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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: 161-170Landon Marleau makes OHL debut with Frontenacs.
Landon Marleau, 19 and son of NHL veteran Patrick Marleau, made his OHL debut with the Kingston Frontenacs after scoring 21 goals and 39 points in 36 games for the Wellington Dukes.
Folding Memory: Roda Medhat's first solo show at the Art Gallery of Burlington.
Roda Medhat's first public-institution solo exhibition, "Things I Can Fold, Deflate and Break," runs at the Art Gallery of Burlington from January 17 to April 26 and features textiles, inflatables, neon and a 43-foot carpet inspired by a trip to Kurdistan.
Inclusive Child Care Model to replace Special Needs Resourcing in Chatham‑Kent.
The Municipality of Chatham‑Kent will end its Special Needs Resourcing (SNR) contract with Linck and introduce a classroom‑embedded model with inclusion coaches and direct funding to child care operators; the change, affecting 39 Linck positions, is expected in mid‑April and officials say families will not see interruption in service.
Hike for Hospice celebrates 10 years with Battery Boy as title sponsor.
Registration is open for the 10th Annual Hike for Hospice on May 3, 2026, along Mud Creek Trail, with Battery Boy as the title sponsor and a $160,000 fundraising goal to support local hospice care.
Chatham-Kent Public Library's March movie lineup offers laughter, drama and heartfelt moments
The Chatham Branch will show films on Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. throughout March (no screening March 17), featuring four titles across comedy, drama and true‑story themes and a suggested $2 donation at the door.
Night at the Palace marks 20 years in Errington.
A Night at the Palace is celebrating its 20th year in Errington and remains the Errington War Memorial Hall’s biggest annual fundraiser, with this season’s shows selling out quickly.
Practical health workshops offer tools to manage your well-being.
Kingston Community Health Centre is offering free, online self-management workshops funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Ontario Health atHome; sessions are led by certified peer leaders and do not require a doctor's referral.
Sensory-friendly skate sessions open to all in Aldergrove.
The Township of Langley will hold three sensory-friendly public skate sessions at Aldergrove Community Centre on Feb. 20, Feb. 27 and March 6 from 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m., offering dimmed lighting, low noise and reduced capacity; registration opens Feb. 19.
Joy of Giving campaign raises funds for Salvation Army food bank.
Sobeys' "Joy of Giving" holiday campaign raised $8,754.81 for the Salvation Army Foothills food bank, delivered as gift cards, and organizers said the donation arrived at a time of growing local need.
Mission Unitaînés building in Longueuil officially opens as tenants move in
A 100-unit Mission Unitaînés building for independent seniors in Longueuil has officially opened and is already fully leased with tenants moving in. The project is part of a wider Mission Unitaînés effort that expanded to a planned 1,700 units across 17 cities.