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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.
quintenews
Nov 12, 2026
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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.
CBC News
Nov 12, 2026
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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.
CTV News
Nov 11, 2026
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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.
CBC News
Nov 11, 2026
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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.
CTV News
Nov 05, 2026
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Ottawa vows to end homelessness in 10 years in Budget 2026 - National

The Carney government is promising to end homelessness in Canada within a decade. The 2026 budget offers $11.2 billion to tackle homelessness over four years, starting next year, and $17.8 billion over 10 years.
Global News
Nov 05, 2026
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