Ontario is moving to strengthen its long-term care workforce with a $180-million investment aimed at attracting and retaining nearly 8,000 nurses across the province. The funding package, announced Wednesday, introduces new recruitment incentives, expanded mentorship opportunities and a pilot externship program designed to bring more nursing students into long-term care settings. The province says the measures are part of its broader plan to shore up long-term care capacity amid a rapidly aging population and growing demand for resident care. Seniors aged 65 and older remain the fastest-growing demographic in Ontario, placing increasing pressure on long-term care homes already navigating staffing…
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Massey Hall has announced that celebrated Canadian artists Royal Wood and Fortunate Ones will bring their co-headlining “Have a Heart Tour” to Toronto on April 16, 2026, marking a major stop in what is expected to be one of next year’s standout national tours. Tickets go on sale Thursday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. ET through the venue’s website or by phone. The tour brings together two acts that have long admired each other’s work but rarely shared the stage. “Longtime fans of each other, Royal Wood and Fortunate Ones are tired of being touring ships passing in the night,”…
Ontario has officially broken ground on what will become the largest battery storage facility ever procured in Canada, a major step in the province’s long-term plan to strengthen grid reliability and support economic growth. The Skyview 2 Battery Energy Storage System, located in Edwardsburgh Cardinal, is designed to provide enough stored energy to power nearly 400,000 homes once completed, marking a significant expansion of Ontario’s clean energy infrastructure. The project, announced Tuesday, represents a cornerstone of the provincial government’s broader strategy to meet rising electricity demand driven by population growth, industrial expansion and large-scale electrification efforts. Construction is expected to…
Toronto is set to welcome a new addition to its literary and cultural calendar this month as the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) debuts Ever After, its inaugural romance-focused festival presented by Rakuten Kobo. Running from Nov. 21–23 at the Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel, the event marks TIFA’s first foray into a dedicated romance genre celebration—one that organizers say reflects both rising industry trends and strong reader demand. The festival arrives at a time when romance fiction continues to dominate global publishing charts, particularly in digital formats, an area where sponsor Rakuten Kobo maintains significant market influence. With readership…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is warning that global energy systems are entering one of the most complex and risk-laden periods in decades, as geopolitical tensions, supply chain vulnerabilities and surging electricity demand reshape energy security challenges worldwide. The agency’s World Energy Outlook 2025 (WEO) report, released Wednesday, argues that diversification and international cooperation are now essential for governments navigating mounting uncertainties. Countries are facing simultaneous threats across traditional fossil fuels, electricity systems, and the minerals critical to clean technologies—an unprecedented convergence that has placed energy at the centre of economic and national security planning. The IEA notes that the…
Roy Thomson Hall will host one of the world’s most celebrated classical performers when renowned pianist Lang Lang returns to the Toronto stage on April 10, 2027. The announcement, released Tuesday, marks the latest major addition to the venue’s future programming slate as it continues to attract high-profile global talent. Tickets for the performance go on sale Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, through the Roy Thomson Hall box office and the venue’s website. Demand is expected to be strong, given Lang Lang’s international following and his record of selling out major concert halls around the world. As both an artist and…
The City of Cambridge is gearing up to host its first officially managed Santa Claus Parade, inviting residents and visitors to line Hespeler Road this Saturday evening for one of the community’s most anticipated holiday events. With floats, live music and festive performances planned along the two-kilometre route, municipal officials are encouraging the public to plan ahead for road closures, detours and increased traffic near the parade corridor. The event, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15 from 6 p.m. to approximately 8 p.m., marks the first year the city has taken on full responsibility for organizing the annual parade. Traditionally delivered…
A historic fundraising effort at Montreal’s famed Neurological Institute-Hospital has surpassed expectations, raising $203.9 million to support groundbreaking research, improved clinical tools and new technologies aimed at treating neurological disease. The Brains Need Open Minds campaign, the largest in The Neuro’s history, is now concluding after exceeding its original $200-million target and helping accelerate innovations that researchers say will improve the lives of patients in Canada and around the world. The campaign funded a wide range of projects, from new approaches to spinal care to early detection tools for Alzheimer’s disease. It also supported major advances in cancer research and…
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins used a keynote address at the National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) annual meeting on Tuesday to promote the Trump administration’s dairy strategy, telling industry leaders that federal efforts are aimed at bolstering producers during a period of sustained economic and labour pressure within the sector. Speaking to an audience of roughly 750 farmers, cooperative executives and dairy professionals in Arlington, Va., Rollins said the administration’s milk action plan represents a renewed focus on strengthening an industry that has faced persistent market volatility, rising input costs and structural labour shortages. Her remarks came during the Joint…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford used Remembrance Day to urge Canadians to reflect on the sacrifices of military members past and present, issuing a statement that underscored the country’s long-standing commitment to democratic values and the global respect earned by its veterans. In a written statement released Tuesday, Ford emphasized the role of Canadian service members in shaping the nation’s identity and defending the freedoms that underpin its social and economic prosperity. His remarks come during a milestone year that marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a conflict in which Canada’s military contributions helped cement…