PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — The City of Prince Albert will be among several Saskatchewan municipalities in Ottawa this week as part of a coordinated push for renewed federal support for infrastructure projects. Led by Government Relations Minister Eric Schmalz and Advanced Education Minister Ken Cheveldayoff, the Saskatchewan delegation will meet with federal officials on October 1 and 2 to advocate for a new cost-shared infrastructure program. The group includes representatives from cities across the province, as well as leaders from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) and the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA). At the heart of the discussions…
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Charlottetown will once again transform its downtown core into a celebration of Prince Edward Island’s agricultural heritage and local culture when Farm Day in the City returns on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The event, presented by the PEI Potato Growers, has grown into the province’s largest annual outdoor market and street festival, drawing more than 15,000 attendees each year. Organizers say this year marks a milestone as Farm Day celebrates its 16th anniversary. Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Queen Street and surrounding areas, the festival coincides with the Charlottetown Scarecrow Festival and the Fall Flavours Festival. Both…
NELSON, B.C. — A new 43-unit supportive housing complex is set to open in Nelson, with BC Housing confirming that Nelson CARES Society has been awarded the contract to operate the facility. Officials say the project will provide much-needed stability and wraparound services for people experiencing homelessness, while reinforcing local economic and community development. The four-storey, 30,000-square-foot building at 45 Government Road will become a cornerstone of the city’s housing strategy once construction is completed, expected in the summer of 2026. The development was initially built in 2019 and rezoned in 2023 for mixed residential and commercial use. BC Housing…
SAULT STE. MARIE — The Ontario and federal governments are jointly investing $500 million in Algoma Steel Inc. to help the company weather the impact of steep U.S. tariffs and safeguard jobs in Northern Ontario’s steel industry. The funding package, announced Monday, includes a $100-million loan from Ontario through its Protect Ontario Financing Program and a $400-million loan from Ottawa under the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) facility. Officials say the joint effort will provide Algoma with the liquidity and operational flexibility needed to withstand volatile trade conditions and shifting global markets. “Working in partnership with the federal government, Ontario…
TORONTO — Roy Thomson Hall is set to deliver a spring season rich in cultural variety, announcing three new shows that bring international talent and artistry to Toronto audiences. The venue confirmed on Monday that the Peking Acrobats, violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, and rising piano star Hayato Sumino will headline its stage in April and May 2026. Tickets for all three performances go on sale Friday, October 3, at 10 a.m. through www.roythomsonhall.com or by calling 416-872-4255. Peking Acrobats Return with a Dazzling Spectacle Opening the series, the Peking Acrobats will perform Friday, April 10, 2026. Known for blending athletic…
HAMILTON — Ontario has completed construction of the new Confederation GO Station in Hamilton, a major addition to the province’s transit network that officials say will ease congestion, shorten commutes and strengthen economic connections across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Premier Doug Ford announced the station’s completion on Monday, calling it a key step in the government’s strategy to expand fast, reliable train service and accommodate the region’s rapid population growth. “Our government is investing in the largest transit expansion in North America to help families and workers get where they need to go, when they need to get there,” Ford…
TORONTO — Massey Hall is preparing to welcome the new year with laughter as it brings back the New Year’s Eve Comedy Extravaganza for its 21st edition on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The annual tradition, widely considered one of Toronto’s marquee holiday events, will be hosted by celebrated comedian Colin Mochrie and will feature award-winning Toronto comic Mike Rita. The show, curated by YukYuks founder Mark Breslin, has become a fixture on the city’s entertainment calendar, drawing audiences eager for a lively countdown to midnight. Additional acts are expected to be announced in the weeks leading up to the event.…
MAPLE, Ont. — The Ontario government has expanded its network of Youth Wellness Hubs with the official opening of a new centre in Maple, aimed at making mental health and addictions services more accessible to young people in York Region. The Maple Youth Wellness Hub is one of 10 new locations being added to the provincial network, bringing the total to 32 hubs across Ontario. The expansion is part of the province’s broader effort to strengthen mental health and addictions care and ensure services are delivered closer to home. “Our government is continuing to take action to build a connected…
TORONTO — September 29, 2025 — Ontario will raise its minimum wage to $17.60 per hour on October 1, a move the provincial government says will protect workers from inflation and strengthen competitiveness as trade pressures intensify. The 40-cent increase, up from $17.20, represents a 2.4 per cent annual adjustment tied to the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development estimates that more than 800,000 workers will benefit directly from the change. “At a time when many families are feeling the pressure of global economic uncertainty, our government will protect Ontario workers with…
Electricity demand in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is set to continue its steep climb as soaring populations, rising incomes, and an intensifying need for air conditioning and water desalination reshape the region’s energy landscape, according to new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA). In a report released Monday, The Future of Electricity in the Middle East and North Africa, the Paris-based agency said electricity consumption in the region has tripled since 2000, trailing only China and India in global growth. By 2035, demand is projected to increase by another 50 per cent under current policy settings,…