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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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Developer Dario Zulich has outlined a plan for the Kingsway Employment District that includes a casino, hotels and other facilities, and Sandy MacEwan captured the Northern Ontario men's curling title to qualify for the Brier.
Calcatreu Project construction resumes and reaches key leaching milestone
Construction work at the Calcatreu Project resumed on January 5, 2026, and about 40,000 tonnes of mineralized material have been stockpiled; preparations for leaching and completion of the CIC circuit are reported to be underway.
PB&J-Inspired Snack Bars Introduce a No-Bread Option
Mid-Day Squares has launched a No Bread PB&J snack, its first non-chocolate product, and the Strawberry No Bread PB&J Square is described as jammy and contains six grams of protein.
City Cottage Market gains donated building to expand in Birch Cliff
Long-time customers bought the nearby building at 1680 Kingston Rd. and offered it to City Cottage Market so the shop can open a bodega while the original location becomes The Café with expanded seating.
Manitoba freezes price of a litre of milk, considers caps on larger sizes
The Manitoba government froze the maximum retail price for one-litre milk cartons for 2026, with limits set between $1.93 (skim) and $2.10 (homogenized), and is considering whether two- and four-litre containers should also be regulated.
Fort St. John Friendship Society appoints new executive director
The Fort St. John Friendship Society has appointed Jolene van Wieringen as its new executive director, replacing Todd Morrow, and she will begin on Monday, January 19.
Boomtown: Picton Main Street is drawing new restaurants
Several established chefs and restaurateurs are opening or expanding on Picton Main Street, with Gillingham Brewing’s Outpost opened in November and planned spring openings from Bantam and Rosetta.
Tims Classrooms Program starts in Alberta at a Red Deer school
Grade 5 students at Fairview Elementary in Red Deer were the first in Alberta to take part in the Tim Hortons Foundation's Tims Classrooms Program, a 10-hour classroom initiative funded by Tim Hortons owners and customers to build teamwork and life skills.
Council eyes neighbourhood infill reward for participating areas
A proposed neighbourhood infill benefits reserve would direct 80% of property tax revenue from many two-, three- and four-unit infill projects to the wards where they occur for five years, and city council is scheduled to vote on the plan on Jan. 29.
DHS rule aims to shorten visa wait times for religious workers serving U.S. congregations
The Department of Homeland Security announced a rule removing a prior one-year outside-the-U.S. requirement for R-1 religious workers after their five-year limit, allowing them to depart and apply to re-enter immediately.