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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: 591-600Obituary: Ethel Mary Reiger, known as the Bird Lady of Saskatchewan
Ethel Mary Reiger, known as the Bird Lady of Saskatchewan, died peacefully on Jan. 11, 2026; she was born March 7, 1940 and is remembered for caring for birds and squirrels and for her baking and community presence.
Community connection grows through the call of the drum
Community drum circles in Lethbridge are bringing residents together for shared rhythm and expression, led locally by facilitator Janice Harmer and supported by University of Lethbridge percussion programs.
Salmon Arm firefighters will conduct ice rescue training on McGuire Lake
The Salmon Arm Fire Department said it will hold an ice rescue practice on McGuire Lake Wednesday evening between 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., and it reminded the public that local ice remains unsafe.
SWCC hosts 2025 Business Excellence Awards
The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce held the 2025 Business Excellence Awards on Jan. 17 at the Strathmore Civic Centre, recognizing many local businesses after more than 120 nominations. Winners were announced across multiple categories, and organizers said the event may expand next year to accommodate growth.
Stettler council honours national gold medalist David Bursik.
Stettler town council recognized 15-year-old David Bursik at its Jan. 20 meeting after he won four gold medals at a national meet in Ontario last fall.
War veteran Susie Gellman served at Canada's secret WWII code‑breaking unit.
Susie Gellman, who died at 104, served as a typist in the Examination Unit, a top‑secret Canadian code‑breaking operation during the Second World War; the unit was publicly honoured with a plaque at Laurier House in 2022.
Toronto crossing guard Khevin Enriquez named one of Canada's favourite crossing guards.
Khevin Enriquez, who works at Bedford Road and Lowther Avenue near two downtown Toronto schools, was selected as one of three winners in Parachute's Canada's favourite crossing guard contest; parents and the charity praised his warmth and professionalism.
Hamilton Jan. 17 forecast: Flurries and cold
Environment Canada forecasts flurries in Hamilton on Jan. 17 with a daytime high near 2 C and a morning wind chill around -13 C. Tonight and tomorrow carry chances of flurries with overnight lows below freezing.
Warrior Restoration Supports Special Olympics Golf Fundraiser in Coweta County
Warrior Restoration sponsored the Coweta County Special Olympics Golf Fundraiser at Summer Grove Golf Club in November 2025 and participated as a hole and team sponsor. The company is based in Newnan, Georgia, and serves surrounding communities including Macon and Peachtree City.
More people linked to primary health care in Hastings–Prince Edward
Ontario's Primary Action Plan has linked 2,000 people in Hastings and Prince Edward counties to primary health care toward a local target of 10,175, a Health Ministry spokesperson said; province-wide the initiative has attached over 275,000 new patients and aims for 300,000 in 2025-26.