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Nelson police will 'jail' local business figures for Polar Plunge fundraiser.
Nelson police will stage a mock 'Jail and Bail' fundraiser on Thursday in which local business leaders are held in a mock cell until assigned bail is raised; proceeds will support the Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Lakeside Park on March 8.
Dinner and auction support Williams Lake Youth Rodeo Club's upcoming season
More than 200 tickets were sold for the Feb. 7 dinner and auction at the TRU gym, and organisers said the event raised just shy of $24,000 to support the Williams Lake Youth Rodeo Club's upcoming season.
Cam Kahin and PUP are close friends, he says
Cam Kahin spoke about his friendship with punk band PUP and said their early shows influenced the music on his debut album CHUG, which is out via Dine Alone.
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Showing: 501-510Lottery winner says she 'freaked out' after $100,000 Ontario 49 win
Crystal Rivers of Parry Sound won $100,000 by matching the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the Nov. 26, 2025 Ontario 49 draw, and she plans to pay bills and visit family in Australia with her husband.
Doug Ford and Mark Carney mend fences over pizza
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney met at a Pizza Nova in Etobicoke, appeared to smooth over recent differences and discussed several policy areas including the auto sector.
Retirement gave Mawhiney space to write her own story
Anne-Marie Mawhiney, a retired Laurentian University academic from Sudbury, began writing during the COVID-19 pandemic and has published three climate-themed novels; she is now working on a fourth book.
Canadian Centre for Food Integrity welcomes government food affordability measures
The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity welcomed the government's announcement of the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit and additional measures aimed at food affordability, community supports, and stronger food supply chains.
Ramara councillors raise local concerns at provincial conference.
Ramara Township councillors attended the ROMA conference in Toronto, meeting several provincial ministries and thanking the infrastructure minister for a $30-million grant. Delegations emphasized quarry regulation, rural health-care staffing, transportation communications and recreation planning.
India's 77th Republic Day highlights progress, equity, and future aspirations
Bill Gates urged reflection on India's 77th Republic Day, emphasizing the Constitution's promise of opportunity and equitable progress; nationwide celebrations included military parades and cultural showcases.
Ontario Airbnb offers rooms inspired by iconic films and TV shows
Dayna Winter's waterfront cottage near Almonte, The Good Northern, features rooms inspired by films and TV series such as Amélie, Twin Peaks, Moonrise Kingdom and Alice in Wonderland. The two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath property has hosted guests since 2020 and requires a three-night minimum stay.
Saskatchewan's Campbell earns first Scotties win as a skip in a decade
Jolene Campbell led Saskatchewan to an 8-5 win over B.C.'s Taylor Reese-Hansen at the Scotties, evening the team's round-robin record at 1-1; Campbell was part of Amber Holland's 2011 Scotties championship team as a fifth.
Aldergrove community party and fundraiser brings neighbours together
About 65 people attended a family-friendly New Year's Eve dinner and dance in Aldergrove that raised roughly $700 to $800 after expenses for the Aldergrove Veterans and Seniors Society's roof fund.
Open Art Studio sessions available to artists in Pitt Meadows.
Free, self‑led Open Art Studio drop‑in sessions for people 16 and over will be held at the South Bonson Community Centre on Feb. 3 (9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) and Feb. 11 (6–9 p.m.), and subsidized, pre‑registered workshops are offered throughout the year.