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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: 221-230BlackRock Canada closes TSX market for Family Day.
The BlackRock Canada team and members of its Families & Allies at BlackRock (FAB) Network joined Aimee Rotman, ETF Specialist at the Toronto Stock Exchange, to close the market on Family Day, marking an event focused on learning, financial inclusion, and introducing family members to Canada's financial markets.
United Way marks Local Love Week with volunteer award
United Way Centraide North East Ontario presented a Special Appreciation Award to volunteer Jennifer McIntyre on Feb. 12 during Local Love Week, recognizing her 10 years of service and work with school spirit events and 50/50 draws.
Free fishing is offered in Ontario this Family Day long weekend
Ontario is waiving licence requirements for Family Day long weekend fishing from Feb. 14–16, 2026; conservation catch limits and sanctuary restrictions remain in effect.
Good morning, Nickel City: Local headlines to start your day.
Interim property tax bills have been mailed to more than 27,000 properties and city council approved $237,500 to help convert an old school into an eight‑unit live‑in treatment centre for youths.
LAPS Kennel Breakout returns in Aldergrove
The Langley Animal Protection Society will hold its fourth annual Kennel Breakout on Feb. 21 in Aldergrove, asking volunteers to be 'locked in' kennels while fundraising toward a $30,000 goal to support shelter care.
Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge thanks donors after winter fundraiser raises over $120,000
The Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge's winter matching campaign raised $129,217 by Dec. 31, 2025, surpassing a $90,000 goal, and the campaign continues through the end of February. Matching donations accounted for a large share of the refuge's 2025 funds.
Canada's Courtney Sarault wins Olympic bronze in short-track 500m.
Courtney Sarault won bronze in the women's 500m short-track at Milano Cortina 2026; it is her first individual Olympic medal and follows a mixed relay silver two days earlier.
Community Safety Office will move to new space near city hall.
Portage la Prairie council approved buying the former Portage Mutual Insurance building at 14 Tupper St. S. to house the Community Safety Officer program, funded with $700,000 from infrastructure reserves.
Random Acts of Kindness Week invites people to 'Love Out Loud'
The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation is promoting the theme "Love Out Loud, Backed by Science" for Random Acts of Kindness Week, Feb. 15–21, and is offering free resources for individuals, schools and workplaces. The foundation cites research linking acts of kindness to oxytocin release and other brain responses that support trust and well‑being.
She is Wise conference highlights intergenerational Indigenous motherhood.
About 500 Indigenous women attended the seventh annual She is Wise conference in Ottawa, hosted by the Ontario Native Women's Association, which focused on the journey of motherhood across generations.