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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.
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Showing: 681-690Tomorrow Lab's PLUS Rides scooter wins 2025 GOOD Design Award
Tomorrow Lab and PLUS said PLUS Rides, a foldable electric scooter they developed together, received a 2025 GOOD Design Award recognizing design excellence and innovation.
TAL debuts Valentine's Day collection of water bottles and wine tumblers exclusively for Walmart
TAL, a Core Home brand, introduced its first Valentine's Day-themed drinkware collection made exclusively for Walmart.com, featuring double-insulated 2-in-1 straw-or-chug water bottles and straw wine tumblers with red hearts or pink candy-heart prints.
Coyotes in Toronto may appear more often as mating season begins
Toronto officials say coyote sightings may increase with mating season and remind residents not to feed coyotes, keep dogs leashed, and make noise to deter them.
Mission 31 raises a record $140,000 for Elgin Street Mission.
Mission 31 raised $140,000 in December for the Elgin Street Mission in Sudbury, with funds designated to help provide hot meals through the winter.
Anishinaabe linguist Shirley Williams helped spark a resurgence of her mother tongue
Dr. Shirley Williams, an Anishinaabe linguist and longtime professor at Trent University, died Dec. 19 at age 87 after a career dedicated to teaching and revitalizing Anishinaabemowin. She authored dictionaries and curricula, trained language teachers and supported community language and water protection initiatives.
Library resumes regular programming at Strathmore Municipal Library.
The Strathmore Municipal Library is restarting many regular programs for the new year, while a few early literacy sessions are postponed until February and several clubs and events are already scheduled.
Obituary: Lois Isobel Cullis remembered for teaching and travel
Lois Isobel Cullis died peacefully on January 14, 2026 in London, Ontario; she was a longtime teacher who later lived in Orillia and remained active in community life.
Kids connect with seniors through GrandPals school program
The GrandPals program pairs Grade 5–6 students with adults aged 55-plus for eight weekly one-hour sessions in Beachburg and Cobden, and was introduced to the Whitewater Region in spring 2025.
Brant Catholic school board names new trustee.
Toni Poirier of Caledonia was chosen at a special meeting to fill a vacant trustee seat on the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board; the term runs until the municipal election in October.
You're not alone: Anne Thompson brings older adults together
Anne Thompson runs a monthly sit-down lunch at Faith United Church using donated food and volunteers to help reduce isolation among older adults; the first December meal drew about 20 people and volunteers planned about 40 for January.