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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: 161-170Edo launches grid-interactive efficient buildings demonstration in New York.
Edo and National Grid launched a three-year demonstration in New York to deploy demand flexibility across commercial buildings, supported by NYSERDA; EPRI will lead independent measurement and verification.
Indspire announces 2026 Indspire Awards laureates honouring Indigenous excellence
Indspire, an Indigenous national charity, has announced the 2026 Indspire Awards laureates recognising achievements across First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. In 2024–25 Indspire provided more than $31.6 million through over 8,800 bursaries and scholarships to Indigenous students across Canada.
Free fishing this Family Day weekend in Ontario.
Ontario is allowing free fishing provincewide from Saturday to Monday for Family Day weekend, with licence and Outdoors Card requirements waived; Conservation Fishing Licence catch and possession limits and sanctuary restrictions remain in effect.
Ice roads bring winter freedom for northern families
The seasonal winter ice road lets families from nearby First Nations travel south for bingo events, hockey tournaments and to access Moosonee's railway for groceries, household goods and larger purchases.
Moodie House readies as a restored centre for local literary history.
Julie Simpson is restoring the 19th-century Moodie House on Bridge Street, keeping original layouts and some period details while adding modern utilities, and is hosting small events as she awaits permits for a full public opening.
Orillia Legion volunteer receives rare Palm Leaf honour
Kate Palmer of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34 in Orillia received the Palm Leaf, the Legion's highest volunteer honour, and veteran Paul Connell received the Ontario Veterans Award for Community Service Excellence.
SGS partners with theblood to develop menstrual blood diagnostics
SGS has partnered with Berlin start-up theblood to support development and validation of women's health diagnostics using menstrual blood, with SGS providing quality assurance and bioanalytical expertise.
Perth turns a street into a 175-foot tubing run for Family Day weekend
Perth will convert Herriott Street into an approximately 175-foot tubing track for Family Day weekend, with the main tubing day on Saturday, Feb. 14; tubing is free and volunteers will accept voluntary donations for Project Trauma Support.
Kootenay Lake Forest Landscape project invites public input
A partnership between the province of British Columbia and five First Nations is developing a Forest Landscape plan for the 1.2-million-hectare Kootenay Lake Timber Supply Area, and the project is in early planning with public input encouraged.
M.D. 124 supports farm safety in local schools
The M.D. of Lesser Slave River council voted to donate $1,000 to Heartland Training and Support Hub for farm safety presentations in Smith and Slave Lake schools, following a $500 contribution in 2024.