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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: 631-640Phil Goyette, former Canadiens forward and Islanders' first coach, dies at 92
Phil Goyette, a former NHL forward who won Stanley Cup titles with the Montreal Canadiens early in his career and later served as the New York Islanders' first coach, has died at age 92, the Canadiens announced.
Musician brings world-class music to Midland after a lifetime in harmony
John French founded Brookside Music Association in 2010 and has presented visiting performers while expanding the charity into school outreach programs in Midland.
Spring planting: choose seeds and plan your garden now
The column offers a step-by-step seed-starting plan — from sketching garden space and checking frost dates to counting back on a calendar — and notes Canadian seed suppliers and a regional tree seedling program with orders due Jan. 21.
Wasaga Snowmobile Club aims to break Guinness World Record
The Wasaga Snowmobile Club and Sledheads 4 Kids will attempt on Feb. 15 to set the world's largest snowmobile parade, seeking to top the 1,047-vehicle record; registration fees and donations will be split between local food banks and Amici Children's Camps.
Summerland animal rescue celebrates 15th birthday of its largest rescue pig
Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland is marking the 15th birthday of Mr Banks, a roughly 1,100-pound pig who came to the rescue after outgrowing his previous home. Staff say they are adapting his routine and care to help him age with comfort and dignity.
Toronto teacher asks students to call her by her first name
A Toronto teacher at Ursula Franklin Academy asks students to call her by her first name as part of a school approach to reduce hierarchical norms. Quebec has introduced new civility rules that require formal titles and 'vous', and Ontario is monitoring the outcome.
Town of Oliver applies for grant to upgrade main runway at Oliver Municipal Airport
Oliver council voted unanimously to reapply to the B.C. Air Access Program seeking more than $1.5 million toward a proposed $1.814-million reconstruction of the airport's main runway; the town would contribute $272,000 if the grant is awarded.
Summerland Men's Shed donates converted cabinet to museum for insect display
The Summerland Men's Shed purchased and converted a map cabinet for the Summerland Museum & Archives Society to display the Herbert Simpson Insect Collection; the cabinet was delivered Jan. 15 and museum staff will soon install the fragile specimens for public viewing.
Dogs rescued from the Detroit River in LaSalle.
Two dogs stranded on ice in the Detroit River in LaSalle on Saturday were recovered safely by LaSalle Fire Service with assistance from J & J Marine; both animals are reported to be doing well.
Drury Lane Theatre honours Linda Ronstadt in Burlington tribute show.
On Jan. 16, 2026, Karen Coughlin and a local band performed The Linda Ronstadt Show: Her Songs, Her Story at Burlington's Drury Lane Theatre. The concert served as a fundraiser for Parkinson Canada in honour of Ronstadt, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2013.