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Responsible Resource Leadership Forum highlights Indigenous involvement in Canada's mining development
Media are invited to opening remarks at the inaugural Responsible Resource Leadership Forum on February 25 at 8:30 a.m., with National Family and Survivors Circle president Hilda Anderson-Pyrz and Minister Rebecca Chartrand listed as speakers; media were asked to arrive by 8:15 a.m. The National Family and Survivors Circle (NFSC Inc.) is a legally incorporated nonprofit of Inuit, Métis and First Nations women that works to center families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, survivors of gender-based violence, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in national initiatives including the 231 Calls for Justice and the National Action Plan on MMIWG2S+.
Kamloops Airport pink tractor is raising funds and awareness for BC Cancer
A hot pink tractor at Kamloops Airport, bought sight unseen by Executive Aviation, will be used in a licensed raffle to raise money for the BC Cancer Foundation; 2,000 tickets at $2 each will be sold in B.C. from March 1 to April 30, with prize draws on May 1.
Medicine Hat maternity clinic reopens, MLA says promise kept
The Family Medicine Maternity Clinic at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital reopened on Jan. 29, 2026 and is accepting new referrals; partners say the arrangement is a funded bridge running through March 2027 while a permanent model is planned.
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Showing: 591-600Thunder Bay included in rural development program
Thunder Bay has been made eligible for the provincial Rural Ontario Development Program after local economic groups and the city successfully lobbied to expand the program's rural definition, allowing businesses, non-profits and the municipality to apply for several funding streams.
Richmond Hill marks New Year with individual levees by politicians
Local politicians in Richmond Hill are holding separate New Year levee-style events in January and February rather than a single city-hosted levee; Mayor David West and Deputy Mayor Godwin Chan have announced their own gatherings and an MP hosted a levee on Jan. 10.
Circularo recognised by Dubai Digital Authority for Digital Sign platform.
Dubai Digital Authority formally recognised Circularo for its role in implementing Digital Sign, a sovereign digital signing platform. The article reports the project began in late 2024 and has been adopted by multiple institutions.
Creative Skills Retail Council launches industry certifications for professional development
The Creative Skills Retail Council has launched the CSRC Academy and a professional certification framework to offer industry-aligned certifications, micro-credentials and training credits to members. Some certifications are also available to non-members via the CSRC Shop for Good, with proceeds supporting social impact.
Sudbury man embodies what it means to be a good neighbour
Erik Harju, a Sudbury-area resident, regularly helps neighbours Brenda and Ken Salo with rides, groceries and community events, and says his flexible schedule as a filmmaker allows him to do so.
Sudbury's Closet Share is becoming a national movement
Founded in 2022 by Melissa and Drew Porter, Closet Share moved from a living room project to a downtown Sudbury location and now operates an online token system serving people across Canada.
Pilot program places shelter dogs in pet hotels until adoption and joins I³ Competition
Before Home, a privately funded pilot program that places shelter dogs in participating pet hotels while they await adoption, has been selected to take part in the student-led Imagine, Innovate & Inspire (I³) Competition.
Langley fundraiser by Fraser Valley Rush nearly doubles target
The Fraser Valley Rush U18 AAA team raised about $18,000 for BC Children's Hospital in their first fundraiser, surpassing a $10,000 goal; the campaign concluded with a charity game and community events.
Phil Goyette, former Canadiens forward and Islanders' first coach, dies at 92
Phil Goyette, a former NHL forward who won Stanley Cup titles with the Montreal Canadiens early in his career and later served as the New York Islanders' first coach, has died at age 92, the Canadiens announced.
Musician brings world-class music to Midland after a lifetime in harmony
John French founded Brookside Music Association in 2010 and has presented visiting performers while expanding the charity into school outreach programs in Midland.