Heartwarming
→ Newsthat happened somewhere in the world.
Today’s three
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: 721-730Council eyes neighbourhood infill reward for participating areas
A proposed neighbourhood infill benefits reserve would direct 80% of property tax revenue from many two-, three- and four-unit infill projects to the wards where they occur for five years, and city council is scheduled to vote on the plan on Jan. 29.
DHS rule aims to shorten visa wait times for religious workers serving U.S. congregations
The Department of Homeland Security announced a rule removing a prior one-year outside-the-U.S. requirement for R-1 religious workers after their five-year limit, allowing them to depart and apply to re-enter immediately.
Alan Warner, longtime Chilliwack resident, passes away at 91
Alan Warner died on January 5, 2026 at age 91. A celebration of life is scheduled for January 30, 2026 at 12 noon at 9325 Main Street Church in Chilliwack.
Wabasca Santas Anonymous helped more families in 2025 than in 2024
In 2025 Wabasca Santas Anonymous assisted over 250 families and delivered gifts to about 560 children; in 2024 the program provided hampers to 199 families, 26 singles and 70 elders.
Brantford Stamp Show attracts collectors from across Southern Ontario.
The annual Brantford Stamp Show was held at the Branlyn Community Centre on January 10, 2026, featuring 12 sellers, a silent auction and door prizes. The event brought together stamp and postcard collectors from across Southern Ontario and highlighted the social and research aspects of philately.
Paris Optimists hold bottle drive to raise funds
Paris Optimist Club held its annual Bottle and Can Drive on January 10, 2026, sorting donated bottles, cans and boxed-wine bags to raise money for local youth programs.
Former Ring of Fire executive named CEO of $10B Indigenous loan corporation
Kristan Straub of Henvey Inlet First Nation was named the inaugural CEO of the Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation, which now oversees a $10-billion program to support Indigenous equity in major projects.
Local library branch in Keewatin reopens after 18-month shutdown
The Keewatin branch is reopening after an 18-month closure for roof repairs and new windows; a grand reopening is planned for February though the exact date is still being set.
First Nations co-owned solar farm will be largest in Saskatchewan.
The Mino Giizis solar project is a First Nations co-owned development described as the largest solar farm in Saskatchewan, and officials said it will generate long-term local revenue and deliver clean energy.
Major copper shift in BC's Golden Triangle highlights region's mineral potential
Provincial and federal strategies and developing First Nations partnerships are advancing plans to develop Northern B.C.'s Golden Triangle, which Natural Resources Canada reports holds about 75% of Canada's known copper reserves and large quantities of other critical minerals.