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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: 171-180Sussex middle school drama students stage Honk! Jr. ahead of festival
A volunteer-run Sussex Middle School drama program is mounting Honk! Jr. with 53 students and volunteers, performing Feb. 18–20 and Feb. 23, and organizers plan to take the hour-long junior production to the provincial drama festival in Fredericton in May.
Junior Firefighters Program will resume in Eganville
The Junior Firefighters Program in Eganville will return in the second semester after a restructuring; exact class dates are to be determined, Fire Chief Darryl Wagner told council.
Festival du Voyageur: Five things to check out at Winnipeg's winter party
Festival du Voyageur runs through Feb. 20 in Whittier Park and nearby venues, celebrating 57 years of francophone, Métis and First Nations culture with music, food and art.
Canada's first Inuit-led university announces campus location in the north.
Canada's first Inuit-led university has announced a campus location in the north. Officials say many Inuit students now must relocate to southern regions for post-secondary studies, and the Nunavik school board sponsored 189 students enrolled outside Nunavik for 2024–2025.
Toronto respite centre to close early for World Cup 2026 as officials arrange alternatives
The 24-hour respite site at Toronto's Better Living Centre will stop new admissions by mid-February and conclude operations by March 15 to accommodate spring bookings tied to World Cup 2026; city officials say current residents will be offered alternative shelter spaces.
Maple Ridge woman named executive director of 5X Fest society.
Neesha Hothi of Maple Ridge has been appointed executive director of the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society, the organization behind 5X Fest, and brings more than 20 years promoting South Asian arts and culture in Canada.
Langley community calendar lists Family Day, Heritage Week and Valentine's events.
The Langley Advance Times community calendar lists events across Langley for mid-February, including theatre performances, park walks, library Valentine programs and local music and dance gatherings.
UCLA Black Alumni Association will host Winston C. Doby Legacy Scholarship Gala on March 7 with Mayor Karen Bass keynoting
The UCLA Black Alumni Association will hold its biennial Winston C. Doby Legacy Scholarship Gala on March 7 at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown; Mayor Karen Bass will deliver the keynote and proceeds support scholarships for tuition, housing and books.
Northern Roots event in Hanmer celebrates homegrown music
Sudbury Performance Group will present Northern Roots: Original Showcase at Cousin Vinny's in Hanmer on Feb. 15 from 1–5 p.m., featuring only original songs by Northern Ontario artists. The lineup includes Chad Rivette, Randy Smith, Tessa Balaz, Lynn Blunt, Natalie Crispo and Eric Cloutier, and organizers say the event highlights local songwriting and stories.
Rainy River hosts Rick Bourre Memorial Ice Fishing Derby at Winter Carnival
The Rick Bourre Memorial Ice Fishing Derby returned to Rainy River for the first time since 2020 and drew more than 120 participants, with prizes awarded in walleye, northern pike and a kids category.