Author: Sophie Mitchell

Canadian Blues Veterans to Perform in Toronto and London This June Tom Lavin & The Legendary Powder Blues are set to bring their long-running blend of blues, swing, jazz, rock and roll, and rhythm and blues to Ontario audiences later this month with performances scheduled in Toronto and London. The Vancouver-based group will perform at Hugh’s Room Live in Toronto on June 24 before heading to Aeolian Hall in London, Ont., on June 26. Both concerts are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m., with tickets currently available through the band’s official website. For nearly five decades, Powder Blues has maintained…

Toronto venue to host Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert in March 2027 TORONTO — Roy Thomson Hall will celebrate the enduring popularity of the Harry Potter franchise with a live orchestral presentation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert in March 2027, as part of the global “25 Years of Magic” celebration tied to the film series. The Toronto performances are scheduled for March 19 and March 20, 2027, featuring a live orchestra performing John Williams’ acclaimed score while the full film is screened in high-definition on a 40-foot screen. The event is…

GRAMMY-winning ensemble to perform at Allied Music Centre venue as part of international touring schedule Tickets go on sale June 5 through Massey Hall box office and TD Music Hall website (TORONTO – June 1, 2026) — New Orleans jazz-funk pioneers The Dirty Dozen Brass Band are set to perform in Toronto later this year, with a scheduled appearance at TD Music Hall on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, as part of their ongoing international touring calendar. Presented by Massey Hall, the concert will bring the GRAMMY Award-winning ensemble to the 500-capacity downtown Toronto venue located within Allied Music Centre at…

Grammy-Winning Jazz Vocalist to Make First Appearance With TSO in Toronto The Toronto live music calendar will welcome one of jazz’s fastest-rising stars later this year as Roy Thomson Hall and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra announced that Grammy Award-winning vocalist Samara Joy will perform in Toronto on December 2, 2026. The concert, scheduled for Wednesday, December 2 at Roy Thomson Hall, marks Joy’s first appearance with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO). Organizers say the performance will showcase the acclaimed singer’s interpretations of jazz standards alongside the orchestra in one of Canada’s premier concert venues. Tickets for the event will go…

Tickets for Toronto Performance Go on Sale June 5 Globally renowned ensemble continues three-decade tradition of multicultural music and international touring (TORONTO) — Roy Thomson Hall has announced the return of internationally acclaimed ensemble Pink Martini for a Toronto performance scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2027. The Portland-based group will perform at Roy Thomson Hall as part of its ongoing international touring schedule, continuing a career that has spanned more than three decades and six continents. Tickets for the concert will go on sale Friday, June 5 at 10 a.m. ET. Known for blending orchestral pop, jazz, Latin, classical and…

City broadens annual arts event to showcase more local talent and activate public spaces The City of Cambridge is expanding its annual Celebration of the Arts festival into a two-day event this June, broadening opportunities for residents, visitors and local artists to participate in one of the municipality’s signature cultural gatherings. The Cambridge Celebration of the Arts will take place on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 at Civic Square in Downtown Cambridge, transforming the city centre into what organizers describe as an immersive artistic experience featuring live performances, visual arts, literary works, vendors and food trucks. The move…

Province encourages residents to recognize Indigenous cultures, histories and contributions throughout June TORONTO — The Ontario government has marked the beginning of National Indigenous History Month by reaffirming its commitment to reconciliation and encouraging residents to learn more about the histories, traditions and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the province. In a statement released Sunday, Ontario’s Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, Greg Rickford, highlighted the importance of June as a time for reflection, education and recognition of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. “June marks National Indigenous History Month — a time to honour and celebrate…

Study backed by ScotiaRISE outlines long-term economic, health and social gains tied to public housing infrastructure investment TORONTO — June 1, 2026 A new economic analysis commissioned by the GTHA Community Housing Collaborative suggests that large-scale investment in public housing infrastructure across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) could generate more than $102 billion in combined economic and social value over the next 25 years. The report, titled Public Housing Dividend Report, was prepared by the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis (CANCEA) with support from Scotiabank through its ScotiaRISE initiative. The study presents what organizers describe as the first…

Fraser Health cites physician staffing shortages behind overnight closure Emergency-trained nurses to remain on site during interruption Fraser Health has announced a temporary overnight service interruption at the Emergency Department of Mission Memorial Hospital, citing ongoing physician staffing challenges affecting the facility. The interruption is scheduled to begin Sunday, May 31 at 5:00 p.m. and continue until Monday, June 1 at 8:00 a.m. According to Fraser Health, the early start time was chosen to allow physicians currently on shift sufficient time to assess and treat patients already in the emergency department before their scheduled departure at 11:00 p.m. Despite the…

Irish writer and disability rights advocate leaves behind a legacy of activism, literature and community service Richard “Rex” Lee, the Irish author, activist and longtime advocate for people with disabilities, is being remembered for a life defined by resilience, public service and compassion following his death earlier this year at the age of 85. Lee, whose work spanned literature, advocacy and community engagement, died on Jan. 9, 2025. A memorial article published by The Manuscript Publisher on May 23, 2026, paid tribute to his personal achievements and lifelong commitment to helping others despite living with cerebral palsy from birth. The…