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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: 701-710White Pines Campsites opens reservations for 2026 camping season
White Pines Campsites in Barkhamsted, Connecticut has opened reservations for its 2026 camping season. The family campground offers RV sites, cabins, yurts, safari tents and on-site amenities including a pool, arcade, playground, pond and walking trails.
Alstom multibillion-dollar subway contract is a celebration
Alstom will build 70 six‑car subway trains for Toronto, a contract announced at its Thunder Bay plant that officials say will raise Canadian content and support hundreds of jobs.
Tomorrow Lab's PLUS Rides scooter wins 2025 GOOD Design Award
Tomorrow Lab and PLUS said PLUS Rides, a foldable electric scooter they developed together, received a 2025 GOOD Design Award recognizing design excellence and innovation.
TAL debuts Valentine's Day collection of water bottles and wine tumblers exclusively for Walmart
TAL, a Core Home brand, introduced its first Valentine's Day-themed drinkware collection made exclusively for Walmart.com, featuring double-insulated 2-in-1 straw-or-chug water bottles and straw wine tumblers with red hearts or pink candy-heart prints.
Coyotes in Toronto may appear more often as mating season begins
Toronto officials say coyote sightings may increase with mating season and remind residents not to feed coyotes, keep dogs leashed, and make noise to deter them.
Mission 31 raises a record $140,000 for Elgin Street Mission.
Mission 31 raised $140,000 in December for the Elgin Street Mission in Sudbury, with funds designated to help provide hot meals through the winter.
Anishinaabe linguist Shirley Williams helped spark a resurgence of her mother tongue
Dr. Shirley Williams, an Anishinaabe linguist and longtime professor at Trent University, died Dec. 19 at age 87 after a career dedicated to teaching and revitalizing Anishinaabemowin. She authored dictionaries and curricula, trained language teachers and supported community language and water protection initiatives.
Library resumes regular programming at Strathmore Municipal Library.
The Strathmore Municipal Library is restarting many regular programs for the new year, while a few early literacy sessions are postponed until February and several clubs and events are already scheduled.
Obituary: Lois Isobel Cullis remembered for teaching and travel
Lois Isobel Cullis died peacefully on January 14, 2026 in London, Ontario; she was a longtime teacher who later lived in Orillia and remained active in community life.
Kids connect with seniors through GrandPals school program
The GrandPals program pairs Grade 5–6 students with adults aged 55-plus for eight weekly one-hour sessions in Beachburg and Cobden, and was introduced to the Whitewater Region in spring 2025.