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Toronto doctor from the U.S. receives invitation to apply for permanent residence
Dr. Michael Antil, an American family physician who moved to Canada in 2023, received an invitation from Canada's Immigration Department to apply for permanent residence through a new talent stream prioritizing foreign physicians; about 390 people were selected in the inaugural draw.
Margie Singleton retires after 18 years as CEO of Vaughan Public Libraries
Margie Singleton will retire on Feb. 27 after 18 years as CEO of Vaughan Public Libraries; Lisa McDonough is named to succeed her.
Oshawa artist says diverse art scene needs more visibility
Elle de Lyon, a storyteller and program director with R.I.S.E. Edutainment, says Oshawa's arts scene is becoming more diverse but that visible, welcoming spaces are still needed; she has joined the city's community DEI committee and R.I.S.E. is planning festival programming after receiving Ontario Arts Council funding.
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Showing: 11-20Community movie night brings Ferris Bueller's Day Off to Kamloops' Paramount Theatre
United Way BC, BCLC and the Paramount will present a free screening of Ferris Bueller's Day Off at the Paramount Theatre in Kamloops on Friday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m.
Remembering Raymond: family snowmobile ride raises over $30,000 for charity
The fifth annual "Ride for Raymond" on Feb. 7 drew a record turnout in Elm Creek and raised $7,012 for Central Plains Cancer Services, while the event has now raised $30,834 since it began in 2017.
Girls Rock! Phoenix holds first all-ages benefit show in Scottsdale.
Girls Rock! Phoenix will hold its first all-ages benefit show on February 21, 2026, at Pho Cao Restaurant & Bar in Scottsdale, featuring Big Bug, 3iDragon and DJ Rad Panda; admission is free and a portion of food and beverage sales will support the group's 2026 summer camp.
Timmins police to complete mental health crisis response training ahead of schedule
Timmins police will finish a Wilfred Laurier University mental health crisis response training program earlier than planned, and the Waterloo-based program uses virtual reality to simulate real-world scenarios.
Battle of the Badges to skate at the Hub on March 7.
The Lloydminster RCMP and Lloydminster Fire Rescue will play the Todd Gustavson Memorial Battle of the Badges on Saturday, March 7 at the Cenovus Energy Hub; cash donations will support Inclusion Lloydminster and non‑perishable food will be collected for The Olive Tree and The Salvation Army Lloydminster.
Bottle and clothing drive supports Ridge Meadows Scouts on Feb. 21
The First Laity View Scout group will hold a bottle and clothing drive on Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Maple Ridge to collect containers and used clothing to support youth activities.
Cubs skate to 9-3 win over Timmins Rock
The Greater Sudbury Cubs beat the Timmins Rock 9-3 on Feb. 19, with Mason Walker credited with six assists and Nolan Newton scoring his 37th goal while extending a 16-game point streak.
Canada welcomes U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era tariffs.
The Canadian government welcomed a U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down the legal basis for certain tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA); the ruling does not affect U.S. levies on steel, aluminum and autos, and the U.S. president said he would pursue other tariff measures.
Top Canadian pension funds buy part of Blue Owl's loan portfolio
OMERS and BCI reportedly purchased a portion of a US$1.4 billion loan portfolio from Blue Owl, with CalPERS and Blue Owl insurer Kuvare also reported as buyers; the firm announced the loans sold at about 99.7% of par value.
Move to Give returns for 12th year in support of YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
Move to Give runs April 11–18 across Simcoe‑Muskoka to raise funds for the YMCA’s financial assistance program, with activities such as pickleball tournaments, cycle-a-thons, swim-a-thons and rubber duck races.