Author: Sam Allcock

HAMILTON, Ont. — October 16, 2025. The Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario has confirmed that an inquest into the death of Tyler Cavan, a 25-year-old man who died while in custody at the Hamilton–Wentworth Detention Centre in December 2021, will begin on Monday, October 20, 2025. The announcement was made by Dr. Karen Schiff, Regional Supervising Coroner for the Western Region, Hamilton Office. The inquest will be presided over by Dr. Geoffrey Bond, with Phillip Tsui serving as inquest counsel. According to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the inquest is mandatory under Ontario’s Coroners Act, which requires…

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — October 16, 2025. The City of Cambridge has announced the appointment of Rob Axiak as its new City Manager, following a comprehensive search for a leader with proven experience in public administration and community engagement. Axiak will officially assume his new role on November 4, 2025. The decision comes after an extensive recruitment process led by an external executive search firm, with participation from the Interim City Manager and members of Council. The appointment was made under Ontario’s Strong Mayor legislation, which grants enhanced authority to mayors in municipal staffing and leadership decisions. Axiak joins Cambridge from…

SCARBOROUGH, Ont. — Ontario is making its largest-ever annual investment in long-term care, increasing funding to a record $1.92 billion to support staffing and care across the province’s homes. The announcement comes as the government surpasses its goal of providing residents with an average of four hours of direct daily care from nurses and personal support workers (PSWs). The funding marks a significant milestone in the province’s ongoing efforts to modernize and strengthen the long-term care system, which serves more than 70,000 residents across Ontario. “Our government is making historic investments to improve long-term care, by training, hiring and retaining…

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — The City of Prince Albert has received a $25,000 donation from the Schrader family toward the Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre, marking both a significant community contribution and a tribute to one of Saskatchewan’s most respected hockey officials, Barry Schrader. In recognition of the donation, Officials Room #1 in the new twin arenas will be named the Barry Schrader Officials Room, honouring a man whose name has become synonymous with integrity and mentorship in the province’s officiating community. Honouring a Lifetime of Dedication For more than four decades, Barry Schrader has been a cornerstone of Saskatchewan’s…

BELLEVILLE, Ont. — The Ontario government has awarded the City of Belleville more than $801,000 through the second round of its Building Faster Fund, recognizing the municipality’s progress in meeting provincial housing targets and supporting infrastructure development. The $801,040 allocation comes as part of a provincial initiative rewarding communities that achieve at least 80 per cent of their annual housing goals. Belleville exceeded that benchmark in 2024, breaking ground on 250 new homes—97 per cent of its assigned target. Officials say the funding will be used to expand essential community infrastructure and sustain momentum in housing construction, aligning with Ontario’s…

KITCHENER, ONTARIO — Ontario’s ambitious plans to expand regional rail connectivity took a major step forward this week, as the provincial government reached an Agreement-in-Principle with CN Rail to purchase land for the construction of dedicated GO Transit tracks along the Kitchener Line. The move marks a key milestone in the government’s long-term strategy to deliver faster, two-way, all-day train service between Kitchener and Toronto. Coinciding with the announcement, officials also confirmed new weekend and weekday GO Train services will launch in November, including the first-ever weekend trips to Kitchener. Expanding Ontario’s Transit Network “Today, we’re taking two pivotal steps…

TORONTO — Ontario is taking another step toward strengthening its workforce and reducing red tape by making it easier for licensed professionals from across Canada to work in the province. The provincial government announced plans to introduce legislation next week aimed at supporting worker mobility and addressing labour shortages—particularly in health care—by expanding “as of right” provisions and accelerating credential recognition for doctors and nurses from other provinces and territories. The move is part of the province’s broader plan to “protect Ontario” by fostering a more competitive and resilient economy. The proposed legislation would mark a first-in-Canada approach to interprovincial…

TORONTO — Toronto’s rising hip-hop duo Kid DET and Sad Classes are gaining national attention with their latest single, “Rearview”, a melodic and emotionally charged track that has already surpassed 125,000 views across streaming platforms. The song marks the first release from their upcoming project Soul Food II: At The Cabin, set to debut October 17, 2025, and represents a pivotal creative moment for two artists helping to redefine the sound and story of Canadian hip-hop. Blending introspection, soulful production, and cinematic atmosphere, “Rearview” delivers what the pair describe as a meditation on growth, resilience, and the act of looking back…

WINDSOR, Ont. — Ontario is investing more than $64 million over the next three years to expand in-class apprenticeship training across the province, part of a broader push to strengthen the skilled trades workforce and prepare thousands of workers for in-demand jobs tied to Ontario’s infrastructure boom. The investment, announced Tuesday by David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, will fund additional classroom training through the In-Class Enhancement Fund (IEF) — creating up to 4,000 new training seats each year and supporting up to 12,000 apprentices. The program also covers classroom fees of $10 per day for Level…

KENORA, Ont. — The Ontario government is investing $50 million to support planning for a new Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, a project that officials say will deliver modern, high-quality health care for Northwestern Ontario residents. The province is also committing $1.9 million toward the redevelopment and expansion of the Wiigwas Elder and Senior Care long-term care home, located on the same campus, creating an integrated “campus of care” for patients and seniors. The announcements are part of Ontario’s ongoing plan to expand health-care infrastructure across the province. “Our government is investing more than $60 billion to build…