HUNTSVILLE — The Ontario government is investing $10 million to help Daiken North America modernize its laminated board production line at its Huntsville facility, supporting the launch of a first-of-its-kind wood panel product developed in Ontario. The funding, provided through the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program, is part of a provincial effort to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of Ontario’s forest industry while protecting jobs across the sector. Daiken’s $70 million project will enable the company to manufacture a new wood panel that offers higher performance and lower costs than imported materials. The innovation—known as DIO woodcore—is designed for…
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Toronto — The Ontario government is partnering with the City of Toronto and Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to build 33 modular homes in a new six-storey condominium at 355 Coxwell Avenue, marking a major step in the province’s effort to expand attainable housing and support innovative building methods across Ontario. The project is part of Ontario’s New Deal with Toronto, which aims to unlock surplus municipal and provincial lands for housing construction, streamline permitting processes, and accelerate homebuilding in Canada’s largest city. The 355 Coxwell Avenue site was identified by Toronto as one of several surplus properties…
Timmins — The Ontario government has announced a major investment to renovate and expand the Timmins and District Hospital’s emergency department, a project that will quadruple the facility’s size and improve access to emergency care for communities across Northeastern Ontario. The redevelopment forms part of a province-wide infrastructure plan to strengthen health care delivery through more than 50 major hospital projects over the next decade. The expansion, which adds over 27,000 square feet to the hospital’s existing footprint, aims to meet growing demand in the region, where the emergency department currently serves an average of 43,000 patients each year. When…
Toronto — Acclaimed author, humorist, and social commentator Fran Lebowitz will return to Toronto for An Evening with Fran Lebowitz at Roy Thomson Hall on Friday, May 8, 2026, in what promises to be one of the city’s most anticipated live conversation events of the coming year. Presented by Roy Thomson Hall, the evening will feature Lebowitz’s signature wit, incisive observations, and unfiltered reflections on modern life, culture, and society. Tickets for the event go on sale Friday, October 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET, available through the Roy Thomson Hall box office at 416-872-4255 or online at roythomsonhall.com. A…
Ottawa — The Ontario government is investing more than $8 million to upgrade and expand the Alexander Community Centre in Ottawa, a project that aims to stimulate local economic growth while improving access to recreational facilities for residents. The investment forms part of the province’s $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), designed to modernize community spaces and promote active, healthy living across Ontario. The funding will help transform the long-standing community hub in Ottawa’s Carlington neighbourhood, including the construction of a new 6,243-square-foot gymnasium — three times larger than the current one. The new facility will accommodate…
TORONTO — Fans of the wizarding world will soon have the chance to experience the magic of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone like never before. Roy Thomson Hall announced Monday that it will host three performances of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in Concert as part of the global Harry Potter Film Concert Series. The concert screenings are set for Friday, March 20, 2026, and Saturday, March 21, 2026, with two shows on the Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 10 at 10 a.m. through www.roythomsonhall.com or by calling 416-872-4255. During…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As Fire Prevention Week approaches, the American Red Cross North Carolina Region is calling on families to take proactive steps to protect themselves from one of the most common and deadly household emergencies — home fires. Running from October 5 to 11, Fire Prevention Week serves as an annual reminder that simple precautions such as testing smoke alarms and practicing escape plans can make a life-saving difference. Home fires claim seven lives each day in the United States, more than all natural disasters combined, according to the Red Cross. “Home fires don’t wait for the right moment,…
Paris — October 7, 2025 — The International Energy Agency (IEA) is set to launch its highly anticipated Renewables 2025 market report during a live press webinar on Tuesday, October 7, at 11:00 a.m. Paris time. The briefing will be led by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol and Senior Energy Analyst Heymi Bahar, the report’s lead author. The annual Renewables report has become one of the IEA’s flagship publications, offering an authoritative look at trends shaping the global clean energy transition. This year’s edition comes at a pivotal moment for renewable power as governments and companies accelerate deployment to meet…
Vaughan, ON – October 6, 2025 — Residents of Vaughan have expanded access to primary healthcare services as MedCare Clinics @ Walmart Vaughan Northwest announces that Dr. David Freedman and Dr. Anthony Pelaccia are now accepting new patients and walk-ins at its clinic located inside Walmart at 3600 Major MacKenzie Drive. The clinic, situated in one of Vaughan’s busiest retail and residential corridors, aims to make family medicine more accessible to the growing local community. By integrating walk-in and family practice services within a retail setting, MedCare Clinics offers patients the ability to access medical care conveniently while completing their…
SURREY, B.C. — October 4, 2025 — Fraser Health says a temporary overnight closure of the Delta Hospital Emergency Department will take place this weekend as the health authority grapples with ongoing physician staffing challenges that have affected several hospitals across the region. The service interruption will begin Saturday, October 4 at 6:00 p.m. and continue until Sunday, October 5 at 6:30 a.m. The measure, according to Fraser Health, is intended to ensure that all patients already receiving care in the department can be seen by a physician before the on-site doctor’s shift ends at 1:30 a.m. “During the service…