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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: 621-630Sarnia tests its first electric bus
Sarnia is piloting its first electric transit bus, a six-metre Karsan e-JEST operating on a Care-a-Van route, to gather data that will help guide 2026 fleet decisions.
Thunder Bay is included in rural development program.
Thunder Bay has become eligible for the Rural Ontario Development Program after the province updated its rural definition to include a census subdivision in northern Ontario, allowing local municipalities, businesses and organizations to apply for provincial funding.
Thunder Bay included in rural development program
Thunder Bay has been made eligible for the provincial Rural Ontario Development Program after local economic groups and the city successfully lobbied to expand the program's rural definition, allowing businesses, non-profits and the municipality to apply for several funding streams.
Richmond Hill marks New Year with individual levees by politicians
Local politicians in Richmond Hill are holding separate New Year levee-style events in January and February rather than a single city-hosted levee; Mayor David West and Deputy Mayor Godwin Chan have announced their own gatherings and an MP hosted a levee on Jan. 10.
Circularo recognised by Dubai Digital Authority for Digital Sign platform.
Dubai Digital Authority formally recognised Circularo for its role in implementing Digital Sign, a sovereign digital signing platform. The article reports the project began in late 2024 and has been adopted by multiple institutions.
Creative Skills Retail Council launches industry certifications for professional development
The Creative Skills Retail Council has launched the CSRC Academy and a professional certification framework to offer industry-aligned certifications, micro-credentials and training credits to members. Some certifications are also available to non-members via the CSRC Shop for Good, with proceeds supporting social impact.
Sudbury man embodies what it means to be a good neighbour
Erik Harju, a Sudbury-area resident, regularly helps neighbours Brenda and Ken Salo with rides, groceries and community events, and says his flexible schedule as a filmmaker allows him to do so.
Sudbury's Closet Share is becoming a national movement
Founded in 2022 by Melissa and Drew Porter, Closet Share moved from a living room project to a downtown Sudbury location and now operates an online token system serving people across Canada.
Pilot program places shelter dogs in pet hotels until adoption and joins I³ Competition
Before Home, a privately funded pilot program that places shelter dogs in participating pet hotels while they await adoption, has been selected to take part in the student-led Imagine, Innovate & Inspire (I³) Competition.
Langley fundraiser by Fraser Valley Rush nearly doubles target
The Fraser Valley Rush U18 AAA team raised about $18,000 for BC Children's Hospital in their first fundraiser, surpassing a $10,000 goal; the campaign concluded with a charity game and community events.