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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.
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Showing: 21-30Hood & Dagger focuses on community theatre and charity
Winnipeg couple Crystal and Brian Hood launched Hood & Dagger in 2024 and the non-profit has raised more than $15,000 through volunteer-run mystery theatre. Its production of The 39 Steps is sold out and lists Agape Table as the beneficiary.
Support+ range offers fresh, targeted nutrition for pets with chronic conditions
The Grateful Pet has launched Support+, a line of AAFCO-complete fresh diets for dogs and cats aimed at urinary, gastrointestinal and kidney support, and the company reports independent lab testing and development with veterinarians and nutritionists. The range and reported case studies are available through The Grateful Pet's website.
Faraday approves TTCI request for permanent turtle crossing signs.
Faraday Township council approved installation of two permanent turtle crossing signs following a request from the Think Turtle Conservation Initiative, with Think Turtle supplying the signs and the township providing posts and hardware.
Snowshoe Hustle draws community to Camp Cedar Ridge in its fourth year.
The fourth annual Hastings Snowshoe Hustle took place Jan. 18 at Camp Cedar Ridge and combined snowshoe races with community activities such as dog sled demonstrations and skating; organizers reported about 40 participants and visitors from nearby towns.
BCT receives donation of a minivan from a local couple
Bancroft Community Transit received a donated 2011 Honda Odyssey from Josh and Anastasija Mourtzanos, a gift that provided short-term relief as several fleet vehicles were under repair and fundraising continues for an accessible van.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders expands services with four new Phoenix locations
CARD plans to open four new Phoenix centers and is accepting new patients statewide with no waitlist.
Langley names its new high school and middle school
The Langley school board has named two Willoughby-area schools Emery Dosdall Secondary and stɑtl̓əw̓ Middle School; both are expected to open in fall 2027 and together will accommodate about 2,800 students.
Hope Mission Wetaskiwin permanent shelter officially opens
Hope Mission's permanent emergency shelter in Wetaskiwin has opened, replacing a temporary site and offering 50 beds, a commercial kitchen, and private counselling spaces.
LDS Church donates $405,000 to Streets Alive in Lethbridge
The LDS Church donated $405,000 to Streets Alive to help cover electrical and HVAC costs for the charity's 2025 expansion in Lethbridge. Streets Alive served more than 1,200 unique clients with over 16,000 services in 2025.
Divorce with Respect Week: Cynthia Lauriston Offers Free 30‑Minute Consultations
Florida attorney Cynthia Lauriston will offer free 30-minute divorce consultations during Divorce With Respect Week, March 1–8, 2026. The article notes she will discuss Collaborative Divorce, a non-adversarial alternative to courtroom divorce.