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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: 191-200Canada to build its first Inuit university in Arviat by 2030
The first Inuit-centred university in Canada's Arctic will be built in Arviat, Nunavut, and is expected to open in 2030 with capacity for about 100 students.
IMAX Victoria announces 2026 film festival on British Columbia's largest screen
IMAX Victoria at the Royal BC Museum will hold a film festival from Feb. 20 to March 15 featuring seven documentaries; the theater will run nine screenings daily and is offering a $65 festival membership.
Valentine's Day wedding blitz offers couples ceremony and convenience
A Valentine's Day 'Just Say Yes' event held 12 quick weddings at city hall and charged $500 per couple, while a city marriage licence costs $150.
Family Day offers a welcome midwinter break
Family Day on Monday, Feb. 16, is a civic holiday intended to give people time with loved ones and a brief midwinter respite.
Red Deer County celebrates protective services workers
Red Deer County held its annual Protective Services Awards Night on Jan. 31 to honour workers from fire rescue, emergency management and patrol, and presented years-of-service recognitions and several medals.
Canadian sparkling wines to enjoy beyond Valentine's Day.
Wineries across Canada are refining bottle-fermented, traditional-method sparkling wines, and the article highlights five recent domestic releases, including Nova 7 and Cave Spring Blanc de Blancs.
First Nations secure equal stake in a major Saskatchewan solar farm
Four Treaty 4 First Nations will jointly own 50% of the 100-megawatt Mino Giizis solar project being developed with Neoen Canada near Lajord, Saskatchewan, under a 25-year power purchase agreement with SaskPower; the facility is expected to begin operation in 2028 and produce about 228,000 MWh annually.
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP hosts Feb. 19 town hall on community concerns
The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP will hold a public town hall on Feb. 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cowichan Community Centre to gather input on policing priorities for 2026–27 and to review the detachment's work over the past year.
Fête Chinoise and Fullscript Senators Gala celebrate community and support youth services
Two recent events in Canada combined cultural celebration and fundraising: Fête Chinoise held its 11th signature event on Feb. 7 with performances and cultural activations, and the Fullscript Senators Gala on Jan. 29 raised more than $850,000 for front-line services for children and youth.
Province announces $304,289 for Nipissing public health
Ontario is providing $304,289 in one-time funding to the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit to support public health programs, healthy living initiatives and disease prevention information for the community.