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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: 241-250Kootenay Lake Forest Landscape project invites public input
A partnership between the province of British Columbia and five First Nations is developing a Forest Landscape plan for the 1.2-million-hectare Kootenay Lake Timber Supply Area, and the project is in early planning with public input encouraged.
M.D. 124 supports farm safety in local schools
The M.D. of Lesser Slave River council voted to donate $1,000 to Heartland Training and Support Hub for farm safety presentations in Smith and Slave Lake schools, following a $500 contribution in 2024.
Sussex middle school drama students stage Honk! Jr. ahead of festival
A volunteer-run Sussex Middle School drama program is mounting Honk! Jr. with 53 students and volunteers, performing Feb. 18–20 and Feb. 23, and organizers plan to take the hour-long junior production to the provincial drama festival in Fredericton in May.
Junior Firefighters Program will resume in Eganville
The Junior Firefighters Program in Eganville will return in the second semester after a restructuring; exact class dates are to be determined, Fire Chief Darryl Wagner told council.
Festival du Voyageur: Five things to check out at Winnipeg's winter party
Festival du Voyageur runs through Feb. 20 in Whittier Park and nearby venues, celebrating 57 years of francophone, Métis and First Nations culture with music, food and art.
Canada's first Inuit-led university announces campus location in the north.
Canada's first Inuit-led university has announced a campus location in the north. Officials say many Inuit students now must relocate to southern regions for post-secondary studies, and the Nunavik school board sponsored 189 students enrolled outside Nunavik for 2024–2025.
Toronto respite centre to close early for World Cup 2026 as officials arrange alternatives
The 24-hour respite site at Toronto's Better Living Centre will stop new admissions by mid-February and conclude operations by March 15 to accommodate spring bookings tied to World Cup 2026; city officials say current residents will be offered alternative shelter spaces.
Maple Ridge woman named executive director of 5X Fest society.
Neesha Hothi of Maple Ridge has been appointed executive director of the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society, the organization behind 5X Fest, and brings more than 20 years promoting South Asian arts and culture in Canada.
Langley community calendar lists Family Day, Heritage Week and Valentine's events.
The Langley Advance Times community calendar lists events across Langley for mid-February, including theatre performances, park walks, library Valentine programs and local music and dance gatherings.
UCLA Black Alumni Association will host Winston C. Doby Legacy Scholarship Gala on March 7 with Mayor Karen Bass keynoting
The UCLA Black Alumni Association will hold its biennial Winston C. Doby Legacy Scholarship Gala on March 7 at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown; Mayor Karen Bass will deliver the keynote and proceeds support scholarships for tuition, housing and books.