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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.
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Showing: 321-330Former Conservative MPs reunite in Ottawa for Harper portrait unveiling
Former Conservative ministers and staff gathered in Ottawa for the unveiling of Stephen Harper's official portrait, and many attended question period beforehand where they received a standing ovation and a chant of "Har-per" from Conservative benches.
Curling championship brings visually impaired athletes together
Edmonton is hosting the 2026 Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship with eight teams competing; games began Monday and gold medals are scheduled for Friday.
Kootenay society launches to advance workforce housing.
The Kootenay Workforce Housing Society was created by Community Futures Central Kootenay to increase attainable housing for moderate-income workers in the Regional District of Central Kootenay; Kalesnikoff Mass Timber will partner as construction manager for initial projects.
Spay It Forward month is underway at the Okanagan Humane Society.
The Okanagan Humane Society's third annual Spay It Forward campaign runs through the end of February to raise funds for spaying and neutering and to help people who struggle to pay; donations at partner veterinary clinics will support the shelter's rescue program.
Westshore Wolves raise $8,300 for Victoria Hospice at Pink in the Rink night
The Westshore Wolves raised about $8,300 for Victoria Hospice at their first Pink in the Rink game on Jan. 31, with funds from a jersey auction, a silent auction, a 50/50 draw and cash donations.
Canada expands citizenship-by-descent under Bill C-3.
Bill C-3, effective December 15, 2025, removed the first-generation limit and reinstated many previously excluded people as Canadian citizens; the law also introduces a substantial-connection test for children born or adopted abroad after that date.
Red Deer council sets public hearing for proposed zoning change at possible shelter site
City council passed first reading of two rezoning bylaws for 7740 40 Ave., and a public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 25.
Clinton Seniors celebrate the groundhog and the hope of spring
The column recalls Groundhog Day traditions, notes Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow while Wiarton Willie and Fred la Marmotte did not, and lists local Clinton Seniors news including a meeting on Feb. 19.
Cody Glass attends Devils' Sweep the Deck Gala
Cody Glass made his first appearance at the New Jersey Devils' Sweep the Deck Gala, helping behind the bar and spending time with fans while the event raised funds for the Devils Youth Foundation.
Eileen Evelyn Baum Miller remembered in Vernon.
Eileen Evelyn Baum Miller, born June 4, 1927, is remembered as a longtime Vernon resident who served as a missionary in Africa and was devoted to family, faith and creative pursuits.