Author: Sophie Mitchell

Recognition Highlights Workplace Excellence Across the Region SAINT JOHN — The Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick has been named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for 2026, a distinction awarded by Mediacorp Canada Inc. as part of its annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers competition. The designation recognizes organizations across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador that demonstrate leadership in creating exceptional workplaces and fostering strong organizational cultures. CEO Credits Employees for Achievement Commission CEO Kevin Hoyt attributed the recognition to the organization’s workforce and shared sense of purpose. “This achievement speaks not…

First-of-its-kind public-private initiative aims to expand affordable housing supply TORONTO — The Ontario government is committing $300 million to support the conversion of approximately 2,200 condominium units into long-term rental housing across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), marking a significant intervention in one of Canada’s tightest housing markets. The investment, delivered through the Building Ontario Fund (BOF) in partnership with High Art Capital, is designed to unlock stalled housing inventory while expanding access to affordable rental units. Of the total units, roughly 550 will be designated as affordable housing, with rents set at least 25 per cent below market rates…

Streaming platform bets on bestselling Canadian-inspired romance to drive summer viewership Prime Video has released its first look at Every Year After, an upcoming romantic drama series based on Carley Fortune’s bestselling novel Every Summer After, as the streaming service continues to expand its slate of globally distributed original content. The eight-episode series is set to debut June 10, with all episodes launching simultaneously across more than 240 countries and territories. The release strategy underscores Prime Video’s ongoing emphasis on binge-ready programming and international reach, particularly for adaptations of commercially successful literary properties. A nostalgic story anchored in a Canadian…

Prime Video is set to expand its global streaming slate with the April 15 release of Balls Up, a comedy feature directed by Academy Award winner Peter Farrelly. The film will debut exclusively on Prime Video, positioning itself as a high-energy addition to the platform’s growing portfolio of original films aimed at international audiences. The 104-minute, R-rated production blends sports, satire, and slapstick humour, following two marketing executives whose ambitious campaign spirals into chaos on the world stage. A risky pitch at the centre of the story At the core of Balls Up is a provocative marketing concept tied to…

Province plans legislation to assume City of Toronto’s role and accelerate modernization of key regional hub Expansion aimed at boosting capacity, jobs and competition in Ontario’s aviation sector TORONTO — The Ontario government is moving to take a more direct role in the expansion and modernization of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, tabling plans to assume the City of Toronto’s position in the airport’s governing agreement and acquire city-owned lands as part of a broader strategy to increase aviation capacity and economic growth. The move, announced Monday by Premier Doug Ford, is expected to form part of legislation to be…

Ministry of the Solicitor General Confirms Delay on Scheduled Proceedings Further Details to Be Released as Available The inquest into the death of Raymond Alliman, originally scheduled to begin on March 23, 2026, has been postponed, according to an announcement from Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General. The delay was ordered by the presiding officer, though no specific reason for the postponement has been publicly disclosed. In a brief statement issued on the day the proceedings were set to commence, officials confirmed that the inquest would not proceed as planned. The ministry indicated that additional information regarding the revised schedule…

Emergency measures aim to stabilize supply amid historic market shock The International Energy Agency (IEA) has launched an unprecedented intervention in global oil markets following severe disruptions triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East, marking what officials describe as the most significant energy supply shock in modern history. The crisis, which began on 28 February, has sharply curtailed energy flows through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for global oil and gas shipments. The resulting supply constraints have raised urgent concerns over energy security, affordability and broader economic stability worldwide. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol characterized the…

Cast and creators gather in Rome as hit series prepares for concluding chapter The cast and creative team behind The Boys convened in Rome for the world premiere of the show’s fifth and final season, marking the beginning of the end for one of streaming’s most successful original series. The event took place at The Space Cinema Moderno, drawing key talent and producers ahead of the season’s global debut on Prime Video on April 8, 2026. Executive Producer and Showrunner Eric Kripke attended alongside principal cast members, including Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz…

Civil liberties group warns decision may erode privacy protections on private property OTTAWA — The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) has expressed disappointment following a recent Supreme Court of Canada decision that permits police to enter private property without a warrant under certain circumstances, raising concerns about the potential erosion of constitutional protections. In its ruling on R v. Singer, the country’s highest court allowed the Crown’s appeal, concluding that police officers were justified in entering a private driveway to investigate a suspected impaired driving incident. The decision hinges on the legal concept known as the “implied license to knock,”…

Ontario Coroner to Examine Circumstances Surrounding 88-Year-Old’s Death Jury May Recommend Measures to Prevent Similar Fatalities Toronto — Ontario’s Office of the Chief Coroner has announced that an inquest will be held into the death of John Brownlie, an 88-year-old man who died in September 2023 following an interaction with Peel Regional Police. The announcement was made by Dr. Jennifer M. Dmetrichuk, Regional Supervising Coroner for the Central Region, Toronto East Office, in a statement released Friday by the Ministry of the Solicitor General. Mr. Brownlie died on September 25, 2023, nearly two weeks after the reported interaction with police…