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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: 421-430Sweet Old Lady Harley Somehow Missed the Memo About Slowing Down.
Harley is an eight-year-old female boxer mix at the Windsor Humane Society who remains energetic and extremely food-motivated after being surrendered, and adoption information is available on the shelter's website.
Orillia restaurant becomes pop-up wedding chapel for Valentine's Day
A private dining room at FARE in Orillia will be set up as the Swanmore Chapel on Feb. 14, offering six intimate ceremony slots with officiants, decor, photography and a post-ceremony celebration; booking closes Feb. 10.
Thrive Oxford receives Rural Community 2026 award at ROMA.
Ontario's Minister of Rural Affairs presented the Rural Community 2026 award to Thrive Oxford at the Rural Inspiration 2026 event during the ROMA conference; the program supports women entrepreneurs across Oxford County.
Snowshoe artists return to Riverview winter carnival for fifth year
Matt Robinson and Allan Kruise created a 50-metre snowshoe artwork on the frozen Mill Creek during Riverview's winter carnival; firefighters checked the ice and the piece took about four hours to complete.
Ramara grant expands youth sports programs.
An Ontario Trillium Foundation seed grant of $17,600 awarded in 2024 helped the Township of Ramara expand youth baseball and flag football programs and purchase new equipment.
Prince George council asked to apply for FIFA watch party grants
City staff recommend applying to a provincial grant program to fund FIFA World Cup watch parties and propose using up to $8,900 from city event funds to cover Prince George’s share.
Franco-Nord again tops regional high school graduation rates.
Conseil scolaire catholique Franco‑Nord led regional boards in 2024–2025 with a four-year graduation rate of 93 per cent and a five-year rate of 93.3 per cent, according to Ontario Ministry of Education data.
Waypoint unveils First Nations artwork honoring the Seven Grandfather Teachings.
A large-scale artwork by Beausoleil First Nation artist Clayton King, commissioned by Penetanguishene hospital, is now on display in Waypoint Centre's Atrium and reflects the Seven Grandfather Teachings and the historic Anishinaabeg Council Fires.
Summerland rescue has a bonded pair of cats seeking a home.
Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland is caring for a bonded pair of cats, Callie (about 6½ years) and Othello (about 4 years), who show contrasting temperaments: one calm and affectionate, the other playful and energetic.
Newmarket long-term care home receives $3.2 million from province to hire more staff
The Newmarket Health Centre will receive $3.2 million from the provincial government to hire additional staff at its long-term care home. The funding comes as part of a nearly $100-million investment in York Region and a provincewide annual funding increase of $1.92 billion for long-term care.