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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: 41-50Ontario nursing homes competed for spots in culture-change pilot project
Ontario received 175 applications for a three-year, $9-million pilot to shift long-term care toward resident-led dementia care, with 17 initial spots and plans to measure resident well‑being and staff satisfaction.
Lakedell 4‑H Beef Club starts the year with calf tour and community supper
The Lakedell 4‑H Beef Club held its annual calf tour and a roast beef supper fundraiser, and members are preparing for a mini-show ahead of the year-end show and sale on April 25.
Brad Gushue is preparing to say goodbye to curling after 20 years
Brad Gushue, 45, marks 20 years since his 2006 Olympic gold and is preparing to retire from competitive curling as his team opens the Brier in St. John's.
Scottish singer Iona Lane to play at Medicine Hat library March 6
Medicine Hat Public Library will host Scottish singer Iona Lane on March 6 at 7 p.m.; tickets are $10 each or $24 for three, and half the proceeds will be donated to the Medicine Hat Women's Shelter Society.
Grocery delivery shows early suitability for electric Class 8 trucks in PIT study
A year-long PIT Group trial in Montreal found battery-electric Class 8 trucks handled return-to-base grocery routes well, logging over 200,000 km and using more than 60% less energy while cutting greenhouse-gas emissions by at least 80% versus diesel equivalents.
Comparing raised garden beds: cedar, metal and plastic for spring gardening
The article reports that Western Red Cedar raised beds resist rot and provide natural insulation and breathable drainage, and it contrasts these features with metal and plastic options for spring planting.
Belated Lunar New Year celebration brings Korean culture to Winnipeg
Andrea Kitano and the Manitoba Korean Canadian Community Resource Network are hosting a belated Seollal event at the Manitoba Museum with Foodtrip Market that will feature hanbok try‑ons, food, games and performances, including guests from Toronto.
Jose Berríos appears to move past last spring's arm doubt in Blue Jays start
Manager John Schneider said Berríos battled physical issues last year but the team and pitching coach monitored his condition, and they reported feeling comfortable with him throwing in his first Blue Jays start.
Metchosin welcomes veteran firefighter Dan Verdun as new fire chief
The District of Metchosin has appointed Dan Verdun as its new fire chief; he brings more than 30 years of municipal fire and emergency services experience and is expected to start on March 2.
Iqaluit Housing Authority employees ratify new contract
Employees at the Iqaluit Housing Authority ratified a collective agreement on Feb. 23 that raises wages, increases allowances and expands vacation and leave entitlements; the agreement runs until June 30, 2028.