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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: 441-450Hundreds attend NHL Alumni vs Essex OPP Special Olympics fundraiser
Hundreds gathered at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre in Lakeshore on January 11 for the fourth annual NHL Alumni versus Essex OPP fundraiser supporting Special Olympics, and Special Olympian Brenna Williams performed during intermission.
Osoyoos Fire Rescue announces Everett Cooke as new fire chief
Osoyoos Fire Rescue announced Everett Cooke as its new fire chief. He has more than 25 years of experience and succeeds interim leadership after Corey Kortmeyer left in August 2024.
Bracebridge Library wins provincial Media and Communications Award
The Bracebridge Library received the Ontario Library Association's Media and Communications Award at the OLA Super Conference on Jan. 29, recognized for creative storytelling and community-focused digital communications.
Grand Trunk renewal: Council begins workshop series
The City of Stratford has started a series of workshops for council and the public to explore options for the Grand Trunk renewal project; the first session on Jan. 27 covered municipal development and project evaluation, and a second workshop is planned for the end of February with a decision point expected in March or April.
Full circle: Former childhood cancer camper now a nurse at OSMH
Maram Muktar, who attended Campfire Circle as a child while receiving cancer treatment, now works as a nurse at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital and is returning to the camp this summer as a caregiver. Campfire Circle provides on-site complex medical care so children can take part in activities while receiving treatment.
LRCA board continues to be led by familiar faces
The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority has acclaimed incumbent chair Donna Blunt and vice-chair Jim Vezina to lead the board again, the agency announced this week. The decision comes as the province has proposed cutting Ontario's 36 conservation authorities to seven, which could fold the LRCA into a larger Huron-Superior authority.
Hoito opens second location at Goods and Co. Market as a 'good next step'.
Hoito is opening a second, more permanent location inside the Goods and Co. Market while the Finlandia Co-operative continues to seek a dedicated brick-and-mortar site.
Contractor wins just over $2.3 million in 50-50 draw
Patrick Silvaggio, a Nolalu construction contractor and grandfather of 14, won just over $2.3 million in the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation's latest 50-50 draw; the foundation reports it has raised $180 million through the draws since 2021.
Pope receives invitation to visit Peru and joins embassy lunch
Peru's ambassador publicly invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru during a Vatican garden ceremony, and the pope remained afterward for a buffet lunch with Peruvian diplomats and bishops.
Langley campaign collects 1,029 pairs of socks for homeless people
A Langley campaign coordinated by Bev Genge collected 1,029 pairs of socks this year for the Salvation Army Gateway of Hope, with five 55-plus residences taking part.