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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: 451-460York Region Children's Aid Society names Sally Johnson as executive director
Sally Johnson will begin as executive director of the York Region Children's Aid Society on March 16; her appointment follows the departure of Ginelle Skerritt in January 2025.
Houseplants: Five tips to keep them happy in winter
Shorter days, dry indoor air and temperature swings can stress houseplants in winter; the article lists five practical care points—light placement, humidity, leaf cleaning, careful watering and stable temperatures—and mentions peace lily, prayer plant and golden pothos as examples of resilient species.
Hamilton nurse and doctor to be honoured in Black History Month celebrations
A new HSR bus wrap by artist Stylo Starr honouring Queen Cee was unveiled at the launch of Hamilton's Black History Month, and the city is recognising the late Dr. Anthony MacFarlane and nurse Ona Allen through the 'We Are Hamilton — Black History Remembered' project.
BU students gather for bannock cooked over fire
About 50 people gathered in Brandon University's Kavanagh Courtyard to watch and eat bannock cooked over an open fire as part of a new Indigenous foodways of the Western Hemisphere course.
Iraqi calligrapher completes six-year handwritten Quran
Iraqi calligrapher Ali Zaman in Istanbul completed a colossal, six-year handwritten Quran made of 302 double-sided scrolls, now kept at the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque.
Carnival-themed restaurant event brings Mardi Gras Festival to Chandler.
Angry Crab Shack will host a day-long Mardi Gras Festival in Chandler featuring themed food, live music, carnival attractions and a pet adoption, with a share of proceeds directed to the Boulder Crest Foundation.
Expanded Francophone services to be offered across SDG Counties
SDG Counties has been designated for expanded provincial French services after about 18% of residents listed French as their first language, and full implementation under the French Language Services Act is scheduled for Jan. 1, 2029.
Maxville Manor reaches $11 million goal for redevelopment
Maxville Manor launched redevelopment fundraising in 2023 and announced in January 2026 that it has reached its $11 million target, with broad support from North Glengarry and neighbouring communities.
South Campus vision was discussed at SACPA meeting
A near-capacity audience at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs heard Trevor Lewington outline the University of Lethbridge's proposed 100-acre South Campus development and a long-term, community-informed planning process, with planning, studies and approvals targeted this year and initial construction phases expected next spring.
U of L exhibition explores the meaning of soil
The University of Lethbridge Art Gallery opened (Re)mediating Soils: Field Notes on Jan. 30, a touring exhibition that brings together artists, scientists and Indigenous knowledge holders to present soil as a living, layered system; the installation runs through Apr. 4.