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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.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 51-60Tardif, Michel remembered after his passing.
Michel Tardif of Sudbury, Ontario, died on February 16, 2026, at age 63; cremation has taken place and he is survived by his daughter Angela and several siblings.
Loblaw to open 70 stores and create 9,700 jobs in 2026
Loblaw Companies Limited says it will invest $2.4 billion in 2026 to open 70 stores, renovate nearly 200 locations, and support about 9,700 retail and construction jobs across Canada.
People First of Winnipeg president Heidi Hutchison focuses on helping others
Heidi Hutchison, founder of People First of Winnipeg and elected president of People First of Manitoba in 2025, leads efforts to rebuild the provincial chapter and advocate for Manitobans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Stouffville council approves 90‑townhouse plan for Ballantrae
Stouffville council approved in principle zoning and a draft plan for a 90‑unit townhouse development at Aurora Road and Highway 48 in Ballantrae, originally proposed in 2015 as a 54‑unit plan. The project will include 33 traditional and 57 dual‑frontage townhouses and will use a communal on‑site sewage system because municipal wastewater is not available.
Cultural Gathering of Nations returns for 2026
The Cultural Gathering of Nations will take place at Dawson Creek’s Ovintiv Events Centre from September 17–20, 2026, with a new organizing team and more B.C. Treaty 8 First Nations involved, and planned events including hand games, a pow wow, tea dance and an artisan marketplace.
BRSARA trains CASARA volunteers in winter survival skills
BRSARA led a day of winter survival training for about 20 CASARA volunteers, with classroom instruction at the Brandon Municipal Airport and a field exercise at CFB Cornwallis Camp.
Pet CHEK: Sweet mama dog Jade is seeking a loving home
Gentle, calm mama dog Jade is looking for a forever home after raising a litter nicknamed the 'Brady Bunch', and the article notes adoption applications are available on the Victoria Humane Society website.
Road to Ring of Fire reaches milestone as Marten Falls submits environmental assessment
Marten Falls First Nation has submitted the final environmental assessment for a proposed 184-kilometre all-season community access road to link the community to Ontario's highway network, and the assessment will be reviewed by provincial and federal agencies with a public comment period open until April 10.
Oliver 10K and 3K Fun Run open for 2026 registration
Registration is open for the Oliver 10K and 3K Fun Run, set for April 12 at the Oliver Community Centre; the 3K starts at 9:15 a.m. and the 10K at 10 a.m.
Okanagan-Similkameen search and rescue teams carry out mock avalanche rescue
Penticton and District Search and Rescue ran its 2026 Winter Response Training at Apex Mountain where 29 rescuers from regional teams practiced an avalanche rescue and recovered a buried mannequin named "Ruth".