Author: Sophie Mitchell

Ontario has begun construction on a five-kilometre expansion of Highway 11/17 near Nipigon, advancing a broader plan to twin more than 107 kilometres of the Trans-Canada Highway between Thunder Bay and Nipigon. The project will widen the section between McGuire Road and Coughlin Road in Shuniah, creating two lanes in each direction and adding new infrastructure aimed at improving safety, freight movement and the reliability of a major transportation corridor serving northwestern Ontario. Five-Kilometre Highway 11/17 Section to Be Widened The new four-lane section will be built northwest of the existing two-lane corridor. Plans include a grass median separating traffic…

Prime Video has unveiled its on-air lineup for the 2026-27 season of NHL on Prime, bringing together veteran broadcasters, former NHL players and experienced analysts as the streaming service expands its national hockey coverage in both English and French across Canada. The new season of Wednesday Night Hockey begins September 30, with the Toronto Maple Leafs hosting the New York Islanders. Coverage starts at 7 p.m. ET. Prime Video said its NHL offering will include 27 national regular-season games during the season, along with select Stanley Cup Playoff series, at no additional cost to Prime members. John Forslund Leads Returning…

TORONTO — Prime Video is expanding its Canadian sports programming with Hometown Giants, a six-part hockey docuseries following Michael Bublé and Drew Scott as part-owners of the Western Hockey League’s Vancouver Giants. The series will premiere globally on October 16, with all six episodes available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories. The production follows the Vancouver Giants through their 2025-26 season, combining behind-the-scenes access to the organization with the personal experiences of young players pursuing professional hockey careers. Hometown Giants Goes Behind the Scenes of Vancouver Giants Hometown Giants centres on Bublé, the Canadian singer…

Armstrong MetalFest is preparing to return to British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley in July 2027, with organizers opening a two-week submission window for bands interested in joining the festival’s next lineup. The heavy metal festival will take place July 16 and 17, 2027, at Hassen Arena in Armstrong, B.C., continuing an event that has developed into a destination for Canadian and international metal fans. Band Submissions Open October 1 for Armstrong MetalFest 2027 Bands seeking a spot on the 2027 bill will be able to submit applications from Oct. 1 through Oct. 15. The application period follows the festival’s 2026 edition,…

Prime Video has outlined its plans for the upcoming NHL season in Canada, unveiling its full English- and French-language broadcast lineup for Wednesday Night Hockey while expanding its hockey programming with a new documentary series focused on the Vancouver Giants. The streaming service hosted its Wednesday Night Hockey season launch event at Toronto’s Design Exchange ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season, bringing together broadcast talent, executives and advertising industry representatives. Prime Video Reveals Bilingual NHL Broadcast Team Hosted by Devo Brown, the Toronto event provided an early look at the new season of NHL on Prime and Wednesday Night Hockey.…

Hamilton-based singer-songwriter AOIFE is continuing to build her presence in Canada’s independent music scene with the release of “Johnny,” a new single that blends indie folk, rock, country and pop influences around a story of unresolved love. The track marks another step in the Ireland-raised artist’s development following her 2025 Road to Supercrawl win and subsequent appearances on prominent Hamilton stages. Recorded at the city’s Grant Avenue Studio, “Johnny” follows AOIFE’s single “High” and debut EP, When All Is Said and Done. AOIFE Turns an Unsent Letter Into a Love Story “Johnny” is structured around the idea of a letter…

New Brunswick singer-songwriter Ayden Hutch has released his debut single, “Waitin’ On Your Lovin’,” introducing a forthcoming album shaped by vintage soul, R&B and an analog recording approach. The track is the first release from Sadness, Anger, & Something Greater, which is due Oct. 2. Originally from Bathurst, N.B., Hutch brings together influences from jazz, blues, soul and R&B after years of involvement in New Brunswick music projects including Ananas and petipé. ‘Waitin’ On Your Lovin’’ Introduces Upcoming Debut Album “Waitin’ On Your Lovin’” represents the more hopeful side of an album that Hutch says emerged from a turbulent period…

Toronto music fans will have a limited opportunity to secure discounted tickets to a selection of fall concerts as Massey Hall, Roy Thomson Hall and TD Music Hall launch their 2026 Fall Sale. The promotion, announced Monday, September 28, offers $30 tickets for select performances at Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall, while eligible TD Music Hall shows are available at two tickets for $30. The limited-time sale runs until Monday, October 5 at 3 p.m. The initiative gives concertgoers access to performances at three prominent Toronto music venues at reduced prices during the fall live entertainment season. $30 Tickets…

Ontario is committing another $6 million to police-led auto theft prevention efforts as the province reports a continued decline in stolen vehicles from the record levels recorded in recent years. The new funding, announced September 28 in Peel Region, will support 22 police projects through the province’s 2026-2027 Preventing Auto Thefts Grant Program. The investment brings Ontario’s total funding through the program to $24 million since 2023, while broader provincial spending on auto theft initiatives has reached $51 million over the past three years. According to Équité Association’s 2025 auto trend report, 19,319 vehicles were stolen in Ontario last year,…

Prince Albert Transit is operating with temporary service adjustments on Sunday, September 28, 2026, affecting two hourly routes and suspending service on the Core Express. The remaining routes are continuing according to their regular schedules. The service notice outlines departure times for the West Flat and East Hill buses from the downtown transfer station and advises passengers to check for updates before travelling. West Flat and East Hill Buses Operating Hourly The West Flat bus is operating once per hour. According to the schedule, buses on the route are leaving the downtown transfer station at 15 minutes past each hour.…