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People First of Winnipeg president Heidi Hutchison focuses on helping others
Heidi Hutchison, founder of People First of Winnipeg and elected president of People First of Manitoba in 2025, leads efforts to rebuild the provincial chapter and advocate for Manitobans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Stouffville council approves 90‑townhouse plan for Ballantrae
Stouffville council approved in principle zoning and a draft plan for a 90‑unit townhouse development at Aurora Road and Highway 48 in Ballantrae, originally proposed in 2015 as a 54‑unit plan. The project will include 33 traditional and 57 dual‑frontage townhouses and will use a communal on‑site sewage system because municipal wastewater is not available.
Cultural Gathering of Nations returns for 2026
The Cultural Gathering of Nations will take place at Dawson Creek’s Ovintiv Events Centre from September 17–20, 2026, with a new organizing team and more B.C. Treaty 8 First Nations involved, and planned events including hand games, a pow wow, tea dance and an artisan marketplace.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 291-300Camille Spence Marks Career Milestones After Graduation and National Choreography Recognition
Camille Spence, originally from Mississauga, Ontario, completed a Commercial Dance degree at Pace University in May 2025 and was named one of fifteen finalists at the 2025 A.C.E. Awards.
Catching for a Cause raises $150,000 for Kenai charities, Stockwatch reports
Marathon Petroleum’s Catching for a Cause event in Kenai raised a record $150,000 in 2025 to benefit the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank and other local organizations.
Elk sighting at Kivi Park described as 'magical' by skier
A cross-country skier, Nancy Côté-Pharand, encountered a male elk blocking a trail at Kivi Park on Jan. 15 and shared photos that drew many reactions; park staff say three elk sightings have been reported in recent weeks.
SAQ will sell selected U.S. products to benefit Food Banks of Quebec
The Quebec government directed the SAQ to sell select U.S. products beginning Feb. 12, 2026, and the SAQ will transfer an amount equivalent to the cost of the products sold—up to $8.6 million—to Food Banks of Quebec.
Living Library Series at NAIT brings campus stories to listeners.
NAIT's Living Library Series features community members as "living books" sharing personal stories for Black History Month, presented in partnership with DestiNAITion Global, the International and Intercultural Community Centre, and the Centre for Community and Belonging.
Indigenous artist donates two paintings to Kootenay Lake Hospital
Johnny Mukwa donated two Woodland-style paintings, Forest Spirits 1 and Forest Spirits 2, to the oncology hallway at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson; the works are on display for patients and families.
Montreal atelier Sartorialto frames craftsmanship as safe value in volatile markets
Sartorialto, a nearly two-decade-old Montreal bespoke atelier, emphasizes durable, made-to-order garments and repairability as consumers reassess long-term value amid market volatility.
Fire Cloak expands EV fire safety support to Everest Fire and Rescue in Nepal.
Fire Cloak provided specialist EV fire containment equipment and hands-on training to Everest Fire and Rescue in Kathmandu, with a UK team delivering sessions on lithium-ion battery risks and suppression techniques.
Vance in Milan says the Olympics unite Americans
Vice President JD Vance arrived in Milan to lead the U.S. delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics and told athletes the Games "unite the entire country." After the Olympics he plans to travel to Armenia and Azerbaijan to follow up on a U.S.-brokered peace agreement.
Black Queer Canada launches as Canada's first national organization for Black 2SLGBTQI+ communities
Black Queer Canada formally launched in Ottawa on Feb. 5, 2026, at the second annual National Black 2SLGBTQI+ Futures Summit. The organization is described as the country's first national body dedicated to centring Black 2SLGBTQI+ people and amplifying their voices in research and decision-making.