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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: 251-260Northern Roots event in Hanmer celebrates homegrown music
Sudbury Performance Group will present Northern Roots: Original Showcase at Cousin Vinny's in Hanmer on Feb. 15 from 1–5 p.m., featuring only original songs by Northern Ontario artists. The lineup includes Chad Rivette, Randy Smith, Tessa Balaz, Lynn Blunt, Natalie Crispo and Eric Cloutier, and organizers say the event highlights local songwriting and stories.
Rainy River hosts Rick Bourre Memorial Ice Fishing Derby at Winter Carnival
The Rick Bourre Memorial Ice Fishing Derby returned to Rainy River for the first time since 2020 and drew more than 120 participants, with prizes awarded in walleye, northern pike and a kids category.
Arviat chosen as main campus site for Inuit Nunangat University
Arviat will be the main campus for Inuit Nunangat University and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. announced $50 million toward construction.
Arviat, Nunavut chosen as main campus for Inuit Nunangat University.
Arviat has been named the main campus site for the planned Inuit Nunangat University, supported by a $50 million investment from Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. and $85 million in contributions through the Nunavut Agreement Implementation Contract.
Wader-wearing volunteers are rehabilitating Canada's waterways.
Community volunteers in Ontario and elsewhere are restoring freshwater habitat through hands-on projects, including an improvised work barge for silt removal and the placement of new spawning substrate; these efforts have coincided with local returns of fish species and more than 45,000 volunteer hours annually supporting Ontario community hatcheries.
Summerland family's effort to restore community baseball field moves closer to reality
Summerland council approved $65,000 in matching funds if a Blue Jays grant is successful, and Field 96’s opening day is scheduled for April 18.
Hamilton team bound for the world's largest pee-wee hockey tournament.
Hamilton's Steel triple-A team has been invited to the Quebec International Pee-wee Hockey Tournament and will open at the Videotron Centre against the New York Rangers; assistant coach Jeff Toole, who has lived with neuroendocrine cancer for nine years, called the opportunity a meaningful moment for him and the players.
Comox Valley real estate agent named 2025 Shelter Award Individual of the Year
Val Wright of Royal LePage in the Comox Valley was named the 2025 Shelter Award "Individual of the Year" for British Columbia for her leadership with the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. The foundation has raised more than $57 million and supports about 200 local women's shelters.
Tyler Lanier: Where the Love Is Blind Star Is Now
Tyler Lanier left the Love Is Blind pods after concerns about a contestant's parallel connections, and she continues to lead the College Girls Rock nonprofit while working in sales.
Family Day activities on the North Shore include free and low-cost options.
Family Day on Feb. 16 will feature a range of free or low-cost events across the North Shore, including recreation centre workshops, public skates, museum programming and mountain activities.