Author: Sophie Mitchell

Finfo.ca Launches to Help Residents Navigate Financial Choices with Confidence New online platform offers calculators, quizzes and financial guidance tailored to everyday needs New Brunswick residents seeking help with budgeting, borrowing, investing or planning for major life events now have access to a new online financial education platform aimed at making financial decision-making easier and more accessible. Finfo.ca, launched by the Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick (FCNB), is designed to provide consumers with clear, practical and unbiased information on a wide range of financial topics. The initiative comes as many households continue to face rising living costs…

Ontario Premier Highlights Themes of Faith, Compassion and Unity During Sacred Islamic Holiday TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has issued a message recognizing the beginning of Eid al-Adha, offering greetings to Muslim communities across the province and internationally as families gather to mark one of the most significant holidays in the Islamic calendar. In a statement released Monday by the Premier’s Office, Ford acknowledged the importance of the religious observance and emphasized the values associated with the occasion, including faith, sacrifice, gratitude and generosity. “At sunset, Muslims in Ontario and around the world will gather with family and friends…

Province aims to improve digital forest inventory tools to support investment, sustainability and long-term sector growth The Ontario government is investing more than $14 million to modernize the province’s forest inventory systems, a move aimed at improving the competitiveness of the forestry sector while supporting job creation and sustainable resource management across the province. Announced Monday in Sault Ste. Marie by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the funding will be used to upgrade Ontario’s Forest Resources Inventory (FRI) Information Management System — the province’s central database for managed forest lands. The investment forms part of Ontario’s broader Roadmap to…

Researchers identify early biological markers that could help prevent irreversible neurological damage A new study led by scientists at McGill University has identified a group of blood proteins linked to the future development of multiple sclerosis (MS), raising the possibility of detecting the neurological disease years before symptoms appear. The research, led by Dr. Adil Harroud of The Neuro, found that several proteins associated with immune system signalling were already altered in people who later developed MS — in some cases more than a decade before diagnosis. The findings could pave the way for blood-based screening tools designed to identify…

Province backs 34 research projects aimed at improving farm resilience, innovation and food production Funding through Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance targets modern farming solutions and market competitiveness The Ontario government is investing up to $7 million to support 34 research projects designed to strengthen the province’s agri-food sector and help farmers and food processors remain competitive in global markets. Announced Monday by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, the funding will flow through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance and support projects focused on turning research into practical, market-ready solutions for the agriculture industry. The province said the investment…

Province Recognizes Extraordinary Courage of Front-Line Emergency Responders TORONTO — The Ontario government has honoured five paramedics from across the province with the 2026 Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery, recognizing acts of exceptional courage carried out in dangerous and life-threatening situations. The awards were presented during a ceremony held at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, where the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, recognized the recipients for actions that went beyond the normal expectations of emergency medical service. The Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery is awarded to paramedics who…

Fraser Health cites physician staffing challenges behind overnight closure Fraser Health has announced a temporary interruption of emergency services at Mission Memorial Hospital due to ongoing physician staffing shortages, affecting residents in Mission and surrounding communities. The interruption began Monday, May 25 at 5:00 p.m. and is scheduled to continue until Tuesday, May 26 at 8:00 a.m. Fraser Health said the decision was made to ensure that patients already receiving treatment in the emergency department could still be seen by a physician before the end of scheduled shifts at 11:00 p.m. The temporary closure applies only to the hospital’s Emergency…

New proposed law would expand police powers, strengthen victim protections and tighten oversight across multiple sectors The Government of Ontario has introduced a wide-ranging public safety bill aimed at strengthening law enforcement powers, supporting victims of crime and addressing illegal activity across the province. The proposed legislation, titled the Protecting Ontario’s Streets and Communities Act, 2026, was tabled on May 25 by the Ministry of the Solicitor General. The bill includes measures targeting illegal drug production, human trafficking, transit safety, tow truck operations and restraining order enforcement, while also introducing new rules affecting correctional institutions, police record checks and government…

Province Says Revitalized Waterfront Destination Will Create Thousands of Jobs and Welcome Millions of Visitors The Ontario government has officially broken ground on a new Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place, marking a major milestone in the province’s broader redevelopment plan for Toronto’s waterfront entertainment and tourism district. The new facility, expected to open in 2029, will replace the former Don Mills location with a 400,000-square-foot science and education complex featuring expanded exhibition space, modernized attractions, and upgraded visitor amenities. Provincial officials say the project is designed to position Ontario Place as a year-round destination for tourism, science education, entertainment,…

Free Harbourfront Event Brings Together Indigenous Artists, Teachings, Film and Live Music Toronto’s Luminato Festival Toronto will host a full day of Indigenous-led programming on June 6, 2026, with The Power of the Land, a large-scale collaboration featuring live performances, cultural teachings, visual art, and an award-winning feature film at Harbourfront Centre. The free public event will bring together First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists from across Canada alongside the internationally recognized ensemble Sultans of String and its Walking Through The Fire project. The initiative was created in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 94 Calls to…