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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.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 611-620City of Red Deer hosts Winter Wonderland Family Fun Day
The City of Red Deer held its third annual Winter Wonderland Family Fun Day at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre on Jan. 17, featuring a pool party, free hot chocolate, public skating, a craft corner and a Free Frosty Family Fair with local organizations.
Sauble community gathers for Winterfest while tourists are away
About 150 people attended a Sauble Lions pancake breakfast during Winterfest, which opened with a parade and finished with a bonfire; organizers say the event began about 50 years ago and draws residents and returning cottagers.
Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's first woman governor
Abigail Spanberger was sworn in at the Virginia state Capitol as the state's first female governor and signed 10 executive orders, including one that rescinds a directive asking state officers to assist with immigration enforcement.
Université de Sudbury now offers French-language science courses
For the first time in over 60 years, Université de Sudbury will offer French-language science courses after agreeing to lease laboratory space and equipment from Collège Boréal.
Border mayors respond to First Nation's advice on ICE
Mayors of Fort Frances and Rainy River say they have not received reports of local mistreatment by U.S. ICE agents and expressed concern after a Rainy River First Nation chief advised members to carry ID when crossing into Minnesota.
Make the Season Kind campaign raised $8.3 million for Canadian food banks last December.
CBC's Make the Season Kind campaign raised $8.3 million for local food banks across Canada last December, a more than 5% increase over 2024, and the broadcaster says the initiative has helped raise $73 million since 2012.
Roberto Zuliani remembered after passing on January 15, 2026
Roberto Zuliani, born February 28, 1944, died peacefully on January 15, 2026, at Maison McCulloch Hospice in Sudbury; a memorial service is scheduled for January 24, 2026, at Jackson & Barnard Funeral Home.
Membertou hockey hero welcomes hosting of women's tournament
Edward Christmas, a 69-year-old Membertou elder and former Sydney Millionaires player, attended multiple games of the 2026 IIHF U18 Women's World Hockey Championship held in Membertou and praised the event for inspiring young people and highlighting local facilities.
City outlines winter safety response and community supports in council update.
Prince Albert council received a Community Safety and Well-Being update outlining funded winter programs and partner coordination; administration reported securing over $6 million in government investment in the last two years, with about $4.3 million flowing directly to community organizations.
Halton Hills Gymnastics Club opens viewing mezzanine funded by $134K grant
The Halton Hills Gymnastics Club unveiled a new viewing mezzanine on Jan. 8 after five years of planning, funded by a $134,000 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.