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Faraday approves TTCI request for permanent turtle crossing signs.
Faraday Township council approved installation of two permanent turtle crossing signs following a request from the Think Turtle Conservation Initiative, with Think Turtle supplying the signs and the township providing posts and hardware.
Snowshoe Hustle draws community to Camp Cedar Ridge in its fourth year.
The fourth annual Hastings Snowshoe Hustle took place Jan. 18 at Camp Cedar Ridge and combined snowshoe races with community activities such as dog sled demonstrations and skating; organizers reported about 40 participants and visitors from nearby towns.
BCT receives donation of a minivan from a local couple
Bancroft Community Transit received a donated 2011 Honda Odyssey from Josh and Anastasija Mourtzanos, a gift that provided short-term relief as several fleet vehicles were under repair and fundraising continues for an accessible van.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 651-660Adaptation of Gabrielle Roy's nostalgic tale is subtle and sweet
A Théâtre Cercle Molière and Flammèche Théâtre production adapts Gabrielle Roy's summer story into a 75-minute stage piece that uses live-sound instruments and overhead projector imagery to evoke the rural soundscape.
Health team outlines goals to improve access to health care in Ramara
Members of the Couchiching Ontario Health Team updated Ramara Township council on plans to improve primary care access, including expanded allied services and an unattached clinic; the team said it is working toward attaching residents to primary care and aligns with the provincial goal for attachment by 2029.
Mellie expands into Canada after U.S. success to strengthen caregiver support
Mellie announced expansion of its caregiver support service into Canada, adding Canadian French language support and Canada-specific care coordinators after strong U.S. adoption.
Greater Napanee publishes CN spur line history as trail debate continues
The Town of Greater Napanee published a timeline of the CN spur line on Jan. 15, 2026, tracing its origins to an 1881 railway and its municipal ownership since 2010. The corridor remains municipally owned north of Highway 401 and local debate continues over whether to pursue an off-road connection to the Cataraqui Trail or prioritize in-town routes.
Pink Jeep raffle raises $408,600 for breast cancer research
A Thunder Bay raffle of a pink Jeep raised $408,600 for breast cancer research; Loren Forrest of Dundas, Ont. won the 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition.
Valemount Council reviews VIP annual report and approves water metering and Swift Creek zoning
At its Dec. 9 meeting, Valemount Council received the Valemount Industrial Park annual presentation and approved negotiating a provincially funded water meter pilot contract; it also adopted a zoning amendment for part of Swift Creek to allow campground use.
En'owkin Centre in Penticton receives $960,000 federal investment to support Indigenous artists
The federal government is providing $960,000 over three years to the En'owkin Centre through the Canada Arts Training Fund to support its National Indigenous Professional Artist Training Program, which offers two-year certificates and mentorship for First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists.
Death of a washing machine prompts a Costco membership
After a 23-year-old washing machine failed with a loud noise, the author bought a Costco membership and received in-store help from employees named Britt and Joanne while planning a replacement.
Bright news: 'Mr. Wonderful' lights up retirement tree and a mom and son open a café
A Hamilton husband arranged more than 2,000 lights on a 12‑metre spruce outside his retirement unit, and in Oakville a mother and her son are opening BU Café and Market, a business that plans to employ people with disabilities.
Aftermarket dealmaking is poised to accelerate in 2026
Deal activity in the auto aftermarket is picking up ahead of 2026 as investors and operators signal renewed readiness to transact; industry leaders cite fragmentation, available capital and stable repair demand as supporting factors.