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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: 671-680Sooke's Brass Bell Farm receives bursary to expand dairy facility
Brass Bell Farm in Sooke received the 2025 Sooke Region Food CHI Farmer Bursary of $1,500 to help complete a dairy facility, including the purchase of a bulk milk tank, as the farm prepares to begin sheep dairy production.
Melvin Lewis Downing is remembered by the Kimberley community
Melvin Lewis Downing (July 29, 1943–December 19, 2025) died after a battle with cancer; a memorial gathering is scheduled for December 27, 2025 at McPherson Funeral Home in Kimberley and will be livestreamed.
Adaptation of Gabrielle Roy's nostalgic tale is subtle and sweet
A Théâtre Cercle Molière and Flammèche Théâtre production adapts Gabrielle Roy's summer story into a 75-minute stage piece that uses live-sound instruments and overhead projector imagery to evoke the rural soundscape.
Health team outlines goals to improve access to health care in Ramara
Members of the Couchiching Ontario Health Team updated Ramara Township council on plans to improve primary care access, including expanded allied services and an unattached clinic; the team said it is working toward attaching residents to primary care and aligns with the provincial goal for attachment by 2029.
Mellie expands into Canada after U.S. success to strengthen caregiver support
Mellie announced expansion of its caregiver support service into Canada, adding Canadian French language support and Canada-specific care coordinators after strong U.S. adoption.
Greater Napanee publishes CN spur line history as trail debate continues
The Town of Greater Napanee published a timeline of the CN spur line on Jan. 15, 2026, tracing its origins to an 1881 railway and its municipal ownership since 2010. The corridor remains municipally owned north of Highway 401 and local debate continues over whether to pursue an off-road connection to the Cataraqui Trail or prioritize in-town routes.
Pink Jeep raffle raises $408,600 for breast cancer research
A Thunder Bay raffle of a pink Jeep raised $408,600 for breast cancer research; Loren Forrest of Dundas, Ont. won the 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition.
Valemount Council reviews VIP annual report and approves water metering and Swift Creek zoning
At its Dec. 9 meeting, Valemount Council received the Valemount Industrial Park annual presentation and approved negotiating a provincially funded water meter pilot contract; it also adopted a zoning amendment for part of Swift Creek to allow campground use.
En'owkin Centre in Penticton receives $960,000 federal investment to support Indigenous artists
The federal government is providing $960,000 over three years to the En'owkin Centre through the Canada Arts Training Fund to support its National Indigenous Professional Artist Training Program, which offers two-year certificates and mentorship for First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists.
Death of a washing machine prompts a Costco membership
After a 23-year-old washing machine failed with a loud noise, the author bought a Costco membership and received in-store help from employees named Britt and Joanne while planning a replacement.