The Gravenhurst Curling Club has launched an online auction of local experiences that runs until April 2 to raise funds for upkeep of its facility and to expand curling and pickleball programming.
Tecumseh Fire & Rescue Services will host the Tecumseh F7 Festival, a free firefighter combat challenge, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 starting at 10:30 a.m. at Tecumseh Fire Station 2; registration for firefighters and firefighter students opens April 1 at 10:00 a.m.
Brad Jacobs and his Canadian rink beat Great Britain 9-6 to win the Olympic men's curling gold in Milan; earlier the same day Ottawa skip Rachel Homan won the women's bronze with a 10-7 victory over the United States.
Canadians are preparing to watch the men's Olympic hockey gold-medal game against the United States at 8:10 a.m. ET, with several provinces allowing pubs to open early and public watch parties planned.
Steve Green Foods held a grand opening this weekend for a larger store at 1506 Wyandotte Street East in Walkerville, moving from a smaller unit it occupied since 2023. The shop offers a range of meats, prepared items and curated local goods and drew a strong local turnout.
About 80 students from Canadian and U.S. post-secondary institutions practised mine rescue scenarios at Dynamic Earth in Sudbury, and Laurentian University finished first overall.
Premier David Eby defended the province's 2026 budget at a Greater Vancouver Board of Trade event, saying economic growth is needed to stabilize finances amid a projected $13-billion deficit and rising debt. The business group gave the budget a D grade and raised concerns about expanded Provincial Sales Tax and long-term operating deficits.
Nintendo has listed Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen for pre-order on the Nintendo eShop, priced at £16.99/$19.99 each and scheduled for release on 27 February. The digital downloads are reported to include the Sevii Islands and online features such as trading and battling.
Rough Night Out 2026 at St. Clair College raised more than $9,300 for The Windsor Residence for Young Men and ran overnight from 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday.
Ivanie Blondin won silver in the women's mass start at the Milano Cortina Olympics, adding to her Olympic medal collection and contributing to Canada's 19-medal total; women's speed skating has supplied eight of those medals.
