Author: Sophie Mitchell

Ontario’s Office of the Chief Coroner has scheduled an inquest into the death of John Brownlie, an 88-year-old man who died in September 2023 following an interaction with Peel Regional Police. The proceedings are set to begin on September 8 and are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding his death and consider recommendations aimed at preventing similar fatalities. The inquest was announced on August 31 by Dr. Jennifer M. Dmetrichuk, Regional Supervising Coroner for the Toronto East Region. John Brownlie Inquest to Begin September 8 The inquest will begin at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and will be…

MARTEN FALLS FIRST NATION, Ont. — Ontario and Marten Falls First Nation have officially begun construction of the Marten Falls Community Access Road, marking a major step in the province’s accelerated plan to establish year-round transportation links to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region in Northern Ontario. Premier Doug Ford joined Marten Falls First Nation Chief Bruce Achneepineskum, Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation Minister Greg Rickford and Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria to mark the start of construction. The project forms a central part of Ontario’s proposed 514-kilometre all-season road network and is intended to improve access for remote…

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — Cambridge Mayor Jan Liggett is pledging continued municipal support for local businesses and workers facing pressure from Canada-U.S. trade tensions, pointing to measures already introduced by the city to ease cash-flow challenges and strengthen the local economy. The statement follows Prime Minister Mark Carney’s update to Canadians last week regarding a breakdown in negotiations with the current United States administration. Liggett framed the dispute as another chapter in a long history of trade disagreements between the two countries, while expressing confidence that Canadian communities can withstand the economic uncertainty. “Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney informed Canadians about…

Toronto art-punk quartet Bad Waitress is returning with its first full-length album in five years, unveiling the new single “Lovin’ Kind” as an introduction to a darker and more introspective chapter for the band. Released August 31, the 2:26-minute track is the first advance single from In The Hollow, which is scheduled to arrive October 30, 2026, through Stomp Records. The release is accompanied by a new music video and the opening of digital and physical album pre-orders. The self-produced record follows the group’s 2021 album No Taste and builds on the aggressive mixture of art punk, post-punk, garage punk…

The City of Prince Albert has secured $100,000 in provincial funding to improve traffic safety and pedestrian access along Marquis Road, with construction near the Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre scheduled to begin Sept. 2. The funding, awarded through the SGI Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grant program, will support infrastructure changes designed to address vehicle movement concerns at the leisure centre entrance near A&W. The project will also introduce a safer and more accessible pedestrian crossing in an area where existing infrastructure has limited direct access for people travelling on foot or using mobility devices. New Median Planned to Improve…

The City of Prince Albert is offering free public transit on Wednesday, September 2, as students and families prepare for the start of a new school year, while local authorities are also reminding motorists that reduced speed limits are back in effect in school zones. The free transit initiative will apply across the city’s public transportation network, including Access Transit for eligible riders. City officials say the measure is intended to help students reach school, obtain transit passes and become familiar with the routes they may use throughout the academic year. Free Prince Albert Transit Available September 2 Public transit…

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The Six Seasons project is expanding its collection of Indigenous educational resources with the launch of its third historical picture book, māskīkīy miskanaw: The Medicine Way, alongside a free interactive app and a teacher’s guide designed for classroom use. The new title, part of the Six Series developed through the Asiniskaw Īthiniwak project, will officially launch Sept. 1 at The University of Winnipeg. The initiative brings together Rocky Cree Knowledge Keepers and Elders, community researchers and academics to preserve and share the language, history and cultural knowledge of the asiniskaw īthiniwak communities of northern Manitoba. New Book…

Three environmental and food-safety organizations have launched a legal challenge against the Trump administration over the federal registration of trifludimoxazin, a pesticide described by the groups as a potent PFAS chemical that can break down into long-lasting byproducts. The lawsuit, filed Friday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, challenges the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of the herbicide for use on widely consumed crops, including corn, wheat, oats, soybeans, oranges, apples, peanuts and almonds. Environmental Groups Challenge EPA Pesticide Approval The legal action was brought by the Center for Food Safety, Center for Biological Diversity and…

Canadian triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk has returned to the World Triathlon Championship Series podium after a seven-year absence, capturing bronze on Saturday in Weihai, China, as the three-time Olympian continues a strong run of international results. The 32-year-old from Oak Bluff, Man., completed the Olympic-distance event — a 1.5-kilometre swim, 40-kilometre bike and 10-kilometre run — in 1:41:25. The performance marked the second World Triathlon Championship Series podium of his career and his first since taking third place in Montreal in 2019. Mislawchuk Returns to WTCS Podium After Seven Years Mislawchuk’s latest result comes as the Canadian veteran works through his…

Lake Superior Water Quality and Fish Habitat Improvements Lead to Removal of Nipigon Bay as an Area of Concern NIPIGON, Ont. — Nearly four decades of environmental restoration have resulted in Nipigon Bay being officially removed from the list of Great Lakes Areas of Concern, marking a major milestone for governments, Indigenous communities and local organizations working to restore the Lake Superior ecosystem. The governments of Ontario and Canada announced the achievement after years of investments in wastewater infrastructure, industrial pollution controls and habitat rehabilitation. Officials say the work has improved water quality, strengthened fish populations and restored important fish…