Author: Sophie Mitchell

Province moves to address governance disputes and financial concerns affecting student outcomes TORONTO — Ontario’s Ministry of Education has appointed supervisors to oversee two major school boards in the Greater Toronto Area, citing concerns over governance conflicts and long-term financial sustainability that could disrupt student learning. Education Minister Paul Calandra announced the appointments Thursday, placing the Peel District School Board and the York Catholic District School Board under enhanced provincial oversight. The move comes as the provincial government seeks to strengthen accountability in Ontario’s publicly funded education system and ensure school board spending remains focused on improving student outcomes. “After…

Hit superhero satire prepares for its concluding chapter with weekly episode rollout through May Prime Video has released the official trailer for the fifth and final season of The Boys, marking the beginning of the end for the globally popular superhero satire. The concluding season of the multi-Emmy Award-winning series will debut April 8, 2026, with two episodes, launching what the platform describes as an explosive final chapter for the franchise. Produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, the final season will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories. After the two-episode premiere,…

WINDSOR, Ont. — Ontario officials and industry leaders gathered Thursday to mark the grand opening of NextStar Energy Inc.’s massive battery manufacturing facility in Windsor, a project provincial leaders say will strengthen Canada’s electric vehicle supply chain while creating thousands of manufacturing jobs. The 4.23-million-square-foot plant — described by the Ontario government as Canada’s first commercial-scale advanced battery manufacturing facility — is expected to create up to 2,500 direct jobs once fully operational. The project forms a key part of the province’s strategy to secure its automotive sector’s transition toward electric vehicles and advanced energy technologies. “The opening of the…

Prince Albert’s municipal transit system has resumed most of its regular bus services following earlier disruptions, according to a service update issued March 5, 2026. While several routes are now operating on their standard schedules, the city says one key service — the Core Express — remains temporarily out of operation. The update signals a return to normal operations for two of the system’s commonly used routes, easing travel for commuters during peak hours. “The Rush Hour and East Hill buses have resumed their regular operating schedules.” The resumption of these routes is expected to benefit daily riders who rely…

The Ontario government and the Regional Municipality of Peel are highlighting the results of a new digital emergency management training initiative that officials say could serve as a model for municipalities across the province. In a news release issued March 5, the Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response announced that more than 3,380 Peel Region staff have completed the province’s first fully digital emergency management training course. The program, delivered over four months, is designed to improve local emergency response capacity while reducing the administrative burden and cost of training for municipalities. Provincial officials say the initiative demonstrates how digital…

Transit riders are being advised of temporary changes to several bus routes, with some services reduced or suspended while others continue operating normally, according to an update released March 5, 2026. The notice indicates that adjustments have been made primarily to rush-hour and key connector routes departing from the downtown transfer station, with the goal of maintaining service continuity while transit operations address short-term conditions affecting scheduling. According to the announcement, two major routes are currently operating on modified schedules. The Rush Hour bus, which normally runs more frequently during peak commuting times, is now running on an hourly schedule.…

Rycroft, Alta. / Prince George, B.C. — Euro Auctions, a global auctioneer of construction, agricultural and industrial equipment, is expanding its Canadian operations with the acquisition of Western Canadian auction house Weaver Auctions, a move aimed at strengthening equipment sales networks across Alberta, British Columbia and the broader Canadian marketplace. The deal integrates Weaver Auctions into Euro Auctions’ growing Canadian network of auction businesses and adds two strategically located sites in Western Canada, providing expanded reach to contractors, farmers, fleet operators and equipment dealers across the region. Founded in Western Canada, Weaver Auctions has built a strong reputation for hosting…

CHARLOTTETOWN — A popular community initiative aimed at supporting local restaurants while giving parents a night off is returning to Charlottetown for another season. Discover Charlottetown announced the return of its “Parents Dine Out” program this week, offering free childcare programming on Friday evenings throughout March and April. The initiative is designed to encourage residents to dine at local restaurants during the late winter and early spring shoulder season, traditionally a slower period for the hospitality industry. Now in its third year, the program officially launches Friday and will run every Friday evening through the end of April. Organizers say…

Ontario’s Office of the Chief Coroner will convene a mandatory inquest into the death of Troy Payash, a 35-year-old man who died in 2019 following an interaction with officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officials announced Tuesday. Dr. Kevin Miller, Regional Supervising Coroner for the Thunder Bay Region, said the proceeding will examine the circumstances surrounding Payash’s death, which occurred several days after an encounter with police in northwestern Ontario. According to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Payash died on June 15, 2019, following an interaction with OPP officers that took place on June 10, 2019. Under Ontario’s…

AMHERSTBURG, Ont. — The Ontario government is moving ahead with a major long-term care redevelopment in Amherstburg, a project officials say will create more than 370 jobs and add 160 modernized beds to the region’s health-care system as the province continues its broader effort to expand long-term care capacity. The new Chateau Park Long-Term Care Home, backed by nearly $35 million from the provincial Building Ontario Fund (BOF) and additional construction funding subsidies, is expected to replace an existing 59-bed facility in nearby Windsor while adding significant new capacity for seniors in Essex County. Once completed, the redeveloped facility will…