Into Horror Territory The Durant, Oklahoma-based trio filmed the “Like I Meant It” video inside a decaying cabin set at an award-winning haunted attraction. Directed by the band’s bassist, Orion, the video features vocalist Nova Ray alongside Orion in a deliberately limited cast designed…

The City of Prince Albert will begin its annual hydraulic flushing program in Zone 1 during the week of August 31, 2026, as part of routine maintenance designed to protect water quality and maintain the reliability of the municipal water distribution system. The work will cover areas north of 19th Street and is expected to continue for approximately four to six weeks, depending on weather conditions. Hydraulic Flushing Scheduled Monday Through Friday Hydraulic flushing operations are scheduled to take place Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. The city conducts the maintenance program annually to clear sediment and…

Ontario has begun construction on two new long-term care homes in Oakville that will add 640 modern spaces for seniors while creating hundreds of construction and health care jobs. The development is part of the province’s broader effort to expand long-term care capacity by repurposing unused government-owned land. The two Schlegel Villages facilities, collectively known as The Village of Heritage Trails, are expected to welcome their first residents in summer 2028. The project will include 554 new long-term care spaces and 86 upgraded spaces across two 320-bed homes. Ontario Uses Surplus Government Land for Long-Term Care Expansion The Oakville development…

A private island in Italy’s Venetian Lagoon, complete with a restored Napoleonic-era fort, gardens and private boat moorings, has been listed for sale. Known as Isola di Crevan, the property covers roughly 5,700 square meters, or about 1.4 acres, and sits within view of the historic islands of Burano and Torcello. The island came to market Aug. 25 through Lionard Luxury Real Estate, offering a rare combination of historic architecture, residential amenities and privacy just a few miles from Venice. Isola di Crevan Covers About 1.4 Acres in the Venetian Lagoon Crevan is located approximately 7 kilometers, or 4.3 miles,…