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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: 391-400Red-headed Woodpecker spotted in the Ottawa Valley
On Jan. 11, 2026, Heather Ball of Wilson Road reported a Red-headed Woodpecker visiting her yard for several days; the species is an infrequent visitor to the Ottawa Valley and was last recorded locally in July 2020.
Sweden's Icehotel features Alberta artists' carved scenes of Canadian wilderness.
Alberta artists spent three weeks carving a 100-foot 'Cathedral Grove' main hall at Sweden's Icehotel, shaping trees and embedding birdsong; the installation will remain until the hotel melts in April.
Geothermal drilling in Scarborough brings steadier work for former Alberta oil workers
A former Alberta roughneck now drills geothermal boreholes in the Greater Toronto Area and says the work is steadier, safer and less disruptive to family life; the article reports oil employment has fallen even as production rose, while geothermal and other clean-energy jobs are growing.
Toronto's oldest Black institution marks 200 years
First Baptist Church in Toronto, founded in 1826 and described as the city's oldest Black institution, is marking its 200th anniversary and will host a Black History Month service on Feb. 15.
Outdoor movie screen hire is expanding community and private events across Sydney.
Outdoor movie screen hire is increasingly used across Sydney and nearby New South Wales to stage flexible outdoor screenings for councils, community groups and private gatherings using portable screens, projectors and audio rental services.
LigaData appoints telecom leader Ihab Hinnawi to its Board of Advisors.
LigaData announced that Ihab Hinnawi, a veteran telecom executive who previously worked with the company as a client, has joined its Board of Advisors and will advise on partnerships, market expansion and AI-enabled network efforts.
Scout the Goat's farmyard adventures show young readers how to navigate big feelings.
Natalie Horseman's Goat on the Go picture books follow Scout, a young goat, across three farmyard stories that model emotional resilience, adaptability, and cooperation for children ages 3–8.
Powwow dancing workshop in Hope draws 84 people
Eighty-four people attended a Fraser‑Cascade Cultural Nights powwow dancing workshop at Shxwelís te Ts'qó:ls — Spirit of Hope Secondary School on Jan. 28, where participants learned about drumming circles and powwow dance styles and the evening included dinner and door prizes.
Mont St. Joseph Foundation holds annual Monty Funspiel curling fundraiser
The Monty Funspiel returns to the Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club with a sold-out field of 30 teams; proceeds will support rebuilding the home's dining area and an online auction runs Thursday to Sunday.
Farah Heron on romance and representation ahead of Burlington library talk
Author Farah Heron will speak at the Burlington Public Library on Feb. 10 about the romance genre and her novel Just Playing House; she discussed balancing humour and emotional depth and centring South Asian characters.