Author: Sophie Mitchell

Former Rhinoceros Party leader enters music industry with first song and a campaign encouraging fruit consumption and community connection A New Musical Venture Begins MONTREAL — Former Rhinoceros Party of Canada leader Sébastien CoRhino is set to launch his first musical single on July 1, 2026, marking a new chapter in a public career that has spanned politics, performance, and advocacy. The song, titled Ananas > Canada — pronounced “ananas plus grand que Canada” — will be released on Canada Day as part of what CoRhino calls “Ananas Day,” a holiday concept he created to encourage healthier eating habits and…

Proceedings to Begin July 20 by Video Conference A public inquest into the death of Robert Shane Rhodes has been scheduled to begin next month, the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General announced Wednesday. Dr. Harry Voogjarv, Regional Supervising Coroner for the North Region in Sudbury, said the inquest will commence at 9:30 a.m. on July 20, 2026. The proceedings will be conducted by video conference and are expected to continue for five days. The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding the death of Rhodes, who was 49 years old when he died on April 20, 2020, following an interaction…

New MRI service expected to improve access, reduce wait times and support earlier diagnoses across Delta and surrounding communities Residents of Delta and neighbouring communities will soon have improved access to advanced diagnostic imaging services as Delta Hospital moves forward with an $18-million project to install its first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unit. The investment, announced by Fraser Health, will bring MRI services directly to Delta Hospital and is expected to significantly enhance access to diagnostic care closer to home. The project is being funded through a partnership involving Fraser Health, the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation, and community…

Families Across the Province Can Fish Without a Licence on June 20 and 21 TORONTO — Ontario residents will have the opportunity to enjoy recreational fishing without purchasing a licence or Outdoors Card during the Father’s Day weekend, as the provincial government encourages families to spend time outdoors and explore the province’s waterways. The Ministry of Natural Resources announced that Canadian residents can fish for free across Ontario on June 20 and 21 as part of the province’s annual free fishing program. The initiative is designed to introduce new anglers to the sport, encourage outdoor recreation, and support local tourism…

Building Faster Fund Rewards Municipalities for Exceeding Housing Targets ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — The Ontario government has awarded more than $4.5 million to the cities of St. Catharines and Welland through the latest round of the Building Faster Fund, recognizing the municipalities for making significant progress toward provincial housing construction goals. The funding, announced by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on June 17, comes as Ontario continues efforts to accelerate homebuilding and address growing housing demand across the province. The two Niagara-region municipalities collectively received $4,506,730 after breaking ground on more than 1,500 housing units in 2025. The…

GE Vernova Hitachi and Velan Agreement to Drive Exports and Manufacturing Growth in Durham Region PARIS, France — Ontario is taking another step toward expanding its nuclear technology footprint beyond Canada, with a new partnership between GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) and Canadian manufacturer Velan Inc. aimed at supplying critical components for small modular reactor (SMR) projects across Europe. Announced during a trade mission in Paris, the agreement will explore opportunities to deploy Reactor Integral Isolation Valves (RIIVs) and Containment Isolation Valves (CIVs) for GE Vernova Hitachi’s BWRX-300 SMR projects planned across several European countries. The partnership is also…

City moves forward with plans for 60,000-square-foot sports dome expected to open in 2027 BRANTFORD, Ont. — The City of Brantford has taken a significant step toward expanding local recreation infrastructure after the Committee of the Whole unanimously endorsed plans for a new indoor turf sports facility that would provide year-round access to athletic programming and training space. The proposed facility, slated for construction at Jaycee Sports Park on Dunsdon Street, is expected to open in the fall of 2027, pending final approval by Brantford City Council later this month. The project is designed to address growing demand for indoor…

Thunder Bay clinics surpass patient attachment targets under Ontario’s $3.4-billion Primary Care Action Plan Port Arthur Health Centre connects more than 8,000 patients, nearly triple its original target THUNDER BAY, Ont. — The Ontario government is highlighting progress in its effort to connect every resident to a primary care provider by 2029, announcing that health-care teams in Thunder Bay have already exceeded patient attachment targets under the province’s $3.4-billion Primary Care Action Plan. Premier Doug Ford visited the Port Arthur Health Centre on Monday, one of nearly 200 primary care teams receiving provincial funding through the initiative. The centre received…

Redeveloped Fairview Mennonite facility expands capacity and creates more than 200 jobs The Ontario government is celebrating the opening of the Ed and Karen Nowak Long-Term Care Home in Cambridge, a redeveloped facility that will provide 192 modern long-term care beds and expanded support for seniors in the region. The project, operated by Fairview Mennonite Homes and supported through the province’s construction funding subsidy top-up, forms part of Ontario’s broader strategy to modernize long-term care infrastructure while increasing capacity to meet growing demand for senior care services. Ontario officials say the redevelopment reflects the province’s commitment to building new long-term…

New three-part series follows Tennessee students investigating decades-old cold cases Prime Video has announced that its upcoming true-crime docuseries Murder 101 will premiere globally on July 13, 2026, bringing to audiences a story that blends education, investigative work, and the pursuit of justice. The three-episode documentary series is based on the successful true-crime podcast created by KT Studios and iHeart Media. Prime Video released the official trailer, key art, and premiere date this week, confirming that all episodes will be available simultaneously in more than 240 countries and territories. High school students revisit a cold case that had faded from…