Author: Sophie Mitchell

New 128-bed facility will provide culturally appropriate care for Elders while creating local jobs TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY — Ontario has announced the completion of construction on Tsi Thonwatíhsnye’s Long-Term Care Home, a new 128-bed facility developed by the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation that will provide culturally appropriate care for Elders while expanding long-term care capacity in the region. The project forms part of the province’s broader strategy to modernize and expand Ontario’s long-term care system, with a focus on increasing capacity, improving care standards, and supporting local employment. The new facility received support through Ontario’s construction…

Funding agreement expected to unlock 44,000 new homes while reducing construction costs by up to $83,000 per unit TORONTO — The federal and Ontario governments have committed up to $1.5 billion to the City of Toronto through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP), a move aimed at accelerating housing construction, lowering development costs and supporting critical infrastructure projects across Canada’s largest city. The announcement was made Monday by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, federal Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow. The funding recognizes Toronto’s commitment to reducing development charges by between 40 and 60 per cent…

Ontario Coroner Announces Inquest into Death of Anton Chadide-Yamine Mandatory inquest ordered under Coroners Act TORONTO — Ontario’s Office of the Chief Coroner has announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Anton Chadide-Yamine, a 44-year-old man who died after being transferred from the Toronto South Detention Centre to hospital. Dr. Richard Wells, Regional Supervising Coroner for the Toronto West Region, confirmed the upcoming inquest on Monday. The proceeding is being conducted as a mandatory requirement under Ontario’s Coroners Act, which requires inquests in certain deaths involving individuals in custody. According to information released by the Ministry…

Mandatory Coroner’s Inquest to Examine Circumstances Surrounding 2023 Custodial Death The Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General has announced that a coroner’s inquest will be held into the death of Anthony Chatzimanolakis, a 30-year-old man who died while in custody at the Toronto South Detention Centre in March 2023. The announcement was made by Dr. Richard Wells, Regional Supervising Coroner for the Toronto West Region, in accordance with requirements under Ontario’s Coroners Act. Mandatory Review of Custodial Death According to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Mr. Chatzimanolakis died on March 25, 2023, while being held at the Toronto South…

Mandatory inquest to examine circumstances surrounding 2021 custodial death A coroner’s inquest will be held into the death of Darrell Harper, a 37-year-old man who died while in custody at the Toronto South Detention Centre in 2021, the Ministry of the Solicitor General has announced. Dr. Richard Wells, Regional Supervising Coroner for the Toronto West Region, confirmed the decision on June 23, 2026. The inquest is required under Ontario’s Coroners Act because Mr. Harper died while in a correctional facility. Mr. Harper died on June 23, 2021, while being held at the Toronto South Detention Centre, one of Ontario’s largest…

Mandatory inquest to examine circumstances surrounding death of Toronto South Detention Centre inmate TORONTO — Ontario’s Office of the Chief Coroner has announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Robert Quinn, a 41-year-old man who died after being transferred from the Toronto South Detention Centre to hospital. The announcement was made by Dr. Richard Wells, Regional Supervising Coroner for the Toronto West Region. Under Ontario’s Coroners Act, an inquest into Quinn’s death is mandatory. According to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Quinn died in hospital on Oct. 1, 2021, following his transfer from the Toronto…

Fakes – Volume Three Raises Funds for Refugee and Migrant Children Through Music Inspired by Pop Culture’s Most Memorable Imaginary Acts Portland-based independent label Drunk Dial Records is set to release Fakes – Volume Three on June 23, 2026, continuing a unique compilation series that transforms fictional bands from film and television into real-world punk, garage rock and indie rock tributes while supporting a charitable cause. Released digitally and on cassette, the 13-track compilation channels songs originally performed by fictional acts from popular culture, with all proceeds benefiting Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), an international nonprofit that provides legal…

Vancouver heavy metal band offers fans an inside look at the creation of its sixth studio album while preparing for an extensive national tour and major festival appearances A Darker and More Personal Chapter for Iron Kingdom VANCOUVER — Canadian traditional heavy metal band Iron Kingdom has released a new behind-the-scenes mini-documentary that takes fans inside the creation of its latest album, Shadows and Dust, which debuted on June 6, 2026. The short film provides an intimate look at the Vancouver-based group’s songwriting and recording process, showcasing how the band developed what members describe as one of their most emotionally…

Veteran Montreal artist returns to Galerie ERGA with a collection reflecting on change, memory and selfhood Montreal visual artist Bob Venafro is set to unveil his latest solo exhibition, About Time, at Galerie ERGA, presenting a new body of work that examines the relationship between landscape, identity and the passage of time through richly textured oil paintings. Running from June 30 to July 5, the exhibition marks Venafro’s sixth solo presentation at the Montreal gallery and showcases a series of forest and seascape works created using his distinctive palette knife technique. The exhibition’s vernissage will take place on July 2…

Williams Treaties First Nations to Invest $700 Million in Landmark Nuclear Development CLARINGTON, Ont. — Ontario has reached a historic agreement with the Williams Treaties First Nations (WTFN), securing a $700 million investment in the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) and establishing the first Indigenous equity partnership in a nuclear energy project in Canadian history. The investment marks a major milestone in the province’s efforts to expand clean electricity generation while advancing economic reconciliation with Indigenous communities. The partnership will see the Williams Treaties First Nations become full equity participants in the Darlington project, which is developing the G7’s first…