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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: 201-210Fetch Me Later Hosts Valentine's Paw-ty to Benefit Foster Dog Buddy
Fetch Me Later in McKinney held its annual Valentine's Paw-ty on February 12, featuring themed photo sessions, special treats and a raffle to raise funds for Buddy, a rescued dog in foster care, with entry fees directed to his medical expenses.
Barkerville: The Series nominated for Heritage BC Award
Barkerville: The Series has been nominated for a Heritage BC Award in the Education, Communications and Awareness category, and its first season has attracted more than 10,000 views.
Women's Memorial March marks 35th year with ministers' statement of support
On Feb. 14, 2026, Ministers Rebecca Alty, Mandy Gull‑Masty, Rebecca Chartrand and Rechie Valdez issued a joint statement supporting the 35th Annual Women's Memorial March and reported the Red Dress Alert pilot engagement has concluded with a final report alongside ongoing federal work on the Federal Pathway and National Action Plan addressing missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people.
Sky Stories brings 17th-century stargazing and navigation to life.
Sky Stories is a new winter program at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons that presents 17th-century uses of the night sky from Jesuit and Wendat perspectives; tours run Friday to Sunday and tickets cost $8.85 and must be booked in advance.
Fred Hahn to step down as president of CUPE Ontario in May
Fred Hahn announced he will not re-offer his name as president of CUPE Ontario at the union's provincial convention in May after serving as an officer for the past 20 years.
ROAR hosts jazz concert to raise funds for LGBTQ refugees in Nanaimo.
ROAR Team 8 will present Radical Acceptance, a jazz concert at Brechin United Church on Feb. 21 to raise money for sponsoring LGBTQ refugees.
Hockey and health: former NHLers visit Lac La Ronge communities
Former NHL players Bryan Trottier and Rich Pilon visited Lac La Ronge Indian Band communities Feb. 5–8 to promote healthy living and mental health, bringing a Stanley Cup replica and sharing personal stories.
Snowbank proposal in Sault Ste. Marie ends with couple engaged
Tery Carriere painted a marriage proposal on a snowbank outside a Petro‑Canada on Great Northern Road and Karl Wannamaker later proposed beside the same spot; the couple announced their engagement and have not set a wedding date.
Seniors compete in their own Olympic-style games in Waterloo
Residents from eight Schlegel Villages across southwestern Ontario took part in an Olympic-style competition in Waterloo, organized to encourage physical activity; CBC K-W covered the event with a 4:22 report.
Manitoba's founder honoured during Louis Riel Day celebrations
Louis Riel Day events are taking place across Westman, with Manitoba Métis Federation locals hosting cultural activities, meals and youth fundraising; the Brandon Wheat Kings will wear special jerseys to support Métis youth.