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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: 831-840Orillia's Mobile Crisis Response Team to receive $240,000 from province
The province is providing $240,000 over two years to Orillia's Mobile Crisis Response Team to support police working with trained crisis workers during mental health calls.
Brian Edward Culley remembered as devoted husband and community volunteer.
Brian Edward Culley died on December 29, 2025, surrounded by family; he served 22 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force and later volunteered with the Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports.
Antonio "Tony" Campana remembered in Rossland and Trail
Antonio "Tony" Campana, born in Trail in 1922 and a longtime Cominco employee, died January 1, 2026 surrounded by family; a Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Jan. 16 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rossland.
Walter Edwin Dixon is remembered in Campbell River
Walter Edwin Dixon passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, in Campbell River with family at his side; the family noted he enjoyed long walks, tinkering, dancing and family gatherings.
SpongeBob musical sails onto Simcoe stage with teenage cast
Young Theatre Players stages The SpongeBob Musical with a 24-member teenage cast, running Jan. 15–25 at Simcoe Little Theatre.
Karrueche Tran Safe After $116 Was Left on Her Car Windshield.
Karrueche Tran said she was unharmed and her car had no scratches after finding $116 on her windshield.
DAKU: Patricia Helen Daku remembered by family and community.
Patricia Helen Daku died on Dec. 31, 2025 with family at her side; a public visitation and Celebration of Life are scheduled for Jan. 10, 2026 in Kipling and will be livestreamed.
Wyatt: Donald Edwin Wyatt remembered by family and community.
Donald Edwin Wyatt, born Dec. 5, 1948, in Broadview, Saskatchewan, passed away Dec. 24, 2025. He is survived by his wife Elaine, sons Paul and Sean, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and will be honoured with a private celebration of life in 2026.
STADNYK - Bernard Lloyd is remembered in Yorkton.
Bernard Lloyd Stadnyk, 76, of Yorkton, Saskatchewan, died Dec. 18, 2025; prayers and a funeral service were held at Yorkton Memorial Gardens and he was interred in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Province seeking nominations for Order of BC and Medal of Good Citizenship.
British Columbia is accepting nominations for the Order of British Columbia and the Medal of Good Citizenship, and the deadline to apply for either award is April 7.