Author: Sophie Mitchell

Broadway North Theatre Company Presents Local Production Supported by Malcolm Jenkins Family Foundation Prince Albert is welcoming a major theatrical event this summer as Broadway North Theatre Company brings the acclaimed musical Come From Away to the stage at the EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts. Supported by the Malcolm Jenkins Family Foundation, the production opened Wednesday, August 12, with strong community interest and more than 2,000 tickets already sold. The production is emerging as one of Prince Albert’s standout cultural events of the summer, bringing Broadway-level storytelling and performance talent to local audiences. The show runs without an intermission,…

New H-125 Aircraft to Support Fight Against Auto Theft, Organized Crime and Dangerous Driving The Ontario government has deployed the first helicopter under its new Joint Air Support Unit, expanding aerial policing capabilities in Peel Region as part of a broader effort to strengthen public safety and help police respond to complex criminal activity. The new H-125 helicopter, delivered to Peel Regional Police, is part of Ontario’s $191 million provincewide investment aimed at increasing air support resources for police services across the province. The aircraft will provide additional support for investigations, emergency responses and operations targeting auto theft, organized crime…

Skills Development Fund Supports Nearly 2,000 Workers and Jobseekers in Health-Care Careers The Ontario government is investing more than $10.9 million through the sixth round of the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to strengthen the province’s health-care workforce and help nearly 2,000 workers and jobseekers prepare for in-demand careers. The funding will support ten training projects focused on critical health-care roles, including nurses, personal support workers, medical laboratory technologists and other essential occupations. The initiatives will provide specialized training, work placements, mentorship opportunities and career support to help address workforce needs across Ontario’s health-care system. The announcement was made…

Province launches fourth round of funding to help communities strengthen emergency response capabilities The Ontario government is expanding its investment in local emergency readiness with the launch of a new application round for the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG), providing $5 million to help communities across the province purchase critical equipment, deliver training and improve emergency response systems. The latest funding round brings Ontario’s total investment in the program to $20 million over four years, as municipalities, Indigenous communities and emergency service organizations continue to face evolving risks, including increasingly challenging wildland fire seasons and other emergency situations. The Ministry…

OLG Investment Expected to Strengthen Northern Ontario Economy SAULT STE. MARIE, ONTARIO — The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is expanding its operations in Sault Ste. Marie, a move expected to create approximately 150 new good-paying jobs over the next three years and provide additional economic benefits for the Northern Ontario community. The expansion is part of the Ontario government’s broader efforts to support economic growth across the region, strengthen local employment opportunities and ensure communities across Northern Ontario continue to attract investment and skilled workers. The new positions will increase OLG’s workforce in Sault Ste. Marie by about…

The University of Winnipeg is expanding opportunities for students interested in legal careers with the launch of a new Certificate in Justice, Law and Rights, designed to provide focused academic preparation for law school, public service, and related professions. Beginning in the 2026-27 academic year, the new certificate will be jointly offered by UWinnipeg’s Department of Criminal Justice and Human Rights Program. The program will include 30 credit hours of coursework covering key areas related to law, justice systems, human rights, and legal studies. The certificate aims to support students seeking stronger preparation for law school while also creating a…

Prime Video has released the official trailer for Neagley, a new action series starring Maria Sten that expands the television world established by Reacher. The eight-episode series is scheduled to debut globally on September 16, following the Reacher Season Four finale. The series will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories, giving the streaming platform another action-focused franchise title based on characters created by British author Lee Child. Neagley Builds on the Reacher Television Universe Neagley centres on Frances Neagley, played by Sten, a private investigator based in Chicago who previously served alongside Jack…

American band Dutchman has released a charity recording of Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot’s “Summer Side of Life,” directing 100% of streaming royalties to Canadian wildfire relief efforts. The Delaware-based group said proceeds from the recording will support the Canadian Red Cross and the Canadian Wildfire Fund. The initiative emerged after members of the band witnessed wildfire smoke from Canada reaching skies over Delaware, prompting them to look for a way to support affected communities while recognising the longstanding cultural ties between Canada and the United States. Dutchman Turns Canadian Musical Influence Into Wildfire Support Bandleader Connor Johnson said the project…

Toronto-based, Newfoundland-born singer-songwriter Tonia Evans (Cianciulli) is bringing a deeply personal perspective to Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill,” using the cover as part of a broader musical project centred on identity, healing and personal change. The recording forms part of Evans’s forthcoming album, Love Me Till I’m Me Again, and follows a difficult period in her personal life. Rather than approaching the song simply as a reinterpretation of a well-known track, Evans says its themes became closely connected to her own experiences. Personal upheaval shapes Evans’s interpretation Evans filed for divorce after 23 years of marriage following revelations that…

Ontario is expanding access to family doctors and team-based health services in North York as part of a $3.4-billion provincial strategy aimed at connecting every resident with primary care by 2029. The province highlighted progress at the Sunnybrook Academic Family Health Team in Toronto, one of nearly 200 teams receiving funding through Ontario’s Primary Care Action Plan. The initiative is intended to expand the province’s primary care capacity while reducing pressure on hospital emergency departments. Sunnybrook Team Connects Nearly 2,600 Patients The Sunnybrook Academic Family Health Team received more than $1 million through the 2025–26 call for proposals under the…