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Jose Berríos appears to move past last spring's arm doubt in Blue Jays start
Manager John Schneider said Berríos battled physical issues last year but the team and pitching coach monitored his condition, and they reported feeling comfortable with him throwing in his first Blue Jays start.
Metchosin welcomes veteran firefighter Dan Verdun as new fire chief
The District of Metchosin has appointed Dan Verdun as its new fire chief; he brings more than 30 years of municipal fire and emergency services experience and is expected to start on March 2.
Iqaluit Housing Authority employees ratify new contract
Employees at the Iqaluit Housing Authority ratified a collective agreement on Feb. 23 that raises wages, increases allowances and expands vacation and leave entitlements; the agreement runs until June 30, 2028.
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Showing: 361-370Kamloops business community invited to free reconciliation training
Thompson Rivers University Students' Union is hosting a free on-campus reconciliation workshop on Feb. 18 that addresses subsection three of the 92nd Truth and Reconciliation Commission call to action; the event has 50 spots and a facilitator from First Peoples Group.
Groundhog Day 2026: Willie and Fred will appear while Sam will not
Shubenacadie Sam's Groundhog Day event in Nova Scotia was cancelled because of winter-storm warnings and unsafe driving conditions, while Wiarton Willie in Ontario and Fred la Marmotte in Quebec were still scheduled to emerge and make their traditional predictions.
Union supports expansion of bereavement leave at Red River College Polytech
The Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union welcomed a new three-year collective agreement at Red River College Polytech that expands eligibility for three days of paid bereavement leave to include additional relatives and comparable figures.
Sound Ideas Big Band performs at Beach United Church Saturday.
Sound Ideas Big Band will play a fundraiser at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. The event is part of the church's Jazz & Reflection Series and offers pay-what-you-can admission (recommended about $20) with a cash bar.
Sioux Valley hosts powwow at Keystone Centre.
The Sioux Valley Dakota Nation held a powwow in the Keystone Centre's Canada Room on Saturday, drawing hundreds of people and featuring drums and dancers; the gathering replaced this year's cancelled Coordination Winterfest, chief Jennifer Bone said.
Nordic spa in Ontario is set literally in the middle of nowhere
The Wilderness Retreat and Nordic Spa in Kingsville, Ontario offers private cabins with sauna-and-cold-plunge circuits set in secluded Balkwill Woods.
Hockey roots run deep as LumberJacks reconnect with alumni through gameday feature
The Port Perry LumberJacks gameday program includes a weekly "Where Are They Now?" feature that profiles former players and highlights lasting ties between alumni, current players and the Scugog community.
Brock aims to grow tourism with new three-year plan
The Township of Brock unanimously approved a 2026–2029 Visitor Growth Plan to increase visitation and support local businesses after consulting partners; 2024 data shows Brock's downtowns drew more than 81,000 unique visitors and nearly $65 million in economic impact.
Pet CHEK: Brushing your pet's teeth for dental health.
February is pet dental health month and the segment demonstrates toothbrushing on two of five 'Cozy Blanket Litter' puppies from the Victoria Humane Society while featuring an animal care expert from Bosley's who discusses other dental care options.
Sash projects weave together school spirit and Métis culture
Métis artist Casandra Woolever brings a portable floor loom to Manitoba schools to guide students in designing community sashes; she has shown more than 1,000 students and has 17 visits scheduled in February.