Author: Sophie Mitchell

Ontario Coroner Confirms Mandatory Inquest Under Coroners Act THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Ontario’s Office of the Chief Coroner has announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Kaylee Martha Dallas Crowchild, a 29-year-old member of Tsuut’ina Nation who died in September 2022 following an incident at the Kenora District Jail. The announcement was made Tuesday by Dr. Kevin Miller, Regional Supervising Coroner for the North Region based in Thunder Bay. The inquest is being conducted under Ontario’s Coroners Act, which requires a mandatory review in certain custodial death cases. Ms. Crowchild, who was from Tsuut’ina Nation, a…

Environmental Organizations Challenge State Permit Governing More Than 300 Factory Farms PORTLAND, Ore. — A coalition of environmental and public interest organizations has filed a lawsuit against Oregon state regulators, alleging that a newly issued factory farm general permit fails to adequately protect waterways from pollution generated by large-scale livestock operations. The legal challenge targets a permit jointly administered by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The permit regulates more than 300 factory farms across the state and establishes requirements for managing the substantial volumes of waste produced by industrial livestock facilities.…

Nearly Half Experience Major Life Changes Without Seeking Financial Guidance SAINT JOHN — New Brunswickers navigating major life events such as job loss, illness, or bereavement are increasingly vulnerable to financial scams, according to new data from the Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick. The findings reveal that while significant life changes are common across the province, many residents are not seeking financial advice during these periods, leaving them exposed to misinformation and fraud. Data from the Commission’s 2025–2026 Consumer Index shows that 46 per cent of New Brunswickers experienced a major life event over the past year.…

Cinematic New Single Introduces Conceptual Album Inspired by the Kardashev Scale Danish progressive metal band KINETIC has released an ambitious new music video and single, “Evolution,” offering listeners an early glimpse into the band’s upcoming debut full-length album, Liminal, scheduled for release on October 16, 2026 through Eclipse Records. The 11-minute video marks the first of three planned visual releases tied to the album and showcases the Kolding-based group’s commitment to combining technical musicianship with cinematic storytelling. Directed by the band’s synthesizer player, Marcus H. Levin, the production blends performance footage with sweeping travel cinematography filmed in remote locations including…

Film Celebrating Jamaican-Canadian Music Pioneer Jay Douglas to Screen at AFS Cinema AUSTIN, Texas — The acclaimed Canadian documentary Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul, which chronicles the life and career of Jamaican-Canadian music icon Jay Douglas and the rise of Toronto’s influential R&B and reggae scene, is set to screen at the Pan African Film Festival presented by the Austin Film Society. The screening will take place on July 31 at 9 p.m. at AFS Cinema in Austin, Texas. Director Graeme Mathieson, producer Andrew Munger and Matt Sullivan, president of Light in the Attic Records, are scheduled to…

British Columbia Teen Musician Brings Traditional Blues Sound to a New Generation KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Canadian blues music is welcoming a promising new talent as 17-year-old Jake Soberlak of Kamloops, British Columbia releases his debut single, “You Gotta Leave,” the first preview of his upcoming album I’m In Trouble, scheduled for release on Sept. 11, 2026. The guitarist, vocalist and harmonica player has quickly emerged as one of the youngest artists making a notable impression within Canada’s blues community. While many musicians his age are still exploring genres, Soberlak has dedicated himself to mastering a musical tradition rooted in more…

Vancouver Roots Quartet Builds on Streaming Success and National Touring Momentum VANCOUVER — Vancouver-based soul, blues and roots group Honeybear, the Band is continuing its rapid rise in Canada’s independent music scene with the release of its latest single, “Just Your Fool,” a vintage-inspired blues ballad that blends classic soul instrumentation with modern audience appeal. The new track arrives as the quartet builds on a successful year marked by strong streaming numbers, growing industry recognition and an extensive tour schedule spanning multiple Canadian provinces. Built around themes of devotion and emotional vulnerability, “Just Your Fool” reflects the band’s commitment to…

Exclusive First Look Reveals Dominic Sessa as Young Anthony Bourdain in Upcoming Feature Film A new feature film chronicling a pivotal chapter in the life of renowned chef, author and television personality Anthony Bourdain is set to arrive in Canadian theatres this summer, offering audiences a look at the experiences that helped shape one of the culinary world’s most influential figures. The film, TONY, follows a 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain during a transformative summer in Provincetown, Massachusetts, where an unexpected introduction to the demanding environment of a restaurant kitchen would ultimately alter the trajectory of his life and career. An exclusive…

Stephen King’s classic novel reimagined as an eight-episode series set to debut this fall Prime Video has released the first official images from its upcoming original series Carrie, offering audiences an early look at the highly anticipated television adaptation of Stephen King’s landmark debut novel. The series, created by acclaimed writer and director Mike Flanagan, is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Prime Video this fall in more than 240 countries and territories. The project marks the first time King’s 1974 novel has been adapted into a television series, bringing a fresh interpretation to one of horror fiction’s most enduring stories.…

Organizations urge provincial review following jury’s undetermined ruling VANCOUVER, B.C. — A coroner’s inquest into the 2022 disappearance and death of Tatyanna Harrison has raised serious concerns about investigative failures, prompting renewed calls for accountability and systemic reform across policing and oversight agencies in British Columbia. The inquest, held in Vancouver on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and səlilwətaɬ Nations, examined the circumstances surrounding the death of Harrison, a 20-year-old Cree, Métis and Brazilian woman. A five-member jury ultimately concluded that the cause and manner of death should be classified as undetermined, rejecting earlier findings by the B.C.…