Author: Sophie Mitchell

Canadian Veteran Opens 2026 Season with Seventh Career World Cup Podium Chengdu event highlights strong start for Canada’s triathlon squad CHENGDU, China — Canadian triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk opened his 2026 campaign with a bronze-medal performance at the World Triathlon Cup in Chengdu, China, continuing a career resurgence that has kept the 32-year-old among the sport’s elite competitors. The veteran member of the Canadian Triathlon Team secured the seventh World Cup podium of his career after finishing third in the sprint-distance event with a time of 50:16. The result adds to an accomplished resume that includes victory at the Tokyo Olympic…

City Shuts Down Popular Park as Spring Melt Raises Flood Concerns The City of Prince Albert has temporarily closed Little Red River Park as officials monitor rising river flows linked to ongoing spring snowmelt and warming temperatures across the region. The city announced that the park would close to the public effective 2:00 p.m. Friday as a precautionary measure while crews continue assessing conditions and preparing flood mitigation efforts. Municipal officials said current water levels within the park remain manageable, but forecasts suggest river flows could increase over the coming days as warmer weather accelerates upstream snowpack melt. “The temporary…

New Single Supports Nationwide Rollout of WHAT IF IT ALL GOES RIGHT? Ahead of June 5 Release Toronto-based electronic music duo Zeds Dead, alongside ARDN and Grammy Award-winning producer Boi-1da, have released “WE CAME TO BLEED,” the latest single from Canada Soccer’s Perfect Pitch music initiative. Announced Thursday by Canada Soccer and Infinity &, the track forms part of the upcoming album WHAT IF IT ALL GOES RIGHT?, scheduled for release on June 5. The project aims to unite Canadian musicians behind the country’s national soccer programs while also supporting youth participation and inclusion in the sport. The release continues…

Province Expands Capacity With 384 New Beds Through Southbridge Projects The Ontario government has opened a new long-term care home in Ottawa and officially launched construction on a second facility that together will add 384 modern long-term care beds to the city, as the province continues its broader effort to expand and modernize senior care infrastructure. Announced Thursday by the Ministry of Long-Term Care, the two projects are being developed and operated by Southbridge Care Homes and are supported through Ontario’s capital funding initiatives. The developments form part of the province’s strategy to expand access to long-term care while supporting…

Redeveloped facility supports province’s long-term care expansion strategy and creates local jobs The Ontario government is marking the opening of the new Broadview Nursing Home in Smiths Falls, a redeveloped long-term care facility that adds 128 modern beds to the community as part of the province’s broader effort to expand and modernize long-term care infrastructure. The project, supported through Ontario’s construction funding subsidy top-up program, is part of the government’s long-term care expansion strategy outlined in the 2026 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario. Provincial officials say the redevelopment will improve access to quality care for seniors while creating…

Funding aimed at supporting housing growth, protecting existing homes and strengthening Eastern Ontario infrastructure The Ontario government is investing more than $14 million in critical water infrastructure projects across Lanark and Frontenac counties, part of a broader provincial strategy to accelerate housing development, modernize aging municipal systems and support long-term economic growth in Eastern Ontario. Announced Thursday in Smiths Falls, the funding comes through Ontario’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS), which now totals $875 million provincewide following additional funding commitments made earlier this year. The province said the investments will help protect more than 1,400…

Province backs Greenwater Technology pilot plant to produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel from forest biomass The Ontario government is investing more than $5.5 million in a new biofuel initiative in Thunder Bay aimed at expanding markets for forest products, strengthening Northern Ontario’s forestry sector and supporting the development of renewable transportation fuels. The funding will support Greenwater Technology’s cleantech pilot plant project, which plans to produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel using mill by-products and underused wood fibre. The province said the investment is part of its broader strategy to help Ontario’s forest sector remain competitive and…

Provincial Funding Aims to Boost Tourism, Upgrade Recreation Facilities and Support Youth Athletics The Ontario government is investing more than $3 million in sports and recreation projects in Sault Ste. Marie, including funding to support the 2028 Ontario Winter Games and major upgrades to the John Rhodes Community Centre. The announcement, made Thursday by the Ministry of Sport, includes $1.3 million toward hosting the provincial multi-sport event and an additional $2 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to modernize one of the city’s key recreation facilities. Provincial officials say the investments are intended to strengthen Northern Ontario’s…

Montreal Garage Punk Group Builds Momentum With New Music and Expanding International Attention Montreal garage punk band Taxi Girls is preparing to release its latest single, “Say It!”, on May 1, marking the next phase for the rising all-female rock outfit as it gears up for the launch of its debut full-length album Static later this summer. The single, arriving through Stomp Records, comes as the band continues gaining traction within Canada’s independent music scene and abroad. Formed in 2022, Taxi Girls has quickly established itself within Montreal’s underground rock community through energetic live performances and a sound rooted in…

Swedish game developer Lavapotion has announced that the next major expansion for Songs of Conquest will arrive on PC on June 4. The upcoming Yulan Faction DLC will launch through Steam, introducing a new playable faction, expanded strategic mechanics, and a fresh region designed to deepen the game’s tactical gameplay. The announcement marks one of the most anticipated updates for fans of the turn-based strategy title, which has continued building a dedicated player base among PC gamers who enjoy classic fantasy strategy experiences similar to Heroes of Might and Magic. Yulan Expansion Introduces the Region of Aerbor The Yulan DLC…