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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: 301-310Penticton Dragonboat Pub donates more than $5,000 to Ronald McDonald House
The Dragon Boat Pub in Penticton held its annual "Safety Boys" luncheon on Jan. 14 and donated $5,650 to Ronald McDonald House British Columbia while also delivering a family meal; the pub said its total fundraising has passed $8,000.
Our world looks gorgeous from space this weekend.
NOAA's GOES-East and GOES-West satellites are showing a clear atmospheric river over British Columbia's South Coast this weekend, and the article notes contrasting recent weather across Canada such as Toronto's record snowy day on Jan. 25.
Young artists step into Aldergrove art scene.
The Langley Arts Council is accepting free submissions from artists aged 14 to 29 for its Youth Exhibition (deadline March 18); the show runs May 1–June 14 at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre and includes a juried competition with cash prizes.
Repair Cafes launch ninth season in Maple Ridge.
Ridge Meadows Recycling Society is launching the ninth year of its Repair Cafes with five pop-up events beginning Feb. 21; since 2018 volunteers have helped fix about 3,400 items over 55 events.
House burping offers a simple way to freshen indoor air
A column explains 'house burping' (German luften) as briefly opening doors and windows several times a day to refresh indoor air; experts note it can reduce some indoor pollutants and regulate humidity, and Ontario now requires carbon monoxide alarms in certain homes as of Jan. 1, 2026.
Beloved Shen Yun returns to Vancouver this spring.
Shen Yun Performing Arts will present six shows at Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre April 8–12, 2026, and the company marks its 20th anniversary this season.
Mental health association clarifies services and safety at downtown centre.
CMHA North Bay says its downtown Peer Connections centre is staffed by trained peer support workers (not volunteers) and that the organization did not recently receive an extra $20 million in funding.
Snowarama sledders raise funds for children's mobility and camp programs
About 100 snowmobile riders took part in a Snowarama fundraiser in Grand Portage, Minn., supporting Easter Seals Ontario; the event has raised more than $650,000 over 26 years to fund mobility equipment and summer camps for children with physical disabilities.
Magnetawan unveils new logo and slogan to attract tourists.
The Magnetawan Economic Tourism Committee presented a compass-themed logo and the tag line "Magnetawan-of-a-kind" to council on Jan. 21, developed with pro-bono help from advertising executives who vacation in the area to promote year-round tourism.
City of Windsor wins EDCO Award for business attraction and retention.
Windsor received the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence in the Business Attraction & Retention — Urban category for its role in securing Minth Group’s $300 million electric vehicle manufacturing campus that is expected to bring 1,099 jobs.