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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.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 381-390Waypoint unveils First Nations artwork honoring the Seven Grandfather Teachings.
A large-scale artwork by Beausoleil First Nation artist Clayton King, commissioned by Penetanguishene hospital, is now on display in Waypoint Centre's Atrium and reflects the Seven Grandfather Teachings and the historic Anishinaabeg Council Fires.
Summerland rescue has a bonded pair of cats seeking a home.
Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland is caring for a bonded pair of cats, Callie (about 6½ years) and Othello (about 4 years), who show contrasting temperaments: one calm and affectionate, the other playful and energetic.
Newmarket long-term care home receives $3.2 million from province to hire more staff
The Newmarket Health Centre will receive $3.2 million from the provincial government to hire additional staff at its long-term care home. The funding comes as part of a nearly $100-million investment in York Region and a provincewide annual funding increase of $1.92 billion for long-term care.
Bloomland in Oz brings floral fantasy to Royal Botanical Gardens
Bloomland in Oz opened Jan. 31 at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington and runs through April 6, featuring roughly 25,000 real blooms arranged around scenes from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Medicine Hat Public Library: Five things to do in February
The Medicine Hat Public Library lists five featured events in February, including a Lotus Wight concert (tickets sold at the Info Desk; half of concert proceeds to the Medicine Hat SPCA) and a Neurodivergent Teen Meet-Up on Feb. 7.
Warm igloo explains how snow shelters retain heat.
An igloo is a shelter built from snow that can survive harsh Arctic winters. A documentary-style episode from Simple Things Surprising Histories explains how thermodynamics and Inuit engineering principles help igloos keep occupants warm.
Royal Botanical Gardens welcomes visitors into the Land of Oz.
The Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington opened an immersive 'Bloomland in Oz' floral exhibition on January 31, 2026; it recreates scenes from L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and will be on display until April 6, 2026.
Timmins Porcupine Search and Rescue gets high-end drone with AI and infrared
The Timmins Porcupine Search and Rescue team received a high-end drone with AI and infrared that can detect heat loss and be programmed to search by colour, and a team member said the 'eyes in the sky' should help find people faster.
Tammy Rae Lamouche co-hosts podcast bridging community and academia
Tammy Rae Lamouche and Dr. Zahra Kasamali host Miyo-wîcêhtôwin, a University of Alberta ATEP podcast that shares Indigenous educators' stories to connect community and academic spaces.
A.A. Wright Public School leads inclusion with student-led Braille club
Grade 5 student Legacie Shipman-Rogers leads a weekly Braille Club at A.A. Wright Public School in Wallaceburg, teaching peers to read and write Braille with equipment provided by the Lambton Kent District School Board; the program has grown in popularity and recently added a sign language component.
