The Ontario government has secured an $85 million manufacturing investment from Massilly North America Inc., a move it says will strengthen domestic supply chains, support hundreds of jobs and reduce reliance on imported food packaging materials amid ongoing global trade uncertainty. The investment will see Massilly establish a new state-of-the-art production facility in Brantford focused on manufacturing steel food cans. According to the province, the project will sustain 228 existing positions and create 50 new manufacturing jobs, bringing total employment impacts to 278 roles tied to the expansion. The new facility will introduce coil cutting and three-piece can production lines,…
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TORONTO — The Ontario government marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday with a renewed pledge to confront antisemitism and protect the rights of religious and cultural communities, as the province joined global commemorations recognizing the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. In a statement issued January 27, Graham McGregor, Ontario’s Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, paid tribute to the victims of the Holocaust and emphasized the continued relevance of remembrance amid rising incidents of hate in Canada and abroad. “Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honour and pay tribute to the memory of the six million Jews…
On Jan. 27, communities across Canada and around the world paused to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorating the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp in 1945 and reflecting on the enduring lessons of one of history’s darkest chapters. The annual observance serves as a reminder of the consequences of unchecked hatred and antisemitism, as well as a call to renewed vigilance in contemporary society. In a statement issued Tuesday, Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett, Director of Faith Community Engagement at Cardus, emphasized the significance of the day for Canadians and for faith leaders in particular. “Each year on January 27,…
The Ontario government has officially broken ground on the Bowmanville GO Extension, a major transit expansion designed to ease congestion, improve commuter mobility and support long-term economic growth across Durham Region and the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). Announced Tuesday by the Ministry of Transportation, the project will extend GO Transit’s Lakeshore East line 18.7 kilometres east from Oshawa to Bowmanville. Once operational, the extension is expected to accommodate approximately 17,000 daily trips and 4.9 million annual boardings by 2041, while bringing an estimated 10,400 jobs within walking distance of transit. The project will also deliver two-way, all-day GO…
Prime Video is set to roll out a wide-ranging slate of original series, films, documentaries and live programming in February 2026, underscoring the streaming platform’s continued investment in premium global content and genre diversity. The February schedule blends marquee originals, returning franchises, live sports and catalogue additions aimed at sustaining subscriber engagement through the traditionally competitive winter viewing period. Headlining the month is the season two finale of Fallout, the Emmy Award–nominated adaptation of the iconic video game franchise, which concludes its sophomore run on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The series, executive produced by Jonathan Nolan, has released episodes weekly and…
Winterfolk XXIV will return to Toronto this February, marking 24 years of live folk, roots, blues and world music in the city, as organizers roll out a full multi-day schedule alongside a revised ticket pricing structure for 2026. The long-running festival takes place February 13 to 15, 2026, at the Tranzac Club, with an additional opening-night showcase on February 12. Operated as a registered not-for-profit, Winterfolk has built a reputation as an intimate, listening-room festival that blends established Canadian artists, emerging talent and artist-led workshops in a multi-room format. Organizers say the event continues to focus on community-building and accessibility…
SARNIA, Ont. — The Ontario government has opened a new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub in Lambton County, expanding access to integrated mental health, addictions, housing and social supports as part of a provincewide effort to strengthen community safety and recovery-focused care. The Lambton County site is among 28 HART Hubs being rolled out across Ontario under an almost $550 million provincial investment aimed at improving access to treatment and recovery services for people facing housing instability, mental health challenges and substance use disorders. The initiative forms part of the government’s broader strategy to modernize mental health and…
Belleville, Ont. — As Canada continues to grapple with rising mental health needs among young people, the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) has relaunched its National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC), renewing its commitment to youth-led advocacy and systems-level change in mental health policy and programming. The relaunch coincides with MDSC’s 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of national advocacy focused on improving access to treatment, informing research, and shaping mental health programs and government policy. The revitalized NYAC is positioned as a central pillar of that work, reflecting a growing emphasis on community-building, meaningful youth engagement, and translating lived experience…
A British electronics manufacturer is committing approximately €5 million to expand operations in northern Moldova, in a move that underscores growing investment ties between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Moldova and highlights the country’s increasing role in Europe’s export-oriented supply chains. Cornelius Electronics said the investment will support an expansion at the Edineț Industrial Park in Moldova’s north-western region. The project includes the construction of three new production halls totalling more than 3,000 square metres, aimed at increasing output of wiring harnesses and connection systems used across 14 industries, including healthcare, artificial intelligence, railway transport and renewable energy.…
CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — The City of Cambridge is turning a recent wave of viral winter-themed social media content into a new community recognition campaign, launching the “Lenny Awards” to highlight residents who lend a helping hand during a challenging snow season. Over the past several weeks, Cambridge’s municipal social media channels have featured a cast of “digital villains” who, the city says, have “taken the City of Cambridge social media channels by storm – literally.” The characters were designed to mirror familiar winter frustrations — from snow-covered streets to elevated stress levels — and they quickly drew attention from residents,…