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Troubadour Festival named one of Ontario's Top 100 Festivals as it plans for 2026
The Troubadour Festival in Barrie was named one of Festivals and Events Ontario's Top 100 Festivals after an independent jury decision in fall 2025, and organizers say the free summer concert series will return in 2026 with an expanded lineup and additional Saturday programming.
Nunavut Stars win Young at Heart women's hockey tournament in Rankin Inlet
The Nunavut Stars went undefeated and won the Young at Heart women's regional tournament held in Rankin Inlet February 13–15; Naujaat finished second and Rankin Rock claimed third after an overtime bronze game.
Rankin Inlet minor hockey team raises funds with playful Jail n Bail event
A U11 Jail n Bail fundraiser in Rankin Inlet on Feb. 13 raised $3,380 toward the 2015 Rankin Rock U11 team's $50,000 goal to attend the MICEC tournament in Winnipeg.
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Showing: 821-830Prolific B.C. artist Gathie Falk was enthralled by beauty and strangeness
Gathie Falk, a prolific British Columbia artist celebrated for colourful sculptures, paintings and performance work, died Dec. 22 at age 97 of a lung infection; many of her pieces are held in major Canadian collections.
Vaughan plasma donor centre will add whole-blood donations on Jan. 27
Starting Jan. 27, the Vaughan plasma donor centre operated by Canadian Blood Services will offer whole-blood donations alongside plasma and will hold a launch event the same day with food, games and prizes.
NYC couple credits Drummondville samaritans with safe return home
A Long Island couple who broke down in Drummondville after a Christmas trip say local Good Samaritans, including a garage owner, helped them reach home safely; they discussed the experience on Quebec AM.
Remains returned to Alberta family after being stolen in break-in
RCMP say a red velvet bag containing cremated remains stolen from a Chestermere home was left at a Calgary funeral home and returned to the family; police continue to seek two men believed responsible.
NAROZANSKI, Michael remembered for family, faith and community
The article reports Michael Narozanski entered eternal life on January 6, 2026, at his home on Manitoulin Island, and he is remembered for a long career in real estate, community involvement, and devotion to family and faith.
Reunited Vancouver Island duo Twenty Fingers to play Courtenay's Regier Theatre
After more than 30 years apart, Doug Cox and Steve Mitchell have reunited as Twenty Fingers and will perform at Courtenay's Regier Theatre on Friday, Jan. 30.
Alexandria restaurants offer meals for those in need
Country Side Creations served a free turkey dinner with all the trimmings and a cupcake, and Genesis Kitchen offers Community Gift Cards funded by local sponsors to provide free hot meals.
The Honeymans mark 'Time Apart' release with sold-out Curling Club show
On Jan. 3 The Honeymans released their third album Time Apart at a sold-out, all-ages show at the Kimberley Curling Club; the reunited band said the turnout and multigenerational audience felt humbling.
Resident rescues sick skunk found in the road.
A Newmarket resident found a disoriented skunk on Jan. 3, placed it in a box and called animal control; the skunk was later humanely euthanized after assessment, and the town said canine distemper can affect skunks and raccoons.
Tree House Youth Theatre launching mental health program in Red Deer
Tree House Youth Theatre will launch "Thrive" in February, a free 12-week theatre-based mental health program for 13–17-year-olds in Red Deer that draws on the Red Deer Primary Care Network curricula and is funded by a City of Red Deer grant.