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A northern Ontario city is about to get a major economic boost with 500 new manufacturing jobs coming to town. The new ballistic steel production center will serve Canada's defense needs while revitalizing the local economy.
A high school in Sudbury, Ontario has raised $100,000 for cancer treatment through a student-led carnival fundraiser. St. Charles College received a diamond honor on the cancer center's donor wall for their eight years of dedicated giving.
Scientists in Sudbury, Ontario have opened a pilot facility that uses bacteria to extract billions of dollars worth of nickel, cobalt, and copper from old mining waste. The breakthrough technology could transform abandoned tailings into critical minerals for electric vehicles while cleaning up the environment.
Sault Ste. Marie just landed a major win with confirmation that a new ballistic steel production center will create up to 500 jobs in the northern Ontario community. The facility will produce protective steel for military vehicles and broader defense needs.
When Joan Knox lost her husband, three young boys noticed her snow-covered driveway and cleared it without being asked. They kept coming back all winter, refusing payment every time.
Jessica Allen turned her love of year-end recaps into a cross-country adventure, visiting 225 Canadian parks in 10 months to earn a world record. Her journey took her from Barrie, Ontario to Victoria, BC, discovering hidden gems and sparking a passion for public spaces.
Fourteen community programs across Ontario's Kenora District just received $130,145 to make sure kids in need can access food, sports, and summer camps. From nutrition programs to equine therapy camps, local organizations are stepping up to level the playing field for children facing poverty.
A grassroots rescue organization in northern Ontario took in 93 cats this March, including 50 from a single home, using a revolutionary approach that replaces judgment with education. Nickel City Cats is changing how animal rescue works by removing stigma and helping pet owners before situations spiral out of control.
A first-year firefighter stepped into the role of fire chief and transformed her small-town department. Under her leadership, the Nolalu Fire team grew from 10 to 25 volunteers while expanding services far beyond fighting fires.
Christopher Morales Williams just became the fastest 400-meter runner in world indoor championship history. The 21-year-old from Vaughan, Ontario, clocked 44.76 seconds to claim gold in Poland and set a new standard for the sport.
Jaclyn Ritchie has spent years lifting up her Ontario community through countless acts of generosity. Now MidlandToday turned the tables with a surprise recognition at her workplace.
Diane Labelle visits her husband at Pioneer Manor daily while caring for family and strangers, despite losing her daughter and facing health struggles. Her community surprised her with a Random Acts of Kindness award she never expected.
The historic town of Elora, Ontario shows how preserving 19th-century architecture can transform a community into a thriving destination for small businesses and tourism. Cambridge residents are now advocating to follow the same path.
After decades of organizing donation drives, launching the local farmers' market, and helping countless families, Jackie Playter got a surprise of her own. The beloved Newmarket volunteer was stunned when her community turned the tables with a gift just for her.
A mining company in northern Ontario withdrew from culturally significant land after hearing concerns from Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation. The move marks a powerful example of reconciliation in action.
Canada's Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan became the first Canadian pension fund to create an Indigenous Action Plan, setting 17 commitments to support reconciliation through hiring, education, and community partnerships. Twenty-six Indigenous employers now participate in the pension plan, with new training programs and community spaces opening doors for thousands.
When an ice shelf broke free and drifted into open water, 23 anglers huddled together facing their mortality until helicopters plucked them to safety. Every single person made it home.
Bradford West Gwillimbury's business support center blew past its goals in 2025, helping more than 450 entrepreneurs launch and grow their dreams. The small Ontario town is now racing to solve a power shortage that could unlock 5,000 jobs by 2030.
A major study tracked nearly half a million children and found refugee and immigrant kids visit emergency rooms far less for minor illnesses than Ontario-born children. The research challenges assumptions about newcomers and healthcare access.
Two medical technology companies in Kitchener just secured nearly $6 million in provincial funding that will support 60 jobs and bring AI-powered healthcare innovations to patients worldwide. The investment shows how Ontario is betting big on homegrown health tech solutions.
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