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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: 231-240Stonewall rainbow flag raised by New York officials in rebuke of Trump administration
New York officials raised a rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument after a pride flag was removed from a federal pole; activists later placed the flag on the same rope as the American flag and the Park Service cited new guidance limiting flag displays.
Alberta to fund extra staff for complex elementary classrooms
The Alberta government is providing $143 million to place about 1,400 additional teachers and educational assistants in strained elementary classrooms, with most positions directed to Edmonton and Calgary, and has pledged to hire more staff over the next three years.
Edo launches grid-interactive efficient buildings demonstration in New York.
Edo and National Grid launched a three-year demonstration in New York to deploy demand flexibility across commercial buildings, supported by NYSERDA; EPRI will lead independent measurement and verification.
Indspire announces 2026 Indspire Awards laureates honouring Indigenous excellence
Indspire, an Indigenous national charity, has announced the 2026 Indspire Awards laureates recognising achievements across First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. In 2024–25 Indspire provided more than $31.6 million through over 8,800 bursaries and scholarships to Indigenous students across Canada.
Free fishing this Family Day weekend in Ontario.
Ontario is allowing free fishing provincewide from Saturday to Monday for Family Day weekend, with licence and Outdoors Card requirements waived; Conservation Fishing Licence catch and possession limits and sanctuary restrictions remain in effect.
Ice roads bring winter freedom for northern families
The seasonal winter ice road lets families from nearby First Nations travel south for bingo events, hockey tournaments and to access Moosonee's railway for groceries, household goods and larger purchases.
Moodie House readies as a restored centre for local literary history.
Julie Simpson is restoring the 19th-century Moodie House on Bridge Street, keeping original layouts and some period details while adding modern utilities, and is hosting small events as she awaits permits for a full public opening.
Orillia Legion volunteer receives rare Palm Leaf honour
Kate Palmer of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34 in Orillia received the Palm Leaf, the Legion's highest volunteer honour, and veteran Paul Connell received the Ontario Veterans Award for Community Service Excellence.
SGS partners with theblood to develop menstrual blood diagnostics
SGS has partnered with Berlin start-up theblood to support development and validation of women's health diagnostics using menstrual blood, with SGS providing quality assurance and bioanalytical expertise.
Perth turns a street into a 175-foot tubing run for Family Day weekend
Perth will convert Herriott Street into an approximately 175-foot tubing track for Family Day weekend, with the main tubing day on Saturday, Feb. 14; tubing is free and volunteers will accept voluntary donations for Project Trauma Support.