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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: 191-200Valentine's Day in and around Victoria: 12 last-minute ways to spend the day
Greater Victoria offers 12 last-minute Valentine's Day events and experiences, including candlelit dinners, themed cocktails, a free winter arts festival, hands-on workshops, and family-friendly museum activities.
Indian vegetarian soups offer comforting, nutritious plant-based flavors.
Indian vegetarian soups combine spices, lentils and vegetables to create warm, nutritious dishes that can serve as light starters or hearty meals.
Fréchette promises to revive PEQ fast-track immigration program
CAQ leadership candidate Christine Fréchette said she would reopen Quebec's Programme de l'expérience québécoise (PEQ) for two years if elected leader. The PEQ's end in November prompted street protests and criticism from municipal officials and business leaders.
Ontario Works office in Oshawa to reopen Wednesday
The Ontario Works office at Midtown Mall in Oshawa will reopen on Feb. 11 after a week-long closure for flood cleanup. During the closure clients accessed limited supports at the mall's Community Resource Centre and at Durham Region Headquarters in Whitby.
Halifax-area animal shelter reports skyrocketing adoption rates
Bide Awhile in Dartmouth says animals cleared for adoption are often adopted within an hour or two, while the shelter continues to care for roughly 50 to 60 animals daily that are awaiting veterinary clearance.
Over $100,000 Donated to a Polish Children's Hospice
PSFCU members raised $102,329.43 for the 'Na Ratunek' Children's Cancer Foundation in Wroclaw as part of the Children's Holiday Smile campaign; the campaign raised $251,713.18 this year for three hospices and the Polish American Heritage Foundation.
Renfrew County opens Mesa HART Hub in Pembroke
A ribbon-cutting was held at the Carefor Mackay Centre in Pembroke to open the Mesa HART Hub, which houses the Bridge Housing component; the project is a partnership supported by a three-year, $6.3‑million investment from the Province of Ontario.
Generation Mining welcomes Biigtigong Nishnaabeg's $750,000 strategic investment
Generation Mining announced a $750,000 strategic investment from Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, and CEO Jamie Levy said the partnership reflects shared commitment to a critical minerals project in Northwestern Ontario.
Town of Osoyoos hosts free xeriscaping workshop on Feb. 28
The Town of Osoyoos will host a free xeriscape workshop on Feb. 28 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Sonora Community Centre, where Sigrie Kendrick will discuss FireSmart approaches and drought-tolerant planting using Okanagan native plants.
Downtown Kamloops supportive housing facility will reopen after major renovations
The Crossroads supportive housing building in downtown Kamloops will reopen this week after about $10 million in renovations; about 25 residents will return initially and the remaining units are expected to be filled over the coming months.