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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: 601-610Spider Jones on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy in East York
On Jan. 19 Charles 'Spider' Jones spoke to residents of the St. Clair O'Connor Community in East York about Martin Luther King Jr., opening with a screening of the 'I Have a Dream' speech and sharing personal memories and historical details.
Letters: Readers discuss transit, public safety, politics and CFL
Readers write about a new Archibald bus route and the benefits they find in taking transit, and several letters describe patterns of repeat serious offending and concerns about bail and supervision, while other notes touch on political issues and CFL rule changes.
Langley animal rehab shelter launches 50/50 cash raffle.
Critter Care in South Langley will run a Share the Love 50/50 Cash Raffle from Feb. 1–28 to support care for sick, injured and orphaned native mammals; the article lists ticket prices and a purchase page.
$30M provincial funding boost funds water and sewer upgrades in Ramara
Ramara Township received a $30 million provincial grant for infrastructure improvements, described by officials as the largest single infrastructure grant the township has ever received. The funding is earmarked for water and sewer projects including Bayshore Village work and upgrades to Brechin and Lagoon City, and officials say it increases system capacity by about 400 residents.
Language workshops and job training begin the year at Eagles Fire Youth Centre
Eagles Fire Youth Centre will begin Anishinaabemowin language classes on Jan. 26 led by Amber Beaulieu, and it has partnered with Manitoba Education on the "Rise Up" program to connect and hire local youth.
Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance are expecting a fourth child.
The vice president and his wife announced they are expecting a son in late July and said both mother and baby are doing well; the child will be their fourth and will join three young children.
Soup's On fundraiser supports the Alzheimer Society of Cornwall and District.
Local care homes, restaurants and community groups served eight different soups at a fundraiser to support the Alzheimer Society of Cornwall and District, which provides services and resources for people living with dementia and their families.
Treasure Hunt: Ontario sisters win $37,000 in Argentia hunt
Ontario sisters Stefanie St. Denis and Jennifer Crichton solved clues in The Northern Miner's Great Canadian Treasure Hunt and claimed a $37,000 gold bonus in Argentia. They flew to Newfoundland after weeks of puzzling and said the solution came together around Christmas.
Soup's On fundraiser supports Alzheimer Society of Cornwall and District
The Alzheimer Society of Cornwall and District held its annual Soup's On fundraiser at the Army Navy Air Force Unit 342 on Marlborough Street to raise awareness of brain health and funds for its work.
Granite balloons unite many Dundas residents in baffled response and inspire local paper
A $145,000 public art installation of five boulder-like 'balloons' was installed at Dundas Driving Park in 2022 and has prompted local debate. It also inspired a biweekly free broadsheet called the Granite Balloon, started by Austin Strutt.