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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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Ethier Sand & Gravel and Fisher Wavy were named winners of the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's 2025 Community Relations Award for local donations and engagement; they were two of six recipients.
Red Deer welcomes the Year of the Horse with Lunar New Year celebration.
The Red Deer and District Chinese Community Society hosted its annual Lunar New Year celebration at Festival Hall on Feb. 21, featuring a lion dance, drums, martial arts demonstrations and live music.
Maple Ridge honours champions of local heritage and history
The city presented the 2026 Heritage Awards on Feb. 19 at the Albion Community Centre to recognize people, groups and sites that preserve Maple Ridge’s history. Winners included Brookfield Farm, the Whonnock Post Office, volunteers such as the 1st Haney Cub Scouts, and recipients of new heritage grants.
Carney watches Canada-U.S. Olympic gold hockey game with friends at a pub
Prime Minister Mark Carney watched the men's Canada–U.S. Olympic gold medal hockey game at Chelsea Pub near Ottawa with his wife, family, friends and several Liberal MPs, wearing a gifted jersey and holding a non-alcoholic pint. The game was tied 1–1 after the third period and proceeded to overtime.
Chili cook-off brings heat to N.B. in midwinter.
The annual R-bar Winter Feast Chili Competition is set for Sunday evening in Saint John, N.B., with contestants judged by a panel that includes Joyce Boone and awards for categories such as the spiciest and most creative chili.
Severn quarry operator recognized with community relations award
The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association named its 2025 Community Relations Award winners, and Walker Aggregates & Construction had seven sites — including Severn Quarry — among the recognized operations.
Matrescence: Campaign asks dictionaries to add the word
Peanut and Tommee Tippee launched a campaign, beginning with a New York Times ad and a public petition, urging dictionary publishers to recognize the term "matrescence"; they say many mothers lack language for the transition into motherhood.
Telus Kelowna Cup raises $20,000 for adaptive skiing
The 10th annual Telus Kelowna Cup at Big White Ski Resort raised just over $20,000 for the Powderhounds Adaptive Snowsports program operated by People in Motion.
Plant-powered cough syrup from Camellia Sinensis seeks to soothe winter coughs
The Camellia Sinensis Breathe easy respiratory syrup is a plant-based product made in partnership with Quebec-based Herboristerie La Maria that uses certified organic herbs. It is available now in 100ml bottles priced at $25.
Ottawa Heart Institute marks 50 years of stepping outside the box
The Ottawa Heart Institute is marking its 50th anniversary and is noted as one of Canada's few independent heart institutes; its independent status was codified by the 1999 University of Ottawa Heart Institute Act.