Author: Sophie Mitchell

New online hub brings together camps, arts, sports, and educational activities across the community The City of Prince Albert has launched a new Summer Programs webpage aimed at helping families more easily access information about camps, activities, and seasonal programming offered throughout the community during the summer months. The online platform serves as a centralized resource featuring programs running in June, July, and August, bringing together offerings from a wide range of local organizations in one accessible location. City officials say the initiative is intended to simplify summer planning for parents while highlighting the breadth of recreational, cultural, and educational…

Government says project cost is far below Auditor General’s estimate and will support long-term waterfront redevelopment TORONTO — The Ontario government has awarded a $198 million contract to build a new parking structure at Ontario Place, marking a major step in the province’s broader redevelopment of the Toronto waterfront destination. The contract, awarded to Canadian construction firm Pomerleau Inc. through a competitive procurement process, covers the design and construction of a provincially owned parking facility that will accommodate up to 3,500 vehicles. The structure is also expected to include 680 electric vehicle charging stations, bicycle parking and transit access features.…

New Pilates, Tone and Yoga Studio to Introduce Advanced Recovery and Contrast Therapy Services WINDSOR, Ont. — Windsor-Essex County’s fitness and wellness sector is set for further expansion with the launch of FS8 East Windsor, a premium Pilates, tone and yoga studio scheduled to open in September 2026. Located in the Central Wellness Plaza at 2385 Central Avenue, the studio will introduce a new style of reformer and mat-based fitness training to the region, combining Pilates-inspired movement with strength conditioning, yoga flows and recovery-focused wellness services. FS8 is part of FIT House of Brands, the global fitness company behind F45…

Province and City Back Return of Iconic Greektown Event After Three-Year Absence TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $200,000 to support the return of Taste of the Danforth, one of Canada’s largest and most recognizable street festivals, as the province looks to strengthen tourism, support local businesses and drive economic activity in Toronto. The three-day festival, set to run from Aug. 7 to 9, marks the event’s first return since 2024. Organizers expect more than one million visitors to attend the annual celebration of Greek culture, food and entertainment along Toronto’s Danforth Avenue. The provincial funding announcement was made…

City surpasses provincial housing target as Ontario pushes ahead with homebuilding strategy KITCHENER, Ont. — The Ontario government has awarded more than $8 million to the City of Kitchener under the province’s Building Faster Fund after the municipality exceeded 85 per cent of its provincially assigned housing target in 2025. The funding announcement, made Thursday by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, will see Kitchener receive $8,013,600 through the third round of the program, which rewards municipalities that achieve at least 80 per cent of their annual housing goals. Kitchener recorded 3,005 housing starts last year, positioning the city…

Province unveils Ontario Campus at Toronto fan festival ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ TORONTO — The Ontario government has launched a large-scale interactive attraction at the FIFA Fan Festival™ Toronto as the province prepares to welcome international visitors for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The newly introduced Ontario Campus, located at Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway, is designed as a community activation zone aimed at promoting Ontario’s tourism destinations, cultural attractions and economic strengths during the global football tournament. The initiative brings together programming from several Official Toronto World Cup Host City Supporters, including Humber Polytechnic,…

New initiative aims to strengthen civic engagement and improve municipal decision-making The City of Prince Albert is introducing a new community engagement initiative designed to encourage residents to take a more active role in shaping municipal policies, programs, and projects. The initiative, known as Collaborative Groups, was approved by City Council on May 11, 2026, and is intended to bring together residents, businesses, community organizations, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to provide input on issues affecting the city. City officials say the program will create additional opportunities for public participation while helping municipal administration gather broader perspectives on key community…

Agreement aims to expand cross-border cooperation and strengthen North American economic security TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at deepening economic cooperation between the province and the U.S. state in areas including energy, critical minerals, manufacturing, life sciences and advanced nuclear technology. The agreement, announced Tuesday in Toronto, is part of Ontario’s broader strategy to strengthen trade partnerships across the United States while positioning the province as a key supplier of energy and industrial resources in North America. The MOU also aligns with Ontario’s renewed “Building…

City plans full day of family activities, entertainment and fireworks on July 1 Federal funding and local sponsors support expanded community celebration CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — The City of Cambridge will bring back its Canada Day celebrations at Riverside Park on July 1 following what officials described as a successful inaugural event last year, with organizers planning a full day of family-friendly programming, live entertainment and fireworks. The event, now entering its second year at Riverside Park, is expected to attract large crowds throughout the day, beginning with a morning fishing derby and concluding with an evening fireworks display. “Last year’s…

Mandatory inquest to examine circumstances surrounding 2022 death following transfer from Brockville Jail The Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General has announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Gregory Wilkinson, a 54-year-old man who died in February 2022 after being transferred from the Brockville Jail to Brockville General Hospital. Dr. Armita Rahmani, Regional Supervising Coroner for the East Region in the Kingston Office, confirmed the decision on June 10. The inquest is being conducted under Ontario’s Coroners Act, which requires mandatory inquests in specific circumstances involving deaths connected to correctional institutions. According to the announcement, Wilkinson…