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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: 381-390Spay It Forward month is underway at the Okanagan Humane Society.
The Okanagan Humane Society's third annual Spay It Forward campaign runs through the end of February to raise funds for spaying and neutering and to help people who struggle to pay; donations at partner veterinary clinics will support the shelter's rescue program.
Westshore Wolves raise $8,300 for Victoria Hospice at Pink in the Rink night
The Westshore Wolves raised about $8,300 for Victoria Hospice at their first Pink in the Rink game on Jan. 31, with funds from a jersey auction, a silent auction, a 50/50 draw and cash donations.
Canada expands citizenship-by-descent under Bill C-3.
Bill C-3, effective December 15, 2025, removed the first-generation limit and reinstated many previously excluded people as Canadian citizens; the law also introduces a substantial-connection test for children born or adopted abroad after that date.
Red Deer council sets public hearing for proposed zoning change at possible shelter site
City council passed first reading of two rezoning bylaws for 7740 40 Ave., and a public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 25.
Clinton Seniors celebrate the groundhog and the hope of spring
The column recalls Groundhog Day traditions, notes Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow while Wiarton Willie and Fred la Marmotte did not, and lists local Clinton Seniors news including a meeting on Feb. 19.
Cody Glass attends Devils' Sweep the Deck Gala
Cody Glass made his first appearance at the New Jersey Devils' Sweep the Deck Gala, helping behind the bar and spending time with fans while the event raised funds for the Devils Youth Foundation.
Eileen Evelyn Baum Miller remembered in Vernon.
Eileen Evelyn Baum Miller, born June 4, 1927, is remembered as a longtime Vernon resident who served as a missionary in Africa and was devoted to family, faith and creative pursuits.
Entrepreneur launches maple syrup subscription service across Canada
An Ottawa entrepreneur launched Maple Monthly on Feb. 1 to send curated boxes of maple products to homes across Canada; Maple Orchard Farms in Bracebridge is the first supplier and 70 subscribers signed up before launch.
More funding available for Osoyoos community groups
The Town of Osoyoos announced additional funding is available through the Community Service Grant Program and the Resort Municipality Initiative - Visitor Activity Enhancement Funding. Earlier this year the municipality awarded $54,200 in Community Service Grants and $87,963 in RMI grants.
Chinese New Year events in Markham and York Region run through February.
Community celebrations marking the Year of the Horse are scheduled across Markham and York Region in February, with many free, public events listed in Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Newmarket.
