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95-year-old Ontario skier still enjoying the slopes with family
Doris Pierson, 95, skis at Sir Sam's near Eagle Lake in Haliburton with four generations of her family; she first skied more than 80 years ago and has also taught at Whistler.
Drop in property and persons crimes in Vauxhall in New Year
Vauxhall RCMP reported seven calls for service in January 2026 and fewer property and persons crimes compared with January 2025, while patrols and ticketing activity increased.
Renewed Hope is setting up a new community hub in Downtown Bolton
Renewed Hope has found premises at 55 Queen Street North in Bolton and is setting up a new community-focused hub after previously operating Mobile Mercy Units and seasonal drives in Caledon.
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Showing: 101-110Rideshare launches fund to assist local students in Northern Ontario
Thunder Bay-based Uride created a $20,000 Student Support Fund to award four $5,000 grants to students in communities where it operates; applicants must be students who live in a Uride city and have an active account.
Community movie night brings Ferris Bueller's Day Off to Kamloops' Paramount Theatre
United Way BC, BCLC and the Paramount will present a free screening of Ferris Bueller's Day Off at the Paramount Theatre in Kamloops on Friday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m.
Remembering Raymond: family snowmobile ride raises over $30,000 for charity
The fifth annual "Ride for Raymond" on Feb. 7 drew a record turnout in Elm Creek and raised $7,012 for Central Plains Cancer Services, while the event has now raised $30,834 since it began in 2017.
Girls Rock! Phoenix holds first all-ages benefit show in Scottsdale.
Girls Rock! Phoenix will hold its first all-ages benefit show on February 21, 2026, at Pho Cao Restaurant & Bar in Scottsdale, featuring Big Bug, 3iDragon and DJ Rad Panda; admission is free and a portion of food and beverage sales will support the group's 2026 summer camp.
Timmins police to complete mental health crisis response training ahead of schedule
Timmins police will finish a Wilfred Laurier University mental health crisis response training program earlier than planned, and the Waterloo-based program uses virtual reality to simulate real-world scenarios.
Battle of the Badges to skate at the Hub on March 7.
The Lloydminster RCMP and Lloydminster Fire Rescue will play the Todd Gustavson Memorial Battle of the Badges on Saturday, March 7 at the Cenovus Energy Hub; cash donations will support Inclusion Lloydminster and non‑perishable food will be collected for The Olive Tree and The Salvation Army Lloydminster.
Bottle and clothing drive supports Ridge Meadows Scouts on Feb. 21
The First Laity View Scout group will hold a bottle and clothing drive on Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Maple Ridge to collect containers and used clothing to support youth activities.
Cubs skate to 9-3 win over Timmins Rock
The Greater Sudbury Cubs beat the Timmins Rock 9-3 on Feb. 19, with Mason Walker credited with six assists and Nolan Newton scoring his 37th goal while extending a 16-game point streak.
Top Canadian pension funds buy part of Blue Owl's loan portfolio
OMERS and BCI reportedly purchased a portion of a US$1.4 billion loan portfolio from Blue Owl, with CalPERS and Blue Owl insurer Kuvare also reported as buyers; the firm announced the loans sold at about 99.7% of par value.
Move to Give returns for 12th year in support of YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
Move to Give runs April 11–18 across Simcoe‑Muskoka to raise funds for the YMCA’s financial assistance program, with activities such as pickleball tournaments, cycle-a-thons, swim-a-thons and rubber duck races.