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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: 721-730Vacaville Cultural Center Library reopens after renovation and expansion
Gilbane, in collaboration with CannonDesign and Solano County, completed a renovation of the 24,969-square-foot Vacaville Cultural Center Library and a 3,723-square-foot addition, delivering the project ahead of schedule and fully furnished for public use.
Multi-generational work of Orillia and Rama families featured in new exhibit
Georgian College's Campus Gallery is showing Aanikoobijiganag/Generations, an exhibition of work by multiple generations of the Cunnington and Shilling families running Jan. 5–Feb. 1, 2026.
AI & I marks one-year milestone as a human-centred guide to artificial intelligence
One year after its May 2025 release, Lara Anderson's AI & I continues to draw interest from professionals, educators and organisations for its human-centred approach to artificial intelligence.
Rakuten Medical and LOTTE Biologics sign manufacturing agreement to support global oncology program
Rakuten Medical and LOTTE Biologics announced a contract manufacturing agreement at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference for LOTTE to produce monoclonal antibody intermediates and conjugates to support Rakuten Medical's Alluminox photoimmunotherapy program.
Sun Peaks Film Festival returns with curated films and local shorts
The sixth annual Sun Peaks Film Festival runs Jan. 15–17 at the Sun Peaks Centre, featuring a selection from the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival World Tour and a Local Filmmaker's Contest on Saturday.
Stage adaptation of Agatha Christie classic takes killer off-the-rails approach
The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre production of Murder on the Orient Express features Brian Perchaluk's art-deco locomotive set and a 30-foot revolving stage that moves scenes through train cars as Hercule Poirot investigates a passenger's murder.
Curler Sandy MacEwan finally realizes Brier dream
Sandy MacEwan, 40, defeated defending champion John Epping 6-5 to win the Northern Ontario men's curling championship in North Bay and secure his first provincial title and a spot at the Brier, which begins Feb. 27 in St. John's.
Kimberley Alpine Resort raises $14,500 for Angel Flight at Community Day
Kimberley Alpine Resort's Community Day on Jan. 11 raised $14,500 for Angel Flight East Kootenay, a volunteer group that flies patients to Kelowna for specialist medical appointments.
Trio Gold Corp. announces resignation of director Daniel Tataryn
Trio Gold Corp. announced that director Daniel Tataryn has resigned and the board now consists of Harvey Mackenzie, Emily Lerner, Harry Ruskowsky and Michael Lerner.
Kitimat council approves $125,000 for Day Shelter while long-term funding questions remain
Kitimat council approved a $125,000 AHIOF grant to support the Tamitik Status of Women's Day Shelter for 2026; councillors raised concerns that the District could end up covering the program's full $250,020.70 budget.