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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: 261-270Reaching out to support the local community at Brantford Native Housing.
Brantford Native Housing runs outreach services including a Homeless Service Window and Journey Van that provided 16,655 services in 2025 and supplies food, clothing, hygiene items and cultural supports.
Salish culture is central in Every River Has a Mouth exhibition
The Bill Reid Gallery opens Every River Has a Mouth on February 14, featuring 13 artists from across the Salish world and guest curator Eliot White-Hill to highlight shared Coast Salish styles and connections.
Valentine's Day in and around Victoria: 12 last-minute ways to spend the day
Greater Victoria offers 12 last-minute Valentine's Day events and experiences, including candlelit dinners, themed cocktails, a free winter arts festival, hands-on workshops, and family-friendly museum activities.
Indian vegetarian soups offer comforting, nutritious plant-based flavors.
Indian vegetarian soups combine spices, lentils and vegetables to create warm, nutritious dishes that can serve as light starters or hearty meals.
Fréchette promises to revive PEQ fast-track immigration program
CAQ leadership candidate Christine Fréchette said she would reopen Quebec's Programme de l'expérience québécoise (PEQ) for two years if elected leader. The PEQ's end in November prompted street protests and criticism from municipal officials and business leaders.
Ontario Works office in Oshawa to reopen Wednesday
The Ontario Works office at Midtown Mall in Oshawa will reopen on Feb. 11 after a week-long closure for flood cleanup. During the closure clients accessed limited supports at the mall's Community Resource Centre and at Durham Region Headquarters in Whitby.
Halifax-area animal shelter reports skyrocketing adoption rates
Bide Awhile in Dartmouth says animals cleared for adoption are often adopted within an hour or two, while the shelter continues to care for roughly 50 to 60 animals daily that are awaiting veterinary clearance.
Over $100,000 Donated to a Polish Children's Hospice
PSFCU members raised $102,329.43 for the 'Na Ratunek' Children's Cancer Foundation in Wroclaw as part of the Children's Holiday Smile campaign; the campaign raised $251,713.18 this year for three hospices and the Polish American Heritage Foundation.
Renfrew County opens Mesa HART Hub in Pembroke
A ribbon-cutting was held at the Carefor Mackay Centre in Pembroke to open the Mesa HART Hub, which houses the Bridge Housing component; the project is a partnership supported by a three-year, $6.3‑million investment from the Province of Ontario.
Generation Mining welcomes Biigtigong Nishnaabeg's $750,000 strategic investment
Generation Mining announced a $750,000 strategic investment from Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, and CEO Jamie Levy said the partnership reflects shared commitment to a critical minerals project in Northwestern Ontario.