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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: 81-90Gravenhurst Curling Club launches online auction for 125th anniversary
The Gravenhurst Curling Club has launched an online auction of local experiences that runs until April 2 to raise funds for upkeep of its facility and to expand curling and pickleball programming.
Tecumseh F7 Festival set for June 6 at Tecumseh Fire Station 2
Tecumseh Fire & Rescue Services will host the Tecumseh F7 Festival, a free firefighter combat challenge, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 starting at 10:30 a.m. at Tecumseh Fire Station 2; registration for firefighters and firefighter students opens April 1 at 10:00 a.m.
Steve Green Foods celebrates opening of larger Walkerville location
Steve Green Foods held a grand opening this weekend for a larger store at 1506 Wyandotte Street East in Walkerville, moving from a smaller unit it occupied since 2023. The shop offers a range of meats, prepared items and curated local goods and drew a strong local turnout.
Canadians wake early to cheer hockey gold against U.S.
Canadians are preparing to watch the men's Olympic hockey gold-medal game against the United States at 8:10 a.m. ET, with several provinces allowing pubs to open early and public watch parties planned.
Students rappel into a mine shaft during mine rescue competition.
About 80 students from Canadian and U.S. post-secondary institutions practised mine rescue scenarios at Dynamic Earth in Sudbury, and Laurentian University finished first overall.
Rough Night Out raises over $9,300 for Windsor youth.
Rough Night Out 2026 at St. Clair College raised more than $9,300 for The Windsor Residence for Young Men and ran overnight from 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday.
Blondin streaks to silver as Canada's women speed skaters extend Olympic run
Ivanie Blondin won silver in the women's mass start at the Milano Cortina Olympics, adding to her Olympic medal collection and contributing to Canada's 19-medal total; women's speed skating has supplied eight of those medals.
School trip blueprint: Back Roads Bill outlines safer planning in new education book
Veteran educator Bill Steer (Back Roads Bill) contributes Chapter 18, “School Trip Preparedness,” to the Canadian Scholars book Outdoor Experiential Learning in Canada. His chapter provides a step-by-step template covering transportation, activity maps, emergency procedures, first-aid scenarios, and backup plans for weather or disruptions.
Curlers in Orillia say the Winter Games mean the world
At the Ontario Winter Games in Orillia, young curlers — some long‑time teammates and some newly formed pairs — are competing while adjusting to faster, straighter ice and valuing the event's community atmosphere.
Dabrowski's reunion with Stefani wins WTA 1000 doubles title in Dubai
Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and Brazil's Luisa Stefani defeated Laura Siegemund and Vera Zvonareva 6-1, 6-3 to win the WTA 1000 doubles title in Dubai; the match lasted one hour and 13 minutes.