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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: 341-350Powwow dancing workshop in Hope draws 84 people
Eighty-four people attended a Fraser‑Cascade Cultural Nights powwow dancing workshop at Shxwelís te Ts'qó:ls — Spirit of Hope Secondary School on Jan. 28, where participants learned about drumming circles and powwow dance styles and the evening included dinner and door prizes.
Mont St. Joseph Foundation holds annual Monty Funspiel curling fundraiser
The Monty Funspiel returns to the Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club with a sold-out field of 30 teams; proceeds will support rebuilding the home's dining area and an online auction runs Thursday to Sunday.
Farah Heron on romance and representation ahead of Burlington library talk
Author Farah Heron will speak at the Burlington Public Library on Feb. 10 about the romance genre and her novel Just Playing House; she discussed balancing humour and emotional depth and centring South Asian characters.
Nipissing U part-time teaching faculty avoid Monday strike.
Part-time teaching faculty at Nipissing University reached a tentative agreement late Friday, averting a planned Monday strike; the deal will be presented to CASBU members for a ratification vote.
Exceptional local police heroes to be recognized in Ontario
The Police Association of Ontario has opened nominations for its 11th annual Police Services Hero of the Year Awards, accepting entries from Feb. 2 to March 6, 2026, across five award categories; winners will be announced at the association's May 28 awards ceremony in Windsor.
Alumni Q&A: Strengthening communities through care
TRU alumnus Shaminder Parmar (MBA '25) was named one of Edmonton’s 2025 Top 40 under 40 and serves as a senior urban planner with Edmonton Public Schools while chairing a committee that coordinates the city's public planning bodies.
Photo contest highlights growth of World Wetlands Day at Cooper Marsh
A photo contest and a program of interactive activities marked World Wetlands Day at Cooper Marsh, ending with the announcement of contest winners. The mayor spoke about the role of marshes in slowing water and shared a personal anecdote.
New doctor hired in North Shore township
The J.E. Stokes Medical Centre in Schreiber has hired Dr. Helina Janpanah as a second physician, filling a vacancy and restoring the clinic's funded complement of two full-time doctors. Some administrative work remains before she can start rostering patients, and the centre will announce her schedule and booking details when available.
Victoria radio station renews naming rights for Colwood arena
The Q 100.3 FM has secured naming rights for The Q Centre Arena in Colwood for the next 10 years, extending a partnership that first began in 2014. The arena, which seats 2,781 and hosts the Victoria Grizzlies and Victoria Shamrocks, will continue to serve community sports and events.
Canadian Ski Patrol thanks community for new toboggan caches
Local Canadian Ski Patrol volunteers thanked community members for donations that helped build toboggan caches at Adanac and Lively Ski Hills. The caches provide weather-protected storage for rescue toboggans at the top of each hill.