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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: 691-700Aurora's Community Planning Permit system moves forward after local feedback
Council is poised to amend the Official Plan this month to enable a Downtown Community Planning Permit system that would streamline planning in the historic core along Yonge and Wellington Streets; the permit system itself still needs final approval at a later Council meeting.
York Region Food Charter may offer municipalities new ways to address affordability
A revised York Region Food Charter will be presented to Aurora council this week and the accompanying Action Document outlines initiatives across six themes to support food security, health, local agriculture, environmental stewardship, knowledge sharing and community culture.
Sotheby's International Realty Quebec highlights decades of luxury real estate expertise in the Laurentians
Sotheby's International Realty Quebec spotlights broker Melanie Clarke, who brings 18 years of experience serving luxury buyers and sellers in the Laurentians, including waterfront estates, private acreages and ski properties.
McGUIRE, Joan Elizabeth (née Case) remembered after her passing
Joan Elizabeth McGuire (January 7, 1934–January 9, 2026) died peacefully at Champlain Manor in Orillia, Ontario, surrounded by loved ones; she is remembered by her sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was predeceased by her son Greg.
Steam's new free game recalls the Flash games era.
The Joy of Putting was added to Steam on January 14 as a free top-down mini-golf game inspired by Flash-era browser titles, offering 54 holes across three courses and online leaderboards.
Manitoba announces public safety investments in Parkland region
Manitoba announced more than $33,000 in grants from the 2025-26 Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund and $35,000 for the Parkland Crisis Centre and Women's Shelter, and marked the official opening of the renovated Dauphin Courthouse.
Development to replace Turner Building in Victoria set to break ground next week
Victoria council gave unanimous final approval on Jan. 15 for the Tallinn development, a six-storey project with 55 rental units and three commercial spaces, and the developer says construction will begin next week.
B.C. ends decriminalization and police chief says arrests unlikely to spike
Victoria police chief Fiona Wilson supports ending British Columbia's decriminalization exemption but says she does not expect a spike in arrests because the exemption was largely wound back about 20 months ago.
Bridge housing project could bring 30 sleeper cabins to Cornwall
A proposed bridge housing project could add 30 sleeper cabins to Cornwall, and city staff presented details to a crowd of more than 100 residents who attended a community meeting.
Judith Liske remembered by family and community.
Judith Rosella Liske died on January 8, 2026, just before her 80th birthday, and a memorial service is scheduled for January 24 at Bethany Lutheran Church.