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Lakedell 4‑H Beef Club starts the year with calf tour and community supper
The Lakedell 4‑H Beef Club held its annual calf tour and a roast beef supper fundraiser, and members are preparing for a mini-show ahead of the year-end show and sale on April 25.
Brad Gushue is preparing to say goodbye to curling after 20 years
Brad Gushue, 45, marks 20 years since his 2006 Olympic gold and is preparing to retire from competitive curling as his team opens the Brier in St. John's.
Scottish singer Iona Lane to play at Medicine Hat library March 6
Medicine Hat Public Library will host Scottish singer Iona Lane on March 6 at 7 p.m.; tickets are $10 each or $24 for three, and half the proceeds will be donated to the Medicine Hat Women's Shelter Society.
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Showing: 451-460Barrie annexation funds reduce Oro‑Medonte tax hike for 2026
Oro‑Medonte council reduced the planned 2026 tax increase to 3.3% after cutting $350,000 from the capital levy, aided by an expected more-than-$10-million compensation from the City of Barrie for annexed land.
Shelburne welcomes new doctor's office as pharmacy expands into full-service clinic
Shelburne Town Pharmacy has expanded into Shelburne Town Medical Clinic at 110 Centennial Rd and now offers comprehensive medical care six days a week. The pharmacy continues to operate alongside the clinic with expanded services.
Adoptable Rabbit Races arrive at The Bunny Bowl during Super Bowl
The Bunny Bowl, presented by 400 Conejos Mezcal, will feature rescue rabbits from All About Rabbits Rescue seeking homes and allow fans to view profiles and vote on social media; the event also highlights an official cocktail, No Bueno Bunny, with listed ingredients.
Grimsby library washroom renovations booked to improve accessibility
The town has earmarked $402,000 for washroom renovations at Grimsby Public Library, and work is expected to begin after the March break and take up to eight weeks.
Market diversification fund for Ontario agriculture announced
Federal and provincial governments announced a $20-million Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative on Jan. 20 to help Ontario farmers, food processors and agribusinesses grow domestic and international sales. Applications open Feb. 17 and close Mar. 17.
Weather has provided good conditions for snowmobilers in Southwestern Ontario.
This winter brought heavy November snowfall — the snowiest in the region in more than 70 years — and local snowmobile trails in Southwestern Ontario opened in December.
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A Greater Sudbury roundup notes Laurentian students urging an end to the faculty strike and a rescued wolf named Vimy scheduled for surgery after being struck on Highway 17.
NCHCF will use Consolation Housing donation to buy equipment
North Central Health Care Foundation received a generous monetary donation from Consolation Housing Inc., and the Foundation says the funds will be used to purchase equipment for local health-care services including Melfort Hospital. NCHCF declined to disclose the amount but called the gift extremely generous.
Education rooted in community as SIIT opens Fall 2026 programs
The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT), a First Nations‑governed institution with more than 40 years of history, has applications open for Fall 2026 programs that combine career training and Indigenous cultural supports.
Girls hockey in Ontario is at an all-time high as the PWHL helps it grow
Ontario registrations reached 41,019 players in 2024–25 and Windsor‑Essex local programs reported record participation, with coaches and organizers saying the Professional Women's Hockey League has increased visibility for the sport.