Prime Video has released the official trailer and key art for the second season of Cross, signalling the return of one of its most successful crime thrillers early next year. The new season of the series, starring and executive produced by Aldis Hodge, is scheduled to premiere on February 11, 2026, with a global rollout across more than 240 countries and territories. The second season will launch with three episodes, followed by weekly releases leading up to the season finale on March 18, 2026. Screeners are currently available via screeners.com or by request, according to the studio. Produced by Amazon…
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CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — The City of Cambridge says it continues to deploy significant resources to manage challenging winter weather conditions, as fluctuating temperatures, snowfall and freezing rain create persistent issues on local roads and sidewalks. In an update issued Jan. 8, the City of Cambridge said plows and salt trucks have been operating consistently across the municipality, with city staff working around the clock to respond to higher-than-usual volumes of resident inquiries related to snow and ice removal. Municipal officials noted that rapidly changing temperatures have contributed to icy conditions, even on roads that have already been treated. Periods of…
ORILLIA, Ont. — A new youth-led arts initiative is set to bring creativity, community and environmental awareness together in downtown Orillia later this month, as aspiring cultural curator Lila Bolden Bruce prepares to host a free Teen Art Night with the support of Arts Orillia. The event, scheduled for Jan. 23, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., will take place at Creative Nomad Studios and is open to youth aged 12 to 18. Arts Orillia is backing the initiative as part of its support for Bolden Bruce, the organization’s newest co-op student through Twin Lakes Secondary School’s co-op program.…
TORONTO — The Ontario government is marking a significant milestone in its plan to restore passenger rail service between Northern Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area, with the arrival of the first of three new Northlander trainsets in the province. Announced on Jan. 8 by the Premier’s Office, the arrival signals tangible progress toward the long-anticipated return of the Northlander, a passenger rail service that will span 740 kilometres with 16 stops between Timmins and Toronto, including a connection to Cochrane. The project forms part of the province’s broader strategy to strengthen Ontario’s economy by improving regional connectivity, supporting northern…
RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — The Ontario government is committing $350,000 to support the construction of a permanent memorial in Richmond Hill to honour the victims of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752, marking a significant step toward remembrance, healing and accountability six years after the tragedy. The funding, announced Jan. 8 by the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, will be provided to the City of Richmond Hill to help build the Flight PS752 Memorial in Unity Park. The memorial will commemorate the 176 passengers and crew members who were killed when the aircraft was shot down by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
OTTAWA — Ottawa Tourism is expanding its winter programming ahead of Winterlude 2026 with the launch of two new experiences designed to deepen visitor engagement and support local creative and culinary sectors during one of the capital’s busiest tourism seasons. Announced on Jan. 8, the initiatives include The Lantern Grove, an immersive light and sound installation set to debut in Confederation Park, and Capital City Bites, a new restaurant week presented by Taste Ottawa. Ottawa Tourism is delivering the projects in collaboration with Immersive International, Optimal Show Experience and Taste Ottawa as part of its broader effort to enhance Winterlude’s…
TOKYO — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. is expanding the flagship end of its G-SHOCK lineup with the launch of a new MR-G timepiece that blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with advanced watchmaking technology, the company announced Thursday. The new model, the MRG-B2100D, introduces a three-dimensional latticework dial inspired by kigumi, a centuries-old Japanese woodworking technique that relies on intricate joinery rather than nails or metal fasteners. The dial is finished in hanada-iro, a deep, dignified shade of blue historically associated with Japanese art and textiles. The release underscores Casio’s broader corporate philosophy, which the company describes as being driven by its…
Mission Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department has returned to full 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operations, marking a key step in restoring consistent access to urgent care for residents of Mission and surrounding communities. Effective 8:00 a.m. today, the Fraser Health Authority confirmed that round-the-clock emergency coverage has resumed at the hospital following a period of reduced hours linked to physician staffing challenges. The restoration of full service is intended to improve continuity of care and reduce pressure on neighbouring emergency departments across the Fraser Valley. Emergency departments play a critical role in regional health systems, particularly in fast-growing communities such as Mission, where…
The Ontario government has approved plans for a new high-voltage underwater electricity transmission line into Toronto, a project it says is essential to sustaining economic growth, enabling housing construction and ensuring reliable power as demand in the city accelerates over the coming decades. The decision follows a recommendation from the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and marks the province’s first IESO-led competitive transmission procurement process. The proposed line would run underwater from near the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station to Toronto’s downtown core and eastern areas, delivering up to 900 megawatts of clean, reliable electricity. Provincial officials say that capacity will…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford issued a formal statement Tuesday recognizing Orthodox Christmas, underscoring the province’s cultural diversity and the contributions of Orthodox Christian communities to Ontario’s social and economic life. The message, released January 7 by the Premier’s Office, comes as Orthodox Christians across Ontario and around the world mark Christmas according to the Julian calendar. The observance, which falls later than Christmas celebrations in Western Christian traditions, is a significant religious and cultural event for millions of people. “today, many people across Ontario are coming together to celebrate Orthodox Christmas. This festive occasion honours the birth of Jesus Christ…