The Joy Smith Foundation, soon to be headquartered in Niverville, is getting ready to launch its annual fundraising gala aimed at exposing the ugly reality of human trafficking. On March 12, the Illuminate Hope Gala will be held at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

Niverville’s Craig Tomlinson is throwing his hat into the ring to represent the PC party in the Springfield-Ritchot riding, a provincial seat currently held by Ron Schuler.

On March 7, the Niverville Event Centre will be decked out in purple in celebration of the Agape House’s Purple Gala fundraiser.

On February 11, the NDP officially launched a study designed to look for ways to make groceries in this province more affordable.

The start of a new semester is as good a time as any to encourage new student habits. In that vein, the Hanover School Division has instituted a new policy this month designed to help senior students develop better sleep routines. 

On February 9, the province rolled out their education subsidization plans for the 2026–27 school year. This year, new money is available to help school divisions provide teacher salary harmonization.