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ARTS AND CULTURE

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Montreal Jewish Museum renovation receives over $3.2 million in federal support

More than $3.2 million in federal funding announced October 15 will support renovations at the Montreal Jewish Museum's building on Saint-Laurent Boulevard. Plans include exhibition and screening space, creative workshops and community facilities. The announcement concerns planned work and future public access, without giving a reopening date. The building is intended to become a venue for Jewish arts, culture and heritage.

Source dated October 15, 2026

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Ontario songwriting prize goes to Toronto’s Jonathan Nvita

Toronto musician Jonathan Nvita is the 2026 recipient of the Ontario Arts Council’s Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award. The council announced the selection on October 14 for his song Kaku ‘Grandma’, from his debut album Mosisa. The annual prize is worth $1,000 and supports emerging Ontario songwriters working in roots, traditional, folk and country music.

Source dated October 14, 2026

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

EntertainmentOntario

Toronto opens nominations for its 2027 arts awards

Toronto’s next arts awards are taking public nominations, with a November 3, 2026 deadline. Toronto Arts Foundation announced the 2027 call on October 13. Categories cover emerging jazz artists, community arts, Indigenous artists, newcomer artists and cultural leadership. The awards are presented at the Mayor’s Arts Lunch; the foundation’s page has nomination links and category details.

Source dated October 13, 2026

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