Good News Notes: “Tim Hortons is excited to celebrate Waste Reduction Week by announcing three initiatives that reflect the Tims For Good platform and a commitment to sustainability. Tim Hortons is partnering with WestRock to launch a test of an innovative new hot beverage cup design in January at select Vancouver restaurants. The test will feature cups that are…
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Clowns Without Borders takes laughter to conflict zones
Good News Notes: “Born in 1993 from the belief that laughter can ease pain, Clowns Without Borders International sends jokesters, mimes and circus specialists to refugee camps, conflict zones and sites of historical tragedies around the world. Performances have taken place at schools, town squares, ferry terminals, bus stops, beaches and underground shelters, said Naomi Shafer,…
Retired food director completes sugary ride for non-profit
Good News Notes: “Most people would celebrate their retirement after 40 years of service by maybe playing a round of golf or packing for a long cruise, but Miguel Villarreal kicked his off by riding to the top of Mt. Diablo with 10 pounds of sugar strapped to his bike. It was all for a…
B&B Star Katrina Bowden Reveals Happy Reunion with Her Beloved Dog
Good News Notes: “Last night while visiting friends for the holiday, Puffin escaped the backyard, afraid of the fireworks,” Bowden shared. “Spent hours and hours looking for him to no avail. If anyone knows anyone in the Ventura area who may have information or know anyone in the area, please SHARE this and spread the…
Najee Harris on Skipping NFL Draft to Throw Party at Homeless Shelter
Good News Notes: “Najee Harris wanted to give back to celebrate a momentous moment in his life. While appearing virtually on Friday’s episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the 23-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers rookie opened up about his decision to skip the NFL Draft event earlier this year in favor of throwing a party at a homeless shelter in Richmond, California, where he used…
Local community members make special hats for newborns
Good News Notes: “No matter what may be going on in the world, few things embody hope like welcoming a baby. Despite hospital volunteer groups not meeting in person like they used to because of the pandemic, one group is still helping parents celebrate one of life’s most precious gifts. Members of Alamance Presbyterian Church’s Knit,…
Pittsburgh Zoo offering free admission in honor of World Wildlife Day
Good News Notes: “The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is celebrating World Wildlife Day with a special treat for its guests: free admission! Zoo officials say all guests who visit on Tuesday will receive free admission between its regular hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A sea lion training session will also take place…
A man lost his Sea Doo off the Pasco County coast. He was rescued 12 hours later.
Good News Notes: “Cole Torrent posted a picture of his lime-green Sea-Doo personal watercraft to Facebook on Tuesday afternoon. For the third time since Monday afternoon, he asked if anyone wanted to join him on the water. But apart from one friend warning about the weather, he didn’t get any response. The comments started pouring…
Niabi Zoo celebrates birth of four Fennec Foxes
Good News Notes: “The Niabi Zoo is celebrating the birth of four Fennec Foxes. The four kits, all boys, were born on Jan. 8 to the zoo’s 3-year-old male, Jelani, and 9-year-old female Pika. Zoo officials say both mom and dad have proven to be excellent parents and are keeping a close eye over their…
BrockStrong Foundation celebrates teen’s memory with random acts of kindness
Good News Notes: “Brock ‘B-Rock’ Johnson would have turned 19 Saturday. The Canal Winchester teen stood a foot shorter than many of his peers, but family members recall his big personality and his even bigger heart.” “In 2015, Brock died from an infection after a bone marrow transplant. The 14-year-old battled a lifelong, rare autoimmune…