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Orillia's Pay It Forward Choir plans spring concert on June 3
The Orillia Vocal Ensemble, a 60‑member community choir, will present its annual spring concert on June 3 at St. Paul's Centre to raise funds for the Orillia Museum of Art and History youth programming; the choir has raised more than $65,000 for local charities to date.
Mohawk College is laser-focused on meeting industry needs through a shipyard partnership.
Mohawk College has partnered with Hanwha Ocean and Ontario Shipyards to create a learning hub at Hamilton's port, and the college expects to add about 1,000–1,200 training seats over time.
Laugh for Lake Simcoe returns and is coming to downtown Newmarket.
Laugh for Lake Simcoe will be held May 21 at 7 p.m. at Newmarket's Old Town Hall; it is the fundraiser's fifth year and the first time the event is in Newmarket.
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Showing: 741-750Scarborough Southwest councillor to host 2026 city budget townhall on Wednesday
Councillor Parthi Kandavel will host a 2026 budget townhall on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at Warden Hilltop Community Centre from 6 to 8 p.m., presenting the city's investment plans and offering a chance for local input.
Sloped Tea-Room Waiting Areas blend ceramics and seating in Japan.
SekiYuan is a sculptural public waiting area in Japan that uses curved ceramic elements to form sheltered bench seating, and the design combines locally sourced clay and traditional firing with a minimalist spatial approach.
Ontario's new hiring and pay-transparency rules face enforcement questions
Ontario's Jan. 1 rules require employers with 25 or more staff to post salary ranges, disclose use of AI in hiring and respond to applicants within 45 days; employment lawyers say the measures lack specific enforcement mechanisms.
Oilers finding stability in the crease as Ingram comes into his own
Connor Ingram has gone 2-0-1 in his last three starts with a 1.95 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage, and the Oilers earned a 4-1 road win in Chicago.
Ontario estate listed near $13 million has 90 acres with rare permissions
The Burlington property at 5431 Appleby Line is listed at $12,999,000 and sits on nearly 90 acres with RA zoning that the listing says permits select agri-tourism and equestrian uses.
Riding Mountain ride covers 575 kilometres in three days
Snowmobilers of Manitoba will mark its 50th anniversary with the Around the Mountain ride Jan. 29–31, a three-day loop of about 575 kilometres for up to 50 registered sleds. Riders will leave from Russell Inn in two groups and travel the park perimeter with dedicated safety support.
Selkirk marks growth and renewal in headline-making 2025.
Selkirk's 2025 included downtown redevelopment, the launch of Selkirk Day and provincial approval to exit the Winnipeg-area planning region.
Being an Extra in Manitoba's Growing Film Industry shows local entry paths
A Gimli-area resident describes starting as an extra in 2018 and later moving into locations work while Manitoba's film industry expanded in and around Winnipeg.
Paule Falardeau remembered by Creston community
Paule Falardeau, 52, died on December 10, 2009 in Quebec City. A memorial service was held May 8, 2010 in Creston and her ashes were interred privately at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Erickson, BC.
Toronto Maple Leafs player honours late grocery store worker who loved the team
Bobby McMann paid tribute to Kevin Wilson by wearing Wilson’s yellow safety vest and nametag at a recent Maple Leafs game; Wilson, a longtime Loblaws front‑end clerk and Leafs fan, died after complications from meningitis and the store has a memorial.