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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: 11-20Orillia'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.
Good morning, Nickel City — local stories to start your day
A Greater Sudbury roundup noting Laurentian University approved 11% raises last fall for its president and provost, and an update marking one year since Shanda Playford's disappearance.
95-year-old Canadian skier still on the slopes after eight decades
Doris Pierson, 95, continues to ski at Sir Sam's Ski Hill in Ontario after more than 80 years on skis, and her love of the sport has become a multi‑generation family tradition.
Hood & Dagger focuses on community theatre and charity
Winnipeg couple Crystal and Brian Hood launched Hood & Dagger in 2024 and the non-profit has raised more than $15,000 through volunteer-run mystery theatre. Its production of The 39 Steps is sold out and lists Agape Table as the beneficiary.
Support+ range offers fresh, targeted nutrition for pets with chronic conditions
The Grateful Pet has launched Support+, a line of AAFCO-complete fresh diets for dogs and cats aimed at urinary, gastrointestinal and kidney support, and the company reports independent lab testing and development with veterinarians and nutritionists. The range and reported case studies are available through The Grateful Pet's website.
Faraday approves TTCI request for permanent turtle crossing signs.
Faraday Township council approved installation of two permanent turtle crossing signs following a request from the Think Turtle Conservation Initiative, with Think Turtle supplying the signs and the township providing posts and hardware.
Snowshoe Hustle draws community to Camp Cedar Ridge in its fourth year.
The fourth annual Hastings Snowshoe Hustle took place Jan. 18 at Camp Cedar Ridge and combined snowshoe races with community activities such as dog sled demonstrations and skating; organizers reported about 40 participants and visitors from nearby towns.
BCT receives donation of a minivan from a local couple
Bancroft Community Transit received a donated 2011 Honda Odyssey from Josh and Anastasija Mourtzanos, a gift that provided short-term relief as several fleet vehicles were under repair and fundraising continues for an accessible van.