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CTV News
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
'Boats, Bikes, Mics and Lights' coming to Timmins
Carol Tanguay of the Voices of Porcupine community group joins Tony Ryma to talk about the group's 'Boats, Bikes, Mics and Lights' event set for next week in Timmins.
CTV News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Vancouver Park Board says major English Bay festival ‘unpermitted'
Vancouver Watch Organizers behind the African Descent festival in English Bay plan to proceed with the event despite it being deemed 'unpermitted' by the Vancouver Park Board.
CBS News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
National Night Out 2025 events bring communities, police together in Chicago and suburbs
Dozens of events will be held in Chicago and the suburbs Tuesday for National Night Out 2025. National Night Out gives the community a chance the know their first responders, and officers can meet the neighborhoods they're sworn to protect and serve. At Navy Pier, CPD officers from the 1st, 12th and 18th districts will gather from 6 p.m. to 9 p. with games, free food, and entertainment. On the city's South Side, officers with the 22nd District will be at Beverly Park starting at 5 p.m. for food, games, raffles, and other activities. The community can also meet K-9 officers, explore fire and police vehicles and participate in a U.S. Marine Corps pull-up challenge. In McKinley Park, CPD and other local law enforcement are joining the community at McKinley Park Field House from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be games, food, networking, and fun for the community. The City of Aurora is hosting 27 different events for National Night Out across all 10 of its Wards. The City of West Chicago is hold its National Night Out event from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Shell at Reed-Keppler Park with family-friendly activities, live music and interactive displays of police equipment.
CTV News
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Black Block Party
Head over to the Vancouver Art Gallery on August 23rd for the Black Block Party (BBP), a free annual community event celebrating Black artists, creatives, and vendors! Inspired by a desire to create a strong community for Black individuals in Vancouver, BBP offers a platform for expression and visibility. This year's theme, 'Limitless,' embodies the boundless creativity, joy, and resilience within the Black community. Enjoy a full day of activities, including musical performances, spoken word, comedy, dance, and more. Discover unique products from over 20 vendors, showcasing cultural foods, handmade jewelry, clothing, and artisanal goods. Be part of a gathering that cultivates belonging, builds social connections, and celebrates the power of community!
Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fourth annual Sweet Corn Day brings neighbors together in Savanna
Sweet Corn Appreciation Day is set to return for its fourth year, promising "a-maize-ing" fun for all ages. State Rep. Tony McCombie is scheduled to host the event on Aug. 1 at 9317 Illinois Route 84 in Savanna from 4 to 7 p.m., according to a community announcement. McCombie passed legislation in 2022 to make Aug. 1 the official Sweet Corn Appreciation Day in Illinois. 'Sweet Corn Day is a celebration of community, connection and the simple joy of sharing good food with the people we care about,' McCombie said in the announcement. The event is expected to feature bounce houses, face painting and plenty of sweet corn. 'Sweet corn holds a special place in our hearts and on our tables, and reaching the fourth annual Sweet Corn Day is a meaningful milestone,' McCombie said in the announcement. This story was created by reporter Abreanna Blose, ablose@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on Journal Standard: Sweet Corn Day in Savanna: Here's what to expect on Aug. 1 Solve the daily Crossword
