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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: 351-360SAQ will sell selected U.S. products to benefit Food Banks of Quebec
The Quebec government directed the SAQ to sell select U.S. products beginning Feb. 12, 2026, and the SAQ will transfer an amount equivalent to the cost of the products sold—up to $8.6 million—to Food Banks of Quebec.
Living Library Series at NAIT brings campus stories to listeners.
NAIT's Living Library Series features community members as "living books" sharing personal stories for Black History Month, presented in partnership with DestiNAITion Global, the International and Intercultural Community Centre, and the Centre for Community and Belonging.
Indigenous artist donates two paintings to Kootenay Lake Hospital
Johnny Mukwa donated two Woodland-style paintings, Forest Spirits 1 and Forest Spirits 2, to the oncology hallway at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson; the works are on display for patients and families.
Montreal atelier Sartorialto frames craftsmanship as safe value in volatile markets
Sartorialto, a nearly two-decade-old Montreal bespoke atelier, emphasizes durable, made-to-order garments and repairability as consumers reassess long-term value amid market volatility.
Fire Cloak expands EV fire safety support to Everest Fire and Rescue in Nepal.
Fire Cloak provided specialist EV fire containment equipment and hands-on training to Everest Fire and Rescue in Kathmandu, with a UK team delivering sessions on lithium-ion battery risks and suppression techniques.
Vance in Milan says the Olympics unite Americans
Vice President JD Vance arrived in Milan to lead the U.S. delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics and told athletes the Games "unite the entire country." After the Olympics he plans to travel to Armenia and Azerbaijan to follow up on a U.S.-brokered peace agreement.
Black Queer Canada launches as Canada's first national organization for Black 2SLGBTQI+ communities
Black Queer Canada formally launched in Ottawa on Feb. 5, 2026, at the second annual National Black 2SLGBTQI+ Futures Summit. The organization is described as the country's first national body dedicated to centring Black 2SLGBTQI+ people and amplifying their voices in research and decision-making.
Doctors' waiting rooms show what vital civic spaces should offer
Arjun Sharma, a physician at Toronto's University Health Network, writes that his time in a doctor's waiting room highlighted how such spaces bring diverse people together and reveal shared vulnerability.
Black History Month: five events in York Region this February
A selection of five community events across York Region is scheduled for Black History Month, including library readings and art activities, a municipal flag-raising with speakers, and a museum exhibition that runs through Feb. 28.
Eglinton Crosstown LRT set to open after a 50-year journey
The Eglinton Crosstown LRT is scheduled to open Sunday after more than five decades of planning, delays and disputes; Metrolinx reports the project cost over $12.6 billion.