Alstom multibillion-dollar subway contract is a celebration
Alstom will build 70 six‑car subway trains for Toronto, a contract announced at its Thunder Bay plant that officials say will raise Canadian content and support hundreds of jobs.
2026/01/15
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Housing dashboard will centralize data as Nelson prepares for provincial targets
The City of Nelson is building a housing dashboard to centralize data from multiple sources. City officials said the tool is meant to help the municipality prepare for potential provincial housing targets under the Housing Supply Act.
2026/01/15
Hamilton ETFs announces name change for HFN
Hamilton ETFs announced a name change for the fund HFN and the firm reports over $12 billion in assets under management.
2026/01/15
Canada would welcome Chinese investment in energy, government says
The government said it will welcome increased Chinese investment in Canadian energy during Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Beijing, and Ottawa and Beijing signed a joint economic and trade road map plus a memorandum on strengthening energy co-operation.
2026/01/15
Bloodborne 60fps PC Port Earns Praise from Gamers.
An unofficial PC port of Bloodborne that unlocks 60fps has prompted positive reactions online, with players thanking contributors and noting improved performance compared to the PS4 original.
2026/01/15
Coyotes in Toronto may appear more often as mating season begins
Toronto officials say coyote sightings may increase with mating season and remind residents not to feed coyotes, keep dogs leashed, and make noise to deter them.
2026/01/15
Anishinaabe linguist Shirley Williams helped spark a resurgence of her mother tongue
Dr. Shirley Williams, an Anishinaabe linguist and longtime professor at Trent University, died Dec. 19 at age 87 after a career dedicated to teaching and revitalizing Anishinaabemowin. She authored dictionaries and curricula, trained language teachers and supported community language and water protection initiatives.
2026/01/15
Ira Parker shapes HBO's Game of Thrones spinoff with comedy-drama tone
Ira Parker, a Canadian showrunner and former House of the Dragon writer, adapted George R.R. Martin's Dunk and Egg novellas into HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a six-episode series that blends comic and dramatic elements; the show premieres on Crave in Canada and a second season is already greenlit and in production.
2026/01/15
Obituary: Lois Isobel Cullis remembered for teaching and travel
Lois Isobel Cullis died peacefully on January 14, 2026 in London, Ontario; she was a longtime teacher who later lived in Orillia and remained active in community life.
2026/01/15
Carney set to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing Friday morning
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday morning; the visit follows earlier talks at APEC and included agreements on energy, forestry and trade while tariff negotiations over electric vehicles and canola remain ongoing.
2026/01/15
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