Author: Sophie Mitchell

TORONTO – August 13, 2025 — Ontario’s fiscal course remains unchanged as the province released its 2025–26 First Quarter Finances on Wednesday, reaffirming projections from this spring’s budget and underscoring a commitment to maintain one of the strongest financial positions in over a decade. The update — the first economic and fiscal outlook since the 2025 Ontario Budget A Plan to Protect Ontario — shows the province is on track to meet its targets despite ongoing global economic uncertainty and trade tensions. Fiscal Prudence and Economic Resilience “The government’s commitment to fiscal prudence has put Ontario’s finances in the strongest…

Toronto’s rising pop-soul artist Bella Cole is trading the slow lane for high gear with her latest single, Drive, now streaming on all major platforms. With a style that blends old-school soul and funk with modern pop finesse, Cole delivers a track steeped in adrenaline, heart, and a distinctly vintage cool — a sonic ride as thrilling as a spin in a ’65 Mustang. The single arrives as Cole’s latest push into the national spotlight, backed by a creative pedigree that draws comparisons to industry icons like Amy Winehouse and Billie Eilish. Her blend of groove, grit, and rich storytelling…

First Canadian provincial lottery to offer online horse racing wagers through OLG.ca and app Toronto, ON – August 12, 2025 — Horse racing fans across Ontario now have a new way to experience the thrill of the track, as the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has teamed up with Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) to make live race betting available through OLG.ca and the OLG app. The partnership allows OLG’s digital players to place bets on live horse races at tracks across Ontario and around the world, all through a seamless integration of WEG’s wagering platform. The product is powered…

City achieves more than double its 2024 goal, earns provincial funding boost Windsor, ON – August 12, 2025 — Windsor’s record-breaking progress in new home construction has earned the city a significant reward from the Ontario government. Premier Doug Ford announced Monday that Windsor will receive $5.2 million through the second round of the province’s Building Faster Fund, a three-year, $1.2 billion program designed to accelerate housing development across Ontario. The funding is awarded to municipalities that meet or exceed at least 80 per cent of their provincially designated housing targets. In 2024, Windsor shattered expectations by breaking ground on…

Peterborough, ON – August 5, 2025 — Peterborough Musicfest is set to wrap up a week-long celebration of Irish heritage with a show-stopping performance by one of the country’s most celebrated vocal groups. The Celtic Tenors will take to the Fred Anderson Stage at Del Crary Park this Saturday, August 9, at 8:00 p.m., delivering an evening of music that spans folk, pop, classical, opera, and traditional Celtic favourites. With more than one million albums sold globally and a career that has taken them from New York to Shanghai, The Celtic Tenors have built an enduring reputation for their soaring…

Bracknell, UK – August 12, 2025 – Independent video game publisher Kalypso Media has announced its official line-up for gamescom 2025, Europe’s largest event dedicated to computer and video games. The roster includes the public debut of two long-awaited franchise revivals and a closely guarded, behind-closed-doors world premiere. In the entertainment area of the Cologne-based event (Hall 7.1, A21), attendees will be able to go hands-on with two highly anticipated releases: the World War II real-time strategy title Sudden Strike 5 and the dark fantasy strategy RPG Disciples: Domination. “Visitors will have the chance to go hands-on with two of…

Peterborough, ON — August 11, 2025 — As Peterborough Musicfest’s 38th season enters its final week, the festival is closing out with two high-profile performances on the Fred Anderson Stage that organizers expect will draw some of the summer’s largest audiences. On Wednesday, August 13, internationally acclaimed singing duo Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman — known collectively as Choir! Choir! Choir! — return to Peterborough for what they promise will be another unforgettable night of mass community singing. Two nights later, on Saturday, August 16, Canadian rock icon Kim Mitchell will deliver the season finale, marking his fifth appearance at…

Prince Albert, SK — The Prince Albert Fire Department has strengthened its frontline emergency response capabilities with the arrival of a new, custom-built fire engine valued at approximately $1.3 million. The new vehicle, designated Engine 13 (E13), replaces a 24-year-old engine that had reached the end of its operational service life. Officials say the acquisition represents a long-term investment in public safety, funded through the city’s capital reserves. Fire Chief Kris Olsen said the decision to custom-build the unit was driven by the department’s unique operational requirements. “This new engine is a significant investment in the safety of our community,”…

Prince Albert, SK — A young lifeguard whose dedication to public safety and leadership has stood out in the community has been recognized with one of the City of Prince Albert’s top honours. Shayla Preston, a longtime member of the city’s aquatics team, has been awarded the 2025 City of Prince Albert Lifeguard Scholarship, a $2,000 award created to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of local lifeguards both on and off duty. The scholarship, established in 2023, aims to highlight the critical role lifeguards play not just in maintaining water safety, but in fostering teamwork, community engagement, and professional growth.…

The check engine light appears alongside acceleration shudders and unexpected electrical issues which signal financial trouble to numerous Toronto drivers. Several vehicle models from the 2005 to 2018 era demonstrate mechanical and electrical breakdown characteristics that pose serious financial risks. The smartest financial choice now leads many owners away from the repair shop and toward a new kind of exit strategy. It’s a market shift that has given rise to specialized services like the SoldCar car buying service, which provides a crucial lifeline by purchasing these problematic vehicles in any condition for cash, effectively rescuing owners from the brink of four-figure repair…