THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING IS IN THEATRES ACROSS CANADA NOVEMBER 20, 2026 via Cineplex Pictures. Today we get a new Featurette!

Directed by: Francis Lawrence
Screenplay by: Billy Ray
Based on the Novel by: Suzanne Collins
Produced by: Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Francis Lawrence
Cast: Joseph Zada, Elle Fanning, Jesse Plemons, Kelvin Harrison Jr., McKenna Grace, Maya Hawke, Ralph Fiennes, Iona Bell, Laura Marcus, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Ben Wang, Lili Taylor,
Whitney Peak, Molly McCann, and Billy Porter
Synopsis: THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING will revisit the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.

About Cineplex Pictures
Cineplex Pictures, a division of Cineplex, is a Canadian film distributor specializing in theatrical releases across various genres. Past releases include Michael, The Housemaid, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, The Queen of My Dreams, John Wick: Chapter 4, and The Boy and the Heron, with upcoming titles such as, Godzilla Minus Zero and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping among others.

Multi-platinum pop artist Preston Pablo ushers in a new era with the release of Almost Always, new EP out now via 31 East and Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. On Almost Always, Preston carves out his own sound and builds a world that feels true to him as an artist.

Speaking on the new EP, Preston notes: “The songs are rooted in love, but explore all the different, messy, and confusing emotions that come with it. After taking some time away from music, coming back into these sessions felt really refreshing.” Preston continues, “I knew I wanted to make pop, but I didn’t overthink what that meant. I just created space to experiment, let my instincts lead, and relearn how to trust that process again. This project feels like an evolution of me as a pop artist. It’s polished and intentional, inspired by early to mid 2000s pop, with a sense of nostalgia in the melodies and production, but still fresh and current.”

Almost Always features the brand-new standout single, “Tidal Wave” which tackles the emotionally raw feelings that arise in the aftermath of a traumatic loss. The new single reveals the most vulnerable side to Preston yet, with a complexity in its tone and deliverance that you can feel from the opening words.

“Lyrically, the word ‘tidal wave’ felt right. It was the anchor point for the whole song, because that’s what loss feels like. It feels massive, scary, and dangerous, and it hurts like hell, just like a tidal wave would. I wanted everything to be built around the feeling that word evokes.” Preston explains, “I wanted to write a song you’d want to scream out loud, from the top of a mountain, or in your car late at night. It’s the kind of song that hits you right in the heart, and one you can carry with you wherever you go.”

Described by Preston as a collection of his ‘favourite songs made to date,’ Almost Always is comprised of 5 tracks including the hopeful tune, “Dive”, the confidence boosting track, “Selfish”, and his comeback single, “Cause I Do.” Additionally, fans are given the new songs “Tidal Wave” and “You Got Me”. 2026 marks Preston’s first offering of new music since his 2024 debut EP Anywhere But Here, home to the viral hit “Dance Alone.”

Preston Pablo is best known for his chart-topping single “Flowers Need Rain,” which earned him the 2023 JUNO Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year and was the #1 most Shazamed song of Summer 2022 in Canada. His follow-up smash “Dance Alone” cracked the Top 10 at Canadian radio across all formats and has since inspired over 450,000 user-generated TikTok videos, further cementing his reputation as one of Canada’s most compelling pop voices.

Almost Always continues to propel Preston into a confident new era, offering a taste of the new sound and creative direction he’ll continue to unveil throughout 2026. Preston also recently announced a number of live dates in Ontario including London, Markham and Thunder Bay (see dates below).

Stay tuned for more from Preston Pablo coming soon.

