Author: Sophie Mitchell

City of Prince Albert Announces Temporary Closure to Upgrade Key Transportation Corridor Residents and motorists in Prince Albert will face temporary traffic disruptions as the City prepares to begin a major roadway rehabilitation project on 15th Avenue East, one of the municipality’s primary arterial roads. The infrastructure upgrade, scheduled to run from July 25 to July 31, 2026, weather permitting, will include asphalt milling, paving, and targeted concrete repairs aimed at extending the roadway’s lifespan and improving driving conditions. The rehabilitation work will take place along 15th Avenue East between 22nd Street and 28th Street, with the construction zone covering…

City Reports Rise in Fraudulent Fare Incidents Affecting Transit Operations PRINCE ALBERT, Saskatchewan — The City of Prince Albert is reminding public transit users to follow fare regulations and passenger guidelines after reporting a rise in incidents involving invalid and fraudulent fares on its transit system. City officials say recent months have seen an increase in passengers attempting to board buses using fake, altered, expired, or otherwise invalid fare media. The reported cases include photocopied and handwritten bus passes, altered or ineligible passes, misuse and sharing of transfer tickets, and passengers refusing to provide valid proof of payment when requested…

Oregon Punk Band Unveils Nine-Track Debut Inspired by Underground Music Culture and Decades of Experience Astoria, Oregon-based punk outfit The Something Ain’t Rights has officially released its debut EP, Rotten In The Brain, through Hovercraft Records, marking the arrival of a project shaped by decades of underground music experience and a broad mix of punk, post-punk, country, and garage rock influences. Released on July 22, 2026, the nine-track record presents an energetic collection of songs that connect the spirit of early American punk scenes with contemporary themes. Drawing inspiration from influential acts such as X, The Gun Club, Pere Ubu,…

Historic Federal-Provincial Partnership Expands Protected Areas, Trails and Outdoor Recreation Across Ontario KAWARTHA LAKES, Ontario — Ontario and the federal government have completed a three-year, $10-million conservation agreement that has permanently protected nearly 48,000 acres of forests, wetlands and ecologically significant landscapes across the province while expanding access to parks, trails and outdoor recreation. The initiative, jointly announced in 2024, has resulted in the creation of 12 new provincial parks and conservation reserves, the expansion of 50 existing protected areas, and improved public access to hiking trails and natural green spaces. Provincial officials say the project strengthens biodiversity protection, supports…

City Council Approves $55,000 Sponsorship to Support Accessible Recreation Project CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — The City of Cambridge has approved a $55,000 sponsorship from CUPE Local 1882 for the new scoreboard at the Kin1 Accessible Ball Diamond, providing additional support for a major accessibility upgrade aimed at creating a more inclusive recreational space for residents of all ages and abilities. City Council approved the sponsorship during its meeting on July 21, allowing the scoreboard to display the name of CUPE Local 1882 once the upgraded facility reopens. The sponsorship forms part of the City’s broader effort to modernize the Kin1 Accessible…

New framework aims to provide transparency and certainty for development in the Mannheim service area CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — Cambridge City Council has approved a new Water Allocation Policy designed to provide greater certainty for housing, commercial development, and economic investment as the city continues to manage limited water capacity while supporting long-term growth. The policy, approved during the July 21 council meeting, establishes a structured framework for allocating available water capacity within the Mannheim service area. City officials say the approach will help prioritize development projects based on community benefit, infrastructure readiness, and long-term planning objectives, while offering developers and…

$25 Million Investment to Expand Emergency Care Capacity and Reduce Wait Times in Hamilton HAMILTON, Ont. — The Ontario government has officially broken ground on a major expansion of the emergency department at Hamilton General Hospital, marking the start of a $25 million project aimed at improving emergency care capacity and reducing wait times for patients across the Hamilton region. The project will add approximately 8,500 square feet of new emergency department space to one of Ontario’s busiest regional trauma centres, which treats more than 50,000 emergency patients annually. The expansion forms part of the province’s broader commitment to invest…

Province’s $3.4 Billion Primary Care Action Plan Aims to Connect Every Ontarian to a Family Doctor by 2029 HAMILTON, Ontario — The Ontario government is continuing its push to improve access to primary health care with new investments in Hamilton, as part of its $3.4 billion Primary Care Action Plan designed to connect every resident in the province to a family doctor or primary care team by 2029. During a visit to the Hamilton Family Health Team on Tuesday, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones highlighted the progress being made through the province’s ongoing investment in expanding access…

Five-year, $75,000 partnership supports Cambridge’s Play it Forward fundraising campaign CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — Field 4 at the Cambridge Soccer Complex will officially be known as Aecon Field after Cambridge City Council approved a five-year, $75,000 sponsorship agreement with Aecon Group Inc., strengthening a public-private partnership aimed at supporting local recreation infrastructure. The sponsorship will contribute to the City’s Play it Forward fundraising campaign for the Fountain Street Soccer Complex. According to the City, the additional revenue will help offset tax-supported debenture expenses related to the development of the facility and future field enhancements. The agreement also grants naming rights for…

Ontario has joined eight other provinces in signing a landmark agreement that allows direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales of alcoholic beverages across participating jurisdictions, a move aimed at reducing internal trade barriers, expanding market opportunities for producers and increasing consumer choice across Canada. The agreement, announced Tuesday in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, was signed by Premier Doug Ford alongside the premiers of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Co-led by Ontario and Saskatchewan, the initiative builds on commitments outlined in the 2025 Memorandum of Understanding on direct-to-consumer alcohol sales and forms part…