Author: Sophie Mitchell

BritBox is expanding its Canadian fall programming lineup with a new contemporary adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence, alongside returning crime dramas including Ludwig, Death Valley, Time and Blue Lights. The streaming service will also use September to highlight Christie’s legacy through a collection spanning classic films and newer television adaptations. Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence premieres Sept. 15, coinciding with the mystery writer’s birthday, and will serve as the centrepiece of BritBox’s “Eras of Agatha Christie” programming initiative. ‘Tommy & Tuppence’ Leads BritBox Fall Schedule The six-episode Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence stars Antonia Thomas as Tuppence and…

BGC Ottawa is preparing to welcome hundreds of business leaders, community partners and supporters to its annual Glamping Gala, with this year’s event combining Mediterranean-inspired hospitality and entertainment with fundraising for programs serving children and youth across the nation’s capital. The Sept. 3 event, themed Sunset on the Riviera, will take place on BGC Ottawa’s Great Lawn at the Tomlinson Family Foundation Clubhouse. Organizers are aiming to recreate the atmosphere of the French Riviera through food, drinks, live entertainment and an outdoor evening gathering. Beyond the gala setting, the event will raise funds to help BGC Ottawa maintain free and…

Danish singer-songwriter Tina Dico is expanding her presence in the Canadian music market with “Surfing,” the first single from her forthcoming album Balancing Small Things On Sharp Edges. Scheduled for release Oct. 23, the album marks Dico’s first release through a Canadian label, DMP/Fontana North/Universal, following a career that has produced five No. 1 albums in Denmark. The Canadian release represents a new stage for an artist already well established in Europe and builds on Dico’s longstanding personal and musical connections to Canada. ‘Surfing’ Explores Connection in an Increasingly Noisy World “Surfing” examines how individual actions, emotions and relationships can…

Toronto pianist, singer, composer and songwriter Rick Maltese has released “Simply Love,” a pop-jazz single that examines committed relationships without the pressure to follow traditional expectations around marriage and family life. The track appears on his album Rick Maltese & Friends Vol 2 and draws musical inspiration from Ray Charles as well as the work of Tom Waits and Crystal Gayle. The song presents a straightforward argument: a relationship that is already loving and stable does not necessarily need to be changed simply because outside expectations encourage a couple to marry, have children or settle into a conventional family structure.…

Ontario is preparing to open 35 new and expanded schools for the upcoming academic year, adding thousands of student spaces and more than 1,000 licensed child care spaces as the province responds to enrolment growth in communities across Ontario. The provincial government said the projects represent an investment of more than $1 billion and will provide approximately 18,300 new student spaces and 1,130 licensed child care spaces this fall. The openings form part of Ontario’s broader $30-billion, 10-year plan to build, expand and renew schools. Ontario Adds 18,300 Student Spaces Across Growing Communities The new and expanded facilities are intended…

The City of Prince Albert says its drinking water remains safe for consumption after residents reported an earthy or musty smell from cold-water taps, prompting additional testing at the municipal Water Treatment Plant. Reports of the unusual odour have been received since the weekend of August 16. While the city is continuing to investigate the precise cause, testing and monitoring completed so far indicate the issue does not pose a drinking-water safety concern. Seasonal Conditions Affect North Saskatchewan River Water Quality Prince Albert draws its drinking water from the North Saskatchewan River, where water-quality conditions have been unusual since the…

OTTAWA — August 19, 2026 — The Ontario government is expanding investments in municipal infrastructure, housing, primary care and community services as it works with municipalities to address growth pressures and rising demand for essential services across the province. The measures were highlighted during the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa, where provincial ministers and parliamentary assistants met with representatives from more than 320 municipalities. Nearly 800 meetings were held during the four-day gathering, covering issues ranging from housing and infrastructure to public health and public safety. $1 Billion to Support Housing-Enabling Infrastructure A major component…

Oakland, California power-pop outfit The Goods has released “Minor Key,” the second advance single from its forthcoming album Goodbye Summertime, offering listeners a more reflective look at a record shaped by personal upheaval, heartbreak and new beginnings. Released August 19 through Dandy Boy Records, the 3:38 track follows the group’s first single, “Summer’s Almost Gone.” The full 14-track album is scheduled for release on September 16, 2026. “Minor Key” Explores Heartbreak, Memory and Letting Go Led by songwriter Rob Good, The Goods has built its sound around guitar-driven power pop while incorporating elements of indie pop, psych-pop, jangle pop and…

Ontario’s push to expand access to family doctors and primary care teams is showing results in the Ottawa region, where the West Carleton Family Health Team has connected more than 4,800 patients to care after receiving more than $1.8 million in provincial funding. The investment forms part of Ontario’s $3.4-billion Primary Care Action Plan, which aims to connect every resident in the province with a family doctor or primary care team by 2029. The government says the broader initiative will add approximately two million people to primary care over the coming years. West Carleton Team Exceeds Patient Target Deputy Premier…

Ontario is investing more than $2.1 million in four forestry projects aimed at increasing exports, expanding the use of forest biomass and strengthening the province’s forest-products supply chain, with the largest share going toward a major capacity expansion at Ben Hokum and Son. The provincial funding targets projects in Golden Lake and Petawawa as well as clean-technology development, as Ontario looks to improve the competitiveness of a forest sector that generates close to $21 billion in annual business revenue and supports approximately 155,000 jobs. Ben Hokum and Son Receives More Than $1.9 Million The largest investment, worth more than $1.9…