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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: 411-420Sound Ideas Big Band performs at Beach United Church Saturday.
Sound Ideas Big Band will play a fundraiser at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. The event is part of the church's Jazz & Reflection Series and offers pay-what-you-can admission (recommended about $20) with a cash bar.
Sioux Valley hosts powwow at Keystone Centre.
The Sioux Valley Dakota Nation held a powwow in the Keystone Centre's Canada Room on Saturday, drawing hundreds of people and featuring drums and dancers; the gathering replaced this year's cancelled Coordination Winterfest, chief Jennifer Bone said.
Nordic spa in Ontario is set literally in the middle of nowhere
The Wilderness Retreat and Nordic Spa in Kingsville, Ontario offers private cabins with sauna-and-cold-plunge circuits set in secluded Balkwill Woods.
Hockey roots run deep as LumberJacks reconnect with alumni through gameday feature
The Port Perry LumberJacks gameday program includes a weekly "Where Are They Now?" feature that profiles former players and highlights lasting ties between alumni, current players and the Scugog community.
Brock aims to grow tourism with new three-year plan
The Township of Brock unanimously approved a 2026–2029 Visitor Growth Plan to increase visitation and support local businesses after consulting partners; 2024 data shows Brock's downtowns drew more than 81,000 unique visitors and nearly $65 million in economic impact.
Pet CHEK: Brushing your pet's teeth for dental health.
February is pet dental health month and the segment demonstrates toothbrushing on two of five 'Cozy Blanket Litter' puppies from the Victoria Humane Society while featuring an animal care expert from Bosley's who discusses other dental care options.
Sash projects weave together school spirit and Métis culture
Métis artist Casandra Woolever brings a portable floor loom to Manitoba schools to guide students in designing community sashes; she has shown more than 1,000 students and has 17 visits scheduled in February.
1000X5 seeks to bring more books into childhood homes.
Victoria’s 1000X5 Children's Book Recycling Project works to ensure children hear or read 1,000 books before age five, and this week received a $9,500 Mel Cooper Social Innovation Award from the Telus Friendly Future Foundation.
Manitoba union hopes for broader bereavement leave at Red River College Polytech
Red River College Polytech’s new three-year agreement with Local 73 expands eligibility for up to three days of paid bereavement leave to include additional relatives and comparable figures, and MGEU president Kyle Ross said the union hopes other employers will adopt similar provisions.
East Ferris seeks nominations for outstanding volunteers
East Ferris will recognize residents for their 2025 volunteer contributions and is accepting nominations through March 15; nominees must live in East Ferris and nominations are submitted via the municipal website.