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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: 371-3801000X5 seeks to bring more books into childhood homes.
Victoria’s 1000X5 Children's Book Recycling Project works to ensure children hear or read 1,000 books before age five, and this week received a $9,500 Mel Cooper Social Innovation Award from the Telus Friendly Future Foundation.
Manitoba union hopes for broader bereavement leave at Red River College Polytech
Red River College Polytech’s new three-year agreement with Local 73 expands eligibility for up to three days of paid bereavement leave to include additional relatives and comparable figures, and MGEU president Kyle Ross said the union hopes other employers will adopt similar provisions.
East Ferris seeks nominations for outstanding volunteers
East Ferris will recognize residents for their 2025 volunteer contributions and is accepting nominations through March 15; nominees must live in East Ferris and nominations are submitted via the municipal website.
Sweet Old Lady Harley Somehow Missed the Memo About Slowing Down.
Harley is an eight-year-old female boxer mix at the Windsor Humane Society who remains energetic and extremely food-motivated after being surrendered, and adoption information is available on the shelter's website.
Orillia restaurant becomes pop-up wedding chapel for Valentine's Day
A private dining room at FARE in Orillia will be set up as the Swanmore Chapel on Feb. 14, offering six intimate ceremony slots with officiants, decor, photography and a post-ceremony celebration; booking closes Feb. 10.
Thrive Oxford receives Rural Community 2026 award at ROMA.
Ontario's Minister of Rural Affairs presented the Rural Community 2026 award to Thrive Oxford at the Rural Inspiration 2026 event during the ROMA conference; the program supports women entrepreneurs across Oxford County.
Snowshoe artists return to Riverview winter carnival for fifth year
Matt Robinson and Allan Kruise created a 50-metre snowshoe artwork on the frozen Mill Creek during Riverview's winter carnival; firefighters checked the ice and the piece took about four hours to complete.
Ramara grant expands youth sports programs.
An Ontario Trillium Foundation seed grant of $17,600 awarded in 2024 helped the Township of Ramara expand youth baseball and flag football programs and purchase new equipment.
Prince George council asked to apply for FIFA watch party grants
City staff recommend applying to a provincial grant program to fund FIFA World Cup watch parties and propose using up to $8,900 from city event funds to cover Prince George’s share.
Franco-Nord again tops regional high school graduation rates.
Conseil scolaire catholique Franco‑Nord led regional boards in 2024–2025 with a four-year graduation rate of 93 per cent and a five-year rate of 93.3 per cent, according to Ontario Ministry of Education data.