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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: 291-300Psychic Fair in Pitt Meadows on Sunday at South Bonson Community Centre
The Coastal Wave Oracle Psychic Fair and Market will run noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8, at the South Bonson Community Centre in Pitt Meadows; entry is free and a raffle will raise funds for neurodivergent children's therapy.
Maple syrup fundraiser returns to Golden this spring.
Ecole La Confluence's annual maple syrup fundraiser has begun to raise money for student activities and playground improvements, and orders are due March 6.
Eglinton LRT finally opens as riders line up for first train
The 25-station Eglinton LRT (Line 5) opened for free rides on Sunday, linking Kennedy station to Mount Dennis across 19 kilometres; officials said service will increase in phases over the next six months.
DTES shelter becomes karaoke stage every Sunday night
A Downtown Eastside shelter hosts a free karaoke night each Sunday where a few dozen people gather in a low‑lit space that feels like a nightlife lounge. The event is one of several run by non-profits across the neighbourhood, and demand is reported to be high enough that a different venue holds karaoke each day.
Levelling up at home with five small, comforting upgrades
As winter continues and more people stay in, this cheat sheet highlights five small, simple pleasures that make everyday life at home more enjoyable.
Donation supports Markham's Varley Art Gallery as winter exhibitions open
Longtime supporters pledged $150,000 to the Varley Art Gallery to launch a capital campaign and a curatorial scholarship, and the gallery opened its 2026 winter season featuring two exhibitions that examine museum histories.
Letting go: A new year conversation about healing and Golden Clear.
The article profiles Golden Clear, a local wellness practice rooted in the founder's lived experience that links emotional awareness to physical health, and notes the practice also attends to food choices such as reducing gluten and lowering pesticide exposure.
Hockey players in their 80s compete at Ontario 55+ Winter Games.
A London team called the Waryears, whose roster is made up of players in their 80s, took part in the Ontario 55+ Winter Games in Huntsville and competed in a younger age division because there is no 80+ category. Players said skating provides social connection and exercise, and the team plans to keep playing together.
Tropical Ontario Airbnb offers a Caribbean-like warm stay
A Burlington farm has converted a 500-square-foot geodesic greenhouse dome into a tropical-themed Airbnb with plants, an indoor pond and a nearby private bathroom. The owner says the dome heats in sunlight and uses fans, geothermal piping and other systems to keep temperatures comfortable even in subzero outdoor weather.
Ford visits Muskoka on snowmobile to support planned hospitals
Ontario Premier Doug Ford joined a snowmobile convoy at a 'Trails For Life' fundraiser in Muskoka supporting plans for new Huntsville and Bracebridge hospitals; the province says feasibility and study work is underway and no construction timetable has been set.