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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: 771-780Indigenous tech conference aims to break down silos in Canada
The Indigenous Tech Circle will hold its first Indigenous Tech Conference in Vancouver on Jan. 20–21 with more than 250 expected, aiming to connect Indigenous founders, professionals, investors and partners.
Ontario's MGA rule proposal draws calls for clearer scope
FSRA's updated proposal broadens the definition of managing general agents (MGAs), and industry groups including Advocis and CALU say it could bring many small advisors and corporate agencies under new compliance and fee obligations.
U18 AAA weekly roundup: Wheat Kings sweep Northstars in Thompson
The Wheat Kings swept the Norman Northstars in Thompson this weekend, winning 6-1 and 5-2; Kevin Knee scored twice on Sunday.
Team MacEwan wins Northern Ontario title and earns Brier berth
Sandy MacEwan's team defeated defending champion John Epping 6-5 to win the 2026 Northern Ontario men's curling championship in North Bay, and will represent the region at the Brier starting Feb. 27.
Itty Bitty Kitty Committee opens low-cost veterinary clinic for everyone
The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee has opened Harbour Veterinary Clinic on Victoria's Bay Street, a low-cost, full-service clinic for cats and dogs that grew from a spay-and-neuter mobile unit. Staff say the clinic operates as a high-volume, low-cost service and also houses animals for adoption.
Scharf wins all-Thunder Bay final and will return to the Scotties
Krista Scharf defeated Robyn Despins 9-7 to win the Northern Ontario women's curling championship and will represent the region at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts beginning Jan. 23 in Mississauga.
Carbon monoxide alarms now required on every floor under Ontario fire code
New Ontario Fire Code rules that took effect Jan. 1 require carbon monoxide alarms on every floor of residences with gas-burning appliances, fireplaces or attached garages, and expand requirements for apartments, condos and some public corridors.
Rahu Ketu reunites Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma in a feel-good comedy.
Rahu Ketu, directed by Vipul Vig, reunites Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma in a feel-good comedy focused on friendship and humor.
Stuart Skinner's success in Pittsburgh is bittersweet for Oilers fans
Traded to Pittsburgh on Dec. 12, Stuart Skinner lost his first three starts with the Penguins before winning three straight with a .957 save percentage and a 1.00 goals-against average over that stretch.
Private investigators say blending in is central to their work
Two recent graduates of the Canadian School of Private Investigation and Security in Toronto say being unassuming helps with surveillance and witness interviews; the school's general manager says about half of his students are women.