Author: Sophie Mitchell

New Advanced Manufacturing Facility to Support Electrical Infrastructure and Create Nearly 100 Jobs BURLINGTON, Ont. — Ontario is strengthening its advanced manufacturing sector with a $132 million investment by Tempel Canada that will expand transformer component production, support North America’s growing electricity infrastructure needs and create nearly 100 new jobs in Burlington. The investment by Tempel Canada, a subsidiary of Worthington Steel and a manufacturer of transformer core products for power conversion and distribution, will establish a new 250,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Burlington. The project will sustain more than 200 existing jobs while adding nearly 100 new full-time positions, reinforcing…

Nashville Symphonic Power Metal Band Builds Momentum With Cinematic New Single Canadian music audiences can expect another major release in the symphonic power metal scene this autumn as Nashville-based band Valkyrie’s Fire has launched the official music video and single for “Cascade,” the second track unveiled from its forthcoming full-length album, Out of Darkness, scheduled for release on September 18, 2026 through Eclipse Records. The newly released video, directed by ProMotion LLC and filmed at Precision Dynamics International in Franklin, Tennessee, combines a performance-focused presentation with striking celestial imagery. Designed to complement the song’s atmospheric themes, the production places the…

Canadian Music Icon Set to Headline Peterborough Musicfest on August 8 PETERBOROUGH, ON — Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist David Wilcox is set to return to the Peterborough Musicfest stage on Saturday, August 8, bringing decades of acclaimed musicianship and a catalogue of enduring hits to one of Ontario’s longest-running free summer concert series. The performance, scheduled for 8 p.m. on the Fred Anderson Stage at Del Crary Park, marks Wilcox’s latest appearance at the festival and continues Musicfest’s tradition of showcasing celebrated Canadian artists. Known for blending blues, rock, country, ragtime and roots music, Wilcox remains one of Canada’s most…

One of Canada’s most recognizable alternative rock bands is set to return to the Peterborough Musicfest stage this week, bringing decades of acclaimed music to audiences at Del Crary Park. Crash Test Dummies will headline the free outdoor concert on Wednesday, August 5, continuing the festival’s 39th season with an evening that also features emerging local talent, youth music programming and community activities. The concert is expected to attract a large audience, with organizers encouraging attendees to arrive early to take advantage of the full schedule of performances and interactive events taking place throughout the waterfront venue. Crash Test Dummies…

A centuries-old fortified masseria in Italy’s Puglia region has been placed on the market, offering prospective buyers the chance to acquire one of the region’s largest and most historically significant rural estates. Located near the Adriatic coast and the Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve, the property combines nearly 900 years of history with development potential in the luxury hospitality and heritage real estate sectors. The estate, represented by Lionard Luxury Real Estate, spans more than 2,400 square metres of built space across an approximately 50-hectare property, with the option to expand the estate to around 100 hectares. A Landmark Property with…

BritBox has unveiled additional casting for its upcoming original drama series Hercule, expanding the ensemble for the six-part adaptation that explores the origins of Agatha Christie’s famed detective, Hercule Poirot. The production, created by Mammoth Screen and Agatha Christie Productions, will star Edward Bluemel in the lead role and is set to begin filming soon, primarily in Liverpool. The latest casting announcement adds several established television and film actors to the project as BritBox and the BBC continue preparations for one of the streaming platform’s most anticipated literary adaptations. BritBox Adds High-Profile Cast to ‘Hercule’ Joining Edward Bluemel are Henry…

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is bringing Minions & Monsters, the latest installment in Illumination’s blockbuster animated franchise, to home audiences this summer. Following a successful theatrical run, the film will debut on digital retail platforms on August 11, 2026, before arriving on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on September 8, 2026, giving Canadian families early access months ahead of its availability on subscription streaming services. The home entertainment release includes more than 45 minutes of exclusive bonus features, offering behind-the-scenes content, filmmaker insights and interactive activities designed to extend the viewing experience for fans of the globally popular franchise. Digital…

Orion Pictures Brings New Drama-Action Film to Select Canadian Cinemas This October Canadian cinema audiences will have the opportunity to see Academy Award® winner Mahershala Ali in a powerful new leading role this autumn as Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother arrives in select Canadian theatres beginning on October 9. Presented by Orion Pictures and produced by Two & Two Pictures, the film is written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Bassam Tariq. Combining elements of drama and action, the feature explores themes of faith, family and personal redemption through the story of a man whose carefully balanced life begins to…

Canadian Ski Jumper Prioritises Long-Term Development Ahead of World Championships and Olympic Cycle Canada’s Abigail Strate has opened the 2026 Summer Grand Prix ski jumping season with two top-10 finishes, signalling a positive start as Ski Jumping Canada begins a new Olympic quadrennial with its sights firmly set on long-term success rather than immediate results. Competing in Wisła, Poland, the two-time Olympian from Calgary finished 10th in Saturday’s large hill event before improving to ninth place on Sunday. While the results offered encouragement, Strate and the Canadian coaching staff are placing greater emphasis on technical development and preparation for the…

Government Funding Aims to Strengthen Sport Tourism and Generate Nearly $60 Million in Economic Activity Ontario is investing $500,000 to support the 2026 National Bank Open presented by Rogers, reinforcing the province’s strategy of using major international sporting events to stimulate tourism, create jobs and strengthen local economies. The women’s professional tennis tournament, hosted by Tennis Canada at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto from August 1 to 13, is expected to attract more than 200,000 spectators, contribute nearly $60 million to Canada’s GDP, and reach an estimated 70 million viewers worldwide through international broadcast coverage. Provincial officials say the funding reflects…