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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: 411-420Maxville Manor reaches $11 million goal for redevelopment
Maxville Manor launched redevelopment fundraising in 2023 and announced in January 2026 that it has reached its $11 million target, with broad support from North Glengarry and neighbouring communities.
South Campus vision was discussed at SACPA meeting
A near-capacity audience at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs heard Trevor Lewington outline the University of Lethbridge's proposed 100-acre South Campus development and a long-term, community-informed planning process, with planning, studies and approvals targeted this year and initial construction phases expected next spring.
U of L exhibition explores the meaning of soil
The University of Lethbridge Art Gallery opened (Re)mediating Soils: Field Notes on Jan. 30, a touring exhibition that brings together artists, scientists and Indigenous knowledge holders to present soil as a living, layered system; the installation runs through Apr. 4.
Vernon firefighters honoured as two retire after decades of service
Deputy Chief Bas Kuyper and firefighter Warren Otway, who together served more than six decades with BX-Swan Lake Fire Rescue, received recognition certificates presented by Vernon-Lumby MLA Harwinder Sandhu as they retire.
West Kelowna RCMP charity basketball game set for February
The West Kelowna RCMP's Indigenous Policing Services team will hold its fourth annual charity basketball game on Feb. 27 at Constable Neil Bruce Middle School, and proceeds will support school programming.
Vancouver council to consider two city‑land projects adding 1,869 rental apartments
Vancouver council will hold a public hearing on Feb. 3 to consider two city-led rezoning applications that together would add 1,869 rental apartments on city-owned land, including a 1,089-unit mixed-use proposal near the Burrard Street Bridge and a 780-unit proposal near Main and Terminal Avenue.
Char-Lan Recreation Centre to receive roof and siding upgrades
The Char-Lan Recreation Centre qualified for a $924,360 grant through the Ontario Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund and Gallivan Group was awarded a $1,999,000 tender; EVB Engineering will provide administration services for the project.
What's Poppin': Events for Jan. 31 to Feb. 1
This weekend’s community calendar includes the rescheduled Lumberjack Jamboree Saturday morning and the first-ever evening Skate with the Giant Saturday night, with additional races, family activities and live shows across the weekend.
Fort Nelson First Nation invites members to shape community and reparations plans
Fort Nelson First Nation is asking members to engage in a relaunch of its Reaching For Our Vision plan and a new Four Pillars Plan for using reparations funding; a community dinner and meeting are scheduled for Feb. 4 for residents.
Osoyoos Fire Rescue visits elementary school to talk cancer awareness
Osoyoos Fire Rescue visited Osoyoos Elementary School on Thursday to discuss Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month and fire safety during a Diversity and Inclusive Kids group, and the department said students asked thoughtful questions.