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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: 471-480Vale and USW Local 6500 raise $786,400 in 43rd United Way campaign
At a Jan. 30 luncheon, Vale and United Steelworkers Local 6500 announced their 2025 joint United Way Centraide North East Ontario campaign raised $786,400, including a $350,000 matching donation from Vale; the partnership has contributed more than $22 million since 1982.
North Simcoe fire services grant aims to put helpers first.
Ontario is providing $329,000 to North Simcoe municipal fire departments through its $20-million Ontario Fire Protection Grant, announced at the Wyevale #2 fire hall with Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop present.
Essex County agrees to support TWEPI and Windsor's bid to co-host AMO conferences
County Council voted to support Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island's submission to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for co-hosting AMO conferences in 2028–2031 and authorized the County CAO to co-sign the bid with Windsor's CAO.
First Nations chief calls for shared decision-making in British Columbia mining
Chief Rosanne Casimir told the AME Roundup that reconciliation in B.C.'s mining sector must be based on shared decision-making, respect for Indigenous law, and early engagement with First Nations; she framed those points against heavy mineral tenure activity in Stk̓emlúpsemc te Secwépemc territory and recent court rulings on DRIPA.
Queen West: New café and bar open in old Cold Tea space
Robin Goodfellow and Aldo Pescatore will open Café Gigi and the Dirty Laundry on March 1 in the former Cold Tea space on West Queen West; the project combines a daytime café and an evening neighbourhood bar in a 140-seat indoor-outdoor location.
Merritt Indigenous policing builds trust through community outreach
A four-member Indigenous Policing Services team with the Merritt RCMP is working directly with five Indigenous communities and two First Nations bands, using regular outreach and cultural engagement to reduce fear and strengthen relationships. The program traces its federal origins to 1991 and focuses on proactive, community-based work.
3D-Printed Canopy Shelters protect Roman tombs in Carmona.
A 3D-printed canopy at the Archaeological Complex of Carmona shelters Roman tombs with a lightweight, digitally fabricated shell. Its double-layer envelope and passive ventilation help stabilise temperature and humidity.
Cubs giving back during final two regular-season home games
The Medicine Hat Cubs will host two home games this weekend that include a First Responders Appreciation night with free entry for first responders and a Sunday fundraiser supporting a hospital paediatric room and local youth programs.
Ontario Groundhog Day 2026: How to watch Wiarton Willie's prediction on Monday
Wiarton Willie's Groundhog Day prediction will be live-streamed on the festival's official social channels on Monday, Feb. 2; the festival marks Wiarton's 70th anniversary and Willie's forecast is scheduled for 8:07 a.m.
St. Joseph's pitches $1.2-billion hospital tower to tackle hallway medicine
St. Joseph's Healthcare plans a nearly $1.2-billion redevelopment at Charlton Campus that would add a 10–12‑storey tower and 128 beds, and is seeking at least $5 million in provincial planning funding this spring.