Author: Sophie Mitchell

WASHINGTON — Corteva Agriscience will cancel its Enlist Duo herbicide following years of legal pressure from advocacy groups, marking a significant development for the agricultural chemicals sector and raising broader questions about pesticide regulation and environmental risk. The decision follows prolonged litigation led by the Center for Food Safety (CFS), which challenged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of the product. Enlist Duo combines glyphosate and 2,4-D, two widely used herbicides that have faced scrutiny over potential links to cancer and environmental harm. Corteva’s move to withdraw the product comes as legal proceedings were ongoing, with advocates arguing the approval…

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — The City of Prince Albert has declared a Snow Route Parking Ban effective Wednesday evening, as officials prepare for expected snowfall, heavy winds and blowing snow that could complicate road conditions and snow removal efforts. The city announced the ban will take effect at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, and will require residents and visitors to remove their vehicles from designated snow routes to allow crews to clear streets safely and efficiently. “Due to expected snowfall overnight, combined with heavy winds and blowing snow, the City of Prince Albert advises that a Snow Route Parking…

TORONTO — Prime Video says its upcoming Spanish-language drama The House of the Spirits, based on the celebrated novel by Isabel Allende, will debut globally on April 29, marking a major international release for the streaming platform as competition intensifies for premium scripted content. The announcement came during the 76th edition of the Berlinale Film Festival, where the highly anticipated adaptation was unveiled ahead of its worldwide rollout in more than 240 countries and territories. The eight-episode series represents the first Spanish-language television adaptation of Allende’s landmark novel, which has sold millions of copies worldwide and is widely regarded as…

COLLINGWOOD, Ont. — After stepping away from the music industry for seven years, Collingwood-based singer-songwriter Shjaane Glover is re-emerging with a new single he says reflects a turning point in both his career and personal outlook. Released this week, “Effervescence” marks Glover’s first new music since 2018 and serves as the lead single from his upcoming six-song EP, Conjure This. The atmospheric indie-folk track, produced by Craig Smith, signals what the artist describes as a renewed commitment to creative authenticity after years of uncertainty and reflection. Now living in Collingwood by Georgian Bay, Glover said the new material reflects a…

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is extending his greetings to Muslim communities across the province and around the world as they begin observing Ramadan, highlighting their contributions to Ontario and reaffirming the province’s opposition to Islamophobia. In a statement released Tuesday by the Premier’s Office, Ford acknowledged the significance of the holy month, which is marked by fasting, prayer and charitable acts for Muslims. “This evening, Muslim communities here in Ontario and the world over will come together and mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. During this sacred time, many will observe Ramadan through fasting, prayer,…

A major winter storm is set to blanket Prince Albert with up to 35 centimetres of snow, prompting warnings about hazardous travel, potential parking restrictions and disruptions to city services. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the northern Saskatchewan city beginning Tuesday afternoon and continuing through Wednesday night, forecasting significant accumulation that could hamper transportation and municipal operations. “Total snowfall amounts of 25–35 cm are expected to accumulate during this period. Heavy snowfall and reduced visibility may create hazardous driving conditions. Residents are advised to avoid non-essential travel and to allow extra time for commutes,” the weather agency…

Ontario’s Office of the Chief Coroner has scheduled a long-awaited inquest into the death of Ryan Rawson-Keeley, a 38-year-old man who died while in custody at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre in 2021, the province’s Ministry of the Solicitor General announced Tuesday. Dr. Louise McNaughton-Filion, Regional Supervising Coroner for the East Region in Ottawa, said the inquest will begin at 9:30 a.m. on March 2, 2026, and will be conducted virtually. Dr. Geoffrey Bond will preside over the proceedings, while Robert Kozak has been appointed inquest counsel. Mr. Rawson-Keeley died on March 2, 2021, while in custody at the Ottawa jail.…

The Ontario government is accelerating development of one of Canada’s largest proposed gold mines, fast-tracking Kinross Gold Corporation’s Great Bear Project under its new “One Project, One Process” (1P1P) permitting framework. Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce announced the designation Tuesday in Toronto, marking the first gold mine and third overall project to be accepted into the streamlined approvals process since its launch in October. The $5-billion capital project, located near Red Lake in northwestern Ontario, is expected to create 900 full-time jobs over its 12-year mine life, with peak employment reaching 1,100 workers. Thousands of additional construction and indirect…

TORONTO — Doug Ford marked the start of the Lunar New Year with a message recognizing the cultural and economic contributions of Asian communities across Ontario, highlighting their role in strengthening the province’s economy and social fabric. In a statement released Tuesday from the Premier’s Office, Ford extended greetings to those celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse, emphasizing themes of optimism, action and shared prosperity. “Today marks the beginning of the new year in the Lunar Calendar. Across Ontario and the world, many Asian communities will be welcoming in the Year of the Fire Horse. The Fire Horse symbolizes…

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd. will invest $141 million to expand and modernize its flagship manufacturing, distribution and sales facility in Brampton, a move the Ontario government says will boost production capacity, create construction jobs and reinforce the province’s food and beverage manufacturing sector. The investment will fund a new production line capable of producing at least 20 million additional cases of beverages annually. Provincial officials say the project is expected to create up to 500 good-paying construction jobs while strengthening Ontario’s domestic supply chain through the use of Canadian labour and materials. “I’m thrilled to welcome this…