Author: Sam Allcock

RICHMOND HILL — The Ontario government has broken ground on a new long-term care facility in Richmond Hill, marking another step in its plan to expand capacity and modernize care for seniors across the province. The Carefirst Campus of Care York Region, a not-for-profit project, will add 124 new beds when it opens in 2027. The facility is supported by the government’s newly launched Capital Funding Program (CFP), a framework designed to accelerate construction and address cost pressures in regions facing labour shortages and supply chain challenges. Dawn Gallagher Murphy, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Long-Term Care, said the…

Prince Albert residents will finally get the fireworks show they missed earlier this summer. The display, originally planned for National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, was cancelled after a citywide fire ban left organizers with no choice but to pull the plug. With conditions now safer and restrictions lifted, the long-anticipated fireworks have been rescheduled for Friday, August 29, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. on the city’s riverbank. “Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the show,” organizers said in a release. A Delayed Celebration The original event was set to cap off National Indigenous Peoples Day, a holiday…

Prince Albert, SK — The City of Prince Albert is offering free public transit to all riders today as part of a back-to-school initiative aimed at helping students begin the academic year with ease. The one-day promotion allows students of all ages to try city buses at no cost, while also providing families and newcomers a chance to become familiar with routes and schedules. City officials say the measure is designed to make the return to school smoother and to encourage greater long-term use of transit services. “The free transit day helps students get to school, purchase their passes, and…

Mississauga —  The Ontario government has announced $16.5 million in new funding to expand the Black Youth Action Plan (BYAP), supporting more than 65 Black-focused programs across the province. The investment is aimed at removing systemic barriers and equipping Black youth and young professionals with the skills, training, and connections needed to thrive in high-demand sectors. “By investing in the Black Youth Action Plan, our government is helping youth and young professionals build the skills, confidence and connections needed in high-demand sectors,” said Graham McGregor, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism. “Investments like these are part of our collective efforts to…

Vaughan — The Ontario government is investing $10 million to fund the next phase of development at Vaughan’s North Maple Regional Park, positioning the site as a year-round destination for sports, culture, and recreation. The announcement, made Thursday by the Ministry of Sport, is part of the province’s $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), which supports local facilities while driving job creation and economic growth. The funding will go toward a new 15-acre Family Recreation Area featuring a four-season nature playground, splash pads, a skate trail, picnic pavilion, boardwalk, and additional parking. Once complete, the park will…

Toronto — The Ontario government is making its largest-ever investment in public education, pledging $30.3 billion for the 2025–26 school year. The record funding, announced Thursday by the Ministry of Education, comes as more than two million students prepare to return to classrooms next week. The government says the funding is aimed at delivering high-quality education while emphasizing a “back-to-basics” strategy that prioritizes reading, writing, math, and practical skills. At the same time, the province is opening 41 new and expanded schools this fall — the largest single-year addition in Ontario’s history. “Our goal is clear: To provide students with…

Toronto – An internationally acclaimed storytelling event is set to take the stage in Toronto next month, as the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) presents The Moth Mainstage for a single evening of live storytelling at Koerner Hall. The event, scheduled for Thursday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m., will bring together a lineup of storytellers from Canada and abroad to share true, personal tales in what organizers describe as an evening of “bold, funny, and heartfelt” narratives. Tickets start at $58. A Celebrated Global Storytelling Phenomenon Founded in New York in 1997, The Moth has grown from a small…

Caledon, ON — The Ontario government has officially launched construction on Highway 413, awarding the first two contracts in a multibillion-dollar infrastructure project billed as critical to easing congestion and driving economic growth across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The new highway will connect York, Peel and Halton regions, stretching from the Highway 401/407 interchange near Mississauga, Milton and Halton Hills to Highway 400 in Vaughan, with extensions planned to Highways 410 and 427. Officials say the project will cut daily commutes by up to 30 minutes, support more than 6,000 jobs annually during construction, and contribute over $1 billion…

DUBLIN – The White Rose of Peace Walk, an international event dedicated to unity and reconciliation, will return for its fourth edition on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Organizers are inviting people from across the globe to join the initiative by walking in their own communities, carrying a white rose as a symbol of peace. Event in Dublin’s Phoenix Park The centrepiece of this year’s event will take place at the Papal Cross in Dublin’s Phoenix Park, beginning at 2 p.m. Attendees will gather for an afternoon of reflection and cultural exchange. The programme includes the release of doves of peace,…

Toronto —Ontario is expanding its publicly funded Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunization program to cover everyone aged 75 and older, a move the government says will help protect vulnerable seniors and ease pressure on the province’s health-care system during the upcoming respiratory illness season. Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones announced the expansion on Wednesday, describing it as a proactive measure to reduce hospitalizations among older adults. “Our government is ensuring the most vulnerable have access to the tools they need to protect themselves and their family during respiratory illness season,” said Jones. “We’re once again expanding RSV…