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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: 581-590Northern Ontario municipalities press province for highway upgrades and funding.
At the ROMA conference, the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities and Greater Sudbury's mayor urged the province to support highway modernization, policing grants, housing and infrastructure funding; provincial officials heard those concerns but offered no detailed commitments.
Campbell River activates warming centre tonight as temperatures drop
The City of Campbell River is opening a temporary warming centre at the Campbell River Community Centre from 10 p.m. on Jan. 22 until 7 a.m. on Jan. 23, 2026, offering short-term shelter, warm drinks and information to those in need.
Rural staff and councillors gather in Toronto to learn and lobby
Almost 2,000 municipal leaders attended the Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference in Toronto Jan. 18–20, where delegates took part in workshops, heard speeches from provincial figures, and held meetings with provincial ministries.
Furniture manufacturing business looks to relocate to Castlegar.
Castlegar council endorsed a three-year temporary use permit for Kootenay Beds to operate light industrial furniture manufacturing at 2240 Sixth Ave; the permit is contingent on a complete building permit application and neighbour notification.
NexGen Energy partners with Indigenous communities to build a hotel in La Loche
NexGen Energy announced a partnership with the Clearwater River Dene Nation and Métis Nation‑Saskatchewan Local 39 to develop a 59‑room hotel in La Loche, which the communities are set to own and operate and which the company says will create 36 local full‑time roles.
Good morning, Nickel City: Community stories to start your day.
A quick roundup: Laurentian and its faculty remain apart after a Jan. 19 strike and university officials hope arbitration will restart talks this week, the city added 17 warming spaces active since Jan. 16 through at least the end of February, and Temagami Dry ginger ale is being reintroduced to the region.
Kiwanis Club Family Day returns with MHIP scavenger hunt and hot dog roast
The Kiwanis Club of Medicine Hat is sponsoring the 18th annual Family Day at Police Point Park on Feb. 16, featuring a free Medicine Hat Interpretive Program scavenger hunt and a hot dog roast; the event runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TJ's Pizza Eating Contest for Telemiracle returns to Melfort
TJ's Pizza in Melfort is reviving its Pizza Eating Contest fundraiser for Telemiracle on Jan. 27 after a seven-year break, with the event set for 7 p.m. at the Melfort Legion Branch and proceeds designated for Telemiracle.
Rankin Inlet fire department looks to increase fundraising efforts
The Rankin Inlet Volunteer Fire Department held its annual fireworks to mark 2026 and is planning an Easter Egg Hunt after the 2025 event drew more than 400 children; the department also hopes to launch an annual Firemen's Ball and a vet clinic, with a presentation to hamlet council scheduled for Jan. 26.
Let's Do Something: Jan. 22, 2026 community events.
This bulletin lists local events for Jan. 22, 2026, noting the Skating Oval light display and warming shacks at 2020 McGregor Ave. and the conclusion of Manitoba Ag Days at the Keystone Centre today.