Author: Sam Allcock

CHARLOTTE, N.C. —  As Fire Prevention Week approaches, the American Red Cross North Carolina Region is calling on families to take proactive steps to protect themselves from one of the most common and deadly household emergencies — home fires. Running from October 5 to 11, Fire Prevention Week serves as an annual reminder that simple precautions such as testing smoke alarms and practicing escape plans can make a life-saving difference. Home fires claim seven lives each day in the United States, more than all natural disasters combined, according to the Red Cross. “Home fires don’t wait for the right moment,…

Paris — October 7, 2025 — The International Energy Agency (IEA) is set to launch its highly anticipated Renewables 2025 market report during a live press webinar on Tuesday, October 7, at 11:00 a.m. Paris time. The briefing will be led by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol and Senior Energy Analyst Heymi Bahar, the report’s lead author. The annual Renewables report has become one of the IEA’s flagship publications, offering an authoritative look at trends shaping the global clean energy transition. This year’s edition comes at a pivotal moment for renewable power as governments and companies accelerate deployment to meet…

Vaughan, ON – October 6, 2025 — Residents of Vaughan have expanded access to primary healthcare services as MedCare Clinics @ Walmart Vaughan Northwest announces that Dr. David Freedman and Dr. Anthony Pelaccia are now accepting new patients and walk-ins at its clinic located inside Walmart at 3600 Major MacKenzie Drive. The clinic, situated in one of Vaughan’s busiest retail and residential corridors, aims to make family medicine more accessible to the growing local community. By integrating walk-in and family practice services within a retail setting, MedCare Clinics offers patients the ability to access medical care conveniently while completing their…

SURREY, B.C. — October 4, 2025 — Fraser Health says a temporary overnight closure of the Delta Hospital Emergency Department will take place this weekend as the health authority grapples with ongoing physician staffing challenges that have affected several hospitals across the region. The service interruption will begin Saturday, October 4 at 6:00 p.m. and continue until Sunday, October 5 at 6:30 a.m. The measure, according to Fraser Health, is intended to ensure that all patients already receiving care in the department can be seen by a physician before the on-site doctor’s shift ends at 1:30 a.m. “During the service…

Toronto, ON — Massey Hall has unveiled the lineup for the 11th Annual Dream Serenade, a benefit concert that has become one of Toronto’s most anticipated cultural events. This year’s edition, set for October 25 on the historic Allan Slaight Stage, will bring together some of the country’s most celebrated artists in support of children with developmental and physical disabilities and their families. The 2025 lineup features acclaimed singer-songwriter Feist, rock favourites The Sheepdogs, The National’s Matt Berninger, Barenaked Ladies, American musician Josh Rouse, Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew, and event co-founder Hayden. Organizers promise additional special guests and collaborations…

Toronto, ON — Ontario is making a major bet on the power of culture to drive tourism, announcing a $635,000 investment in the launch of the first-ever Promise of Music Festival, a global event exploring the social impact of music and hosted in partnership with The Glenn Gould Foundation. The province’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming said the funding is part of its strategy to position Ontario as a world-class destination for arts and culture while stimulating visitor spending and economic growth. The festival, running October 6–10 across the Greater Toronto Area, is expected to draw more than 50,000…

PARIS — October 2, 2025 — The International Energy Agency (IEA) will release its flagship Renewables 2025 market report next week, offering governments, investors, and industry leaders fresh insight into the outlook for renewable energy technologies through the end of the decade. The launch will take place on Tuesday, October 7 at 11:00 a.m. Paris time during a press webinar hosted by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol and Heymi Bahar, Senior Energy Analyst and the report’s lead author. The session will be open to journalists and livestreamed for wider audiences. A Key Annual Report Renewables 2025 is the agency’s primary…

HAMILTON —  Ontario’s Office of the Chief Coroner has set a date for the mandatory inquest into the death of Sean White, a 32-year-old man who died while in custody at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre in 2021. Dr. Karen Schiff, Regional Supervising Coroner for the West Region, Hamilton Office, confirmed Thursday that proceedings will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025. The inquest will be presided over by Murray Segal, with Roger Shallow serving as inquest counsel. Circumstances of the Case Mr. White died on August 12, 2021, while incarcerated at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre, a provincial facility…

TORONTO — Ontario’s Office of the Chief Coroner has announced a mandatory inquest into the death of Robert Twiss, a 47-year-old man who died while in custody at the Central North Correctional Centre in Penetanguishene in 2018. Dr. Kenneth Peckham, Regional Supervising Coroner for the Central Region, Central West Office, confirmed the proceeding this week. “An inquest will be held into the death of Robert Twiss,” Dr. Peckham said in a statement released by the Ministry of the Solicitor General. Circumstances of the Case Mr. Twiss died on December 3, 2018, while serving time at the Central North Correctional Centre,…

TORONTO — Ontario is increasing funding to ensure more people in First Nations and rural communities can access free, reliable internet through their local libraries, part of a broader effort to close the province’s digital divide. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming announced $660,000 in funding under the Internet Connectivity Grant program, including a $78,000 increase this year. The expansion will allow 30 additional public libraries to join, ensuring all First Nation public libraries and four more rural libraries receive full reimbursement for internet costs. Officials say the move secures dependable digital access in communities where service is often…