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Vol. 30, Issue 26, March 19, 2026
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Diane Dreams On by Steven Ellwood here is no doubt that Diane Daigle-Dinel and her charity Diane's Dream is a powerful force for good in the community. This one woman show hits the road regularly, taking loads of empties to Timmins recycling centres and donating the proceeds to charity. Once she hits $500, with the spin of a wheel, live on Facebook, she randomly
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selects a worthy cause. "So happy to say this is the 4th one since November 2025", she notes, "and already in line for another." She is seen here with Pam Morin accepting on behalf of the latest recipient, Ecole secondaire catholique Trillium. If you would like to contribute, contact Diane Daigle-Dinel on Facebook M e s s e n g e r. D r e a m o n , Diane!
Ontario Launches 2026 2027 Francophone Community Grants Program Province continuing to protect Francophone communities and support their growth The Ontario government is continuing to support the province’s vibrant Long Term Forecast Thursday High 0 Low -7 Friday High 2 Low -4 Saturday High 0 Low -12 Sunday High -5 Low -16 Monday High -1 Low -16 Tuesday High -4 Low -19
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he Ontario government is continuing to support the province’s vibrant Francophone communities with the launch of the 2026–2027 F r a n c o p h o n e Community Grants Program (FCGP).
Through the FCGP, Ontario is protecting the cultural and economic vitality of the Francophone community by funding initiatives that improve access to French language services, strengthen organizational capacity and promote Francophone culture. “Ontario's Francophonie is at the heart of our provincial identity and prosperity,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Francophone Affairs. “Through the FCGP, our government is
investing in the future of our Francophone communities and organizations, equipping them to bring forward new projects and opportunities that will power strong, sustainable economic growth in French-speaking communities for generations to come.” Community organizations and businesses are invited to submit their projects by April 23, 2026, under one of the program’s two Cont’d on P.4
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