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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: 391-400Volunteers, businesses and residents raise $10,000 to help local students.
The Merry Magic fundraiser at Links of Kent raised $10,000 for students across Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton, organizers said.
Local author brings family farm to life in a heartwarming children's book
Lakeshore author Lorraine Rodriguez turned family memories into the children's book Minnie and her Farm Friends, which draws on her family's farm life and is the first in a planned series.
SteelBud Metal Works brings metal art and family time together
Matthew Hillier runs SteelBud Metal Works from his Tilbury home, combining metal sculpting, blacksmithing and repairs with creative art. All four of his children share the interest, and he hopes to grow the studio into a family business.
Hundreds attend NHL Alumni vs Essex OPP Special Olympics fundraiser
Hundreds gathered at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre in Lakeshore on January 11 for the fourth annual NHL Alumni versus Essex OPP fundraiser supporting Special Olympics, and Special Olympian Brenna Williams performed during intermission.
Osoyoos Fire Rescue announces Everett Cooke as new fire chief
Osoyoos Fire Rescue announced Everett Cooke as its new fire chief. He has more than 25 years of experience and succeeds interim leadership after Corey Kortmeyer left in August 2024.
Bracebridge Library wins provincial Media and Communications Award
The Bracebridge Library received the Ontario Library Association's Media and Communications Award at the OLA Super Conference on Jan. 29, recognized for creative storytelling and community-focused digital communications.
Grand Trunk renewal: Council begins workshop series
The City of Stratford has started a series of workshops for council and the public to explore options for the Grand Trunk renewal project; the first session on Jan. 27 covered municipal development and project evaluation, and a second workshop is planned for the end of February with a decision point expected in March or April.
Full circle: Former childhood cancer camper now a nurse at OSMH
Maram Muktar, who attended Campfire Circle as a child while receiving cancer treatment, now works as a nurse at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital and is returning to the camp this summer as a caregiver. Campfire Circle provides on-site complex medical care so children can take part in activities while receiving treatment.
LRCA board continues to be led by familiar faces
The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority has acclaimed incumbent chair Donna Blunt and vice-chair Jim Vezina to lead the board again, the agency announced this week. The decision comes as the province has proposed cutting Ontario's 36 conservation authorities to seven, which could fold the LRCA into a larger Huron-Superior authority.
Hoito opens second location at Goods and Co. Market as a 'good next step'.
Hoito is opening a second, more permanent location inside the Goods and Co. Market while the Finlandia Co-operative continues to seek a dedicated brick-and-mortar site.