Author: Sophie Mitchell

Danish singer-songwriter Tina Dico has released “This Fire!,” a collaboration with Icelandic artist Emilíana Torrini and the second single from Dico’s forthcoming album, Balancing Small Things On Sharp Edges. The album is scheduled for release on October 23, 2026, the same day Dico is set to perform the second of two shows in Ottawa as part of a series of rare Canadian appearances. The new track follows “Surfing,” released earlier this summer, and marks the first time Dico and Torrini have recorded together. The collaboration brings together two established European artists whose careers have developed across international markets over more…

The Strathcona Regional District will join communities across Canada on September 30 in recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, while encouraging residents to use the occasion to learn, reflect and strengthen relationships with First Nations. The day honours First Nations, Inuit and Métis Survivors of residential schools, remembers the children who never returned home and recognizes the families and communities that continue to experience the impacts of the residential school system. September 30 Focuses on Learning, Reflection and Reconciliation The regional district said September 30 provides an opportunity for residents to listen and learn…

Ontario is investing $76 million to create 3,586 additional postsecondary seats at Brock University and Niagara College, expanding training opportunities in fields where employers are seeking skilled workers. The Niagara allocation is part of the province’s broader $1.7 billion commitment to fund more than 70,000 additional seats at publicly assisted colleges and universities. The new spaces will focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), health, skilled trades and education, with enrollment in some programs beginning as early as the fall 2026 academic year. Brock University and Niagara College Receive $76 Million The provincial funding will support 2,565 newly funded…

The City of Cambridge is preparing to replace 11 gateway signs at key entrances to the southwestern Ontario community, with residents being invited to help select the photographs that will appear on the redesigned installations. The replacement project will update aging signs that have been affected by years of exposure to weather while giving the city a refreshed visual identity at major entry points. The new signs are expected to be produced and installed later this fall after the public voting process is completed. New Signs Aim to Refresh Entrances to Cambridge Gateway signs serve as prominent markers for motorists…

Ontario has started construction on the refurbishment of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, launching a major infrastructure project designed to extend the operating life of four CANDU reactors while supporting tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity. The provincial government said the refurbishment could extend the life of Pickering’s Units 5 through 8 by up to 38 years. The project is expected to create approximately 30,500 jobs annually during construction and support 7,500 jobs across Canada over the station’s extended lifespan. Pickering Refurbishment to Extend Nuclear Generation Once completed, the refurbished Pickering station is expected…

German composer, pianist and producer Martin Kohlstedt will perform at Toronto’s TD Music Hall on February 23, 2027, bringing his distinctive combination of modern classical composition, electronic production and improvisation to the Canadian stage. Presented by Massey Hall, the Toronto concert will take place at TD Music Hall, located at 178 Victoria Street. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale September 25, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET, with membership pre-sales also available. Toronto Concert Adds to Kohlstedt’s International Performance Schedule Kohlstedt has developed an international following through work that crosses traditional boundaries between classical piano, instrumental music and electronica. His…

Ontario is moving to strengthen commercial driver training and licensing requirements with a new standardized entry-level curriculum for truck drivers, part of a broader provincial effort to improve road safety and oversight of the trucking sector. The province said the planned curriculum will establish consistent training requirements for organizations that prepare drivers for a Class A commercial driver’s licence. The changes will include more than 103 hours of training and are expected to begin rolling out early next year following consultations with industry representatives and training providers. New Curriculum to Set Province-Wide Training Standards Under the proposed framework, truck driver…

Ontario Premier Doug Ford marked the beginning of Yom Kippur with a message recognizing the religious significance of the Jewish Day of Atonement and reaffirming the province’s support for Jewish communities across Ontario. In a statement issued by the Premier’s Office on September 20, Ford highlighted the traditions of reflection, repentance and reconciliation associated with Yom Kippur, considered the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. He also reiterated the provincial government’s commitment to confronting antisemitism. Ontario Recognizes the Start of Yom Kippur Yom Kippur begins at sunset and is observed by Jewish communities in Canada and around the world. The…

The City of Cambridge has officially reopened the KIN1 Accessible Ball Diamond following a $3.025-million improvement project designed to remove barriers and expand access to community recreation for athletes and spectators of all abilities. The Ontario city marked the completion of the upgraded facility on September 19 with a community event attended by Buddy League athletes and families, sponsors, donors, members of council and municipal staff. The celebration featured exhibition baseball games, family activities, giveaways, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the unveiling of a donor wall recognizing organizations and individuals that supported the project. Accessible Upgrades Expand Recreation Opportunities in Cambridge…

Prime Video showcased its upcoming Original series Carrie at the Toronto International Film Festival, giving audiences an early look at showrunner Mike Flanagan’s television adaptation of Stephen King’s landmark debut novel ahead of its global streaming release in October. The world premiere was held at Toronto’s historic Royal Alexandra Theatre on Friday, September 18, where the first two episodes were screened before a packed audience. The event closed TIFF’s Primetime programme and marked Flanagan’s return to the festival following his 2024 People’s Choice Award win. All eight episodes of Carrie are scheduled to premiere globally on Prime Video on October…