TORONTO – The Terry Fox Foundation is set to release its limited-edition ‘Finish It’ collection, marking the 45th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope.
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CFIB calls for parliament to reconvene in light of tariff threats
TORONTO – Nearly one in five small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are experiencing cancelled or paused orders due to the ongoing uncertainty around the U.S.-Canada tariff situation, finds new data by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
Five ways Canadians 55+ will impact all generations in 2025
TORONTO – According to predictions made by HomeEquity Bank in partnership with Ipsos, Canadians 55 plus will “throw out the traditional retirement playbook” and embrace new financial, technological and familial norms, that will have a ripple effect across younger generations.
OFA recognizes five young agricultural leaders
TORONTO – Five young people pursuing careers in agriculture have each won a bursary of $2,000 from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA).
RBC poll reveals financial stresses on relationships
TORONTO – According to a poll conducted by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Canada’s high cost of living is causing harsh financial realities between couples, with more than 55 per cent reporting they need to be in a relationship to pay for their lifestyle.
Belwood para equestrian heads to Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
TORONTO – Jenn Crawford is committed to making the equestrian community more accessible and enjoyable for all, and is preparing to showcase a "different side" of the sport at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair next week.
Over 15,000 Ontario college faculty to take strike mandate vote Oct. 15-17 amid contract conflicts
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has announced that over 15,000 Ontario college faculty will be participating in a strike mandate vote between Oct. 15 and 17.
County students bring gold medals home from national MusicFest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – MusicFest Canada adjudicators awarded gold to the Erin District High School Tempo concert band, the Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute string and orchestra ensembles, and the Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute symphonic, concert and acoustic ensembles.
GCVI choir to perform with award-winning rock bands
TORONTO – GCVI choir students will perform with Foreigner at Budweiser Stage in June and Wilco at Massey Hall in July.
Survivor of intimate partner violence lobbies for change
FERGUS – Three years ago Cait Alexander was beaten and left for dead by her boyfriend. Now she’s on a mission to change legislation around victims’ rights as opposed to the accused’s right to a speedy trial, and to have Ontario recognize intimate partner violence as an epidemic.