ALMOST ALWAYS – Tracklist:

1. Cause I do
2. Selfish
3. Dive
4. Tidal Wave
5. You Got Me

UPCOMING LIVE DATES:

• Jun 13, 2026 – Pond Fest (London, ON)
• Jun 19, 2026 – Markham Village Music Fest (Markham, ON)
• July 29 2026 – Live on the Waterfront (Thunder Bay, ON)

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ABOUT PRESTON PABLO:

Preston Pablo is one of Canada’s most streamed pop artists of his generation, amassing over 799 million global streams to date. The 2023 JUNO Award winner for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, he has since earned 2025 JUNO nominations for Pop Album of the Year and the fan-voted TikTok JUNO Award. His quadruple platinum breakout single “Flowers Need Rain” reached #1 at Adult/Pop radio and became the most Shazamed song of Summer 2022 in Canada, while follow-up single “Dance Alone” hit Top 10 across all three Canadian radio formats, reached #1 at radio in Uganda, and sparked over 450,000 user-generated TikTok creations. He also featured on Karan Aujla’s global hit “Admirin’ You,” a track that has surpassed 500 million streams worldwide.

Born and raised in Timmins, Ontario, Pablo was discovered by Banx & Ranx and signed to 31 East in partnership with Universal Music Canada. In 2026, he entered a bold new chapter, rolling out two sister EPs that showcase his evolution as a songwriter, producer, and live musician.

Stay up to date with Preston Pablo by signing up to his mailing list HERE

Sony Pictures Canada x Mr. Will are thrilled to give Readers a chance to win Cineplex run-of-engagement passes to see SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY!

Synopsis: After the record-breaking global success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks an entirely new chapter for Peter Parker and Spider-Man. Four years have passed since the events of No Way Home, and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone, having voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of those he loves. Crime-fighting in a New York that no longer knows his name, he’s devoted himself entirely to protecting his city — a full-time Spider-Man — but as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he has ever faced.

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The second season of Showcase‘s #1 program on last fall*,  The Paper premieres with two back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, September 9 beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Showcase. Viewers can also stream the new season on STACKTV, with advance episodes dropping weekly: 

• September 9: Three episodes
• September 16: Three episodes
• September 23: Two episodes
• September 30: Two episodes

Ahead of the premiere, viewers can stream Season 1 of The Paper on STACKTV.  

New guest stars this season include actors and comedians Jon Lovitz ( The Simpsons), Andy Richter ( Conan), Canadian Lisa Gilroy ( Jury Duty), Matt Braunger ( Agent Carter), Toks Olagundoye ( Family Guy,  Beavis and Butt-Head), and Phil Hendrie ( The Phil Hendrie Show).

The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch in the Emmy Award-winning series  The Office find a new subject when they discover a historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it.

In Season 2, after sweeping the Ohio Journalism Awards, Ned searches for a journalistic crusade, coming for a local private club and jeopardizing the paper, while he and Mare try to figure out their attraction, Esmeralda struggles to find her place, and the staff gradually mature as reporters.

The series stars Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Tim Key, Ramona Young, Eric Rahill, Duane Shepard Sr., Alex Edelman, and Oscar Nuñez.

Greg Daniels and Michael Koman serve as co-creators and executive producers. Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, Ben Silverman, and Banijay Americas (formerly Reveille) also executive produce.

The Paper is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

The Paper and more hit series can be streamed via STACKTV, available on Amazon Prime Video, Bell Fibe TV app, Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite Streaming. Showcase is also available through all major TV distributors, including: Shaw, Shaw Direct, Rogers, Bell, Videotron, Telus, Cogeco, Eastlink and SaskTel.

Source: *Numeris PPM Data, Total Canada, Fall’25 STD (9/1/2025 to 12/21/2025) – confirmed until 12/14/2025, A25-54, Mo-Su 2a-2a, AMA(000), Showcase, program rank based on min 3+ airings. 

Today, SIENNA SPIRO releases her debut album, Visitor. The eagerly anticipated set from the show-stopping London-born phenomenon is a high-concept and wholly elegant collision of rich soul and symphonic pop that explores the inherent fragility of life and love. Listen to Visitor HERE. In a testament to the power of SIENNA‘s timeless songcraft and stunning voice, all three of the 10-song LP’s previously released singles have simultaneously charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Today she shares her new single “Great Expectation” alongside a stylishly stately music video co-directed by SIENNA and Miriam Maslin. Listen to “Great Expectation” HERE and watch the video when it premieres today at 10am ET HERE.

