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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: 541-550India's 77th Republic Day highlights progress, equity, and future aspirations
Bill Gates urged reflection on India's 77th Republic Day, emphasizing the Constitution's promise of opportunity and equitable progress; nationwide celebrations included military parades and cultural showcases.
Ontario Airbnb offers rooms inspired by iconic films and TV shows
Dayna Winter's waterfront cottage near Almonte, The Good Northern, features rooms inspired by films and TV series such as Amélie, Twin Peaks, Moonrise Kingdom and Alice in Wonderland. The two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath property has hosted guests since 2020 and requires a three-night minimum stay.
Saskatchewan's Campbell earns first Scotties win as a skip in a decade
Jolene Campbell led Saskatchewan to an 8-5 win over B.C.'s Taylor Reese-Hansen at the Scotties, evening the team's round-robin record at 1-1; Campbell was part of Amber Holland's 2011 Scotties championship team as a fifth.
Aldergrove community party and fundraiser brings neighbours together
About 65 people attended a family-friendly New Year's Eve dinner and dance in Aldergrove that raised roughly $700 to $800 after expenses for the Aldergrove Veterans and Seniors Society's roof fund.
Open Art Studio sessions available to artists in Pitt Meadows.
Free, self‑led Open Art Studio drop‑in sessions for people 16 and over will be held at the South Bonson Community Centre on Feb. 3 (9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) and Feb. 11 (6–9 p.m.), and subsidized, pre‑registered workshops are offered throughout the year.
Danny Wright releases new album Piano Moments—The 70's
Danny Wright, an International Steinway Artist, has released Piano Moments — The 70's, a solo piano album of reimagined 1970s songs that includes arrangements of The Rose and Bridge Over Troubled Water and is listed as available on major streaming platforms.
Choreographer brings Royal Winnipeg Ballet to Vernon stage
Vernon's Cameron sinkʷə Fraser-Monroe brings his Indigenous-led T'əl: The Wild Man of the Woods to the Vernon stage with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet on Jan. 31, paired with a performance of Carmina Burana.
Search and rescue team keeps Penticton's Winter Swim safe.
Penticton and District Search and Rescue monitored the Frosty Toes Winter Swim during Frost Fest, with three Swiftwater team members in the water and three ground search members on shore.
Hamilton churches share worship space as congregations adapt
Several Hamilton churches are renting space to other faith and community groups; St. Andrew's United Church has hosted Jummah prayers since 2007 and now draws about 300–400 worshippers on Fridays.
Burlington artist Cate Killin brings Views from the Field to Oakville exhibition
Cate Killin, a Burlington artist and archaeology field technician, is showing 10 paintings at Glen Abbey Community Centre in Oakville inspired by photographs taken during her fieldwork; the exhibit runs through April 27.