Author: Sam Allcock

MONTREAL, QC — A new publishing force is emerging in the video game industry, as Gambit Digital officially launches in Montreal. Founded by a mix of studio heads and veteran publishing executives, the company aims to bring together the flexibility of independent creators with the reach and expertise of global publishers. Gambit Digital is positioned as part of Montreal’s Indie Asylum, a collaborative ecosystem that connects more than 200 developers across 18 studios. By extending that cooperative model into publishing, the company says it will give developers the tools, strategic support, and commercial pathways needed to compete in a crowded…

PENTICTON, B.C. —  Music fans in the South Okanagan will not have to miss out on singer-songwriter Jordan Hart’s much-anticipated Penticton concert. After the sudden closure of the Dream Café earlier this month, Tempest Theatre has stepped forward to ensure the show will go ahead, offering audiences a chance to hear Hart live on September 18. Hart, acclaimed for his powerful vocals and evocative songwriting, is currently touring the country with his Optimist Acoustic Tour, which has earned praise for its emotional intimacy and stripped-down presentation. He was originally scheduled to perform at the Dream Café, a venue long regarded…

TORONTO, Ontario has launched the country’s first-ever systematic screening program for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), a condition that often goes unnoticed until it becomes life-threatening. Officials say the program could save lives through earlier detection and treatment, reducing the risk of sudden ruptures and emergency surgeries. The Ontario Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Program (OAAASP) will begin inviting residents turning 65 to undergo ultrasound testing, marking what the province calls a historic first in Canadian health care. By spring 2026, eligibility will extend to all Ontarians between the ages of 65 and 80, with plans underway to allow self-referral directly to…

Ontario Breaks Ground on 224-Bed Long-Term Care Home in Peterborough Peterborough, ON — Ontario has officially broken ground on a new long-term care facility in Peterborough, part of the provincial government’s broader plan to expand capacity and improve quality of care across the sector. The project, called peopleCare Peterborough, will add 224 modern long-term care beds to the community once construction is complete. The home, expected to open its doors in 2027, is part of Trent University’s Seniors Village and is designed to create a more resident-focused model of care. “Our government is improving long-term care by building more homes,…

COURTRIGHT, Ont. —The Ontario government has broken ground on the St. Clair Transmission Line, a $64-kilometre project officials say will secure energy supplies, fuel economic growth and support job creation across Southwestern Ontario. The double-circuit 230-kilovolt line, to be built by Hydro One, will link Lambton County with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. The project includes expanding the Chatham Switching Station, upgrading the Lambton Transformer Station, and converting Wallaceburg’s Transformer Station to 230 kV. Completion is scheduled for 2028. “Southwestern Ontario is thriving, and reliable energy is essential to keep that momentum going,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines.…

WINNIPEG – The University of Winnipeg has received a $5 million gift from the Mastercard Foundation to expand educational opportunities for Indigenous students, marking a significant investment in reconciliation-focused learning and research. Announced September 9, the funding is part of a broader $235 million commitment by the Mastercard Foundation to 30 organizations across Canada. The initiative recognizes institutions with proven track records in supporting Indigenous youth, strong accountability to Indigenous communities, and innovative programming designed to align with Indigenous priorities. National Commitment to Indigenous Education Jennifer Brennan, Senior Director of Canada Programs at the Mastercard Foundation, said the decision to…

VANCOUVER — The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) has launched a campaign to push back against the growing use of Canada’s notwithstanding clause, calling it a “dangerous tool” that undermines fundamental rights guaranteed in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The campaign, branded We’re not(with)standing for this: Charter Rights are ours to protect!, includes a nine-minute educational video titled What the heck is the notwithstanding clause? and a public pledge asking Canadians to oppose the clause’s use in provincial legislation. Raising Awareness Through Education The notwithstanding clause, formally known as section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, grants…

TORONTO — The federal and Ontario governments are investing up to $4.77 million in research and innovation projects aimed at bolstering the province’s agri-food sector, as farmers face growing economic pressure from U.S. tariffs. The joint funding, announced Monday, will support 48 projects and 20 companies through the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI). Backed by the five-year, $3.5-billion Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), the initiative is designed to help producers and agribusinesses adopt new technologies, commercialize innovations, and remain competitive in a volatile trade environment. Federal and Provincial Ministers Stress Innovation “It takes innovation to build a successful agri-food…

The Ontario government is moving ahead with a new roundabout project in the Township of Rideau Lakes, aimed at improving road safety and creating construction jobs as part of the province’s broader highway infrastructure strategy. Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria announced Monday that the intersection of Highway 15 and County Road 42 will be rebuilt into a modern roundabout, a move the province says will cut collisions and help goods and people move more efficiently across eastern Ontario. “Our government is investing $30 billion to build the highway infrastructure we need to get drivers where they need to go on time…

An inquest will be held into the 2020 death of an Ottawa man who died after sustaining injuries while in custody at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre, the Ministry of the Solicitor General confirmed Friday. Dr. Louise McNaughton-Filion, Regional Supervising Coroner for the East Region, Ottawa Office, announced the mandatory inquest into the death of 49-year-old William Renwick, who died at the Ottawa Hospital on November 8, 2020. “An inquest will be held into the death of William Renwick,” McNaughton-Filion said in a statement. Circumstances of the Case Renwick, who had been incarcerated at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC), sustained injuries…