Out now on Capitol Records, Visitor arrives both in its standard and Deluxe forms. The latter expands the tracklist to 15 songs, making room for her SINK NOW, SWIM LATER EP fan-favorite “MAYBE.“, her original The Devil Wears Prada 2 soundtrack contribution “Material Lover,” an unplugged version of her massive hit “Die On This Hill,” and more. SIENNA has also autographed a limited number of CD, vinyl, and alt-cover vinyl versions available HERE. 

To ring in the release, SIENNA is returning to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, July 13 – her January appearance on the show was a watershed moment in her stateside breakthrough, as she performed “Die On This Hill” to a standing ovation and an utterly flabbergasted response from her host. Shortly thereafter, she will embark on the “My House” world tour. The North American and EU/UK legs of the tour, as well as most of the Australian dates,  sold out instantly during pre-sale last month, spurring SIENNA to announce more dates, which also sold out – to the tune of 135,000 tickets in total. Limited tickets in Asia and Australia remain. View all dates and info HERE. 

A moody soul-pop cut with a soaring chorus and orchestral flourishes, “Great Expectation” taps directly into Visitor’s themes of personal resilience in the face of abandonment. A rainy-day piano riff eventually builds to a swaying full-band sound as SIENNA dives into the poignant hook: “If happiness is just an illusion, you were the best I ever had / If you can’t be what I want, and the things you say aren’t true / All I need is the great expectation of you.” The music video plays into the song’s era-spanning sound with a setup fit for a vintage variety show.

“‘Great Expectation’ is about a time when I was living in New York for a little while and talking to someone who kept saying they were gonna come see me,” says SIENNA of her new single. “Every morning, I’d walk down the stairs of the apartment building and, for a second, genuinely believe he’d be outside waiting. Then I’d spend the next five minutes walking down the street imagining what I’d say, what it would feel like, what would happen if they were really there. He never came. The song became less about that person, and more about expectation itself. Whether it’s beautiful or just a way of setting yourself up to be disappointed. I wrote this song about knowing deep down he would never be what I wanted and that living with the idea of him was safer than nothing at all.”

Disarmingly candid and staggeringly beautiful, Visitor was executive produced by Omer Fedi (Sam Smith, SZA), with additional production from an elite crew including Blake Slatkin, Yakob, and Michael Pollack, plus orchestral composers like Larry Gold (Al Green, Silk Sonic) and Academy Award winner Peter Rotter. SIENNA and her hand-picked collaborators brought her vision to life in an array of warm, legendary spaces like Electric Lady Studios in New York, Abbey Road Studios in London, and Valentine Recording Studios in Los Angeles.

In gorgeous contrast to Visitor’s underlying theme of transience and emotional exile, the result is a richly defined yet unfussy sonic world that feels fully lived-in – endlessly tempering its grandeur with an unvarnished intimacy that perfectly complements SIENNA’s soul-searching songwriting and the raw impact of her powerhouse vocals.

Said SIENNA on the album: “I’ve always had a strong awareness of impermanence; I’m very fearful of things ending and people leaving. It’s so intense that I often won’t participate in new relationships or anything I know won’t last, so in a way I’ve spent most of my life feeling like a visitor – like someone who’s just passing through. Making this album really taught me how to savor things in the moment, instead of constantly worrying about the future. When people hear the record, I hope it helps them to find some comfort in the fact that everything is temporary. We don’t always have to rush to let go – we can let things matter without needing them to last.”

Of course, SIENNA isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Her music has amassed over 1.2 billion global streams to date and, in March, she had a trio of singles climbing the Hot 100 all at once: “The Visitor” (which so far peaked at #43), heartwrenching UK Platinum smash “Die On This Hill” (#19), and the enduring “You Stole The Show” (#55).

As much as her enthralling songcraft, SIENNA’s staggering performances have been central to her rise. Recently, she capped a series of UK TV appearances by singing Nat King Cole’s “Nature Boy” for BBC’s David Attenborough’s 100 Years on Planet Earth. On July 15, SIENNA will make her debut as a featured artist on Austin City Limits.

