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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: 31-40Nelson police will 'jail' local business figures for Polar Plunge fundraiser.
Nelson police will stage a mock 'Jail and Bail' fundraiser on Thursday in which local business leaders are held in a mock cell until assigned bail is raised; proceeds will support the Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Lakeside Park on March 8.
Dinner and auction support Williams Lake Youth Rodeo Club's upcoming season
More than 200 tickets were sold for the Feb. 7 dinner and auction at the TRU gym, and organisers said the event raised just shy of $24,000 to support the Williams Lake Youth Rodeo Club's upcoming season.
Cam Kahin and PUP are close friends, he says
Cam Kahin spoke about his friendship with punk band PUP and said their early shows influenced the music on his debut album CHUG, which is out via Dine Alone.
Mystic Seaport workers dig out historic whaling ship after snowstorm.
Shipyard crews at Mystic Seaport used rubber and plastic shovels to remove heavy snow from the 113-foot whaling ship Charles W. Morgan and other wooden boats, then spread rock salt on decks to protect the wood.
Vancouver singer Jessia wins $10,000 Her Music Award
Vancouver singer Jessia has been named the recipient of the $10,000 Her Music Award and was listed alongside Dominique Fils-Aimé and Robyn Stewart; she said the recognition is especially meaningful as a fully independent artist.
Ontario nursing homes competed for spots in culture-change pilot project
Ontario received 175 applications for a three-year, $9-million pilot to shift long-term care toward resident-led dementia care, with 17 initial spots and plans to measure resident well‑being and staff satisfaction.
Lakedell 4‑H Beef Club starts the year with calf tour and community supper
The Lakedell 4‑H Beef Club held its annual calf tour and a roast beef supper fundraiser, and members are preparing for a mini-show ahead of the year-end show and sale on April 25.
Brad Gushue is preparing to say goodbye to curling after 20 years
Brad Gushue, 45, marks 20 years since his 2006 Olympic gold and is preparing to retire from competitive curling as his team opens the Brier in St. John's.
Scottish singer Iona Lane to play at Medicine Hat library March 6
Medicine Hat Public Library will host Scottish singer Iona Lane on March 6 at 7 p.m.; tickets are $10 each or $24 for three, and half the proceeds will be donated to the Medicine Hat Women's Shelter Society.
Grocery delivery shows early suitability for electric Class 8 trucks in PIT study
A year-long PIT Group trial in Montreal found battery-electric Class 8 trucks handled return-to-base grocery routes well, logging over 200,000 km and using more than 60% less energy while cutting greenhouse-gas emissions by at least 80% versus diesel equivalents.