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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: 311-320University celebrates Lunar New Year with Fire Horse festivities
Lakehead University hosted a Lunar New Year event at the Outpost where students and staff celebrated the Year of the Fire Horse with performances, a shared meal, and a golden bell ringer game.
Heated Rivalry puts Montreal and its bagels in the spotlight
A brief shot of a St-Viateur Bagel T-shirt in the TV series Heated Rivalry led to a sharp rise in online merchandise orders and increased social media interest in Montreal following the episode's Dec. 12 release.
Prince Albert Northern Bears auction special third jerseys for YWCA's Rendalyn Home
The Prince Albert Northern Bears will wear purple-and-blue third jerseys this weekend and will auction all 20 jerseys to raise funds for the YWCA's Rendalyn Home; bidding runs online through Feb. 8 and the jerseys will be auctioned after the second game Sunday.
Brampton sets a 0% city tax increase for 2026
After resident pushback over affordability, Brampton's 2026 budget freezes the city's portion of property taxes at 0% while keeping a 1% hospital levy that the city says equals about $73 on the average home.
Canadian Larin scores in Southampton debut
Cyle Larin scored with his first touch — a header in the 70th minute — three minutes after entering, giving Southampton a 1-0 win over Watford. He said club staff and players had welcomed him, and the goal comes as he continues to press for a place on Canada's World Cup roster.
Family Day in Langley offers events across the city and township.
Family Day in B.C. is Monday, Feb. 16, and Langley will host free and low-cost events across Langley City and the Township, including a free drop-in program at Timms Community Centre and special Family Day activities at the B.C. Farm Museum and the Canadian Museum of Flight.
Paget Williams marks nearly 40 years shaping punk culture
Paget Williams built a 30-plus year career promoting and producing punk, rap and reggae shows in Montreal after sneaking into the Foufounes Électriques as a teenager; he co-founded Greenland Productions in the early 1990s.
From literature to land, a Canadian story of stewardship.
Jonathan Scott, chair of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, says Georgian Bay’s landscapes shaped his first year leading the authority and guided priorities on watershed-based planning, responsible growth, and operational efficiency.
Dessert-Inspired Facial Masks arrive in a playful K-beauty kit.
K-beauty brand I Dew Care launched the Sundae Scoop Wash Off Face Mask Set, an ice-cream–inspired multi-mask kit that includes a full-size hydrating mask plus travel-sized brightening and soothing masks and a headband.
Antioxidant-Packed Blueberry Juices: Tomasello debuts IncrediBlu pure juice
Tomasello has introduced IncrediBlu, a 100% pure blueberry juice made with only blueberry juice and free of alcohol, additives, and preservatives; the line also includes a lightly carbonated Frizzante as interest in non-alcoholic beverages rises.