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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: 511-520Ontario government workers earn about 7.9% more than private-sector employees
A Fraser Institute study found Ontario public-sector workers earned 7.9% higher wages than private-sector workers in 2024 and had much higher registered pension coverage, including a larger share of defined-benefit plans.
Madigan commits to NCAA Division I basketball at Northern Illinois
Seventeen-year-old Fiona Madigan of North Bay has accepted a full-ride scholarship to play NCAA Division I basketball for the Northern Illinois Huskies; she plays as a combo guard with the Orangeville Bears and leads her team in minutes, scoring and steals.
Langley City strikes new deal with Langley Animal Protection Society
Langley City council approved a Jan. 26 agreement with the Langley Animal Protection Society for LAPS officers to provide animal control, with dogs to be housed at commercial kennels instead of the Patti Dale Animal Shelter; cats will continue to be housed at Patti Dale.
DRIPA: Tahltan leader urges B.C. to keep the law as Eskay Creek deal is signed
Tahltan Central Government president Kerry Carlick said British Columbia should not weaken the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act as she and deputy premier Niki Sharma signed a mineral revenue‑sharing agreement for the Eskay Creek mine; the province recently issued an environmental assessment certificate to restart mining after a collaborative DRIPA process.
Nanaimo woman wins $350K online gaming prize
A Nanaimo woman won $349,875.78 while playing the 25 Red Hot Burning Clover Link game on PlayNow, and she said she initially questioned whether the win was real.
Thinking of running for council, a free course is available
A free program called Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities will run from February to May for prospective and returning city council candidates, and Ontario's next municipal election is scheduled for Oct. 26.
Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games return to North Bay unites community
The Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games returned to North Bay, with organizers and officials highlighting strong community support. Cody Jansma, Special Olympics Ontario President and CEO, praised the athletes' sportsmanship and said he was glad to be back.
Residents tee off indoors to lift winter spirits and support Brechin Legion
An annual indoor golf tournament at the Brechin-Mara Legion raised over $4,000 this year and has contributed more than $70,000 to the Legion over the past decade.
Pro-am soccer expansion builds a bridge to the Canadian Premier and Northern Super leagues
The Manitoba and Saskatchewan soccer associations will launch the Prairies Premier League this spring as a new pro‑am competition; the inaugural season will include seven clubs and run from early May through mid‑July.
Benny's Buddies launches pre-sale for charity merchandise
Benny's Buddies, founded by Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett and his wife in 2024, is taking pre-orders from Jan. 27 through Feb. 6 for hats, T-shirts, a hoodie and bandanas, with profits to benefit the Humane Society of Broward County.