Following stateside festival stops including Lollapalooza, Newport Jazz, Outside Lands, All Things Go, and Austin City Limits, SIENNA officially kicks off the “My House” tour on October 13 at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium. She then proceeds to Atlanta, D.C., New York, Toronto, Chicago, Seattle, Vancouver, and more major cities, before wrapping on November 12 at the Orpheum in Los Angeles. She’s also returning to San Francisco’s historic Castro Theatre, where she joined Sam Smith back in March for a surprise duet of “Die On This Hill”.

After canvassing North America, SIENNA will head to Asia, Australia, New Zealand, UK, and Europe. She’ll now be playing four sold-out nights at London’s Eventim Apollo. That hometown bump follows her knockout performance at Wembley Stadium last month, where she sang for 80,000 fans during Capital FM’s Summertime Ball 2026. All of that is after her Visitor Tour stirred up rave reviews, including from Variety, who dubbed SIENNA “one of the greatest voices of her generation,” and Los Angeles Times, who wrote that her voice “might be the most impressive instrument to come out of England since Adele emerged nearly two decades ago.”

After entering the year shortlisted for the BRIT Awards’ Critics’ Choice for 2026 award, 20-year-old SIENNA landed on Forbes’ latest 30 Under 30 list; received two 2026 American Music Award nods;sat down for equally charming and revealing interviews with the likes of ELLE, and Interview Magazine; and garnered critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, Dazed, The New York Times, V Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, and more. She currently covers CULTURED and Rolling Stone UK magazines and is also featured as NYLON’s June “It Girl.”

A DIY-minded artist who first started penning songs when she was 10, SIENNA’s earliest inspirations included Frank Ocean, Etta James, Frank Sinatra, and Amy Winehouse. She began integrating jazz elements into her music while gently leaning toward more contemporary sonic aesthetics on her 2025 debut EP SINK NOW, SWIM LATER. Now, with Visitor, SIENNA shows no sign of slowing down. Find her full tour itinerary below.

SIENNA SPIRO, Visitor tracklist

“This Is My House”

“We’re Not in Love”

“Great Expectation”

“Die on This Hill”

“He’s Not My Baby, I’m His”

“Pure”

“The Visitor”

“Time, You & Me”

“You Stole the Show”

“Mono No Aware”

Visitor (Deluxe) additions

“Maybe”

“Material Lover”

“Autumn Leaves”

“You Stole the Show (revisited)”

“Die on This Hill (acoustic)”

SIENNA SPIRO North American Tour Dates
Aug 01 – Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza
Aug 02 – Newport, RI @ Newport Jazz Festival
Aug 08 – San Francisco, CA @ Outside Lands
Sep 26 – Forest Hills, NY @ All Things Go Festival
Sep 27 – Columbia, MD @ All Things Go Festival
Oct 10 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Festival
Oct 13 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium [SOLD OUT]
Oct 14 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse [SOLD OUT]
Oct 16 – Washington, DC @ Lincoln Theatre [SOLD OUT]
Oct 17 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore [SOLD OUT]
Oct 18 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues [SOLD OUT]
Oct 20 – New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom [SOLD OUT]
Oct 21 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount [SOLD OUT]
Oct 23 – Montreal, QC, Canada @ L’Olympia [SOLD OUT]
Oct 25 – Toronto, ON, Canada @ HISTORY [SOLD OUT]
Oct 27 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre [SOLD OUT]
Oct 28 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue [SOLD OUT]
Oct 30 – Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre [SOLD OUT]
Oct 31 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex [SOLD OUT]
Nov 02 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox [SOLD OUT]
Nov 04 – Vancouver, BC, Canada @ Vogue Theatre [SOLD OUT]
Nov 05 – Vancouver, BC, Canada @ Vogue Theatre [SOLD OUT]
Nov 07 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom [SOLD OUT]
Nov 09 – San Francisco, CA @ The Castro [SOLD OUT]
Nov 10 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern [SOLD OUT]
Nov 12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Orpheum Theatre [SOLD OUT]

