The City of Prince Albert is calling on Indigenous artists to help transform everyday transit stops into vibrant cultural landmarks that reflect the community’s heritage and identity. In a new initiative announced this week, the City’s Arts & Culture Division, working with the Community Development Department, is inviting Indigenous visual artists to submit original designs for transit shelters. The program, aligned with the Municipal Cultural Action Plan, seeks to highlight the role of Indigenous peoples in shaping the region’s identity while enhancing public spaces for residents and visitors alike. A Community-Driven Vision At its core, the project aims to create…
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LANCASTER, Ont. — Construction has begun on two new long-term care homes in Eastern Ontario, part of a provincial push to expand capacity and modernize facilities for seniors across the province. The projects, located in Prescott and Lancaster, will deliver a combined 256 new and redeveloped beds and are backed by provincial funding and private sector partnerships. The Ontario government said the developments mark another step in addressing the growing demand for long-term care as the province’s population ages. “As Ontario continues to age, our government is making historic investments to protect families and their loved ones,” said Natalia Kusendova-Bashta,…
TORONTO — The Ontario government is committing $3 million through the 2025–26 Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP), supporting 71 organizations and businesses across the province in a bid to bolster Francophone culture, expand services, and stimulate economic growth. The initiative, unveiled on Wednesday, is part of a broader provincial plan to reinforce Ontario’s Francophone identity while ensuring Franco-Ontarians continue to play a central role in the economy. Strengthening Ontario’s Francophone future “Our government has a plan to make Ontario the most resilient and competitive economy in the G7, and we need a strong and vibrant Francophone community to achieve that,”…
WINNIPEG — Soapbox Science, an international initiative that brings scientific research out of laboratories and into the public square, is set to return to The Forks skate park this Saturday. The free, interactive event, running from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 13, aims to showcase women and non-binary professionals working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Organizers say the event is more than a public lecture series — it is a grassroots effort to break down barriers between scientists and the public while promoting greater diversity and accessibility within the scientific community. Building on momentum Last year’s…
TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing nearly $62 million to improve road access in Northern Ontario, advancing a project that provincial leaders describe as key to unlocking the economic potential of the Ring of Fire. The $61.8-million commitment will fund Geraldton’s Main Street Rehabilitation Project in the Municipality of Greenstone. The roadway upgrade is positioned as the first major segment of a broader network designed to connect Northern communities with the Ring of Fire — a mineral-rich area spanning 5,000 square kilometres that has drawn global attention for its deposits of nickel, copper, platinum and chromite. Officials say the…
KITCHENER — The Ontario government is expanding support for small businesses and startups by launching the next round of its Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) program, a $5-million initiative aimed at helping more than 400 entrepreneurs across the province. The 2025–26 program, announced Tuesday, will provide free training, mentorship, networking opportunities and a one-time $10,000 grant to racialized and Indigenous business owners. The initiative is designed to help entrepreneurs turn innovative ideas into viable companies, create local jobs and fuel long-term economic growth. “At a time of economic uncertainty, our government is protecting the next generation of entrepreneurs,…
EAST GWILLIMBURY — The Ontario government is rewarding the Town of East Gwillimbury with more than $1 million after the municipality made significant progress toward its provincially mandated housing targets. The $1,050,576 grant, announced Tuesday, comes through the province’s Building Faster Fund, a three-year, $1.2-billion program designed to incentivize municipalities to accelerate housing approvals and deliver new homes more quickly. East Gwillimbury broke ground on 328 new homes in 2024, representing 92 per cent of its target for the year. Under program rules, municipalities must achieve at least 80 per cent of their annual housing goals to qualify for funding.…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is set to launch its Global Hydrogen Review 2025 on Friday, Sept. 12, offering governments, investors and industry stakeholders a detailed assessment of hydrogen’s role in the global energy transition. The annual review, now in its fifth edition, has become a key resource for policymakers and businesses seeking to track developments in the hydrogen economy. According to the IEA, the 2025 edition provides the most up-to-date data on hydrogen production and demand worldwide, while also evaluating infrastructure, trade, regulatory frameworks and investment trends. Assessing the state of hydrogen The Global Hydrogen Review aims to paint…
TORONTO — Fans of the critically acclaimed video game Elden Ring will soon have the chance to experience its sweeping soundtrack in an entirely new way. Roy Thomson Hall has announced it will host the Elden Ring Symphonic Adventure on Friday, June 26, 2026, featuring a live performance by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Tickets for the event go on sale Friday, September 12, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET, with sales available through the venue’s website and box office. A Video Game Phenomenon Meets Orchestral Performance Released in 2022, Elden Ring became a cultural milestone in the video game industry. Directed…
TORONTO — The Ministry of the Solicitor General has confirmed that an inquest will be held into the 2019 death of Thomas Humphrey, a 35-year-old man of Delaware Nation at Moraviantown heritage who died in hospital after an encounter with police in Chatham-Kent. The announcement was made Tuesday by Dr. Elizabeth Urbantke, Regional Supervising Coroner for the West Region, London Office. In a statement, Urbantke said the proceeding is required under Ontario’s Coroners Act, which mandates inquests when a person dies in custody or during an interaction with police. Circumstances of the Case Mr. Humphrey died on August 6, 2019,…