PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — The former Prince Albert Pulp Mill, dormant for nearly two decades, is set for revival following its acquisition by the BMI Group, one of Canada’s leading developers specializing in the renewal of legacy industrial properties. The move positions the site as a cornerstone for economic renewal in northern Saskatchewan, connecting industrial redevelopment with community-focused growth. The transaction, which closed on October 31, 2025, represents the first major opportunity in years to repurpose the 2,331-acre mill complex into a modern industrial hub. The property includes more than 900,000 square feet of building space, direct rail access, and…
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Belém, Brazil – The global push to bring clean cooking access to billions of people gained renewed focus at the COP30 Leaders Summit on Friday, as the Prime Minister of Norway and the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) joined other high-level speakers to assess progress since last year’s landmark Paris Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway and Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the IEA, led a press briefing in Belém to outline how international efforts to address the clean cooking crisis are evolving amid increasing attention from global energy and climate…
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario government has released its 2025 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: A Plan to Protect Ontario, outlining a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen the province’s economy amid global trade pressures and domestic challenges. The plan emphasizes fiscal prudence, infrastructure investment, and support for workers and businesses while aiming to maintain affordability for Ontario families. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy presented the fiscal update at Queen’s Park, emphasizing the government’s commitment to shielding Ontario’s economy from the impacts of international tariffs and market uncertainty. “With tariffs taking direct aim at Ontario workers and communities, it has never been…
Kitchener, Ontario — The City of Kitchener is welcoming Ontario’s latest fiscal update as a positive signal for local economic development, housing growth, and infrastructure expansion. Following the release of the 2025 Fall Economic Outlook & Fiscal Update, titled A Plan to Protect Ontario, Mayor Berry Vrbanovic praised the provincial government’s continued focus on competitiveness, trade, and job protection. The update, presented by Ontario’s Minister of Finance, The Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, outlines measures aimed at reinforcing the province’s economic resilience while addressing cost-of-living pressures and supporting municipalities. Central to the plan are new investments in trade diversification, transportation, housing infrastructure,…
The City of Prince Albert and the Mann Art Gallery are joining forces on a new pilot education partnership aimed at expanding community access to arts programming and strengthening the city’s cultural infrastructure. The one-year initiative, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) effective September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, seeks to make better use of existing facilities while enhancing opportunities for creative learning. Under the agreement, the two organizations will collaborate to deliver educational and artistic programs that draw on the unique strengths of both the Mann Art Gallery (MAG) and the Margo Fournier Arts Centre (MFAC). The…
The Government of Angola has inaugurated a new FIFA-standard stadium in the northern province of Uíge, marking a major milestone in the country’s long-term strategy to invest in youth development, sports excellence, and community growth. Delivered by Swiss-based Mitrelli Group, the 10,000-seat Uíge Stadium meets international standards set by FIFA, UEFA, and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), positioning Angola as a rising force in sports infrastructure across Africa. The inauguration, held in conjunction with celebrations of Angola’s 50th Independence, was presided over by H.E. Rui Falcão Pinto de Andrade, Minister of Youth and Sports, alongside H.E. José Carvalho da…
Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall are giving Toronto music fans an early reason to celebrate this season with the launch of their 2025 Fall Sale, offering tickets to select performances for just $30. The limited-time promotion opens a rare opportunity to experience world-class live performances at a fraction of the usual price. The sale, announced Tuesday, runs until Monday, November 10 at 3 p.m., and includes a curated list of concerts across three of Toronto’s most prominent venues: Massey Hall, Roy Thomson Hall, and TD Music Hall. The initiative is designed to make live music more accessible and to…
Canada’s bobsleigh athletes are gearing up for the 2025–26 Olympic season with a renewed blend of experience, fresh energy, and national pride as they take to international tracks with the maple leaf emblazoned on their sleds. Following an intensive selection process, Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton (BCS) has named 36 athletes to represent the nation through the upcoming World Cup and North American Cup circuits, leading to the 2026 Winter Games in Milano/Cortina, Italy. Veteran Pilots Lead Canada’s Olympic Push Three Olympians will lead Canada’s women’s program on the World Cup circuit this season. Cynthia Appiah of Toronto and Melissa Lotholz of…
TORONTO – Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Jenn Grant is set to unveil her most ambitious creative project to date with Cradled by the Waves, a multimedia live performance inspired by her forthcoming album Queen of the Strait. The one-time-only Toronto presentation, produced by Massey Hall, will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026, at TD Music Hall, located at 178 Victoria Street. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 7, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET, available online at www.tdmusichall.com or through the Massey Hall box office at 416-872-4255. A New Form of Storytelling Grant, one of Canada’s most celebrated independent artists, describes…
KITCHENER, ON – Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic has welcomed the federal government’s 2025 budget, Canada Strong, praising its focus on housing, infrastructure, and community investment as key drivers of local and national prosperity. Presented late Tuesday by Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne, the budget outlines a long-term plan to strengthen cities and support affordability while bolstering economic resilience across the country. Budget 2025 Prioritizes Local Investment “Budget 2025-26 arrives at a critical time. It recognizes the need to make life more affordable for Canadians while committing to the infrastructure and housing investments that cities like ours depend on,”…