The Ontario government is positioning itself as a global leader in cancer care with the launch of the Funding Accelerated for Specific Treatments (FAST) program — a new initiative designed to give patients faster access to breakthrough cancer drugs. The program makes Ontario the first jurisdiction in Canada to fast-track public access to innovative, life-saving therapies. The three-year pilot program will allow patients to receive some of the world’s most advanced cancer treatments almost a full year sooner than current timelines, dramatically reducing delays that have long hindered access to new medicines. “For thousands of Ontarians facing a cancer diagnosis,…
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of more than $41 million over four years to build and revitalize Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario (ARIO) infrastructure, a move aimed at supporting farmers, boosting competitiveness, and driving innovation across the province’s agri-food sector. The investment, part of Ontario’s broader plan to protect and strengthen the province’s food systems, is designed to give farmers access to cutting-edge research and technology. The initiative comes as farmers face growing pressures from global competition and new U.S. tariffs. “Our government is taking action to protect Ontario’s agri-food sector, and we are proud to support farmers…
Global renewable energy capacity is on track to more than double by 2030, according to a new forecast from the International Energy Agency (IEA), which projects that solar photovoltaic (PV) power will dominate the sector’s expansion despite ongoing challenges in supply chains, grid integration, and financing. The IEA’s Renewables 2025 report, released Tuesday, forecasts that renewable power capacity worldwide will increase by 4,600 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 — equivalent to adding the total power generation capacity of China, the European Union, and Japan combined. This growth underscores the accelerating global transition toward cleaner energy sources, even as developers navigate complex…
The Wyandotte Town Centre Business Improvement Association (BIA) is bringing the spirit of Thanksgiving to Windsor’s east end this week with a major community giveaway. The organization will distribute 150 free turkeys to local families at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Al Sabeel Restaurant, located at 1129 Wyandotte Street East. The annual event, organized by the BIA’s Board of Directors, has become a cornerstone of the neighbourhood’s community outreach efforts. As many Canadians continue to feel the pinch of rising food prices and inflation, the initiative offers some welcome relief for families preparing for the holiday. “Our…
HUNTSVILLE — The Ontario government is investing $10 million to help Daiken North America modernize its laminated board production line at its Huntsville facility, supporting the launch of a first-of-its-kind wood panel product developed in Ontario. The funding, provided through the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program, is part of a provincial effort to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of Ontario’s forest industry while protecting jobs across the sector. Daiken’s $70 million project will enable the company to manufacture a new wood panel that offers higher performance and lower costs than imported materials. The innovation—known as DIO woodcore—is designed for…
Toronto — The Ontario government is partnering with the City of Toronto and Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to build 33 modular homes in a new six-storey condominium at 355 Coxwell Avenue, marking a major step in the province’s effort to expand attainable housing and support innovative building methods across Ontario. The project is part of Ontario’s New Deal with Toronto, which aims to unlock surplus municipal and provincial lands for housing construction, streamline permitting processes, and accelerate homebuilding in Canada’s largest city. The 355 Coxwell Avenue site was identified by Toronto as one of several surplus properties…
Timmins — The Ontario government has announced a major investment to renovate and expand the Timmins and District Hospital’s emergency department, a project that will quadruple the facility’s size and improve access to emergency care for communities across Northeastern Ontario. The redevelopment forms part of a province-wide infrastructure plan to strengthen health care delivery through more than 50 major hospital projects over the next decade. The expansion, which adds over 27,000 square feet to the hospital’s existing footprint, aims to meet growing demand in the region, where the emergency department currently serves an average of 43,000 patients each year. When…
Toronto — Acclaimed author, humorist, and social commentator Fran Lebowitz will return to Toronto for An Evening with Fran Lebowitz at Roy Thomson Hall on Friday, May 8, 2026, in what promises to be one of the city’s most anticipated live conversation events of the coming year. Presented by Roy Thomson Hall, the evening will feature Lebowitz’s signature wit, incisive observations, and unfiltered reflections on modern life, culture, and society. Tickets for the event go on sale Friday, October 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET, available through the Roy Thomson Hall box office at 416-872-4255 or online at roythomsonhall.com. A…
Ottawa — The Ontario government is investing more than $8 million to upgrade and expand the Alexander Community Centre in Ottawa, a project that aims to stimulate local economic growth while improving access to recreational facilities for residents. The investment forms part of the province’s $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), designed to modernize community spaces and promote active, healthy living across Ontario. The funding will help transform the long-standing community hub in Ottawa’s Carlington neighbourhood, including the construction of a new 6,243-square-foot gymnasium — three times larger than the current one. The new facility will accommodate…
TORONTO — Fans of the wizarding world will soon have the chance to experience the magic of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone like never before. Roy Thomson Hall announced Monday that it will host three performances of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in Concert as part of the global Harry Potter Film Concert Series. The concert screenings are set for Friday, March 20, 2026, and Saturday, March 21, 2026, with two shows on the Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 10 at 10 a.m. through www.roythomsonhall.com or by calling 416-872-4255. During…