Yee Hong Foundation participated in the 2026 CCRPA Real Estate & Home Expo and Real Estate Summit on October 18 at the Hilton Markham Suites. The foundation joined real estate industry representatives to discuss Ontario’s aging population, growing demand for seniors housing and different models for developing senior living communities.

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said on October 21 that she opposes mayoral candidate Brad Bradford’s proposed reforms to Toronto Water, warning that restructuring the city’s water system into an independent municipally owned utility could weaken direct municipal control over water rates, infrastructure investment and water services, while increasing the risk of future privatization.

Canadian production company Ballinran Entertainment and Phoenix Television recently signed a memorandum of understanding in Shanghai to co-produce a documentary titled Driven: Inside China’s Automotive Revolution. The film will explore the rapid transformation of China's new energy vehicle industry in recent years, examining automotive manufacturing, technological innovation and changes in everyday life.

Southlake Health recently announced plans to build a new Advanced Care Centre in Georgina, selecting developer Treasure Hill as its project partner. The facility is intended to expand access to health care services in northern York Region and southern Simcoe County.

Food Banks Canada released its HungerCount 2026 report on October 21, revealing that food bank visits across the country reached approximately 2.35 million in March, setting another record. The figure represents an increase of nearly 9 per cent from last year and 117 per cent compared with 2019.