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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: 641-650Walmart in Squamish begins Supercentre upgrade as 2005 fresh-groceries ban ends
Renovations are underway to convert the Walmart on Discovery Way into a Supercentre and introduce fresh groceries after Squamish lifted a 2005 ban through a 2025 rezoning approval, with work due to finish in summer 2026.
Snow Moon to light Ontario skies in February
The Full Snow Moon will reach peak illumination on Feb. 1 at 5:09 p.m. EST, and a rare parade of six planets is expected in the evening sky on Feb. 28.
City of Red Deer hosts Winter Wonderland Family Fun Day
The City of Red Deer held its third annual Winter Wonderland Family Fun Day at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre on Jan. 17, featuring a pool party, free hot chocolate, public skating, a craft corner and a Free Frosty Family Fair with local organizations.
Sauble community gathers for Winterfest while tourists are away
About 150 people attended a Sauble Lions pancake breakfast during Winterfest, which opened with a parade and finished with a bonfire; organizers say the event began about 50 years ago and draws residents and returning cottagers.
Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's first woman governor
Abigail Spanberger was sworn in at the Virginia state Capitol as the state's first female governor and signed 10 executive orders, including one that rescinds a directive asking state officers to assist with immigration enforcement.
Université de Sudbury now offers French-language science courses
For the first time in over 60 years, Université de Sudbury will offer French-language science courses after agreeing to lease laboratory space and equipment from Collège Boréal.
Border mayors respond to First Nation's advice on ICE
Mayors of Fort Frances and Rainy River say they have not received reports of local mistreatment by U.S. ICE agents and expressed concern after a Rainy River First Nation chief advised members to carry ID when crossing into Minnesota.
Make the Season Kind campaign raised $8.3 million for Canadian food banks last December.
CBC's Make the Season Kind campaign raised $8.3 million for local food banks across Canada last December, a more than 5% increase over 2024, and the broadcaster says the initiative has helped raise $73 million since 2012.
Roberto Zuliani remembered after passing on January 15, 2026
Roberto Zuliani, born February 28, 1944, died peacefully on January 15, 2026, at Maison McCulloch Hospice in Sudbury; a memorial service is scheduled for January 24, 2026, at Jackson & Barnard Funeral Home.
Membertou hockey hero welcomes hosting of women's tournament
Edward Christmas, a 69-year-old Membertou elder and former Sydney Millionaires player, attended multiple games of the 2026 IIHF U18 Women's World Hockey Championship held in Membertou and praised the event for inspiring young people and highlighting local facilities.