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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: 851-860Laughing along with the characters as they grow in Halfway There.
Norm Foster's comedy Halfway There, about four friends whose routine is upended when a heartbroken doctor arrives, will be staged next month by the Elmira Theatre Company.
Singer responds after Americans questioned her Canadian nationality at NFL game
Cassandra DiFruscio, a Canadian who now lives in Tennessee, sang the U.S. national anthem at a San Francisco 49ers game and drew questions on social media about her nationality; she said the crowd at Levi's Stadium was supportive and she will continue performing.
Getting on board for birds in Comox Valley
Volunteer naturalists conducted ferry-based surveys during the Comox Valley segment of the North American Christmas Bird Count, and those long-running counts contribute to multi-decade data that track changes in coastal bird populations.
5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, January 8th
This listing highlights five events in and near Victoria for Thursday, January 8, including a free drop-in craft session and a happiness workshop based on Neil Pasricha's book.
AUBUT, Annette remembered by family and friends.
Annette Corine Aubut, aged 67, died unexpectedly on December 22, 2025; a celebration of life is scheduled for January 10, 2026 at Jackson & Barnard Funeral Home in Sudbury.
Taber Community Centre explosion tied to ice resurfacer fuel system fault, says municipality
The Town of Taber says a fuel system fault inside an ice resurfacer caused an explosion at the Community Centre; officials have not decided on the building's long-term future.
Turning loss into legacy: Ontario hospital group honoured for organ and tissue donations
Lakeridge Health received two provincial honours from Ontario Health's Trillium Gift of Life Network for its Critical Care-led organ donation practices, including a 100% eligible approach rate and an Award of Excellence; in 2024/2025 the organization supported 10 organ donors (resulting in 30 organs transplanted) and 105 tissue donors.
Abbotsford School District releases season two of award-winning Journey to 2036
Season two of the Abbotsford School District's award-winning video series Journey to 2036 follows a Grade 2 cohort and is available online; seven episodes will air through June and the first two episodes are available now.
LOEFFEN, Anthony (Tony) passes away at 92
Antoon 'Tony' Loeffen died on December 18, 2025 at Cassellholme at age 92; he immigrated from the Netherlands in the 1950s and settled in Northern Ontario, where he supported community sports in East Ferris. He is survived by his children Frank, Tim and Lisa, as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Reta Beryl Standcumbe remembered after her passing
Reta Beryl Standcumbe died on December 16, 2025, in Courtenay, British Columbia. She was born September 25, 1940, and is survived by her daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.