Author: Sophie Mitchell

American singer-songwriter and pianist Micah Sheveloff has released “Someone There For Me,” the lead single from his forthcoming 12-track album, Don’t You Wonder, scheduled for release on January 15, 2027. The recording features a songwriting collaboration involving Extreme frontman Gary Cherone and late jazz composer Benny Golbin. Based in Saint Petersburg, Florida, Sheveloff brings together jazz, traditional pop and contemporary songwriting on the new track. The release also highlights a musical friendship with Cherone that began more than four decades ago in Boston. Micah Sheveloff and Gary Cherone Revisit a Longstanding Musical Partnership The collaboration originated in a friendship dating…

COWICHAN VALLEY, British Columbia – Award-winning Canadian blues musician Brandon Isaak has released his eighth solo album, Lookin’ Out My Window, alongside the new single “World’s Got the Blues,” through Modern Primitive Records. The release follows the success of his 2025 album Walkin’ With the Blues, which secured three awards from five nominations at the Canadian Blues Music Awards, including Electric Blues Album of the Year, Blues Song of the Year and Blues Guitar Player of the Year. “I came home from Toronto incredibly grateful,” Isaak says, “and then I did what I always do. I went back to work.”…

WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Winnipeg-based punk rock band The Bloodshots have released their latest single, “Scream!,” alongside a new music video as they embark on an extensive Canadian tour running through December 12, 2026. The group’s Screamin’ Across Canada tour includes performances across Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec. Several October concerts will feature The Bloodshots alongside Australian rock band The Lazys during their Too Tough To Die Tour. The new release marks another development for the independent Canadian rock group, which has built a national following through live performances, music awards and collaborations with established touring acts. The…

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C., October 9, 2026 – Election officials in Campbell River have identified an error in ballot instructions used during advance voting for the School District 72 school trustee election, raising concerns that some ballots cast on October 7 may be declared invalid. The issue was discovered after voting had already begun at an advance polling opportunity administered by the City of Campbell River. Officials subsequently began providing verbal instructions to voters to ensure ballots were completed correctly. According to the City, some ballots submitted before the error was identified could be considered invalid for the school trustee portion…

The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is inviting residents of Electoral Area C in British Columbia to participate in a series of community engagement events later this month as work continues on a new Official Community Plan (OCP). The sessions will allow residents to review draft policies, examine how public feedback has influenced the planning process and provide further input before the plan advances. The upcoming meetings will take place on Quadra Island and in the Outer Discovery Islands between October 20 and 22, 2026. They represent another stage in a community planning initiative that has gathered local perspectives over the…

PRINCE ALBERT, Saskatchewan — The City of Prince Albert has named Katie Gruber as the recipient of its 2026 Lifeguard Scholarship, awarding her $2,000 in recognition of her contributions to municipal aquatic services, workplace leadership and commitment to further education. The annual scholarship supports lifeguards who demonstrate professional dedication while pursuing academic and career development opportunities. Gruber, who has worked for the municipality since March 2025, is currently studying nursing at the University of Saskatchewan. The award highlights the municipality’s efforts to recognize employees who contribute to public safety and community recreation while advancing their educational goals. Prince Albert Lifeguard…

The Court of Appeal for Ontario has overturned a lower court ruling involving the eviction of unhoused residents from public parks in Hamilton, ordering a new trial in a case examining municipal enforcement powers, discrimination and constitutional rights. The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA), which intervened in the proceedings, welcomed the appellate decision in Heegsma et al. v. City of Hamilton, saying it addresses significant errors in the original judgment and reinforces the importance of properly considering evidence presented by people experiencing homelessness. The ruling also reopens legal questions about whether municipalities can be required to pay damages when their…

American technical death metal band Narcotic Wasteland has released a new music video for its latest single, “Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse,” addressing the growing fentanyl crisis through aggressive instrumentation and dark imagery. The release comes ahead of an extensive international touring schedule that will take the group across Europe and the United States in November and December 2026. Led by former Nile guitarist and vocalist Dallas Toler-Wade, the band combines technical death metal with social commentary, using its latest release to highlight the consequences of opioid addiction and the impact of fentanyl on communities. New Music Video Highlights the Fentanyl Epidemic…

Montreal-based ska-punk band K-Man & The 45s have released their latest studio album, Heed The Call, on October 9, 2026, through Canadian independent record label Stomp Records. The project brings together elements of two-tone ska, punk rock and traditional rock and roll, reflecting the group’s extensive touring experience across Canada, the United States and Europe. Recorded in Montreal, the album emphasizes the energy of the band’s live performances while exploring themes of community, personal independence, urban life and resilience. The release represents another chapter in the group’s career within Canada’s independent punk and ska music scene. Heed The Call Captures…

The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) will appear before the Supreme Court of Canada on October 13, 2026, to argue that prisoners must retain access to judicial review when prison policies or operational decisions restrict their liberty. The organization will intervene in Diggs v Nova Scotia Health Authority, a case examining whether prisoners can use habeas corpus to challenge restrictions arising from decisions affecting an entire correctional facility or broader groups of detainees. The hearing, scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time in Ottawa, could have significant implications for prisoners’ constitutional protections and the accountability of correctional authorities across Canada.…