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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: 341-350Cubby the dog delights McMaster students while yoga and a young rescuer spread goodwill
A free chair-yoga class in Burlington collects donations for the Compassion Society of Halton, a 13-year-old in Western Australia swam four kilometres to call emergency services after his family was swept out to sea, and Cubby, a 10-year-old therapy Old English Sheepdog, visits McMaster students weekly to offer comfort.
Northern Ontario seen as promising spot for maple syrup industry growth
The North American Maple Syrup Council will hold its annual conference Oct. 21–23 in Sault Ste. Marie, the first time the event is hosted in Northern Ontario, and organizers expect more than 200 delegates to attend.
Eglinton Crosstown LRT opens Sunday and ushers in a new era for the street
The Eglinton Crosstown LRT will open on Sunday after more than 15 years of construction, and nearby businesses say they expect improved access and increased foot traffic.
Indigenous investment adds momentum to Edmonton downtown development
Wiikwemkong First Nation purchased the Ice District site at 10308 103 St NW for $65.25 million, marking its first investment outside Ontario; city officials say the Nation is interested in a residential tower that could add hundreds of units.
Canadian Olympic Committee wants to host the Olympic Games again
At the Milan-Cortina Olympics the Canadian Olympic Committee said it still hopes to host another Games and is studying dispersed hosting models; COC officials also reported that federal funding for national sports organizations has been effectively frozen since 2005.
Ronald Hicks is to be installed as the 11th archbishop of New York.
Ronald Hicks will be installed Friday as the 11th archbishop of New York at St. Patrick's Cathedral; he was chosen by Pope Leo in December and says he will emphasize missionary discipleship and gratitude.
Harper's archival collection includes one million photos and personal items
Former prime minister Stephen Harper has launched an archival collection at Library and Archives Canada that includes more than one million photographs and personal items such as a quilt and a hockey card. The acquisition also contains about 400,000 digital records and an oral-history video series from roughly 50 hours of interviews that will be released to the public in 2030.
Camille Spence Marks Career Milestones After Graduation and National Choreography Recognition
Camille Spence, originally from Mississauga, Ontario, completed a Commercial Dance degree at Pace University in May 2025 and was named one of fifteen finalists at the 2025 A.C.E. Awards.
Catching for a Cause raises $150,000 for Kenai charities, Stockwatch reports
Marathon Petroleum’s Catching for a Cause event in Kenai raised a record $150,000 in 2025 to benefit the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank and other local organizations.
Elk sighting at Kivi Park described as 'magical' by skier
A cross-country skier, Nancy Côté-Pharand, encountered a male elk blocking a trail at Kivi Park on Jan. 15 and shared photos that drew many reactions; park staff say three elk sightings have been reported in recent weeks.