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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: 671-680Sotheby's International Realty Quebec highlights decades of luxury real estate expertise in the Laurentians
Sotheby's International Realty Quebec spotlights broker Melanie Clarke, who brings 18 years of experience serving luxury buyers and sellers in the Laurentians, including waterfront estates, private acreages and ski properties.
McGUIRE, Joan Elizabeth (née Case) remembered after her passing
Joan Elizabeth McGuire (January 7, 1934–January 9, 2026) died peacefully at Champlain Manor in Orillia, Ontario, surrounded by loved ones; she is remembered by her sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was predeceased by her son Greg.
Steam's new free game recalls the Flash games era.
The Joy of Putting was added to Steam on January 14 as a free top-down mini-golf game inspired by Flash-era browser titles, offering 54 holes across three courses and online leaderboards.
Manitoba announces public safety investments in Parkland region
Manitoba announced more than $33,000 in grants from the 2025-26 Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund and $35,000 for the Parkland Crisis Centre and Women's Shelter, and marked the official opening of the renovated Dauphin Courthouse.
Development to replace Turner Building in Victoria set to break ground next week
Victoria council gave unanimous final approval on Jan. 15 for the Tallinn development, a six-storey project with 55 rental units and three commercial spaces, and the developer says construction will begin next week.
B.C. ends decriminalization and police chief says arrests unlikely to spike
Victoria police chief Fiona Wilson supports ending British Columbia's decriminalization exemption but says she does not expect a spike in arrests because the exemption was largely wound back about 20 months ago.
Bridge housing project could bring 30 sleeper cabins to Cornwall
A proposed bridge housing project could add 30 sleeper cabins to Cornwall, and city staff presented details to a crowd of more than 100 residents who attended a community meeting.
Judith Liske remembered by family and community.
Judith Rosella Liske died on January 8, 2026, just before her 80th birthday, and a memorial service is scheduled for January 24 at Bethany Lutheran Church.
White Pines Campsites opens reservations for 2026 camping season
White Pines Campsites in Barkhamsted, Connecticut has opened reservations for its 2026 camping season. The family campground offers RV sites, cabins, yurts, safari tents and on-site amenities including a pool, arcade, playground, pond and walking trails.
Alstom multibillion-dollar subway contract is a celebration
Alstom will build 70 six‑car subway trains for Toronto, a contract announced at its Thunder Bay plant that officials say will raise Canadian content and support hundreds of jobs.