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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: 321-330Colourless housing is a problem; bring on more bubblegum pink cottages.
Sonia Day moved from Ontario to Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, and says a nearby saltbox house brightens her winter walks. She describes traditional wooden saltbox homes and argues for more colourful cottages instead of bland, colourless housing.
Bloomland in Oz at Royal Botanical Gardens is a feast for the senses
Bloomland in Oz at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington features around 25,000 orchids, tropical plants and theatrical recreations inspired by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and runs Tuesdays to Sundays through April 6, 2026.
Westman Multicultural Festival sees strong turnout on second day
Music, food and cultural performances drew crowds across Brandon on the festival's second day, and organizers reported strong early turnout with some pavilions estimating hundreds to thousands of visitors.
Makeshift boutique helps BU students build confidence
Brandon University turned a classroom into a temporary 'Confidence Closet' offering about 900 donated professional clothing items free to students; organizers say the event aims to help students prepare for interviews, co-op placements and early careers.
Estate planning as self-care in Feel Good February by Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes
Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes is running a month-long Feel Good February campaign that presents estate planning as a form of self-care and will share educational newsletters and community content organized around four themed planning priorities.
SACI opens new building at Lethbridge Polytechnic.
The Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute (SACI) held a grand opening at Lethbridge Polytechnic and will let high school students earn both high school and college credits while taking hands-on courses in trades, agriculture and healthcare.
Area Masonic lodges continue to support local community causes.
Glengarry Highland Lodge hosted nearly 200 guests for a complimentary Christmas dinner that helped raise more than $72,000 for the Maxville Manor redevelopment and a CT scanner, and the Masonic Association of Eastern District held a curling bonspiel to fund student bursaries.
Dalkeith Carnival goes on despite the cold.
The Dalkeith two-day winter carnival proceeded with indoor events and hockey after the parade was cancelled because of extreme cold.
Orchid show in Chicago features retro 1970s 'Feelin' Groovy' displays
Thousands of orchids fill the Chicago Botanic Garden greenhouse for the 12th annual Orchid Show, themed "Feelin' Groovy," and organizers expect about 85,000 visitors.
Bottoms Up restores dedicated queer space to Downtown Kingston
Bottoms Up, a new queer bar in Kingston, opened on January 3 in the renovated lower level of Renaissance and is the first queer-focused venue in the city since 2009.