SUDBURY, Ont. — Ontario’s Office of the Chief Coroner has announced that a public inquest will be held into the death of Justin Alexander Trudeau, a 44-year-old man from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory who died while in custody at the Sudbury Jail in 2021. The announcement was made Tuesday by Dr. Harry Voogjarv, Regional Supervising Coroner for the North Region, Sudbury office. The inquest will seek to examine the circumstances surrounding Trudeau’s death on February 13, 2021, and provide a platform for a jury to consider recommendations aimed at preventing similar fatalities in the future. Purpose of the Inquest Inquests in…
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PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Prince Albert is preparing to join communities across the country in hosting the 2025 edition of Culture Days, Canada’s largest national celebration of arts and culture. From September 19 to October 12, residents will have the chance to take part in more than 30 free events and activities showcasing the city’s artistic and cultural vibrancy. Culture Days has grown into a major fixture on the Canadian cultural calendar, drawing an estimated two million participants annually through thousands of free performances, workshops and exhibits in 355 communities nationwide. Prince Albert’s contribution to the three-week celebration is coordinated…
North Bay, Ont. — The Ontario government has completed construction of the North Bay Rail Bypass, a 982-metre section of track designed to shorten travel times and improve safety for the long-awaited Northlander passenger rail service. The bypass, which links the CN Newmarket subdivision with Ontario Northland’s Temagami Subdivision, will trim approximately 15 minutes from the journey to North Bay Station. Officials say the project represents a major step toward restoring the passenger rail line between Toronto and Timmins, with a connection to Cochrane. “With record investments in infrastructure, including the Northlander, our government is getting it done for the…
Cambridge, Ont. — Mayor Jan Liggett is convening a full-day forum next month aimed at confronting some of the most pressing challenges facing families and communities grappling with mental health and addictions. The event, See Me, Hear Me – The Unheard Voices, is set for Friday, October 24 at the Hespeler Arena from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gathering will feature a series of speakers, panel discussions, and interactive sessions designed to create dialogue between experts, individuals with lived experience, and families directly affected by these issues. Attendees will be encouraged to contribute feedback, which organizers say will be…
Toronto — Massey Hall and Culturepreneur Joy Bullen are bringing Canadian singer-songwriter Julian Taylor and his band back to Toronto for a special Black History Month performance on February 28, 2026. The concert, part of the long-running Celebrations & Revelations series, will take place at TD Music Hall, a 500-capacity venue at 178 Victoria Street in the heart of the city’s entertainment district. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 19 at 10 a.m. through tdmusichall.com or by phone at 416-872-4255. The event is a general admission, seated show. Celebrating Black Excellence The Celebrations & Revelations series, now in its 10th…
Hamilton, Ont. — The Ontario government is committing $18 million to expand medical isotope production at McMaster University’s nuclear reactor, a move officials say will strengthen the province’s role in cancer care, fuel innovation, and generate jobs in the Hamilton region. The investment, announced September 15, will enable the McMaster Nuclear Reactor to operate around the clock, seven days a week. The expansion is expected to create 16 new jobs locally and generate enough custom isotopes for up to 84,000 cancer treatments annually. “We all know someone who has been impacted by cancer, and that timely, cutting-edge treatment is critical…
The Ontario government is investing $10 million to support the construction of the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre, a multi-purpose facility that officials say will boost local employment, expand recreational opportunities, and position Clarington as a hub for sport tourism. The funding, announced Monday by the Ministry of Sport, comes through the province’s $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF). The initiative is designed to revitalize local facilities, stimulate the economy, and promote healthier lifestyles across Ontario. A catalyst for growth “Our government is proud to support projects that deliver better services for people, while creating more opportunities for…
Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General has confirmed that an inquest into the death of Brent Moore, a 40-year-old man who died in 2020 after being transferred from the Sarnia Jail, will begin later this month. The announcement was made Monday by Dr. Elizabeth Urbantke, Regional Supervising Coroner for the West Region, London Office. The inquest, which is mandatory under the province’s Coroners Act, will start at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025. Dr. Geoffrey Bond has been appointed presiding officer, with Indira Stewart serving as inquest counsel. “Dr. Elizabeth Urbantke, Regional Supervising Coroner for West Region, London Office,…
Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General has announced a mandatory inquest into the death of Darren Keillor, a 39-year-old man who died in hospital in 2021. The inquest will be conducted under the authority of the Coroners Act, with proceedings aimed at examining the circumstances of his death and potentially offering recommendations to prevent similar cases in the future. The announcement was made Monday by Dr. Jennifer M. Dmetrichuk, Regional Supervising Coroner for the Central Region, Toronto East Office. In a brief statement, Dmetrichuk confirmed that the case had met the criteria for an inquest under provincial law. “Dr. Jennifer…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is sounding the alarm over a sharp acceleration in the rate of decline at existing oil and gas fields, warning that without sustained investment, the world could lose the equivalent of Brazil and Norway’s combined annual production each year. In a report released Tuesday, the Paris-based organization said companies face an increasingly steep challenge to maintain production as reliance on shale and deep offshore resources grows. The findings underscore the significant investment required just to prevent global output from sliding backward—a dynamic with wide-reaching implications for energy markets, security and emissions. The IEA’s study, The…