The City of Prince Albert and the Mann Art Gallery are joining forces on a new pilot education partnership aimed at expanding community access to arts programming and strengthening the city’s cultural infrastructure. The one-year initiative, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) effective September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, seeks to make better use of existing facilities while enhancing opportunities for creative learning. Under the agreement, the two organizations will collaborate to deliver educational and artistic programs that draw on the unique strengths of both the Mann Art Gallery (MAG) and the Margo Fournier Arts Centre (MFAC). The…
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The Government of Angola has inaugurated a new FIFA-standard stadium in the northern province of Uíge, marking a major milestone in the country’s long-term strategy to invest in youth development, sports excellence, and community growth. Delivered by Swiss-based Mitrelli Group, the 10,000-seat Uíge Stadium meets international standards set by FIFA, UEFA, and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), positioning Angola as a rising force in sports infrastructure across Africa. The inauguration, held in conjunction with celebrations of Angola’s 50th Independence, was presided over by H.E. Rui Falcão Pinto de Andrade, Minister of Youth and Sports, alongside H.E. José Carvalho da…
Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall are giving Toronto music fans an early reason to celebrate this season with the launch of their 2025 Fall Sale, offering tickets to select performances for just $30. The limited-time promotion opens a rare opportunity to experience world-class live performances at a fraction of the usual price. The sale, announced Tuesday, runs until Monday, November 10 at 3 p.m., and includes a curated list of concerts across three of Toronto’s most prominent venues: Massey Hall, Roy Thomson Hall, and TD Music Hall. The initiative is designed to make live music more accessible and to…
Canada’s bobsleigh athletes are gearing up for the 2025–26 Olympic season with a renewed blend of experience, fresh energy, and national pride as they take to international tracks with the maple leaf emblazoned on their sleds. Following an intensive selection process, Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton (BCS) has named 36 athletes to represent the nation through the upcoming World Cup and North American Cup circuits, leading to the 2026 Winter Games in Milano/Cortina, Italy. Veteran Pilots Lead Canada’s Olympic Push Three Olympians will lead Canada’s women’s program on the World Cup circuit this season. Cynthia Appiah of Toronto and Melissa Lotholz of…
TORONTO – Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Jenn Grant is set to unveil her most ambitious creative project to date with Cradled by the Waves, a multimedia live performance inspired by her forthcoming album Queen of the Strait. The one-time-only Toronto presentation, produced by Massey Hall, will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026, at TD Music Hall, located at 178 Victoria Street. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 7, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET, available online at www.tdmusichall.com or through the Massey Hall box office at 416-872-4255. A New Form of Storytelling Grant, one of Canada’s most celebrated independent artists, describes…
KITCHENER, ON – Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic has welcomed the federal government’s 2025 budget, Canada Strong, praising its focus on housing, infrastructure, and community investment as key drivers of local and national prosperity. Presented late Tuesday by Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne, the budget outlines a long-term plan to strengthen cities and support affordability while bolstering economic resilience across the country. Budget 2025 Prioritizes Local Investment “Budget 2025-26 arrives at a critical time. It recognizes the need to make life more affordable for Canadians while committing to the infrastructure and housing investments that cities like ours depend on,”…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced it will host a press webinar on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Paris time, to unveil its flagship publication, the World Energy Outlook 2025 (WEO-2025). The highly anticipated annual report, known globally as one of the most authoritative sources of energy analysis and projections, comes at a critical time of transition and geopolitical uncertainty in global energy markets. Flagship Launch to Examine Global Energy Futures The press event will be led by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol and feature the report’s lead authors: Laura Cozzi, the agency’s Director of Sustainability, Technology…
The federal government’s 2025 budget has drawn praise from Canada’s scientific community for its focus on research funding, innovation, and talent development. Evidence for Democracy (E4D), a national non-profit advocating for evidence-informed decision-making, welcomed the government’s renewed commitment to strengthening Canada’s science and research ecosystem. Unveiled in Ottawa on Tuesday, Budget 2025 emphasizes investment in federal research capacity, sovereign infrastructure, and recruitment of top-tier scientific talent. The government framed these measures as critical to boosting economic productivity and securing Canada’s long-term competitiveness in an increasingly innovation-driven global economy. Strengthening the Research Foundation For E4D, the inclusion of measures to support…
The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) has introduced a FireSmart Homeowner Rebate program for properties in the Village of Sayward, offering residents up to $3,000 to complete wildfire risk-reduction work around their homes. The initiative is designed to accelerate mitigation measures ahead of the 2026 fire season while stretching limited public funding through a cost-sharing model. In a release Tuesday, the SRD said the rebates apply to work completed within 30 metres of a structure and recommended through a FireSmart Home Assessment. The focus on the immediate surroundings of a home reflects national wildfire research indicating most structural losses begin with…
Ontario’s Office of the Chief Coroner has announced a forthcoming inquest into the death of 50-year-old Taher Hashemi, who died while in custody at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre in August 2021. The inquest, which is mandatory under Ontario’s Coroners Act, will examine the circumstances surrounding his death and may result in recommendations aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future. Mandatory Inquest Under the Coroners Act In a statement released Tuesday, Dr. Louise McNaughton-Filion, Regional Supervising Coroner for the East Region (Ottawa Office), confirmed that an inquest will be convened to investigate the death. “Mr. Hashemi, 50 years old, died…