Asia / Australia / New Zealand
Jan 04 – Tokyo, Japan @ Toyosu PIT [LOW TICKETS]
Jan 07 – Seoul, South Korea @ Myunghwa Live Hall [LOW TICKETS]
Jan 09 – Manila, Philippines @ New Frontier Theater [LOW TICKETS]
Jan 11 – Singapore @ Capitol Theatre [LOW TICKETS]
Jan 15 – Perth, WA, Australia @ Fremantle Arts Centre [JUST ADDED]
Jan 16 – Perth, WA, Australia @ Fremantle Arts Centre [SOLD OUT]
Jan 19 – Melbourne, VIC, Australia @ Festival Hall [LOW TICKETS]
Jan 20 – Melbourne, VIC, Australia @ Festival Hall [SOLD OUT]
Jan 22 – Sydney, NSW, Australia @ Hordern Pavilion [SOLD OUT]
Jan 23 – Sydney, NSW, Australia @ Hordern Pavilion [SOLD OUT]
Jan 25 – Brisbane, QLD, Australia @ The Fortitude Music Hall [SOLD OUT]
Jan 27 – Auckland, New Zealand @ Auckland Town Hall [SOLD OUT]

UK / Europe
Feb 22 – Edinburgh, UK @ Corn Exchange [SOLD OUT]
Feb 23 – Edinburgh, UK @ Corn Exchange [SOLD OUT]
Mar 01 – Manchester, UK @ O2 Apollo [SOLD OUT]
Mar 02 – Manchester, UK @ O2 Apollo [SOLD OUT]
Mar 04 – London, UK @ Eventim Apollo [SOLD OUT]
Mar 05 – London, UK @ Eventim Apollo [SOLD OUT]
Mar 06 – London, UK @ Eventim Apollo [SOLD OUT]
Mar 08 – London, UK @ Eventim Apollo [SOLD OUT]
Mar 14 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Gashouder [SOLD OUT]
Mar 15 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Gashouder [SOLD OUT]
Mar 16 – Brussels, Belgium @ Forest National [SOLD OUT]
Mar 18 – Cologne, Germany @ Palladium [SOLD OUT]
Mar 21 – Paris, France @ Salle Pleyel [SOLD OUT]
Mar 22 – Paris, France @ Salle Pleyel [SOLD OUT]
Mar 24 – Berlin, Germany @ Tempodrom [SOLD OUT]
Mar 27 – Milan, Italy @ Fabrique [SOLD OUT]
Mar 29 – Barcelona, Spain @ Paral·lel 62 [SOLD OUT]
Mar 30 – Madrid, Spain @ La Riviera [SOLD OUT]
Jun 15 – Dublin, Ireland @ Fairview Park

After some medical setbacks last week. iconic Singer-Songwriter Lionel Richie showed his resilience and gumption, jumping right back into his SING A SONG ALL NIGHT LONG Tour at Scotiabank Arena last night! The Tour, co-headlined with legendary R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire goes for 26 dates across North America.

Richie powered through his expansive catalog of hits – with The Commadores and solo – including “Hello”, “All Night Long”, “Easy”, “Stuck on You”, “Say You, Say Me”, “Endless Love”, and “All Night Long“. He even threw-in “We Are the World”, which he co-wrote with Michael Jackson, calling for unity as the entire arena sang together in unison with their cell phone flashlights alit.

The 77-year-old music industry veteran commented on his not feeling well during his show in St. Paul, Minnesota, last week, terminating it early. He joked about suggestions three different women gave him, one telling him that “These things happen when you turn 80!”, drawing laughter from the crowd. He then said humorously that the show is an advertisement for Pedialyte, which eludes to him being dehydrated.

We had the time of our life singing along as Richie delivered nothing but the hits! While his set was only about 75 minutes, it was packed with goodness.

Some highlights:

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

The teaser trailer for “Don’t Look Back In Anger,” the highly anticipated documentary presented by Disney+, which follows the legendary British band, Oasis, is now available to download and share. It was one year ago today that the band kicked off their live ‘25 tour in Cardiff, Wales – marking their first live performance together in 16 years. The documentary from Magna Studios and Sony Music Vision created by the BAFTA and Oscar®-nominated writer, producer, and director Steven Knight (“Peaky Blinders,” “A Thousand Blows”) and directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace (“Shut Up and Play the Hits,” “Meet Me in the Bathroom”), will open in select IMAX® and theatres in September, before streaming exclusively on Disney+.

