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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: 531-540Anslem Oshionebo Transforms Jattu Primary Health Centre with Facility Renovation
Philanthropist Anslem Oshionebo and partners refurbished the Jattu Primary Health Centre in Jattu-Uzairue, restoring electricity and the borehole system and donating medical equipment to support local healthcare services.
Marineland receives conditional approval to transfer belugas and dolphins.
Canadian officials granted Marineland conditional approval to transfer 30 belugas and four dolphins to institutions in the United States; the approval is subject to conditions and the receiving facilities were not named.
SAHF 50/50 winner collects $100,000
A winner collected $100,000 from the Sault Area Hospital Foundation (SAHF) 50/50 draw, and SAHF says its lotteries awarded more than $1.2 million to winners across Algoma and Ontario in 2025.
Scharf opens Scotties with win over Skrlik
Krista Scharf's Northern Ontario team beat Alberta's Kayla Skrlik 7-4 after scoring two in the ninth and stealing two in the 10th at the Scotties in Mississauga.
Aultsville Filmfest in Cornwall connects community through independent films
The 2026 Aultsville Filmfest in Cornwall returned as a second, resurrected edition focused on mostly Canadian independent films, and organizers said the program aimed to spark discussion; viewers highlighted Meadowlarks and We Lend a Hand.
Lottery winner says she 'freaked out' after $100,000 Ontario 49 win
Crystal Rivers of Parry Sound won $100,000 by matching the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the Nov. 26, 2025 Ontario 49 draw, and she plans to pay bills and visit family in Australia with her husband.
Doug Ford and Mark Carney mend fences over pizza
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney met at a Pizza Nova in Etobicoke, appeared to smooth over recent differences and discussed several policy areas including the auto sector.
Retirement gave Mawhiney space to write her own story
Anne-Marie Mawhiney, a retired Laurentian University academic from Sudbury, began writing during the COVID-19 pandemic and has published three climate-themed novels; she is now working on a fourth book.
Canadian Centre for Food Integrity welcomes government food affordability measures
The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity welcomed the government's announcement of the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit and additional measures aimed at food affordability, community supports, and stronger food supply chains.
Ramara councillors raise local concerns at provincial conference.
Ramara Township councillors attended the ROMA conference in Toronto, meeting several provincial ministries and thanking the infrastructure minister for a $30-million grant. Delegations emphasized quarry regulation, rural health-care staffing, transportation communications and recreation planning.