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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: 861-870Elmer Martin Peter Koett remembered by family in Red Deer
Elmer Martin Peter Koett died November 22, 2025 in Red Deer at age 88; a memorial service is scheduled for January 10 at St. Augustine Church in Ponoka, AB.
Bishop Paul Idlout remembered for kindness and faith
Bishop Paul Idlout, who died on New Year's Eve at 90, was remembered at a funeral in Iqaluit attended by about 90 people where Gov. Gen. Mary Simon sent condolences.
Mary Louise (Mollie) Sand remembered in Agassiz
Mollie Sand, a lifelong Agassiz resident who died a day before her 99th birthday, was active in community volunteering and family activities; a Celebration of Life is scheduled for February 7, 2026.
Orillia OSPCA fundraiser Cupcake Day returns to support local animals.
Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Orillia is set for Monday, Feb. 23, with supporters encouraged to hold bake sales or gatherings in January and February to raise donor funds for shelter care and medical needs; registration and details are posted at cupcakeday.ca.
Judith Anne "Judy" Koval remembered by family and friends
Judith Anne "Judy" Koval, born April 29, 1958, died December 29, 2025; a celebration of life will be held January 17 at 1pm at the Superior Inn.
Violet Peters has died at Hogarth Riverview Manor.
Violet Peters died on December 18, 2025, at Hogarth Riverview Manor, and the family says cremation has taken place with plans for interment alongside her husband at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
OrilliaMatters launches GoodWorks to expand community support.
OrilliaMatters has launched GoodWorks, a new initiative offering match fundraisers, feature stories, grants, awards and a Random Acts of Kindness program to support local non-profits and grassroots groups.
Tbaytel's 12 Days of Christmas celebrates its 10th anniversary with regional giving
Tbaytel marked the 10th anniversary of its 12 Days of Christmas in 2025, delivering donations, surprise events and volunteer support across northern Ontario.
Nickel City morning: Here are local stories to start your day.
Health Sciences North says its emergency department is operating over capacity with long waits, and a tent fire near the Flour Mill on Jan. 5 was extinguished with no injuries reported.
Kazuma Okamoto might fit the Blue Jays but the team could still add more
The Blue Jays signed six-time Japanese all-star Kazuma Okamoto to add contact ability and defensive versatility, and the club may still pursue another impact bat before spring training.