“Don’t Look Back In Anger” charts Liam and Noel Gallagher’s triumphant reunion tour, Oasis Live ‘25, one of the most anticipated rock ‘n’ roll comebacks of our time. The film is an unapologetically uplifting account of the biggest musical event of 2025, capturing the experience and emotions of the band and their fans across the world. The unique perspective includes rehearsal, backstage, and onstage access as well as the first joint interviews with Noel and Liam in over 20 years. Alongside the band’s sold-out world tour, the film also explores the profound emotional impact of this phenomenal global cultural moment and what their music means to audiences and generations worldwide.

Steven Knight says, “The Oasis world tour united generations, cultures and countries and spoke to a broken world about reconciliation. ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ is not only your ticket to the show – it’s a backstage pass and a seat at the table when Liam and Noel sit down together for the first time in 15 years and tell it how it is and how it was.”

Featuring unprecedented access and never-before-seen footage, the film is a Magna Studios production, presented by Sony Music Vision in association with Sony Music Entertainment UK. The producers are Sam Bridger (“Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now,” “Meet Me in the Bathroom”) and Guy Heeley (“Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man”). The executive producers include Kate Shepherd, Marisa Clifford, Davud Karbassioun, Tom Mackay, Krista Wegener, Isabel Davis, and Tim O’Shea, with Oscar®-winning sound mixers James Mather (“Top Gun: Maverick,” “Belfast”) and Tarn Willers (“The Zone of Interest”), cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos (“Belfast,” “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”), and editors George Cragg and Martina Zamolo leading the creative technical team.

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It was fantastic reuniting with the perfect 2026 HONDA CR-V HYBRID TOURING for our Canada Day and Pride festivities! beanie and I had a jampacked itinerary, and couldn’t have made it through this heatwave without this top-tier compact crossover SUV! It simply nails all the marks of everything we’d ever need.

This CR-V Hybrid Touring came in a beautiful Canyon River Blue Metallic, but in addition to looks it is powered by a 2.0-litre inline 4-cylinder engine (two electric motors), with Real Time AWD™ with Intelligent Control System™. It has 204 horsepower and a total of four modes for you to choose from: ECON, Normal, Sport, and Snow.

We can confirm a little actually goes a long way here with its exceptional Fuel Economy of 6.0/6.9/6.4 litres/100km for City/Highway/Combined on Regular Fuel. We got a few breaks during our Test Drive, including a dip to 139.9, which we’ll take considering the gas prices of late!

While there isn’t the option of seat-cooling which would’ve been nice considering how hot it was, we know its heated seats will come in handy many other times of the year here in Toronto. Driver and passenger get dual-zone climate control, second-row heater ducts, plus perforated leather-trimmed seats. Driver also gets 8-way power adjustment including 2-way power lumbar support, making for a very cozy and comfortable drive.

The Hybrid Touring‘s 12-speaker BOSE® Premium Sound System means glorious sound as you can sync your phone’s playlists or accessing Sirius XM, or its AM/FM options. It comes with a 9″ touchscreen centre display, very easy to use. Of course, it comes Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto™ -ready as well, with HD Radio™. Wireless phone charging and multiple USB-C ports show Honda cares about its riders as much as its drivers.

We appreciate the nice-to-haves which make life a bit easier, whether it be proximity entry, push-button start, or walk-away locks. Having tinted windows in the back for privacy for miss beanie also is something we value. It also gave rear-seat reminders just in case we forgot she was there sometimes! And who wouldn’t want a one-touch power moonroof that is included here in this model? It makes our day that much better.

This model’s Gloss Black 19″ aluminum-alloy wheels are exclusive to the Hybrid Touring and look outstanding. We love the details, including body-coloured, door handles, tailgate spoiler, plus black roof rails.

