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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: 651-660City outlines winter safety response and community supports in council update.
Prince Albert council received a Community Safety and Well-Being update outlining funded winter programs and partner coordination; administration reported securing over $6 million in government investment in the last two years, with about $4.3 million flowing directly to community organizations.
Halton Hills Gymnastics Club opens viewing mezzanine funded by $134K grant
The Halton Hills Gymnastics Club unveiled a new viewing mezzanine on Jan. 8 after five years of planning, funded by a $134,000 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Collège Nordique joins Explore immersion program in Yellowknife, a first for N.W.T.
A cohort of 15 post-secondary students will take part in a five-week French-language immersion at Collège Nordique in Yellowknife from June 15 to July 17, 2026. Host families in Yellowknife will be compensated $1,500 each and an information session for prospective hosts is set for Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m.
Horses leap through flames and pets go to church in Spanish St. Anthony rituals
Centuries-old Las Luminarias in San Bartolome de Pinares saw riders guide horses through bonfires on Friday, and the next day pet owners in Madrid brought dogs and cats to churches to be sprinkled with holy water in observance of St. Anthony.
Toronto doula service aims to reduce disparities in Black maternal and neonatal health
A Toronto project started in 2023 offers up to 12 months of nutritional and doula support to Black families after a 2016 McGill study reported higher preterm birth rates among Black mothers in Canada (8.9% versus 5.9% for white mothers).
Hamilton-area: Stelco owner calls Canada 'very problematic' and city cleans up after snowstorm.
The American owner of Stelco told U.S. lawmakers he found Canada "very problematic" and urged continued tariffs on Canadian steel, drawing local reaction; city crews are cleaning up after recent snowfall as Environment Canada forecasts light snow and cold temperatures.
Churchill port expansion gains attention after Trump's Greenland threats
Residents and officials in Churchill, Manitoba say U.S. President Donald Trump's public remarks about Greenland have raised interest in a proposed expansion of the port, and federal and provincial planning efforts are underway for a program called "Churchill Plus."
Revival screens a TV news satire, a Toronto-shot fantasy and a biker classic.
Toronto revival cinemas are showing classic and restored films this week, including Network at the Paradise, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World at the Fox, Easy Rider at the Revue, Cape Fear at the Carlton and Darling at TIFF Lightbox.
Nova Scotia town criers have been raising their voices for decades
Greg Fenwick and David Olie have served as town criers in Nova Scotia for decades and perform at community events, while the Nova Scotia Guild of Town Criers traces the practice to Mi'kmaq eyapaha and 19th‑century Halifax.
Canadian lottery winner chooses between lump sum and $1,000 a week for life
Maria Caroli of Laval won a Gagnant à vie prize and opted for the $1,000‑a‑week lifetime payment rather than a $1‑million lump sum; the ticket was bought by her spouse at an IGA Extra in Laval.