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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: 211-220Red Gala returns for second year to support Salmon Arm cardiac rehabilitation program
The Red Gala returns on Feb. 21 as a fundraiser run by the Shuswap Cardiac Society to support a local cardiac rehabilitation program; last year's event raised $26,564, exceeding a $25,000 goal.
Beauty Day at Our Place offers free Valentine's Day pampering.
Volunteers from Natural Hair Salon and students from Summit Salon Academy Victoria provided free haircuts, makeup and manicures to dozens of female-identifying clients at Our Place Society on Valentine's Day.
South Okanagan offers Family Day events across communities
Communities across the South Okanagan are hosting Family Day activities this weekend, including pool sessions, skating, games and crafts. Some municipal facilities and several landfills and offices will be closed for the holiday, with recreation centres set to reopen on Feb. 17.
Aurora's Arctic Adventure brings Valentine's Day, Family Day and Olympics together
Aurora's two-day Arctic Adventure runs Saturday, Feb. 14 at Aurora Town Square and Monday, Feb. 16 at Town Park, featuring workshops, live performances, ice carvings and a community scavenger hunt.
Funding boost for Ontario postsecondary schools aims to provide stability.
Ontario will provide an additional $6.4-billion in operating funds over four years and has ended a seven-year tuition freeze, allowing up to 2% annual increases for the next three years, the minister said.
High-seas film festival wraps latest edition honouring Judd Hirsch
The Floating Film Festival completed its 19th voyage this past week, awarding top prizes to Calle Malaga and the documentary Everywhere Man, and formally honouring actor Judd Hirsch aboard the ship.
6-storey apartment with 147 rental units proposed in Penticton
A six-storey, 147-unit rental apartment has been proposed for 251 Comox St. in Penticton; City Council will consider rezoning and the required readings at its Feb. 17 meeting.
Ontario is investing $26.3 million in Parry Sound–Muskoka water infrastructure.
Ontario announced up to $26.3 million for water projects across Shawanaga First Nation, the District of Muskoka, the Town of Parry Sound and the Village of South River, funded through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program — Health and Safety Water Stream. The funding is allocated for backup power, treatment plant upgrades and distribution rehabilitation to strengthen local water and wastewater systems.
Survivor-style reverse raffle returns to support local youth
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Plains is holding its fifth annual "Sip Support Survive" reverse raffle to fund youth mentoring, with live eliminations Feb. 23–March 6 and registration closing Feb. 22 at 4:00 p.m.
Family Day at UBC Research Forest is planned for Feb. 16.
The Malcolm Knapp Research Forest in Maple Ridge will host a Family Adventure Day on Feb. 16 featuring hands-on shelter-building, fire skills and campfire activities; sessions run 9 a.m.–noon and 1 p.m.–4 p.m. and the fee is $12 per family.