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Telus Kelowna Cup raises $20,000 for adaptive skiing
The 10th annual Telus Kelowna Cup at Big White Ski Resort raised just over $20,000 for the Powderhounds Adaptive Snowsports program operated by People in Motion.
Plant-powered cough syrup from Camellia Sinensis seeks to soothe winter coughs
The Camellia Sinensis Breathe easy respiratory syrup is a plant-based product made in partnership with Quebec-based Herboristerie La Maria that uses certified organic herbs. It is available now in 100ml bottles priced at $25.
Ottawa Heart Institute marks 50 years of stepping outside the box
The Ottawa Heart Institute is marking its 50th anniversary and is noted as one of Canada's few independent heart institutes; its independent status was codified by the 1999 University of Ottawa Heart Institute Act.
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Showing: 141-150South Okanagan offers Family Day events across communities
Communities across the South Okanagan are hosting Family Day activities this weekend, including pool sessions, skating, games and crafts. Some municipal facilities and several landfills and offices will be closed for the holiday, with recreation centres set to reopen on Feb. 17.
Aurora's Arctic Adventure brings Valentine's Day, Family Day and Olympics together
Aurora's two-day Arctic Adventure runs Saturday, Feb. 14 at Aurora Town Square and Monday, Feb. 16 at Town Park, featuring workshops, live performances, ice carvings and a community scavenger hunt.
Funding boost for Ontario postsecondary schools aims to provide stability.
Ontario will provide an additional $6.4-billion in operating funds over four years and has ended a seven-year tuition freeze, allowing up to 2% annual increases for the next three years, the minister said.
High-seas film festival wraps latest edition honouring Judd Hirsch
The Floating Film Festival completed its 19th voyage this past week, awarding top prizes to Calle Malaga and the documentary Everywhere Man, and formally honouring actor Judd Hirsch aboard the ship.
6-storey apartment with 147 rental units proposed in Penticton
A six-storey, 147-unit rental apartment has been proposed for 251 Comox St. in Penticton; City Council will consider rezoning and the required readings at its Feb. 17 meeting.
Ontario is investing $26.3 million in Parry Sound–Muskoka water infrastructure.
Ontario announced up to $26.3 million for water projects across Shawanaga First Nation, the District of Muskoka, the Town of Parry Sound and the Village of South River, funded through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program — Health and Safety Water Stream. The funding is allocated for backup power, treatment plant upgrades and distribution rehabilitation to strengthen local water and wastewater systems.
Survivor-style reverse raffle returns to support local youth
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Plains is holding its fifth annual "Sip Support Survive" reverse raffle to fund youth mentoring, with live eliminations Feb. 23–March 6 and registration closing Feb. 22 at 4:00 p.m.
Family Day at UBC Research Forest is planned for Feb. 16.
The Malcolm Knapp Research Forest in Maple Ridge will host a Family Adventure Day on Feb. 16 featuring hands-on shelter-building, fire skills and campfire activities; sessions run 9 a.m.–noon and 1 p.m.–4 p.m. and the fee is $12 per family.
BlackRock Canada closes TSX market for Family Day.
The BlackRock Canada team and members of its Families & Allies at BlackRock (FAB) Network joined Aimee Rotman, ETF Specialist at the Toronto Stock Exchange, to close the market on Family Day, marking an event focused on learning, financial inclusion, and introducing family members to Canada's financial markets.
United Way marks Local Love Week with volunteer award
United Way Centraide North East Ontario presented a Special Appreciation Award to volunteer Jennifer McIntyre on Feb. 12 during Local Love Week, recognizing her 10 years of service and work with school spirit events and 50/50 draws.