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.…
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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,…
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. — A major milestone in local healthcare infrastructure will be reached this month when community leaders, healthcare advocates and corporate partners gather for the official groundbreaking of the Just Like Home (JLH) Lodge, a new facility set to support patients and families travelling for medical care. The Strathcona Regional District (SRD), in partnership with the Campbell River Hospital Foundation and Seymour Pacific Homes, announced that the Start of Construction Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the lodge’s future site, located at 565 2nd Avenue, behind Yucalta Lodge. The event will…
MANITOULIN ISLAND, Ont. — The Ontario government is committing $180,000 to projects aimed at restoring and protecting waterways on Manitoulin Island, part of the Lake Huron watershed. Officials say the investment will help improve water quality, strengthen fish habitats and biodiversity, and support both environmental and economic resilience in the region. The funding is being directed to the Manitoulin Streams Improvement Association, a local non-profit that has led habitat restoration and stewardship initiatives for more than two decades. The group will use the support to rehabilitate streams and rivers across the island, focusing on both ecological health and community engagement.…
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,…