TORONTO — Massey Hall is expanding its 2026 concert slate with the announcement that acclaimed Americana roots and soul singer-songwriter Shakura S’Aida will return to TD Music Hall on June 19, 2026. The performance will feature special guest Celeigh Cardinal, marking a notable collaboration between two celebrated voices in contemporary Canadian music. S’Aida revealed the upcoming show during her appearance at last Friday’s Women’s Blues Revue at Roy Thomson Hall, prompting Massey Hall to move quickly to open ticket sales ahead of the holiday season. Tickets will be available beginning Thursday, December 4 at 10 a.m. ET through the venue’s…
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OTTAWA — Marvell Technology Inc. plans to invest $238 million over five years to expand its Ontario operations, a move the province says will accelerate its ambitions to become a global hub for advanced semiconductor design and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The Santa Clara–based semiconductor company will open a new Toronto office, expand its research and development teams in Ottawa and York Region, and build an 8,000-square-foot optical lab to support next-generation AI data-centre technologies. The project is expected to create up to 350 high-value jobs across Ontario’s technology corridor. In announcing the investment Monday, the Ontario government cast the expansion…
Massey Hall will welcome back a core part of its musical history next year as The Lightfoot Band prepares to perform a full evening of Gordon Lightfoot’s celebrated catalogue. The concert, scheduled for Nov. 21, 2026, marks a continuation of the venue’s long-standing connection to Lightfoot and the musicians who helped shape his sound on stage and in the studio. BC Fiedler and Massey Hall announced the event on Monday, positioning it as both a tribute performance and a continuation of the legacy built by one of Canada’s most influential songwriters. Tickets go on sale Dec. 5 at 10 a.m.…
Ontario is extending its One Fare transit program for an additional two years, pledging to keep commuting costs down for millions of riders across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) as economic pressures continue to weigh on households. The program, launched in 2024, allows customers to pay a single fare when transferring between participating transit systems — savings the province says now total nearly $200 million. The Ministry of Transportation announced the extension on Monday, noting that One Fare has enabled almost 62 million free transfers to date and is saving some riders as much as $1,600 annually. “Under…
The Ontario government has assumed direct control of the Near North District School Board (NNDSB), citing chronic dysfunction, failed governance, and mismanagement that the province says have jeopardized student learning and eroded public trust. The move marks one of the earliest uses of the enhanced oversight powers granted to the Minister of Education under the newly enacted Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025. In a statement announcing the intervention, Minister of Education Paul Calandra said the province could not ignore evidence of systemic failures affecting students across the district. “I will not stand by while a board’s incompetence directly impacts…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is preparing to release fresh analysis on the state of the global energy workforce amid mounting concerns that labour and skills shortages could slow the world’s transition to cleaner energy systems. The agency will debut the fourth edition of its World Energy Employment report during a livestreamed webinar on Friday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. Paris time. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol will open the event with introductory remarks, setting the stage for an assessment that has become a key annual reference for governments, companies and educators navigating rapid changes in the energy labour market.…
The Ontario government is directing more than $17.5 million toward community programs delivered by 257 non-profit organizations, First Nations and small municipalities, marking the latest round of investments through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The funding, announced by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, is intended to expand youth opportunities, strengthen local services and advance arts, culture and recreation programming across the province. Officials say this year’s allocation, delivered through OTF’s Seed grant stream, reflects the province’s broader effort to bolster the resilience of community organizations while generating economic and social benefits for families. The grants offer up to…
WINDSOR — Ontario has opened a new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub in Windsor, marking a significant expansion of the province’s strategy to provide integrated mental health, addictions and housing supports. The centre is part of a nearly $550-million provincial initiative to establish 28 HART Hubs across Ontario, aimed at improving recovery outcomes, supporting community safety and strengthening local service capacity for people facing poverty, housing instability and substance-use challenges. The province says the launch of the Windsor facility reflects its ongoing effort to shift toward more connected and recovery-focused care models. The hubs are intended to serve…
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — The City of Prince Albert and Beau ‘Lac’ Funeral Home are set to welcome residents to the 3rd Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting, an event organizers say has become a signature start to the holiday season for families across the region. The free public celebration will take place Wednesday, December 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Memorial Square outside City Hall, bringing together local partners, volunteers and businesses to help transform the downtown core into a festive gathering space. The centrepiece of the evening will be the official tree lighting at 7:00 p.m., when…
PICKERING — Ontario is moving to deepen its footprint in the emerging fusion energy sector with a $19.5-million investment to establish the Centre for Fusion Energy, a new research hub the province says will bolster its clean-energy capacity and help position its economy for long-term growth. Announced Friday, the initiative is framed by the government as a strategic effort to capitalize on Ontario’s long-standing nuclear expertise while accelerating the commercialization of next-generation power technologies. Officials say the centre will support advanced research, strengthen industrial partnerships and attract new private investment in a field that global competitors are increasingly prioritizing. “Ontario’s…