Safety is always a top priority with Honda and you get HondaLink Emergency Assist System access. And let’s not forget its abundance of Active Safety features like: Vehicle Stability Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Auto high beam headlights, Blind Spot Information (BSI) system, Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS®), Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM), Lane Departure Warning** (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Low-Speed Braking Control, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) system, Traffic Jam Assist, and Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system. Above all this, it has an immobilizer theft-deterrent system.

Passive safety features include: 3-point seat belts at all seating positions, Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, Advanced front airbags (SRS), Childproof rear door locks, Driver attention monitor, Driver’s and front passenger’s advanced front airbags (SRS), Driver & passenger side knee airbag, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH), Rear outboard passengers’ side airbags, Seat belt reminder for all seating positions, Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, and SmartVent™ side airbags.

While it was a week of scorching heat, we encountered a torrential downpour finally towards the end of our time with the 2026 CR-V Hybrid Touring, which in ways felt like relief. That’s where we were able to see its rain-sensing wipers put to use, in addition to rear-window wipers. Its rear-view camera which is self-cleaning by the way, also was of incredible use as well, especially for our downtown drives and trickier parking scenarios.

Our action-packed Canada Day and Pride adventures:

The 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring starts at $54,491 CAN. More here.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

MINIONS & MONSTERS debuts in top spot July 4th weekend with $39.5 million from 4,243 theatres for Universal Pictures. Critically, it is very well-received with 91% on the Tomatometer. Franchise best belongs to 2015’s MINIONS which debuted with $115 million.

Second goes to TOY STORY 5 which is still going strong with $32 million in its third weekend for Disney. Thus far it has grossed $365 million domestically.

Third goes to YOUNG WASHINGTON with $16 million from 2,700 theatres for Angel Studios. This gets 57% on the Tomatometer.

SUPERGIRL lands in fourth in its second weekend out with $10 million from 3,602 theatres for Warner Bros. It has made $48.8 million thus far.

DISCLOSURE DAY rounds it all out with $5.6 million, taking it to $104 million for Universal Pictures in its fourth frame.

Wedding culture is shifting. Couples are stepping away from the “bigger is better” mentality and leaning into celebrations that actually feel like them: smaller, more personal, and worth every penny. A recent Global News report found the average Canadian wedding now runs between $30,000–$42,000 (and in Toronto? Way more than that). So it makes sense that people are getting more intentional about where that money goes. It’s becoming less about the headcount and more about the experience.

The venues winning right now are the ones with real character, genuine warmth, and a night that guests are still talking about months later.

That’s exactly what The Drake does, and has been doing for over 20 years.

In consideration for the best wedding venues this season, we have The Drake Hotel (Toronto) and Drake Devonshire (Prince Edward County).

The Drake Hotel: Toronto, Queen West

For couples who want their wedding to feel like a great night out, not a catered convention, The Drake Hotel is the answer. With spaces that each bring their own energy (a rooftop ceremony at Sky Yard, a reception in the Lounge, an afterparty at the legendary Drake Underground), no two weddings here look the same. Drake’s “Made from Scratch” approach to planning means every detail is custom, every menu is considered, and the whole thing feels distinctly them. Surrounded by original art, the vibrancy of Queen West, and boutique rooms for guests who want to stay and make a weekend of it.

Drake Devonshire: Wellington, Prince Edward County

For couples who want to escape the city and make a weekend (or a week) of it, Drake Devonshire offers something increasingly rare: a boutique lakeside setting with soul. Nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario, the property features sweeping waterfront views, artful rooms, an outdoor sauna and cold plunge, and a culinary program led by Executive Chef Amanda Ray, rooted in PEC’s best local ingredients. Whether it’s vows in the Pavilion with the lake as your backdrop, a long dinner at the waterfront patio, or fireside s’mores with your closest people, Drake Devonshire turns a wedding into a proper getaway. The County’s vineyards, galleries, and charming villages are right on the doorstep, making it a destination weekend as much as a wedding.

Together, these two properties offer something for every kind of couple: the city romantics and the countryside dreamers, the small and intimate and the full-on celebration. Both are unique, and both prove that the best weddings aren’t the biggest ones, they’re the ones that feel like you.

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