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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.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 131-140Taste of the Danforth could return if Toronto partners, Premier Ford says
Ontario Premier Doug Ford offered provincial funding to help revive the Taste of the Danforth this summer if the City of Toronto also contributes; city officials say budgeted funds exist while the Greektown BIA has not yet confirmed a plan.
Millennial Acres celebrates the Year of the Horse in Cowichan Bay
Owner and head coach Shandelle Mathusz leads Cowichan Bay’s Millennial Acres as it marks the Chinese Year of the Horse, highlighting horsemanship, community and youth development. The stable has about 15 horses and just under 20 students and is accepting more riders.
B.C. bakeries team up to support children through Milk and Cookies for Canuck Place
Milk and Cookies for Canuck Place returns Feb. 26 with B.C. bakeries selling special treats and BC Dairy matching donations up to $30,000 to support Canuck Place Children's Hospice.
Portage Terriers mark Louis Riel Day with 5-0 shutout
The Portage Terriers beat the Northern Manitoba Blizzard 5-0 on Louis Riel Day before a season-high crowd, and the club partnered with the Manitoba Metis Federation for Métis-themed jerseys and pre-game cultural ceremonies.
Delta's extreme weather shelters open for three nights
Delta has opened two extreme weather response shelters overnight on Feb. 18–20 after the Homelessness Services Association of BC extended an alert for freezing temperatures.
Community Timber Pavilion on Exeter school field by Neiheiser Argyros.
The Exeter Road Pavilion is a small timber shelter by Neiheiser Argyros on a former school playing field in Exeter, England, with a pitched roof, open sides and built-in perimeter seating.
Shernett Martin on dismantling anti-Black racism in Vaughan.
Shernett Martin, executive director of ANCHOR in Vaughan, reflects on decades of grassroots activism that helped shape an anti-Black racism strategy at the York Region District School Board and led a campaign to rename a Vaughan high school.
Home ownership dream for one local family is about to come true
Rent Live Own will announce the winner of its Home for the Holidays campaign and will provide up to $12,000 in setup and down-payment support so the family can choose a home on the MLS or from the company's properties.
Hunter Brothers to play Ponoka Stampede mainstage on June 30
The Hunter Brothers will perform on the Ponoka Stampede mainstage on June 30, marking their first appearance at the event. The Saskatchewan country group has recorded since 2016 and their latest EP is All Kinds of Country.
Sensorial scalp care systems introduce Lavender and Lychee collection.
Mielle's dermatologist-reviewed Lavender and Lychee Scalp Collection is a sulfate-free system for curly and coily hair that uses Pyrithione Zinc and niacinamide to address visible flakes and support the scalp barrier.