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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: 561-570Education and training centre wants to run more programming in First Nations communities
David Neegan of Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services says First Nations are not receiving the full benefit of training programs delivered in their communities; KKETS provides education, training and employment services to Matawa’s nine First Nations largely from its Thunder Bay headquarters.
Olivia Chow's 2026 budget is being asked to boost Downtown East funding
Toronto's budget committee finished deliberations and recommended added funding for the Downtown East Action Plan and a larger small-business tax reduction; Mayor Olivia Chow signalled openness and her office confirmed an extra $540,000 for the action plan.
Local business wins 2025 Property Enhancement Award
The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association named The Miller Group among three winners of the 2025 Property Enhancement Award, presented at the 2026 OSSGA seminar in Mississauga.
Manitoba NDP minister Gérard Lécuyer advanced francophone education rights.
Gérard Lécuyer, who died at age 88, was a Manitoba NDP minister and a discreet organizer who helped create the provincewide francophone school division (DSFM) and played a role in the Supreme Court Reference re Public Schools Act decision.
Oceanside Special Olympics to hold donut sale in Parksville.
From Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, Oceanside Special Olympics volunteers will sell special donuts at the Parksville Tim Hortons to raise funds for local sports programs; athletes will be on site 10 a.m.–2 p.m. each day.
Nordic spa opens at Shale Ridge in emerging Ontario wine region
Shale Ridge Estate Winery and Cidery in Thedford, Ontario has opened a Nordic spa on its grounds, offering hot and cold circuits, a sauna, a steam room and a salt ritual quiet area. Bookings are limited to 10 guests and stays include full spa access and on-site accommodations that cover up to 10 people.
Softball Hall to add Magic squad and two players in 2026
The 2026 Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame will induct the Westman Magic (1998–2003) and two players, Dean Fuller and James Mann, at a May 2 banquet in Brandon.
What's Poppin' Jan. 24 to Jan. 25: Thunder Bay weekend events
A variety of community events are scheduled across Thunder Bay for Jan. 24–25, from family-friendly activities and markets to concerts and fundraisers.
New wellness centre in Fort St. James brings Indigenous healing practices
The Dadzi Wellness Centre in Fort St. James is a new First Nations Primary Care Centre that combines Western clinical care with Dakelh healing practices. The centre is currently offering limited services while officials say it will soon be ready and expand services once fully operating.
Revelstoke Grizzlies to remain a junior team amid KIJHL split
Revelstoke Grizzlies general manager Ryan Parent said the club will remain a junior-level team as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League splits into Tier A and Tier B for 2026-27, and the Grizzlies are among 11 of 21 teams approved to move to Tier A pending BC Hockey approval.