Author: Sophie Mitchell

Production is officially underway on the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the blockbuster PlayStation franchise God of War, marking a major investment by Prime Video and its studio partners as competition intensifies in the global streaming market. Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios announced the start of filming and released a first-look image featuring actors Ryan Hurst and Callum Vinson in costume as Kratos and Atreus. The pair portray the central father-son duo in the live-action interpretation of one of gaming’s most commercially successful and critically acclaimed franchises. The series represents a significant content bet for Prime Video as…

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is bringing its burlesque-inspired stage production “Ohh Mamma!” to Columbus, Ohio, as part of a U.S. tour aimed at raising awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV prevention, amid rising infection rates and renewed calls for public health action. The show, which headlines Kylie Sonique Love, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, will be staged for one night only on Feb. 28 at the Palace Theatre. The performance marks the final stop in a limited four-week tour that has already visited New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. AHF said the production is designed…

An inquest will be held into the death of 34-year-old Matthew DiGiovanni, who died in 2019 after an interaction with Peel Regional Police, Ontario’s coroner’s office announced Thursday, marking the latest step in a mandatory legal process aimed at examining deaths involving police. Dr. Richard Wells, Regional Supervising Coroner for the Central Region’s Toronto West Office, announced the decision in a statement issued by Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General on Feb. 27, 2026. Mr. Matthew DiGiovanni died on Sept. 10, 2019, following an interaction earlier that day with officers from Peel Regional Police, which serves Mississauga, Brampton and surrounding…

The inquest into the death of Ryan Rawson-Keeley, which had been scheduled to begin early next week, has been postponed at the direction of the presiding officer, the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General said Thursday. In a brief statement released Feb. 27, 2026, the ministry said, “The presiding officer has directed that the inquest into the death of Ryan Rawson-Keeley, scheduled to begin on March 2, 2026, be postponed.” No reason for the postponement was provided. Officials added that “Further information will follow when it becomes available,” leaving the timeline for rescheduling unclear. Coroners’ inquests in Ontario are formal…

The Strathcona Regional District has approved its 2026–2030 financial plan, shifting its fiscal focus from major capital construction to operating new facilities while continuing to invest in housing, infrastructure and climate resilience across the Vancouver Island region. The plan, approved Feb. 27, positions the regional government to support new community assets coming online in 2026 while balancing affordability concerns amid ongoing inflationary pressures. Among the most significant developments is the opening of the new Aquatic and Wellness Centre at Strathcona Gardens, along with the Just Like Home Lodge and Health Professionals Housing project. Regional officials say these projects mark a…

KINCARDINE, Ont. — Ontario is backing a $250-million expansion of medical isotope production at Bruce Power through its Indigenous loan guarantee program, aiming to reinforce the province’s position in a fast-growing global market while expanding economic participation for the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. The provincial guarantee, announced Thursday by the Ministry of Finance, will support an agreement between Bruce Power and Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) to increase output of isotopes used in cancer treatment and sterilization of medical equipment. The province says the investment will also create hundreds of jobs and strengthen Ontario’s nuclear supply chain at a time of global…

The Core Express bus remains out of service as of Feb. 27, 2026, even as the rest of the transit network has resumed regular operations, according to the latest service update from local transit authorities. In a service notice issued Friday, officials confirmed that “The Core Express bus is not in operation,” while emphasizing that “All other routes have returned to regular schedules and are operating every 30 minutes.” The partial restoration marks a significant step toward normalcy for commuters who rely on public transportation for daily travel, work and business activities. However, the continued suspension of the Core Express…

RENFREW COUNTY, Ont. — The Ontario government has taken the next step toward widening a key section of Highway 17 in Eastern Ontario, issuing a request for proposals to design an expansion that is expected to bolster trade, improve safety and support jobs in the region. The Ministry of Transportation announced Feb. 27 that it is seeking bids to design the twinning of Highway 17 from two lanes to four lanes between the Town of Renfrew and Arnprior, a 22.5-kilometre stretch that forms part of the Trans-Canada Highway network. The project comes as Ontario positions infrastructure investment as a strategy…

VANCOUVER — Canadian rock veterans SLIP~ons are set to release their second EP, Overtime, on Feb. 20, 2026, positioning the guitar-driven Vancouver quartet to build on recent radio play and media exposure while reaffirming their place in the country’s independent music sector. The new release, arriving via independent label Scamindy, represents the latest chapter for a band whose members bring decades of experience across Canada’s music industry, from punk roots to mainstream pop touring. Fronted by Brock Pytel, formerly of Montreal pop-punk group Doughboys, and anchored by bassist Brian Minato, a longtime collaborator with Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan, SLIP~ons have…

TORONTO — Canadian country-rock recording artist Bree Taylor is positioning herself for international growth with the release of her new single and upcoming album “Worship,” a project that has already generated significant streaming traction and marks a strategic turning point in her career. The single, released this week, is the title track from Taylor’s forthcoming album and was recorded at Saxman Studios in Nashville, a key hub for the global country music industry. The track was produced by Grady Saxman, known for his work with major country acts including Luke Combs and Jelly Roll. The release represents a commercial and…