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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: 151-160Rev. Jesse Jackson remembered through key quotes that shaped his legacy
A roundup of notable quotes from the Rev. Jesse Jackson highlights his decades-long advocacy for civil rights, voting access, education and economic justice.
Snuneymuxw First Nation members may soon be eligible to vote in Nanaimo elections
Chief Mike Wyse and Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog announced a proposal to change city boundaries so Snuneymuxw reserve lands would be included in the City of Nanaimo, which could allow about 800 on-reserve members to vote in municipal elections; the change still requires council consideration, an approval process or referendum, and provincial sign-off.
Kivi Park outdoor prescription program shows healthy results
Kivi Park's Nature Prescription Program provided free park passes and early survey results report wide physical and emotional benefits, including improved sleep and social connection.
Obituary: Betty Louise Ligers remembered for teaching and family
Betty Louise Ligers, born March 6, 1943, died January 10, 2026, at age 82. Funeral services are scheduled for February 20, 2026, with visitations on February 19 and the morning of the service.
McMaster University student refurbishing donated glasses to help communities
Kobe Li founded 20/20 Mission in 2023 and has collected and refurbished thousands of donated eyeglasses for underserved communities, partnering with Rayjon Share Care. He is one of 75 recipients of The Starfish Climate75 fellowship and won the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award in 2025.
LRT expropriation: More properties listed but none will be demolished
Metrolinx listed 57 partial properties along the Main–King LRT corridor that may be expropriated and said no buildings will be affected; the agency previously purchased at least 97 full properties and had removed 62 buildings as of last September.
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VIA Rail's Sudbury–White River route has been out of service since Jan. 28 with service expected to resume Feb. 21, and the Azilda community held its first WinterFEST on Feb. 15.
Family Day in Langley featured museum openings, pancakes and community events
Family Day in Langley included the first public exhibition at the new Place by the River museum and a range of community activities from a free Lions pancake breakfast to museum open houses and family programs.
Art Room on 2nd opens permanent gallery space
The Art Room on 2nd held a ribbon cutting on Friday to mark its new permanent gallery space and welcomed local residents. The event was reported by Anna Smith for Medicine Hat News.
Canadian comedians to perform at Lake Simcoe fundraiser in Newmarket
The Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition will hold Laugh for Lake Simcoe on May 21, 2026, at Newmarket's Old Town Hall, with comedians Rob Bebenek, Laurie Elliott and Mike Wilmot on the bill.