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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: 61-70BRSARA trains CASARA volunteers in winter survival skills
BRSARA led a day of winter survival training for about 20 CASARA volunteers, with classroom instruction at the Brandon Municipal Airport and a field exercise at CFB Cornwallis Camp.
Pet CHEK: Sweet mama dog Jade is seeking a loving home
Gentle, calm mama dog Jade is looking for a forever home after raising a litter nicknamed the 'Brady Bunch', and the article notes adoption applications are available on the Victoria Humane Society website.
Road to Ring of Fire reaches milestone as Marten Falls submits environmental assessment
Marten Falls First Nation has submitted the final environmental assessment for a proposed 184-kilometre all-season community access road to link the community to Ontario's highway network, and the assessment will be reviewed by provincial and federal agencies with a public comment period open until April 10.
Oliver 10K and 3K Fun Run open for 2026 registration
Registration is open for the Oliver 10K and 3K Fun Run, set for April 12 at the Oliver Community Centre; the 3K starts at 9:15 a.m. and the 10K at 10 a.m.
Okanagan-Similkameen search and rescue teams carry out mock avalanche rescue
Penticton and District Search and Rescue ran its 2026 Winter Response Training at Apex Mountain where 29 rescuers from regional teams practiced an avalanche rescue and recovered a buried mannequin named "Ruth".
Sudbury aggregate firms recognized for community relations
Ethier Sand & Gravel and Fisher Wavy were named winners of the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's 2025 Community Relations Award for local donations and engagement; they were two of six recipients.
Red Deer welcomes the Year of the Horse with Lunar New Year celebration.
The Red Deer and District Chinese Community Society hosted its annual Lunar New Year celebration at Festival Hall on Feb. 21, featuring a lion dance, drums, martial arts demonstrations and live music.
Maple Ridge honours champions of local heritage and history
The city presented the 2026 Heritage Awards on Feb. 19 at the Albion Community Centre to recognize people, groups and sites that preserve Maple Ridge’s history. Winners included Brookfield Farm, the Whonnock Post Office, volunteers such as the 1st Haney Cub Scouts, and recipients of new heritage grants.
Carney watches Canada-U.S. Olympic gold hockey game with friends at a pub
Prime Minister Mark Carney watched the men's Canada–U.S. Olympic gold medal hockey game at Chelsea Pub near Ottawa with his wife, family, friends and several Liberal MPs, wearing a gifted jersey and holding a non-alcoholic pint. The game was tied 1–1 after the third period and proceeded to overtime.
Chili cook-off brings heat to N.B. in midwinter.
The annual R-bar Winter Feast Chili Competition is set for Sunday evening in Saint John, N.B., with contestants judged by a panel that includes Joyce Boone and awards for categories such as the spiciest and most creative chili.