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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: 331-340Comedy magic night in Aldergrove to support local food bank
The Crooked Spoon Foundation will host its Food for All fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at Station House Pub and Grill with magician-comedian Rod Boss; proceeds will support the foundation’s food bank and community programs.
Ridge Meadows RCMP leads annual Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics BC
Ridge Meadows RCMP, joined by Pitt Meadows and Coquitlam detachments, will hold a Polar Plunge at Alouette Lake South Beach on Feb. 26 to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics BC; organizers say more than $11,000 has been raised so far this year and over $36,000 in the past four years.
Heritage awards in Maple Ridge honour local conservation efforts
The City of Maple Ridge will hold the free 2026 Heritage Awards on Feb. 19 at the Albion Community Centre to recognise individuals, groups and sites that have advanced heritage conservation and awareness.
Alberta records unseasonably warm February, breaking multiple monthly heat records
Alberta has seen unusually high February temperatures, with Lethbridge topping 20 C and five monthly records broken alongside more than two dozen daily records.
Annual orchid show brings vivid color to Chicago winter
The Chicago Botanic Garden's 12th annual Orchid Show opens with more than 10,000 orchids in warmed greenhouses and a 'Feelin' Groovy' 1970s theme.
CDPQ Infra finds conversion of former Royal Victoria Hospital site technically feasible
CDPQ Infra's 18‑month feasibility study concluded conversion of six buildings on the former Royal Victoria Hospital site into a university residence is technically feasible and could add about 1,150 student beds.
North Bay and Mattawa will receive $8.2 million for road upgrades
The Ontario government is allocating $8.2 million through the 2026–27 Connecting Links program to rebuild Trout Lake Road in North Bay and Main Street in Mattawa, officials announced.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns for seventh year to benefit Kelowna's Elevation Outdoors
Elevation Outdoors is hosting the 7th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival with an in-person screening at Metro Hub on Feb. 20 and six-day online viewing from Feb. 20–26; the event is a fundraiser for the charity's youth programs.
Essex adds eight new EV charging stations with Charged for Change funding
The Town of Essex activated eight publicly accessible Level 2 EV charging stations, split between a municipal parking lot near Heritage Gardens Park in Essex Centre and the Harrow & Colchester Community Centre, funded by Aviva Canada's "Charged for Change" program in partnership with Earth Day Canada. Town staff will monitor usage and report on it over the next three years.
Essex County CAO provides a year-in-review for her department
Sandra Zwiers presented a year-in-review to Essex County Council outlining achievements, challenges and priorities since becoming CAO about two and a half years ago; the report notes about 75% of Strategic Plan initiatives are complete or well underway and highlights her interim work at Sun Parlour Home.