Oshawa Community News

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Operation Red Nose back for another holiday season

Two of Quinte Broadcasting’s own are this year’s Honorary Co-Chairs of the 2026 Operation Red Nose Quinte campaign. News Director Tim Durkin and Mix 97 Morning Show Co-Host Mariam Serkal are the Honourary Co-Chairs of the program that promotes road safety and responsible celebrations throughout the Quinte region.

This Toronto children's hospital launched a program to feed caretakers during stays

A children’s rehabilitation hospital in Toronto is launching a new program to help feed parents and caregivers during long stays. The Holland Bloorview rehabilitation hospital has started a "comprehensive hospital-based food support program," the first of its kind in Canada, according to a news release from the hospital.

Fundraiser an important chance for Sudbury groups to connect

Dozens of community groups were getting reacquainted at this year’s Heart of the Crater fundraiser with the Sudbury Community Foundation.

A Christmas care package for a Canadian WWII soldier was left behind. 80 years later, his family is getting it

What started out as an attic renovation of an English mansion has led to a revelation for the family of a Canadian soldier in the Second World War. Bruce Hutton is anticipating the return of a care package first sent to his father, Lance-Cpl. Ross Hutton, back in 1943.

Prime Minister Carney highlights largest culture investment in Canadian history

Budget 2026 is the next step in your government's plan to make Canadians maîtres chez nous – building our sovereignty and giving us the freedom to live our lives as we choose. Sovereignty starts with creativity – the ability to express ourselves, tell our stories, and connect with each other. To these ends, Budget 2026 makes unprecedented investments in Canadian culture. Today in Montréal, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, highlighted the largest investment in culture in Canadian history – $4 billion. This will strengthen our institutions, expand the reach of Canadian culture, bring communities together, and empower artists.

Canadian Blood Services marks Ottawa man's 500th donation

An Ottawa man is celebrating a major — and very rare — milestone, making his 500th donation to Canadian Blood Services. You can find Bob McDougall sitting in a chair at the Canadian Blood Services donation centre on Carling Avenue every two weeks, donating plasma and platelets.

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