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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: 401-410Contractor wins just over $2.3 million in 50-50 draw
Patrick Silvaggio, a Nolalu construction contractor and grandfather of 14, won just over $2.3 million in the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation's latest 50-50 draw; the foundation reports it has raised $180 million through the draws since 2021.
Pope receives invitation to visit Peru and joins embassy lunch
Peru's ambassador publicly invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru during a Vatican garden ceremony, and the pope remained afterward for a buffet lunch with Peruvian diplomats and bishops.
Langley campaign collects 1,029 pairs of socks for homeless people
A Langley campaign coordinated by Bev Genge collected 1,029 pairs of socks this year for the Salvation Army Gateway of Hope, with five 55-plus residences taking part.
York Region Children's Aid Society names Sally Johnson as executive director
Sally Johnson will begin as executive director of the York Region Children's Aid Society on March 16; her appointment follows the departure of Ginelle Skerritt in January 2025.
Houseplants: Five tips to keep them happy in winter
Shorter days, dry indoor air and temperature swings can stress houseplants in winter; the article lists five practical care points—light placement, humidity, leaf cleaning, careful watering and stable temperatures—and mentions peace lily, prayer plant and golden pothos as examples of resilient species.
Hamilton nurse and doctor to be honoured in Black History Month celebrations
A new HSR bus wrap by artist Stylo Starr honouring Queen Cee was unveiled at the launch of Hamilton's Black History Month, and the city is recognising the late Dr. Anthony MacFarlane and nurse Ona Allen through the 'We Are Hamilton — Black History Remembered' project.
BU students gather for bannock cooked over fire
About 50 people gathered in Brandon University's Kavanagh Courtyard to watch and eat bannock cooked over an open fire as part of a new Indigenous foodways of the Western Hemisphere course.
Iraqi calligrapher completes six-year handwritten Quran
Iraqi calligrapher Ali Zaman in Istanbul completed a colossal, six-year handwritten Quran made of 302 double-sided scrolls, now kept at the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque.
Carnival-themed restaurant event brings Mardi Gras Festival to Chandler.
Angry Crab Shack will host a day-long Mardi Gras Festival in Chandler featuring themed food, live music, carnival attractions and a pet adoption, with a share of proceeds directed to the Boulder Crest Foundation.
Expanded Francophone services to be offered across SDG Counties
SDG Counties has been designated for expanded provincial French services after about 18% of residents listed French as their first language, and full implementation under the French Language Services Act is scheduled for Jan. 1, 2029.